Man accused of shooting girlfriend in Auburndale pulls gun on deputies who shot him: PCSO
A man was shot by Polk County law enforcement officers Friday morning after investigators say he shot his girlfriend twice, killing her outside a Spectrum store in Auburndale.
A man was shot by Polk County law enforcement officers Friday morning after investigators say he shot his girlfriend twice, killing her outside a Spectrum store in Auburndale.
Missing Winter Haven triplets found safe: Police
Winter Haven police said the three 12-year-old triplet boys have been found after they previously went missing Thursday afternoon from their Hibiscus Street home.
Winter Haven police said the three 12-year-old triplet boys have been found after they previously went missing Thursday afternoon from their Hibiscus Street home.
Missing Florida man’s body found buried in shallow grave as search continues for murder suspect: WCSO
A body found in a shallow grave has been identified as a missing Florida man, and the search is on for a woman accused in his murder, according to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office.
A body found in a shallow grave has been identified as a missing Florida man, and the search is on for a woman accused in his murder, according to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office.
Vintage medicine bottle turns into wartime explosive at Brooksville’s historic May-Stringer House
A routine morning at the historic May-Stringer House in Brooksville took a dangerous turn Friday when workers uncovered a century-old bottle of medicine that had transformed into a volatile explosive.
A routine morning at the historic May-Stringer House in Brooksville took a dangerous turn Friday when workers uncovered a century-old bottle of medicine that had transformed into a volatile explosive.
Florida’s 2026 Python Challenge begins Friday: Here’s what to know
Python hunters in Florida will begin competing in the state’s annual removal competition one minute after the clock strikes midnight on Friday.
Python hunters in Florida will begin competing in the state’s annual removal competition one minute after the clock strikes midnight on Friday.
Cyclosporiasis parasite: Bay Area sees 7 cases as nationwide outbreak grows
A spreading stomach parasite known as cyclosporiasis has sickened dozens of people across Florida, including multiple cases in the Bay Area, as a larger nationwide spike continues to grow.
A spreading stomach parasite known as cyclosporiasis has sickened dozens of people across Florida, including multiple cases in the Bay Area, as a larger nationwide spike continues to grow.
Son shot, killed father in murder-suicide near Largo: PCSO
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office has identified the two people involved in a deadly shooting Thursday night near Largo that investigators now say was a murder-suicide involving a father and son.
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office has identified the two people involved in a deadly shooting Thursday night near Largo that investigators now say was a murder-suicide involving a father and son.
Person hit, killed by CSX train in Winter Haven
A person was killed Thursday night after being hit by a CSX train in Winter Haven, according to the railroad company.
A person was killed Thursday night after being hit by a CSX train in Winter Haven, according to the railroad company.
Pasco County traffic alert: Deadly crash closes I-75 southbound lanes in Wesley Chapel: FHP
A deadly crash Friday morning near mile marker 279 has closed all southbound lanes on Interstate 75 in Wesley Chapel, creating a lengthy backup during the morning commute, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A deadly crash Friday morning near mile marker 279 has closed all southbound lanes on Interstate 75 in Wesley Chapel, creating a lengthy backup during the morning commute, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Waymo expansion: Driverless robotaxi rollout in Tampa sparks safety debate
Your next rideshare in the city could arrive completely empty as a major autonomous vehicle company shifts into its next phase of local testing.
Your next rideshare in the city could arrive completely empty as a major autonomous vehicle company shifts into its next phase of local testing.
South Tampa preschool becomes first stand-alone IB preschool in Florida
A South Tampa preschool has earned accreditation as an International Baccalaureate school, making it the first stand-alone preschool of its kind in Florida.
A South Tampa preschool has earned accreditation as an International Baccalaureate school, making it the first stand-alone preschool of its kind in Florida.
Tampa Bay Ferry: St. Pete approves downtown temporary dock location
The St. Pete City Council cleared the way Thursday for a temporary Tampa Bay Ferry dock along Bayshore Boulevard near the Vinoy to restore a previous downtown transit location. Mobro Marine, Inc. will complete the infrastructure work by the end of September.
The St. Pete City Council cleared the way Thursday for a temporary Tampa Bay Ferry dock along Bayshore Boulevard near the Vinoy to restore a previous downtown transit location. Mobro Marine, Inc. will complete the infrastructure work by the end of September.
St. Pete City Council approves Ferg's Sports Bar lease to fund downtown trail
St. Petersburg city leaders approved long-term lease agreements Thursday to help finance the $7 million acquisition of downtown railroad tracks for a new recreational trail.
St. Petersburg city leaders approved long-term lease agreements Thursday to help finance the $7 million acquisition of downtown railroad tracks for a new recreational trail.
Brother of 'deviant' Lakeland Santa accused of exposing himself to child at Walmart
Polk County deputies arrested a 62-year-old man who they say exposed himself to a 5-year-old child inside a Mulberry Walmart after a Crime Stoppers tip ended a two-day search.
Polk County deputies arrested a 62-year-old man who they say exposed himself to a 5-year-old child inside a Mulberry Walmart after a Crime Stoppers tip ended a two-day search.
101-year-old Pasco County veteran gets home renovated after 2024 hurricane damage
A Pasco County World War II veteran has a newly renovated home after suffering damage from the 2024 hurricanes.
A Pasco County World War II veteran has a newly renovated home after suffering damage from the 2024 hurricanes.
Tampa fraud case: Man accused of forging judge's signature for job
A man already accused of defrauding a South Tampa church out of hundreds of thousands of dollars is back behind bars after investigators say he forged a judge’s signature and created fake documents to try to secure a new job.
A man already accused of defrauding a South Tampa church out of hundreds of thousands of dollars is back behind bars after investigators say he forged a judge’s signature and created fake documents to try to secure a new job.
Manatee County overdose reduction: Opioid deaths plunge 56%
A collaborative community network in Manatee County has driven down opioid overdose deaths by 56% following years of targeted education and naloxone distribution.
A collaborative community network in Manatee County has driven down opioid overdose deaths by 56% following years of targeted education and naloxone distribution.
Tampa Bay Rays reveal first look inside proposed new stadium
The Tampa Bay Rays are giving fans their first look inside the team’s proposed new ballpark in Tampa, but the larger stadium deal still is not final.
The Tampa Bay Rays are giving fans their first look inside the team’s proposed new ballpark in Tampa, but the larger stadium deal still is not final.
Victim ID'd in deadly lightning strike at Florida beach that killed 1, hurt 3 others
A man died after being struck by lightning while in the water at Fort Myers Beach, according to authorities. The incident also sent three family members to the hospital.
A man died after being struck by lightning while in the water at Fort Myers Beach, according to authorities. The incident also sent three family members to the hospital.
Saint Leo University launches sober housing program for students in recovery
Saint Leo University is launching a new collegiate recovery program with dedicated sober housing this upcoming fall semester to support students struggling with addiction.
Saint Leo University is launching a new collegiate recovery program with dedicated sober housing this upcoming fall semester to support students struggling with addiction.