Brandon man facing felony charges for assaulting police during Jan. 6 Capitol riots

Nearly four years after the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, federal authorities are still identifying people who went inside the Capitol building -- and making arrests. 

St. Petersburg approves additional hurricane relief

St. Petersburg leaders recently approved hundreds of thousands of dollars in hurricane relief. 

Hillsborough waterways still need clearing after storms

Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused debris to build up on the streets of Hillsborough County, but now the county must turn its attention to waterways.

Suspected drunk driver granted bond weeks after teen hit, killed while riding scooter

Carlos J. Irizarry-Ramos, who’s accused of hitting and killing a 16-year-old while driving under the influence in Hillsborough County, was granted bond on Tuesday. 

Teen fires flare gun into soccer game, police say

A fiery shot from a flare gun nearly hit players in the middle of a soccer match, and Bradenton police say a 16-year-old admitted to firing the shot.

Teen with ankle monitor spotted on surveillance stealing packages in Bradenton neighborhood: Police

A pair of thieves swiped several packages from a Bradenton neighborhood, and it was caught on Ring doorbell footage. One of the suspects was caught after police noticed a distinctive clue in the video. 

Lakeland man accused of sexually battering 14-year-old

A 25-year-old Lakeland man is accused of having sex with a minor multiple times at a Winter Haven home over Thanksgiving break.

Fugitive murder suspect arrested by troopers in Polk County

Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol captured a fugitive from New Jersey who was wanted for homicide and attempted homicide in connection with a shooting. 

Trader Joe’s opens Palm Harbor store this week

Trader Joe’s fans will soon have a new location in the Bay Area to stock up on cookie butter and Two-Buck Chuck. 

Rollover crash causes slowdowns on I-275 southbound in Tampa

A crash leaving a vehicle overturned backed up traffic along a busy stretch of I-275 in Tampa, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

St. Pete Beach lawmaker proposes change to FEMA's '50% Rule'

A Florida lawmaker from St. Pete Beach says she plans to propose a change to FEMA’s ‘50% Rule’ that could make it easier for homeowners to make repairs after a storm without triggering costly requirements.

Valdes switch adds to House GOP edge

Elected four times to the state House as a Democrat, Tampa lawmaker Susan Valdes on Monday added to Republicans’ supermajority.

Shooting at Florida bar leaves 2 men dead, 2 others hurt

Two men died and two others were injured after shots were fired at a bar in South Florida early Tuesday, according to investigators.

Mystery surrounds empty life rafts found floating off Florida coast

Two empty life rafts found off the Florida coast are causing U.S. Coast Guard officials to seek more information about where the flotation devices came from.