Hillsborough County issues emergency burn ban
Hillsborough County issued an emergency burn ban Monday, which will remain in place for at least seven days.
Clearwater driver arrested after slamming into concrete wall on U.S. 19, causing hours-long lane closures
A Clearwater driver is behind bars after slamming into a concrete wall on U.S. 19, closing the southbound lanes for about four hours early Tuesday morning.
J.C. Newman Cigar Company restoring Ybor City's historic Sanchez y Haya hotel building
The J.C. Newman Cigar Company cut the ribbon on the final stage of restoration for the historic Sanchez y Haya building.
Caregiver charged after disabled woman found abandoned overnight in Largo park
The Largo Police Department said a 69-year-old woman who cannot walk without a walker and wears adult diapers was left alone at Largo Central Park overnight last week.
Florida man sets own home on fire after shooting toward neighbor's house, Tampa police say
A Tampa man was arrested after officers say he set his own home on fire and shot at a neighbor’s house.
72-year-old bicyclist killed after being hit twice while crossing road in Brooksville: FHP
The Florida Highway Patrol says a 72-year-old Brooksville man is dead after being hit by two vehicles while trying to cross Powell Road on his bicycle Monday evening.
Cheerleader who died aboard Carnival cruise ship cremated, death certificate reveals
Anna Kepner, the Florida 18-year-old who died aboard a Carnival cruise ship earlier this month, has been cremated, according to a copy of her death certificate obtained by Fox News.
Tampa woman walking along I-4 hit, killed by car: FHP
A Tampa woman was killed early Tuesday morning as she walked along I-4 in Lakeland, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Heavy Thanksgiving travel expected as Florida dominates top destinations
Florida is once again a major draw for Thanksgiving travelers.
'Kids and Kubs': St. Pete's 75-and-older softball league nears 100 years on the diamond
The "Kids and Kubs" softball club is nearing the century mark itself, as ballplayers who are at least 75 years old take the field at St. Pete's North Shore Park three days a week.
Michael Halberstam: Indian River shooting suspect wrote anti-police comments on social media, officials say
The man who allegedly shot and killed an Indian River County deputy had made negative social media posts about the sheriff’s office before the shooting.
Morning fog causes hours-long delay for cruise ship passengers at Port Tampa Bay
It's that time of year when the fog rolls in over the bay and lingers in the morning, causing quite a mess for cruise ship passengers. Two cruises were delayed getting into Port Tampa Bay, which caused a delay for passengers getting on and off the boats.
Homicide investigation underway at Tampa apartment complex: Officers
A homicide investigation is underway at an apartment complex in the 2400 block of East Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa, according to officers.
Florida men in their 80s arrested for exposing themselves to undercover detectives: SLCSO
A pair of men in their 80s were arrested at a Florida preserve for approaching and exposing themselves to undercover detectives, according to the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office.
Investment firm CEO James Fishback joins growing field in Florida’s 2026 governor’s race
James Fishback, a 30-year-old CEO and former federal DOGE adviser, has entered Florida’s 2026 governor’s race, joining an increasingly crowded Republican field.
UTampa baseball champion J.D. Urso ready for next chapter with Loco Beach Coconuts
Former UTampa baseball star J.D. Urso is feeling thankful. "Just so blessed to be able to have this opportunity," J.D. Urso said.
Judge allows Florida’s first bear hunt in a decade to proceed
A Tallahassee judge declined to block Florida’s upcoming black bear hunt despite an ongoing lawsuit.
Tampa road rage shooting suspect denied bond
The man charged in a deadly road rage shooting was denied bond Monday.
Convicted sexual predator back in custody after cutting off GPS ankle monitor: HCSO
A convicted sexual predator in Hernando County is back behind bars for cutting off his ankle monitor, just weeks after his conditional release from prison.
Travelers can now plan vacations with AI — experts warn of costly mistakes
Travelers are using vacation itineraries generated by artificial intelligence chatbots.