Saw-swinging Florida man strikes guy during wrong-way driving argument: LCSO

An argument over wrong-way driving landed one man in jail and left another with non-life-threatening injuries, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. 

‘Trooper’ the dog found tied to fence during Hurricane Milton adopted by Florida family

The bull terrier named “Trooper,” who was found abandoned and tied to a fence along I-75 in the midst of evacuations ahead of Hurricane Milton, was adopted by a family in Parkland.

Hillsborough Sheriff Chad Chronister withdraws from President-elect Trump's DEA nomination

Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said he's withdrawing from consideration after President-elect Donald Trump nominated him to head the Drug Enforcement Administration. 

Tampa officials remind residents fishing off Bayshore Blvd. isn't allowed

Fishing along Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa is prohibited despite its popularity as a scenic spot for walking, running, and biking. 

Florida man trying to buy ‘crack’ on Craigslist arrested when undercover deputy answers ad: HCSO

Many ads on Craigslist can be overlooked, but one that stated, “New to the area, looking for ice or crack," caught the attention of an investigator in Florida and landed the man who placed it behind bars. 

Citing storms, FPL looks to increase customers monthly bill

Following the state's Dec. 2nd Public Service Commission hearing, customers of two Tampa Bay utility companies will likely see their rates increase. 

Central High School student arrested after online threats, HCSO says

An online threat to "shoot up" Central High School ended with the arrest of a student Tuesday, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.

Bay Area non-profit uses mini-horses to help teens struggling with addiction heal

Part of the curriculum at Victory High School, a non-profit focused on helping 14-19-year-olds who have struggled with addiction, uses mini-horses to help heal. 

Man detained after crashing into USAA building in Tampa: TPD

An adult man crashed his car into a USSA building in Hillsborough on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Tampa Police Department.

'Black Swan' Ashley Benefield sentenced for killing her estranged husband

A judge has sentenced a former professional ballerina to 20 years in prison in the so-called ‘Black Swan’ murder trial in Manatee County.

Man shoots his dog in the neck with a crossbow, deputies say

A Crystal River man is accused of animal cruelty after shooting his dog in the back of the neck with a crossbow and leaving the injured dog alone in his car.