Calvin Coolidge's historic visit still felt at Bok Tower Gardens

Even though it isn't close to Washington D.C., Florida has been home to plenty of presidential history during our nation's first 250 years.

Sloth imports to Florida now require a new wildlife permit after Sloth World deaths

Animal facilities in Florida that want to house and care for sloths will now have to file a special permit with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to import sloths into the state.

Julio Foolio murder: Four men formally sentenced to life in prison for Tampa ambush

A Hillsborough County judge formally sentenced four men to life in prison without parole Monday for the targeted ambush murder of Jacksonville rapper Charles Jones, known as "Julio Foolio."

New boats, local operator secured for year-round Tampa Bay Ferry

Tampa Bay’s ferry service is moving closer to a comeback with two new vessels secured for the route between Tampa and St. Pete.

Florida Forest Service warns of drought ahead of Fourth of July as wildfire threat remains present

Fire crews are battling daily wildfire outbreaks along the Florida coastline as a persistent summer drought creates fire dangers. The Florida Forest Service is warning the public to use caution with outdoor tools and holiday celebrations as Independence Day approaches.

Spring Hill murder: Family member behind bars after woman found dead

A 51-year-old man was arrested for murder after deputies said a 70-year-old woman was found dead inside a Spring Hill home late Sunday evening. 

Florida expands emergency ban on ‘gas station morphine’

Florida officials are expanding an emergency ban to target new chemical compounds that bypass previous restrictions on a high-potency kratom extract linked to hundreds of deaths across the state.

Tampa police address ‘false narrative' that officers opened fire during deadly Father’s Day shooting

The Tampa Police Department is searching for the suspect or suspects accused of shooting a killing a man on Father’s Day in Tampa while dispelling rumors that officers fired their weapons. 

Illegal immigrant accused of violently attacking pregnant girlfriend, kid claimed to have ‘anger issues’: PCSO

An illegal immigrant was arrested and has an ICE hold on him after Polk County deputies say he violently attacked his pregnant girlfriend and threw her 18-month-old daughter to the ground on Saturday.

Wimauma man hospitalized after being rescued from burning home: HCFR

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue crews pulled a man from a burning home on 12th Street in Wimauma on Sunday night after receiving reports of an occupant trapped inside.

Pedestrian dies after being hit by Hillsborough County deputy's cruiser: HCSO

A Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputy driving an unmarked 2024 Chevrolet Silverado hit a pedestrian Saturday around 10:20 p.m., according to officials.