Winter Haven PD looking for hit and run driver

Winter Haven Police are looking for the driver of a Jeep that crashed into a parked car on a residential street.

State signs off on Tampa electric hikes

State regulators Thursday signed off on a plan that will lead to a $184.9 million increase next year in base electric rates for customers of Tampa Electric Co.

Why are people flocking from Florida in record numbers?

Florida has been one of the fastest-growing states. More than 22 million people live here, but a record number of people left the state in 2023.

6 people test positive for dengue fever in Hillsborough County

Hillsborough County is under a mosquito-borne illness alert after six cases of locally-acquired human cases of dengue fever were reported. 

Florida woman busted for speeding in school zone bites deputy after drugs found in car: PCSO

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said a Clermont woman was not spreading joy this holiday season when she battered one deputy and tried to bite another after she was caught with drugs and a suspended license while speeding in a school zone. 

Treasure Island makes decision that will speed up post-hurricane rebuilds

Two months after Hurricane Helene brought devastating storm surge to Treasure Island, residents are still reeling. The hurricane, followed by Hurricane Milton, left many homeowners stranded in limbo with damaged homes, and a lack of progress on rebuilding efforts.

Sarasota thieves targeting online bike sellers while posing as buyers

Sarasota sellers advertised their bikes were for sale online, and even met up with the potential buyers and let them take the bikes for test rides. But, they wound up empty-handed when those buyers turned out to be thieves. 

Foster Angel Program celebrates 35 years thanks to Tampa General Hospital worker

A heartwarming Tampa tradition is celebrating its 35th year of bringing joy to children in need. The Foster Angel Program, started by an employee at Tampa General Hospital, is continuing to make an impact decades later.