Dog park shooting: Judge rejects accused killer's 'stand your ground' defense, sets trial date
A Tampa judge has denied a “stand your ground" motion filed by attorneys for the man accused of targeting and killing another man at a dog park because he was gay.
A Tampa judge has denied a “stand your ground" motion filed by attorneys for the man accused of targeting and killing another man at a dog park because he was gay.
New HCA grant will help Parrish Community High School students enter health care careers
Students at Parrish Community High School in Manatee County are getting hands-on experience as they work towards a future in health care. A grant is now helping expand the high school's health care academy, allowing some students the opportunity to become certified in some health care fields by next year.
Students at Parrish Community High School in Manatee County are getting hands-on experience as they work towards a future in health care. A grant is now helping expand the high school's health care academy, allowing some students the opportunity to become certified in some health care fields by next year.
Warrant issued for driver involved in deadly hit-and-run
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has issued a warrant for the arrest of a person believed to be involved in a fatal hit-and-run Wednesday night.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has issued a warrant for the arrest of a person believed to be involved in a fatal hit-and-run Wednesday night.
Video: Driver leads Hillsborough deputies on chase, crashes into boardwalk
What started as a routine traffic stop led to a chase that ended with a pickup truck crashing into a Hillsborough County boardwalk late Thursday morning, according to the sheriff's office.
What started as a routine traffic stop led to a chase that ended with a pickup truck crashing into a Hillsborough County boardwalk late Thursday morning, according to the sheriff's office.
St. Pete leaders approve funds to begin process of fixing Tropicana Field roof after Hurricane Milton damage
The future of the Tampa Bay Rays took another step forward. St. Petersburg city leaders unanimously voted Thursday to approve funds to begin the process of fixing the Tropicana Field roof after it was damaged during Hurricane Milton.
The future of the Tampa Bay Rays took another step forward. St. Petersburg city leaders unanimously voted Thursday to approve funds to begin the process of fixing the Tropicana Field roof after it was damaged during Hurricane Milton.
Man seen crawling in road struck, killed; search on for driver
Tampa police are searching for a driver who they say took off after hitting and killing a man late Wednesday night.
Tampa police are searching for a driver who they say took off after hitting and killing a man late Wednesday night.
Video: Blind dog finds blind python in Florida Everglades: ‘Another notch on her belt’
Whoever said a blind dog can hunt has never met Helen. Not only can she hunt, but she recently found a blind python in the Florida Everglades.
Whoever said a blind dog can hunt has never met Helen. Not only can she hunt, but she recently found a blind python in the Florida Everglades.
Lakeland woman accused of threatening ‘evil’ insurance company: ‘Delay, deny, depose. You people are next’
Editor's note: In Polk County Court, the assistant State Attorney for the 10th Judicial Circuit "No Billed" the case of Briana Boston on the charge "Written or Electronic Threats to Kill or do Bodily Injury."
Editor's note: In Polk County Court, the assistant State Attorney for the 10th Judicial Circuit "No Billed" the case of Briana Boston on the charge "Written or Electronic Threats to Kill or do Bodily Injury."
Stolen AirPods lead deputies to fired Florida man accused of stealing $100K in tools from former co-workers
A Florida man who deputies say blamed his co-workers for getting him fired landed behind bars thanks to a set of AirPods that was among $100K worth of goods he is accused of stealing from his former colleagues.
A Florida man who deputies say blamed his co-workers for getting him fired landed behind bars thanks to a set of AirPods that was among $100K worth of goods he is accused of stealing from his former colleagues.
Video: 2 dolphins stranded in shallow water lagoon for weeks rescued in Florida
Two dolphins are back where they belong after being trapped in a shallow lagoon, deep in a mangrove maze for weeks.
Two dolphins are back where they belong after being trapped in a shallow lagoon, deep in a mangrove maze for weeks.
Florida man arrested after hit-and-run victims help troopers catch suspect: FHP
A man faces charges weeks after a hit-and-run crash on I-75 sent four people to the hospital, and the Florida Highway Patrol says it was the victims' detective work that helped lead to his arrest.
A man faces charges weeks after a hit-and-run crash on I-75 sent four people to the hospital, and the Florida Highway Patrol says it was the victims' detective work that helped lead to his arrest.
Road reopens after patrol car crash in Sarasota County
Traffic is moving again in both directions along Fruitville Rd. in Sarasota County, after a crash involving a patrol car forced troopers to shut the road down on Thursday morning.
Traffic is moving again in both directions along Fruitville Rd. in Sarasota County, after a crash involving a patrol car forced troopers to shut the road down on Thursday morning.
Florida lawmakers file bills to undo gun reforms passed after Parkland shooting
Two bills recently filed in Tallahassee could repeal gun laws that went into effect after the Parkland school shooting.
Two bills recently filed in Tallahassee could repeal gun laws that went into effect after the Parkland school shooting.
Florida Strawberry Festival concert tickets for 2025 on sale
If you want to see a concert at the 2025 Florida Strawberry Festival, now is the time to grab your tickets.
If you want to see a concert at the 2025 Florida Strawberry Festival, now is the time to grab your tickets.
Vietnam Veteran faces eviction from hurricane ravaged home: 'I've got a whole village'
A Bay Area veteran is struggling to stay in his hurricane-ravaged home in Valrico.
A Bay Area veteran is struggling to stay in his hurricane-ravaged home in Valrico.
2 North Texas men arrested for $400,000 Lego crime ring spanning multiple states
Investigators discovered the group had been committing crimes since 2021, and the number of stores they hit was lengthy.
Investigators discovered the group had been committing crimes since 2021, and the number of stores they hit was lengthy.
Bucs, Baldwin Group host holiday celebration for military families affected by hurricanes
To support active military families, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Baldwin Group, and the American Red Cross hosted 70 military families affected by recent hurricanes for Winter Fest at Raymond James Stadium.
To support active military families, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Baldwin Group, and the American Red Cross hosted 70 military families affected by recent hurricanes for Winter Fest at Raymond James Stadium.
Waiting on a permit in St. Pete? Here's what you need to know
As the Tampa Bay area rebuilds, permitting can be a painful part of the process for everyone – from residents desperately waiting to move back into their homes and city officials bogged down with thousands of forms.
As the Tampa Bay area rebuilds, permitting can be a painful part of the process for everyone – from residents desperately waiting to move back into their homes and city officials bogged down with thousands of forms.
Unique 'keepsake items' now being sold by Oldsmar craftsman
Randy Hoople is a woodworker based out of Oldsmar.
Randy Hoople is a woodworker based out of Oldsmar.
Salvation Army of Manatee County needing holiday donations before Dec. 17
Volunteers and donations are high priority for the Salvation Army of Manatee County as they close in on their Angel Tree Program's Dec. 17 deadline.
Volunteers and donations are high priority for the Salvation Army of Manatee County as they close in on their Angel Tree Program's Dec. 17 deadline.