Lake Wales crash involving 11 people, kills 4 on State Road 60: Grady Judd
11 people in five vehicles were involved in a crash that killed four people on State Road 60 East near Capps Road in Lake Wales, according to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
11 people in five vehicles were involved in a crash that killed four people on State Road 60 East near Capps Road in Lake Wales, according to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
Hillsborough deputies seize firearms and 3 pounds of marijuana: FDC
The Florida Department of Corrections has announced the seizure of three pounds of marijuana and several firearms.
The Florida Department of Corrections has announced the seizure of three pounds of marijuana and several firearms.
St. Pete power struggle: Mayor Welch vows to press on with Gas Plant project
The redevelopment of the Historic Gas Plant District—home to Tropicana Field—is at a crossroads following the collapse of the previous Rays-Hines deal.
The redevelopment of the Historic Gas Plant District—home to Tropicana Field—is at a crossroads following the collapse of the previous Rays-Hines deal.
Clearwater hit-and-run victim dies at hospital, search for driver continues: police
A hit-and-run victim has died in the hospital after being struck by a car in Clearwater, according to police.
A hit-and-run victim has died in the hospital after being struck by a car in Clearwater, according to police.
Family seeks justice after deadly DUI crash in Pasco County
For over a year, Anthony Pivacek’s family has returned to Pasco County as the case stemming from his death slowly moves through the courts. The 26-year-old was killed in July 2024 during a wrong-way DUI crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
For over a year, Anthony Pivacek’s family has returned to Pasco County as the case stemming from his death slowly moves through the courts. The 26-year-old was killed in July 2024 during a wrong-way DUI crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Venice High School mother concerned after student sneaks weapon into school, principal responds
In a statement sent to families and FOX 13, Venice High School confirmed a student managed to bring a weapon to school on Tuesday.
In a statement sent to families and FOX 13, Venice High School confirmed a student managed to bring a weapon to school on Tuesday.
Hillsborough farmers’ crop freeze protection causing dry wells but levels are expected to rebound
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) regulates the use of water for much of the Tampa Bay area, and says growers have been using a lot of it lately to protect their crops from recent freezes.
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) regulates the use of water for much of the Tampa Bay area, and says growers have been using a lot of it lately to protect their crops from recent freezes.
Illegal immigrant accused of hiding in Davenport motel room wall after fleeing from deputies: PCSO
A man who deputies say is in the United States illegally from Turkey is facing multiple felony charges after he fled from a traffic stop in a Corvette and later hid inside a motel room wall in Davenport, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
A man who deputies say is in the United States illegally from Turkey is facing multiple felony charges after he fled from a traffic stop in a Corvette and later hid inside a motel room wall in Davenport, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Construction begins on Tampa's estimated $1B Westshore Interchange project
Construction is underway on the Florida Department of Transportation's Tampa Westshore Interchange project.
Construction is underway on the Florida Department of Transportation's Tampa Westshore Interchange project.
Teen linked to neo-Nazi satanic hate group accused of planning mass shooting at Wimauma church: HCSO
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office says a teen arrested last week was involved in a chatroom for violent extremists and discussed plans to carry out a mass shooting at a church near his home in Wimauma.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office says a teen arrested last week was involved in a chatroom for violent extremists and discussed plans to carry out a mass shooting at a church near his home in Wimauma.
St. Pete breaks ground on largest affordable housing project at former Tibbetts Lumber site
St. Petersburg leaders broke ground on the 264-unit affordable and workforce housing development in the city on Wednesday.
St. Petersburg leaders broke ground on the 264-unit affordable and workforce housing development in the city on Wednesday.
Marriage fraud scheme: 11 accused of recruiting Navy sailors in sham marriage, bribery plot
A Florida man and 10 others have been federally indicted for their part in a "sham marriage" ring that allegedly helped Chinese nationals bypass immigration laws by exploiting members of the armed forces.
A Florida man and 10 others have been federally indicted for their part in a "sham marriage" ring that allegedly helped Chinese nationals bypass immigration laws by exploiting members of the armed forces.
Tampa warehouse gears up for Girl Scout cookie season
It's that time of year again: Girl Scout cookie season! There's a new warehouse in Tampa to hold the coveted Girl Scout cookies.
It's that time of year again: Girl Scout cookie season! There's a new warehouse in Tampa to hold the coveted Girl Scout cookies.
Governor DeSantis renews warning of A.I. accessibility
Governor Ron DeSantis spoke about the importance of limiting artificial intelligence during a roundtable at New College of Florida on Wednesday morning.
Governor Ron DeSantis spoke about the importance of limiting artificial intelligence during a roundtable at New College of Florida on Wednesday morning.
Florida man shoots, kills ex-girlfriend, her friend before taking his own life after high-speed chase on I-75
Two women were shot to death on Tuesday and the person suspected of killing them was found dead after leaving the scene and taking off on I-75.
Two women were shot to death on Tuesday and the person suspected of killing them was found dead after leaving the scene and taking off on I-75.
Man accused of shooting victim in leg in Sarasota Lowe’s parking lot arrested
A shooting suspect has been arrested after a man was hospitalized when gunshots rang out in the parking lot of a Sarasota Lowe’s Home Improvement store on Tuesday.
A shooting suspect has been arrested after a man was hospitalized when gunshots rang out in the parking lot of a Sarasota Lowe’s Home Improvement store on Tuesday.
Ryan Routh sentenced to life in prison for attempted assassination of Trump
Ryan Routh was sentenced on Wednesday for attempting to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump while he played golf at his Florida country club in 2024.
Ryan Routh was sentenced on Wednesday for attempting to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump while he played golf at his Florida country club in 2024.
Jewelry store burglars steal $45K of gems and a gun after breaking into St. Pete store with sledgehammer: SPPD
A suspected jewelry store burglar has been arrested and another is on the run after a heist at Old Northeast Jewelers.
A suspected jewelry store burglar has been arrested and another is on the run after a heist at Old Northeast Jewelers.
Florida education leaders caution students, parents about ICE walkout protests
It’s trending across the country: students protesting during school hours, and they’re starting to hit closer to home.
It’s trending across the country: students protesting during school hours, and they’re starting to hit closer to home.
Gubernatorial Florida GOP candidate launches Tinder account to campaign to young female voters
A Republican candidate for governor in Florida announced on Monday that he launched a Tinder account so that he can campaign to young female voters in the Sunshine State.
A Republican candidate for governor in Florida announced on Monday that he launched a Tinder account so that he can campaign to young female voters in the Sunshine State.