Florida law allowing pregnant women to use disabled parking faces expanded lawsuit

A legal challenge to a new Florida law allowing pregnant women to use disabled parking spaces is growing, as disability rights advocates filed an expanded complaint this week.

Hernando County brush fire grows as crews work to contain area

Crews are battling a brush fire that sparked Thursday afternoon in South Brooksville, according to the Florida Forest Service.

Manatee Technical College launching new aviation school at SRQ to train next generation of aircraft mechanics

The Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport continues to grow — not just with passengers, but with all kinds of aviation-related businesses. That expansion is creating a massive demand for airplane mechanics and technicians, and a new training program is officially taking flight to meet it.

Breakaway Tampa: Bigger lineup, better access, major impact

The bass is about to drop at Raymond James Stadium as Breakaway Music Festival returns to Tampa this weekend. But before the headliners take the stage, the festival is focusing on a different mission: making sure the city’s massive music scene is accessible to everyone.

2 arrested after teen girl shot in New Port Richey: Police

Two people have been arrested after a 16-year-old girl was shot in New Port Richey on Wednesday morning. 

Child dies following crash involving Temple Terrace police officer: FHP

A deadly crash that claimed the life of a child and sent four others, including a Temple Terrace police officer, to the hospital is under investigation.

Federal jury finds Live Nation conducted illegal monopoly, overcharged fans

Music fans, frustrated by skyrocketing concert prices, saw a significant victory in court this week, though experts warn that relief may still be a long way off.

Woman on FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list captured in Florida

A woman who was wanted in connection with a deadly shooting in Kansas City has been arrested in Florida one day after being placed on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list.

Man shot after hitting another man with a cinder block: SPPD

The St. Pete Police Department says two men were injured after getting into an argument outside a Mobil Gas Station.

1 dead, another injured after botched home invasion in St. Pete: SPPD

The St. Petersburg Police Department has arrested a man in connection to a robbery that left one man dead and another injured.

Florida sits on millions in unspent funds for disability care while thousands wait

Thousands of Florida children and adults with severe developmental disabilities are qualified to receive home-based services but wait years for the support to arrive.

Want $100K? Attorney John Morgan wants you to name his new Florida political party

John Morgan, a personal injury attorney and founder of Morgan and Morgan, wants to create a third political party and is offering $100K to the winner of a contest to name it.