Hillsborough County deputy released from hospital after ‘ambush' shooting in Ruskin
One Hillsborough County deputy has been released from the hospital, and another is recovering after they were injured in an ambush shooting in Ruskin on Thursday.
One Hillsborough County deputy has been released from the hospital, and another is recovering after they were injured in an ambush shooting in Ruskin on Thursday.
DeSantis signs death warrant for man convicted of 2006 murder
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant Friday for 61-year-old William Frances Silvia, who was convicted of fatally shooting his estranged wife in 2006.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant Friday for 61-year-old William Frances Silvia, who was convicted of fatally shooting his estranged wife in 2006.
Pasture mealybug: Grass-eating pest spreads to 16 Florida counties
Agricultural experts from the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) held an online workshop Friday about pasture mealybug, a tiny white insect that feasts on grasses.
Agricultural experts from the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) held an online workshop Friday about pasture mealybug, a tiny white insect that feasts on grasses.
Bradenton officer justified in deadly shooting of Willie Bell, prosecutors say
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has concluded its investigation into the March 10 officer-involved shooting that killed Willie Tyrone Bell, 56, during a search warrant in Bradenton. The State Attorney’s Office determined the SWAT officer's use of deadly force was legally justified.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has concluded its investigation into the March 10 officer-involved shooting that killed Willie Tyrone Bell, 56, during a search warrant in Bradenton. The State Attorney’s Office determined the SWAT officer's use of deadly force was legally justified.
USF marine science fire: St. Pete recovery operations save vital scientific research despite heavy damage
University leaders announced that recovery operations have yielded remarkably successful results two months after a lightning fire heavily damaged the University of South Florida St. Petersburg's College of Marine Science in May.
University leaders announced that recovery operations have yielded remarkably successful results two months after a lightning fire heavily damaged the University of South Florida St. Petersburg's College of Marine Science in May.
Will Florida see its next named storm this weekend?
Forecasters are tracking a broad disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico off the Florida coast that could bring much-needed rain to parched communities this weekend.
Forecasters are tracking a broad disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico off the Florida coast that could bring much-needed rain to parched communities this weekend.
Hillsborough tests voting machines, reminds voters of key Florida primary deadlines
As Florida's primary election draws closer, Hillsborough County election officials have completed one of the most important steps before voting begins: publicly testing the machines that will count ballots.
As Florida's primary election draws closer, Hillsborough County election officials have completed one of the most important steps before voting begins: publicly testing the machines that will count ballots.
Driver dead after car wedges under semi-truck in Winter Haven crash
One person is dead after a compact car became wedged under a semi-truck at a Winter Haven intersection on Thursday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
One person is dead after a compact car became wedged under a semi-truck at a Winter Haven intersection on Thursday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Former 'Love During Lock-Up' personality Christopher Chipps arrested in Polk County
Former reality television star Christopher Chipps is back in jail after law enforcement officials arrested him in Polk County on driving and probation charges.
Former reality television star Christopher Chipps is back in jail after law enforcement officials arrested him in Polk County on driving and probation charges.
2 deputies injured, suspect killed in Ruskin ‘ambush’ shooting: Sheriff
A man who held his ex-girlfriend hostage overnight shot and wounded two Hillsborough County deputies during a Thursday afternoon ambush in Ruskin before a third deputy killed him, according to Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister.
A man who held his ex-girlfriend hostage overnight shot and wounded two Hillsborough County deputies during a Thursday afternoon ambush in Ruskin before a third deputy killed him, according to Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister.
Holiday shooting: Man killed after argument, suspect detained: PSO
A man is dead after an early morning shooting in Holiday, and the suspected gunman is in custody, according to the Pasco Sheriff's Office.
A man is dead after an early morning shooting in Holiday, and the suspected gunman is in custody, according to the Pasco Sheriff's Office.
Clearwater Duke Energy deal: City council clears first vote on 30-year contract
Clearwater city leaders voted unanimously Thursday to advance a 30-year franchise contract with Duke Energy, choosing corporate power over a proposed public alternative.
Clearwater city leaders voted unanimously Thursday to advance a 30-year franchise contract with Duke Energy, choosing corporate power over a proposed public alternative.
Polk County Fire Rescue to approve new Delta shift schedule to reduce hours, overtime
Polk County Fire Rescue and its union reached a tentative agreement Tuesday to launch a new scheduling shift designed to improve work-life balance for local firefighters.
Polk County Fire Rescue and its union reached a tentative agreement Tuesday to launch a new scheduling shift designed to improve work-life balance for local firefighters.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visits Tampa General Hospital to launch healthy food pledge
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins visited Tampa General Hospital on Thursday to roll out a nationwide push aimed at transforming how medical facilities feed their patients.
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins visited Tampa General Hospital on Thursday to roll out a nationwide push aimed at transforming how medical facilities feed their patients.
2 teens accused of stealing Camry fished out of Manatee River
Deputies arrested two teenagers Wednesday night after a wild sequence involving a stolen car and a desperate attempt to swim across the Manatee River to escape law enforcement.
Deputies arrested two teenagers Wednesday night after a wild sequence involving a stolen car and a desperate attempt to swim across the Manatee River to escape law enforcement.
Pinellas County scammers posing as animal control officers, demanding cash for fake pet surgeries
Pinellas County officials are warning residents to hang up on callers posing as emergency animal control officers demanding immediate phone payments.
Pinellas County officials are warning residents to hang up on callers posing as emergency animal control officers demanding immediate phone payments.
South Tampa trap caught 18,000 mosquitoes, last month just 142
Hillsborough County conducted aerial spraying early Thursday to treat a growing mosquito population – a sudden influx that’s tied to the Bay Area’s recent drought.
Hillsborough County conducted aerial spraying early Thursday to treat a growing mosquito population – a sudden influx that’s tied to the Bay Area’s recent drought.
Suspect accused of brutally beating, disfiguring man at Bartlett Park arrested for attempted murder
St. Petersburg police arrested a 49-year-old man for attempted second-degree murder after he allegedly beat a victim at a local park and stole from his backpack.
St. Petersburg police arrested a 49-year-old man for attempted second-degree murder after he allegedly beat a victim at a local park and stole from his backpack.
Help remains available for Sarasota County homeowners dealing with damage from 2024 hurricane season
A local non-profit is urging Sarasota County homeowners to reach out for help as they continue to offer assistance and recovery from the 2024 hurricane season.
A local non-profit is urging Sarasota County homeowners to reach out for help as they continue to offer assistance and recovery from the 2024 hurricane season.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak: Florida cases up to 106; county-by-county breakdown
More than 100 cases of Cyclosporiasis have been reported in Florida since the beginning of the year, more than half of those cases during the months of June and July, according to the Florida Department of Health.
More than 100 cases of Cyclosporiasis have been reported in Florida since the beginning of the year, more than half of those cases during the months of June and July, according to the Florida Department of Health.