Hardee County teens safely located after statewide alert
Two Hardee County teenagers who were the subject of a Florida Missing Child Alert have been safely located, according to the sheriff’s office.
Two Hardee County teenagers who were the subject of a Florida Missing Child Alert have been safely located, according to the sheriff’s office.
DNA leads to arrest 21 years after armed masked man sexually assaulted Florida woman in her home: CCSO
Twenty-one years after a Florida woman was reportedly sexually assaulted inside her home by an armed, masked intruder, law enforcement officers have made an arrest.
Twenty-one years after a Florida woman was reportedly sexually assaulted inside her home by an armed, masked intruder, law enforcement officers have made an arrest.
Cold weather shelters opening across Tampa Bay as temperatures drop
Cold weather shelters are opening Tuesday night in Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Hernando and Citrus counties as temperatures are forecast to plunge into the 30s.
Cold weather shelters are opening Tuesday night in Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Hernando and Citrus counties as temperatures are forecast to plunge into the 30s.
Wesley Chapel family searches for answers after father hit, killed and left on roadside
Florida Highway Patrol says 39-year-old Daniel Avena was hit by a vehicle along Boyette Road near Vienna Woods Lane in Wesley Chapel on the evening of Nov. 16.
Florida Highway Patrol says 39-year-old Daniel Avena was hit by a vehicle along Boyette Road near Vienna Woods Lane in Wesley Chapel on the evening of Nov. 16.
Dexter’s Law among more than 100 laws in Florida taking effect January 1
After the champagne is popped to mark the start of 2026, a wave of new laws will take effect across Florida.
After the champagne is popped to mark the start of 2026, a wave of new laws will take effect across Florida.
'Up All Night' host re-creates cult classic show decades later from studio in St. Pete
A Bay Area entrepreneur is diving into the world of podcasters and influencers — and she's bringing along some nostalgia.
A Bay Area entrepreneur is diving into the world of podcasters and influencers — and she's bringing along some nostalgia.
Phillippi Creek dredging underway to help bring flooding relief to residents
Dredging is underway along Sarasota County's Phillippi Creek with the hope of preventing flooding from future hurricanes or heavy rain events.
Dredging is underway along Sarasota County's Phillippi Creek with the hope of preventing flooding from future hurricanes or heavy rain events.
Lakeland family forced to euthanize sick puppy adopted from Polk County Animal Control Shelter
A Lakeland family is devastated after they said they were forced to euthanize their sick puppy before Christmas.
A Lakeland family is devastated after they said they were forced to euthanize their sick puppy before Christmas.
Gulfport PD’s first therapy dog easing stresses of officer, community members
The Gulfport Police Department’s newest recruit not only eases the stress of officers, but also community members.
The Gulfport Police Department’s newest recruit not only eases the stress of officers, but also community members.
Semi-truck driver who rammed group outside Tampa gentleman's club, killing 1, sentenced
A judge officially sentenced Dylan Fogle for ramming a semi-truck into a group of people standing outside a gentleman's club in Tampa last year.
A judge officially sentenced Dylan Fogle for ramming a semi-truck into a group of people standing outside a gentleman's club in Tampa last year.
New group hosting Pride festival in Ybor City after former event canceled
Tampa will get a Pride festival in 2026 after all.
Tampa will get a Pride festival in 2026 after all.
Florida’s ‘Silver Tsunami’ could create wave of change across state’s job market
Florida’s growing senior population—dubbed the "Silver Tsunami"—could affect healthcare, schools, and workforce availability.
Florida’s growing senior population—dubbed the "Silver Tsunami"—could affect healthcare, schools, and workforce availability.
Davenport man killed in crash after suffering medical emergency: FHP
A Davenport man who had a medical emergency while driving has died after crashing his car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Davenport man who had a medical emergency while driving has died after crashing his car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Hit-and-run driver accused of killing bicyclist on U.S. 92 arrested
Troopers have arrested a man they said hit and killed a bicyclist earlier this month and took off.
Troopers have arrested a man they said hit and killed a bicyclist earlier this month and took off.
Fire damages home in Progress Village area of Tampa: HCFR
A house fire that broke out in the Progress Village area of Tampa on Monday morning prompted a response from Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
A house fire that broke out in the Progress Village area of Tampa on Monday morning prompted a response from Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
How to dispose of your real Christmas tree around Tampa Bay
Local governments say Christmas tree disposal is not a one-size-fits-all process. Pickup schedules, drop-off locations, and preparation requirements can change from city to city and county to county.
Local governments say Christmas tree disposal is not a one-size-fits-all process. Pickup schedules, drop-off locations, and preparation requirements can change from city to city and county to county.
Woman dies in hospital after Pinellas Park crash on Sunday night: police
A woman has died in the hospital after being struck by a car in Pinellas Park on Sunday night, according to police.
A woman has died in the hospital after being struck by a car in Pinellas Park on Sunday night, according to police.
Florida law says it is illegal to set off fireworks before New Years
Florida law states that there are three days when consumer fireworks are legal to use in the state: New Year's Day, the 4th of July and New Year's Eve. Fireworks are banned in the days leading up to these holidays.
Florida law states that there are three days when consumer fireworks are legal to use in the state: New Year's Day, the 4th of July and New Year's Eve. Fireworks are banned in the days leading up to these holidays.
St. Pete Pier prepares for massive New Year's Eve celebration and fireworks
What better way to ring in the new year than with thousands of your closest friends watching fireworks on the St. Pete Pier? There’s a New Year’s Eve event that will have you welcoming 2026 in grand Florida fashion.
What better way to ring in the new year than with thousands of your closest friends watching fireworks on the St. Pete Pier? There’s a New Year’s Eve event that will have you welcoming 2026 in grand Florida fashion.
5 hospitalized after shooting in downtown Fort Lauderdale, police say
Five people were hospitalized after a shooting outside a bar in downtown Fort Lauderdale, in the early hours of Sunday morning, December 28, according to police.
Five people were hospitalized after a shooting outside a bar in downtown Fort Lauderdale, in the early hours of Sunday morning, December 28, according to police.