Florida

Fireworks will illuminate the Florida sky this Fourth of July as residents celebrate America's 250th birthday, but officials are preaching caution amid statewide drought conditions.

Manatee County is now under a burn ban as hot and dry weather persists in the Tampa Bay area, heightening the risk of wildfires. 

A surge in tourism is bringing record-breaking economic impacts to Pinellas County. 

A silent heart condition nearly pushed a Tampa Bay area grandmother to the brink of a medical emergency, prompting doctors at Tampa General Hospital to spread awareness about a life-saving arterial screening.

A political battle is heating up in Polk County as a local watchdog group seeks to oust three city leaders following the controversial approval of a massive artificial intelligence data center. The group accuses the officials of compromising public trust and failing to prioritize residents.

West Manatee Fire Rescue crews performed lifesaving water rescue training featuring advanced pediatric drowning simulation Tuesday morning. 

A teenage girl who was at the heart of a Florida Missing Child Alert and believed to possibly be in Georgia on Tuesday has been safely located. No additional details were provided. 

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrested a wanted suspect last Thursday who spent years evading law enforcement while endangering the public and deputies.

A vibrant collection of youth artwork is taking center stage in Florida to spotlight the talents of children with dyslexia. The special gallery showcase offers students with the dePaul School for Dyslexia immense creative freedom to express themselves.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has launched an investigation into CVS Health and its pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), Caremark, amid concerns that the company may be using its market power to disadvantage independent pharmacies and limit consumer choice.

An 8-year-old boy who was reported missing on Monday was found deceased inside a neighbor’s pool, according to police.

The Polk County Sheriff's Office unveiled a specialized training center in Bartow designed to prepare K9's and their handlers for high-stakes field operations.

A Facebook photo circulating online of a dog with duct tape wrapped around its muzzle led to a massive animal rescue operation and the arrest of an Auburndale woman.

Hernando County deputies and federal agents launched a fresh search on Monday for more bodies linked to imprisoned serial killer Billy Mansfield, scouring wooded properties near local ranches.

A Mexican national who Florida Highway Patrol troopers say entered the United States illegally was arrested after allegedly assaulting a federal immigration agent during a traffic stop chase near Orlando earlier this week.

Two Florida inmates are accused of planning a Shawshank Redemption-style escape from jail.

Water restrictions across the Bay Area will remain in place through the peak of summer after a regional vote to extend the Modified Phase III "Extreme" Water Shortage declaration due to ongoing drought conditions.

A coyote in Southwest Florida is back on dry land after being rescued from a canal on Monday morning.

When you look at 11-year-old Stevie Robinson Jr., you see a kid full of life and joy. But a few months ago, that same boy was clinging to life in the ICU at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital.

A debate over who should provide electricity in Clearwater is taking shape as city leaders explore the possibility of replacing Duke Energy.