Florida man accused of shooting, killing woman before setting house on fire
A Florida man is facing murder charges after a woman’s body was found inside a burning house.
A Florida man is facing murder charges after a woman’s body was found inside a burning house.
Lottery: Powerball jackpot grows to $663 million as Mega Millions hits $800 million
After no big winners in the latest lottery drawings, the jackpots for Powerball and Mega Millions continue to grow.
After no big winners in the latest lottery drawings, the jackpots for Powerball and Mega Millions continue to grow.
Secret Service agent and 2 men arrested in Miami fraternity hazing case
A U.S. Secret Service agent and two other men face violent felony charges after authorities said they savagely beat two victims during a Miami fraternity hazing ritual.
A U.S. Secret Service agent and two other men face violent felony charges after authorities said they savagely beat two victims during a Miami fraternity hazing ritual.
Lakewood Ranch residents push back against 200-townhome workforce housing development
A proposed workforce housing development in Manatee County drew hundreds of concerned residents to a packed public workshop Monday night in Lakewood Ranch.
A proposed workforce housing development in Manatee County drew hundreds of concerned residents to a packed public workshop Monday night in Lakewood Ranch.
Pasco County treasure hunters search remote island for $200M fortune
An expedition team traveled by boat to a remote island off Pasco County to hunt for a legendary $200 million Spanish treasure believed to be buried in the early 1800s.
An expedition team traveled by boat to a remote island off Pasco County to hunt for a legendary $200 million Spanish treasure believed to be buried in the early 1800s.
Amber Alert suspect dies following deputy-involved shooting: Sheriff
A suspect named in a Marion County AMBER Alert has died after deputies attempted to stop his vehicle and shots were fired during the encounter, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
A suspect named in a Marion County AMBER Alert has died after deputies attempted to stop his vehicle and shots were fired during the encounter, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
Brandon home seriously damaged after tree goes through roof
A Brandon homeowner is working to repair extensive structural damage after a massive tree smashed through her roof during a Friday storm while she was out of town.
A Brandon homeowner is working to repair extensive structural damage after a massive tree smashed through her roof during a Friday storm while she was out of town.
Photos show Bradenton nursing home partial collapse after over 150 relocated
New photos reveal the remains of a partial roof collapse at a Bradenton assisted living facility that forced the emergency evacuation of more than 150 residents Saturday night, according to a joint statement from the City of Bradenton and Manatee County.
New photos reveal the remains of a partial roof collapse at a Bradenton assisted living facility that forced the emergency evacuation of more than 150 residents Saturday night, according to a joint statement from the City of Bradenton and Manatee County.
St. Petersburg drainage projects: City secures $2M in federal grant funding
St. Petersburg officials are securing more than $2 million in federal grant funds to accelerate major drainage improvements along flood-prone corridors on MLK Jr. Street South and Fourth Street North near 88th Avenue North.
St. Petersburg officials are securing more than $2 million in federal grant funds to accelerate major drainage improvements along flood-prone corridors on MLK Jr. Street South and Fourth Street North near 88th Avenue North.
Polk County approves higher water fees for new construction and reclaimed water
Polk County commissioners voted last week to raise water connection fees and irrigation rates to manage surging construction expenses and conserve local groundwater.
Polk County commissioners voted last week to raise water connection fees and irrigation rates to manage surging construction expenses and conserve local groundwater.
More than 70 children drown in Florida as safety experts issue warnings
More than 70 Florida children have died by drowning, according to data by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) – which includes several cases in the Tampa Bay area.
More than 70 Florida children have died by drowning, according to data by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) – which includes several cases in the Tampa Bay area.
Search underway for Palmetto man accused of firing shots at Booker High School: Officers
A search is underway for a Palmetto man accused of firing shots at Booker High School during a youth football event.
A search is underway for a Palmetto man accused of firing shots at Booker High School during a youth football event.
Hillsborough County: Special needs storm shelter pre-registration opens
Hillsborough County emergency officials are urging residents with medical, physical, or cognitive needs to pre-register for shelters before a future storm.
Hillsborough County emergency officials are urging residents with medical, physical, or cognitive needs to pre-register for shelters before a future storm.
Historic show hopes to raise cash for St. Petersburg City Theatre
Community theatre performers across St. Petersburg are staging a historic musical show to help rebuild St. Petersburg City Theatre's depleted financial reserves following Hurricane Milton damage.
Community theatre performers across St. Petersburg are staging a historic musical show to help rebuild St. Petersburg City Theatre's depleted financial reserves following Hurricane Milton damage.
PSTA launches new bus route connecting St. Petersburg to Tampa International Airport
Travelers and workers heading between downtown St. Petersburg and Tampa International Airport will soon have a faster, low-cost transit option across Tampa Bay.
Travelers and workers heading between downtown St. Petersburg and Tampa International Airport will soon have a faster, low-cost transit option across Tampa Bay.
Remains found in Cape Coral canal identified as woman missing since 1985
Human remains discovered by kayakers in a Cape Coral canal in 2024 have been identified through DNA as 23-year-old Rose Marie Gayhart, who vanished in 1985.
Human remains discovered by kayakers in a Cape Coral canal in 2024 have been identified through DNA as 23-year-old Rose Marie Gayhart, who vanished in 1985.
Man faces DUI charges after high-speed crash injures children: LPD
A speeding driver was arrested on DUI and child neglect charges after crashing a vehicle with three children inside on Sunday night in Largo, according to police.
A speeding driver was arrested on DUI and child neglect charges after crashing a vehicle with three children inside on Sunday night in Largo, according to police.
Florida set to execute 2 death row inmates within hours of each other on Tuesday
Two men on Florida's death row are scheduled to be executed on Tuesday – within six hours of each other – at the Florida State Prison in Bradford County.
Two men on Florida's death row are scheduled to be executed on Tuesday – within six hours of each other – at the Florida State Prison in Bradford County.
Suspected hit-and-run driver crashes into 2 Hernando County patrol cars while trying to escape deputies: HCSO
A man faces multiple charges after hitting two patrol vehicles and a civilian car during a reckless driving getaway attempt in Weeki Wachee on Sunday, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.
A man faces multiple charges after hitting two patrol vehicles and a civilian car during a reckless driving getaway attempt in Weeki Wachee on Sunday, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.
Tampa man wins Hemingway look-alike contest in Key West
A Tampa man made history in Key West over the weekend by becoming the first younger contestant to win the annual Ernest Hemingway look-alike contest.
A Tampa man made history in Key West over the weekend by becoming the first younger contestant to win the annual Ernest Hemingway look-alike contest.