'Michael Myers' robbery at Florida liquor store was planned, inside job, officials say

A liquor store clerk and her accomplice were arrested after Citrus County deputies say an armed robbery involving a suspect in a Michael Myers mask was actually a planned inside job. 

Florida Southern College reopens historic Frank Lloyd Wright planetarium

Visitors at Florida Southern College in Lakeland can now experience fully updated immersive shows inside the world's only Frank Lloyd Wright planetarium.

U.S. Senate investigates Flock camera abuses after innocent Florida woman jailed for 13 days

Automated license plate readers, specifically those operated by the company, Flock Safety, are facing intense federal scrutiny following a series of high-profile failures, wrongful arrests and stalking incidents.

Saint Leo University to offer 3-year, reduced credit hour bachelor’s degree

Saint Leo University is launching a new bachelor’s degree this January that requires fewer credit hours than the traditional 120-credit model and is also one year shorter. 

Ringling College 2D animation degree program launching in Sarasota

Ringling College of Art and Design is expanding its animation program in Sarasota by launching a dedicated 2D character animation degree. 

Brandon cemetery vandalism: Relocated confederate statue decapitated

Hillsborough County deputies are investigating after someone cut the head off one of two soldiers on a Confederate monument at the Brandon Family Cemetery.

Judge finds former Tarpon Springs plastic surgeon guilty of killing Largo lawyer

After a little more than a week of testimony, Judge Joseph Bulone took about 15 minutes to deliberate Wednesday, and found Tomasz Kosowski guilty of first-degree murder in Largo attorney Steven Cozzi’s death in 2023.

Tampa woman killed after car crashes into bus stop; driver charged with DUI manslaughter: FHP

A 49-year-old woman was killed and a man is facing a DUI manslaughter charge after a sedan crashed into a woman at a bus stop Tuesday night near Tampa, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Pasco County parents arrested after baby hospitalized with .383 blood alcohol level: Affidavit

A Florida couple faces felony child neglect charges after their 6-month-old daughter was hospitalized with a life-threatening blood alcohol level of 0.383, according to law enforcement.

Florida teen accused of making several swatting calls, setting vehicle on fire: 'He was bored'

A 14-year-old Florida boy was arrested after he told investigators he made a series of swatting calls, including one incident involving Six Flags Magic Mountain in California. The teen also admitted to setting a vehicle on fire at a towing business near his home, according to the Bay County Sheriff's Office.

Tampa weather: Drier air to clear rain by weekend

A 40-50% chance of rain in the Tampa Bay area Wednesday will drop off significantly as a northern low-pressure system pushes drier air into Florida ahead of the weekend.

Tampa death investigation launched after deputy spots woman's body on road

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is conducting a death investigation after a deputy found a woman's body on the side of a Tampa road Tuesday morning.

Tampa teen found safely after statewide missing child alert

A Tampa teen who was at the heart of a Florida Missing Child Alert on Wednesday morning has been safely located and is being reunited with her family. No other details were provided. 

Brandon nonprofit uses board games to teach social skills

A Brandon therapist is using board games to give children and adults a safe place to practice social skills while working through real-world challenges.

Amendment 3 falls short of passage threshold in new poll

Amendment 3 is currently falling well short of the support it would need to pass, according to a new St. Pete Polls survey.