Coast Guard offloads $57M in cocaine and marijuana at Florida port
Coast Guard crews offloaded $57 million worth of illegal drugs Monday in Port Everglades following two high-seas interdictions in the Caribbean Sea.
Coast Guard crews offloaded $57 million worth of illegal drugs Monday in Port Everglades following two high-seas interdictions in the Caribbean Sea.
SEE IT: Chinese nationals intercepted in ‘extremely dangerous’ infiltration attempt near Florida coast
A smuggling vessel filled with Chinese nationals and other illegal immigrants was intercepted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Coast Guard in what sources called a rare and "extremely dangerous" attempt to enter the U.S. through Florida.
A smuggling vessel filled with Chinese nationals and other illegal immigrants was intercepted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Coast Guard in what sources called a rare and "extremely dangerous" attempt to enter the U.S. through Florida.
Video: Felon arrested in DeSoto County with rifle, meth and saw palmetto berries
A six-time convicted felon who was pulled over for speeding is accused of having an AR-15, meth and nearly a dozen pounds of illegally harvested saw palmetto berries inside his van, according to the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office.
A six-time convicted felon who was pulled over for speeding is accused of having an AR-15, meth and nearly a dozen pounds of illegally harvested saw palmetto berries inside his van, according to the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office.
Woman found dead in Citrus County; suspect arrested after pursuit: CCSO
A death investigation in Citrus County led to the arrest of a suspect Monday night after deputies said he fled from a traffic stop and crashed his vehicle into a tree.
A death investigation in Citrus County led to the arrest of a suspect Monday night after deputies said he fled from a traffic stop and crashed his vehicle into a tree.
New Florida laws take effect Oct. 1: Here's what to know
From stricter rules for renters and drivers to tougher criminal penalties for street violence and drug trafficking, approximately a dozen new laws are taking effect on October 1, 2026. Here are the main statutes to know about.
From stricter rules for renters and drivers to tougher criminal penalties for street violence and drug trafficking, approximately a dozen new laws are taking effect on October 1, 2026. Here are the main statutes to know about.
East Coast Nor'easter to send dry air to Florida as Tropical Storm Fay fades
Tropical Storm Fay continues to weaken thousands of miles out at sea as forecasters monitor two other Atlantic systems that could bring East Coast weather impacts and push dry air into Florida.
Tropical Storm Fay continues to weaken thousands of miles out at sea as forecasters monitor two other Atlantic systems that could bring East Coast weather impacts and push dry air into Florida.
Amendment 3: Clearwater plans for potential $20M revenue loss
Cities and counties across Florida are preparing for possible budget cuts as voters get ready to decide whether to expand the state’s homestead property tax exemption.
Cities and counties across Florida are preparing for possible budget cuts as voters get ready to decide whether to expand the state’s homestead property tax exemption.
Florida Attorney General accuses teacher of calling student 'misogynist'
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sent a letter to Sarasota Schools, accusing a Pine View School teacher of calling an eighth grader a "misogynist."
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sent a letter to Sarasota Schools, accusing a Pine View School teacher of calling an eighth grader a "misogynist."
City breaks ground on Fire Station 24 in North Tampa after years of delays
Tampa Fire Rescue broke ground Monday on Fire Station 24, moving forward on a long-delayed project to improve emergency response times in North Tampa.
Tampa Fire Rescue broke ground Monday on Fire Station 24, moving forward on a long-delayed project to improve emergency response times in North Tampa.
Pinellas County Utilities shifts to temporary chlorine disinfection
Pinellas County Utilities customers may notice a chlorine smell in their tap water over the next several weeks as the county begins its routine semiannual water treatment transition.
Pinellas County Utilities customers may notice a chlorine smell in their tap water over the next several weeks as the county begins its routine semiannual water treatment transition.
Venice murder highlights crisis facing elderly caregivers
An 83-year-old man faces murder charges in Sarasota County after deputies say he shot and killed his wife to end her decades-long pain from Lyme disease and a bleeding ulcer.
An 83-year-old man faces murder charges in Sarasota County after deputies say he shot and killed his wife to end her decades-long pain from Lyme disease and a bleeding ulcer.
Tampa Bay Lightning host fantasy camp to benefit community, foundation and alumni
The Tampa Bay Lightning wrapped up their "fantasy camp" on Monday with a slate of championship games held at Benchmark International Arena.
The Tampa Bay Lightning wrapped up their "fantasy camp" on Monday with a slate of championship games held at Benchmark International Arena.
Totum Market: Grocery store opens in Tampa's growing Encore District
A new neighborhood grocery store and café is bridging the fast-growing downtown Tampa and Ybor City.
A new neighborhood grocery store and café is bridging the fast-growing downtown Tampa and Ybor City.
St. Petersburg City Council considers autonomous food delivery robots
Your next takeout order in St. Petersburg could soon be delivered by a robot.
Your next takeout order in St. Petersburg could soon be delivered by a robot.
Polk State College grad invents self-bathing machine after grandmother's death
A Polk State College graduate created an autonomous self-bathing machine designed to transform the cleaning process at nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
A Polk State College graduate created an autonomous self-bathing machine designed to transform the cleaning process at nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
Driver strikes North Port patrol car on I-75 during emergency response
An officer escaped injury last Wednesday night after a driver slammed into his parked cruiser on I-75 near North Port.
An officer escaped injury last Wednesday night after a driver slammed into his parked cruiser on I-75 near North Port.
Florida judge dismisses lawsuit over faceless Reese's pumpkins
Two Florida consumers claimed they paid extra for Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins based on the carved faces shown on the packaging. A federal judge disagreed, calling their only alleged injury “subjective disappointment.”
Two Florida consumers claimed they paid extra for Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins based on the carved faces shown on the packaging. A federal judge disagreed, calling their only alleged injury “subjective disappointment.”
Mosquito species previously found only in Mexico discovered in U.S.
Scientists with the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) discovered a non-native mosquito species in the U.S. that was previously only recorded in Mexico.
Scientists with the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) discovered a non-native mosquito species in the U.S. that was previously only recorded in Mexico.
Sarasota County stabbing leaves man hospitalized; 19-year-old arrested: SCSO
A 19-year-old man is accused of stabbing a man with a kitchen knife after an argument at a Sarasota Springs home Saturday night, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
A 19-year-old man is accused of stabbing a man with a kitchen knife after an argument at a Sarasota Springs home Saturday night, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
Coast Guard rescues 2 missing jet skiers near Courtney Campbell Causeway
Two missing jet skiers were rescued Sunday after their jet ski tipped over during a storm and they were swept away near the Courtney Campbell Causeway, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
Two missing jet skiers were rescued Sunday after their jet ski tipped over during a storm and they were swept away near the Courtney Campbell Causeway, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.