MacDill Air Force Base reopens after shelter in place issued for security threat

MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa has reopened after issuing a shelter in place warning for a threat that was made to the base, according to officials.

Florida boosts fresh citrus marketing as growers recover from freeze losses

Florida citrus officials are increasing efforts to promote fresh fruit sales as growers recover from severe winter freezes and ongoing production declines.

Former '19 Kids and Counting' star Joseph Duggar accused of child molestation

A former reality television star from the TLC series "19 Kids and Counting" is facing charges after allegedly molesting a 9-year-old girl during a 2020 Florida vacation.

Championship banner will be unveiled as Tampa Bay Sun FC hosts Women’s Empowerment Night

Tampa Bay Sun FC will celebrate its inaugural championship victory with the official unveiling of the team’s first championship banner during the club’s Women’s Empowerment Night game.

2 men accused of shooting at RV with people sleeping inside: HCSO

Two people have been arrested after the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says they shot at an RV while people were sleeping inside.

Florida targeted in expanding federal Medicaid fraud probe

Federal health officials have expanded a nationwide investigation into Medicaid fraud — and Florida is now under scrutiny.

FBI rescues missing teen from Florida hotel after month-long hunt for accused kidnapper

A 16-year-old girl who had been missing for roughly one month has been safely recovered following a multistate investigation that led to the arrest of an accused repeat kidnapper, the FBI told Fox News Digital on Tuesday.

Major Cody Khork to return home to Polk County Wednesday, community prepares to honor fallen soldier

A solemn homecoming is planned for Wednesday, March 18, for U.S. Army Reserve Major Cody A. Khork, 35, the Polk County servicemember killed in the line of duty while serving in the Middle East. 

Fugitive Florida sex offender captured in Cuba trying to escape U.S. charges: LCSO

A sex offender who skipped a Fort Myers court date was caught in Cuba trying to avoid charges in America, according to the Lee County Sheriff's Office. 

Renovation preps begin on century-old Walesbilt Hotel that’s sat vacant for decades

For the next 30 days the city Lake Wales is cleaning out the 100-year-old Walesbilt Hotel that has sat vacant for decades so renovation work can begin and restore it to its old-time glory.