Former Florida Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum arrested on drug charges in Alabama: Police

Former Florida Democratic gubernatorial nominee and former Tallahassee mayor Andrew Gillum was arrested last week in Alabama during a traffic stop after Daphne police say officers searched his vehicle and found marijuana and three packages of a substance that later tested positive for methamphetamine.

Death investigation underway in Sarasota

A man’s death is being investigated by the Sarasota Police Department. 

Florida influencer and husband charged after deputies say they left young children alone while drinking

A Florida real estate investor and influencer and her husband were arrested over the Fourth of July weekend after deputies said they left two young children alone in a Key Largo resort hotel room for up to an hour while they drank alcohol at the pool, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.

Florida ranks No. 2 in the US for child hot car deaths after string of recent tragedies

As summer heat sweeps across the Bay Area, safety advocates and medical professionals are warning parents and caregivers following a string of recent hot car tragedies in Florida that have catapulted the state to a heartbreaking milestone. The state ranks number two in the country for child hot car deaths.

Tampa Bay Rowdies stadium packed for World Cup watch party

A high-energy World Cup run ended in heartbreak Monday night as the U.S. men's national team fell 4-1 to Belgium, wrapping up an emotional evening for hundreds of fans at Al Lang Stadium.

Firefighters battle car repair shop fire in Winter Haven

A fire broke out inside a Winter Haven car repair shop Monday evening, according to the Winter Haven Fire Department. Emergency crews managed to put out the flames quickly before they could spread to neighboring plaza businesses.

Isaiah's Law: New Florida rule targets unlicensed drivers

A newly enacted Florida traffic regulation closes a legal loophole by upgrading penalties for habitual offenders who drive without a valid driver's license.

Ybor City crash: Newly released video shows driver moments after fatal wreck

The Hillsborough County State Attorney released video showing the moments after Silas Sampson allegedly crashed into a crowd outside an Ybor City bar last November, killing four people and injuring 20 others.

1 killed after tree falls onto Zephyrhills home: PCSO

Pasco County deputies are investigating after they say a tree collapsed onto a Zephyrhills home, leaving one person dead.

New Bexley Box in Lakeland to help officers comfort young victims

The Lakeland Police Department received a Bexley Box on Monday, providing essential supplies and toys to help care for kids affected by crimes and traumatic incidents. 

DeSantis vetoes $2 million grant for St. Petersburg animal shelter

A St. Petersburg animal shelter has paused its major expansion project after Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a requested $2 million in state funding.

Driver and passenger were switching seats before SUV hit deputy's patrol car during DUI traffic stop: HCSO

Two people were arrested early Monday after Hillsborough County deputies say the pair tried to switch seats during a DUI traffic stop before their vehicle rolled into a deputy's patrol car.

Lakeland man gets 30 years in prison for gun charge tied to Christmas Eve shooting that killed grandmother

A Lakeland man was sentenced to 30 years in prison after investigators linked him to the firearm used in a Christmas Eve 2020 shooting that killed a 70-year-old grandmother and injured three members of her family.

Group sues DeSantis over Florida domestic terrorist law

The Council on American-Islamic Relations filed a federal lawsuit late Wednesday after Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his intent to label the group a domestic terrorist organization under a new state law.

US Coast Guard saves 8, including infant and child, after vessel capsizes off Fort Myers Beach

A quick-thinking crew from U.S. Coast Guard Station Fort Myers Beach saved eight lives, including an infant and a child, after a boat capsized Friday afternoon near the Sanibel Causeway in Florida.

Lakeland City Commission holds first public hearing on proposed data center moratorium

Lakeland city commissioners held the first public hearing Monday at 9 a.m. at City Hall on a proposed one-year moratorium on new large-scale computing facilities.