Palisades Fire verdict: Jury deadlocked; Florida man charged with starting historic California fire
A Los Angeles jury has announced it is deadlocked in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire.
A Los Angeles jury has announced it is deadlocked in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire.
Hillsborough County schools: Summer upgrades bring $60 million in facility repairs
Hillsborough County Public Schools is launching nearly $60 million in campus upgrades this summer, focusing heavily on replacing aging air conditioning systems and reviving facilities across the district.
Hillsborough County Public Schools is launching nearly $60 million in campus upgrades this summer, focusing heavily on replacing aging air conditioning systems and reviving facilities across the district.
How a Tampa restaurant is helping Venezuela earthquake victims
The devastation of two earthquakes in Venezuela is impacting the Bay Area, where locals are sharing firsthand accounts and others are stepping up to provide relief.
The devastation of two earthquakes in Venezuela is impacting the Bay Area, where locals are sharing firsthand accounts and others are stepping up to provide relief.
Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital to open in south Lakeland in July
A new 550,000-square-foot hospital will open in Lakeland on July 8, marking the first healthcare facility of its kind to open in the city in more than a century.
A new 550,000-square-foot hospital will open in Lakeland on July 8, marking the first healthcare facility of its kind to open in the city in more than a century.
Fake law enforcement officer tries to pull over undercover Hillsborough County deputy: HCSO
An undercover Hillsborough County sheriff's deputy arrested a man who tried to pull him over using fake emergency lights on a local highway.
An undercover Hillsborough County sheriff's deputy arrested a man who tried to pull him over using fake emergency lights on a local highway.
Manatee County detectives dismantle $3.5M criminal network targeting elderly residents
Manatee County sheriff's detectives dismantled an organized elder fraud network that they say targeted older residents across Florida, leading to multiple arrests and a federal prison sentence.
Manatee County sheriff's detectives dismantled an organized elder fraud network that they say targeted older residents across Florida, leading to multiple arrests and a federal prison sentence.
Tampa man accused of having AI-generated child porn
Tampa police detectives arrested a 30-year-old man who now faces more than 100 felony charges linked to explicit child exploitation material.
Tampa police detectives arrested a 30-year-old man who now faces more than 100 felony charges linked to explicit child exploitation material.
Alligator Alcatraz to close after aiding 21,000 deportations, DeSantis says
One year after it opened, Alligator Alcatraz, the detention center used by Florida and the federal government to house undocumented immigrants, is shutting down.
One year after it opened, Alligator Alcatraz, the detention center used by Florida and the federal government to house undocumented immigrants, is shutting down.
Florida Instacart shopper caught on camera slapping boy in face after he dropped items during delivery: SJCSO
A Florida woman is facing charges after a doorbell camera captured her berating and hitting a child while they were making a delivery for Instacart.
A Florida woman is facing charges after a doorbell camera captured her berating and hitting a child while they were making a delivery for Instacart.
Florida man accused of crashing into pipe at water plant, disrupting service to residents: ‘I messed up’
A Florida man accused of disrupting water service to hundreds of residents after crashing into a large pipe at a water plant and taking off was arrested after a family member took him to the hospital.
A Florida man accused of disrupting water service to hundreds of residents after crashing into a large pipe at a water plant and taking off was arrested after a family member took him to the hospital.
Tampa joins World's Largest Swimming Lesson as Bay Area drowning deaths top 1,200 over past decade
More than 1,200 people drowned across the Tampa Bay region over the past decade, according to state health data. As families spend more time at pools, beaches and lakes this summer, the city of Tampa is joining a worldwide movement to teach a skill experts say can save lives.
More than 1,200 people drowned across the Tampa Bay region over the past decade, according to state health data. As families spend more time at pools, beaches and lakes this summer, the city of Tampa is joining a worldwide movement to teach a skill experts say can save lives.
Haines City data center project stalled by water capacity shortage
A proposed data center project in Haines City has been stalled because the fast-growing city does not have enough water to supply the facility.
A proposed data center project in Haines City has been stalled because the fast-growing city does not have enough water to supply the facility.
St. Pete pickup truck driver killed in head-on crash: Police
A 72-year-old man was killed early Thursday morning after his pickup truck crossed into oncoming traffic and crashed head-on with a van in St. Petersburg, according to police.
A 72-year-old man was killed early Thursday morning after his pickup truck crossed into oncoming traffic and crashed head-on with a van in St. Petersburg, according to police.
Largo to launch open-container entertainment district near new City Hall
The city of Largo is establishing a specialized entertainment district that allows visitors to carry alcoholic beverages outdoors by the end of the summer.
The city of Largo is establishing a specialized entertainment district that allows visitors to carry alcoholic beverages outdoors by the end of the summer.
Surfside condo collapse: New federal report reveals flaws emerged weeks before 2021 disaster
A newly released federal report from the National Institute of Standards and Technology reveals that the structural failures at Champlain Towers South in Surfside began three weeks before its deadly collapse in 2021.
A newly released federal report from the National Institute of Standards and Technology reveals that the structural failures at Champlain Towers South in Surfside began three weeks before its deadly collapse in 2021.
Detroit Lions player arrested in connection to violent Tampa armed robbery, kidnapping
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold has been arrested four months after a Tampa armed robbery and kidnapping linked to an Airbnb the player rented in Largo.
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold has been arrested four months after a Tampa armed robbery and kidnapping linked to an Airbnb the player rented in Largo.
Firefighters battle massive industrial warehouse fire in Pinellas Park
Firefighters responded to a major fire at an industrial warehouse in Pinellas Park.
Firefighters responded to a major fire at an industrial warehouse in Pinellas Park.
Suspected drug dealer arrested for murder after deadly overdose in Riverview
A suspected drug dealer is behind bars after a woman died from a fentanyl overdose nearly six months ago, according to deputies.
A suspected drug dealer is behind bars after a woman died from a fentanyl overdose nearly six months ago, according to deputies.
Historic street on St. Pete Beach celebrates massive comeback after 2024 hurricane season
The historic Corey Avenue shopping district in St. Pete Beach is experiencing a major resurgence, as local businesses reopen following devastation from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
The historic Corey Avenue shopping district in St. Pete Beach is experiencing a major resurgence, as local businesses reopen following devastation from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Manatee County mother calls daughter's pool rescue a miracle as family reunites with first responders
Emergency personnel and a Manatee County family shared an emotional reunion after a quick-thinking neighbor and a coordinated team of first responders saved a young girl from a near-drowning.
Emergency personnel and a Manatee County family shared an emotional reunion after a quick-thinking neighbor and a coordinated team of first responders saved a young girl from a near-drowning.