FDOT completes $143M revamp of I-75 and US-301 interchange

Drivers traveling through the I-75 and U.S. 301 interchange near Ellenton are finally seeing a smoother commute. 

Pinellas County organization receives funding to identify most dangerous roads

Every day, two people either die or are seriously injured on the roads of Pinellas County, according to data from Forward Pinellas, an organization dedicated to improving street safety. 

Brooksville bar shooting hospitalizes man, investigation ongoing: HCSO

The Hernando County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting in the parking lot of a Brooksville bar that hospitalized one man early on Saturday morning.

Mother charged in murder of 6-year-old son held without bond

A Pasco mother charged with the murder of her 6-year-old son will remain in the Pasco County Jail without bond until her court date.

HCSO Sheriff Chad Chronister claims 6 accused in academic cheating scandal ‘paid with their careers’

Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said no stone was left unturned as his agency’s internal affairs team investigated allegations of academic cheating that left six high-level officials without a job. 

Future home of Grow Financial topped-out in Gasworx

The developers of the 50-acre Gasworx residential and office community adjacent to the Ybor City Historic District marked a milestone Monday.

Charlie Kirk trophy and $50K scholarship to go to the winner of Florida’s Speech and Debate Championships

On Monday, Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis praised the state’s initiative to elevate civics education and announced that the winner of the state’s national speech and debate championship will receive a Charlie Kirk trophy and a $50,000 scholarship.

Bicyclist dead after being hit by train in Lakeland

A bicyclist is dead after being hit by a train near US 92 at the intersection of East Side Drive in east Lakeland Monday afternoon, according to deputies. 

Spring Hill man dies after 3-vehicle crash on US-98: FHP

One man was killed and another suffered serious injuries after a crash on US-98 early on Monday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Florida K-9s catch suspects swimming from crashed stolen car with ski masks and fake gun inside: SLCSO

Florida K-9s took a bite out of crime last week after catching several suspects accused of crashing a stolen car with a fake gun, ski masks and stolen gaming consoles inside who tried to avoid apprehension by swimming across a canal.

Reloading the legend: How Six-Gun Territory rode again

Dust off your cowboy boots for a trip back in time as we look at a true "Lost Landmark." The Kirby Family Farm is holding a Wild West Weekend this weekend.

Suspect with lengthy rap sheet arrested for alleged Pam Bondi 'murder-for-hire' scheme: FBI

A Minnesota man with a history of violent offenses is facing federal charges after allegedly posting a TikTok video that offered a $45,000 bounty for the killing of U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, prompting an FBI investigation that spanned two states.

Pretrial hearing for Jeffry Knight months after deadly Clearwater Ferry crash

The Pinellas County businessman who is accused of crashing into the Clearwater Ferry in April, killing one person and injuring several others, has a pretrial hearing on Monday afternoon.

Unearthing the lost history of Pinellas County’s Tiki Gardens

Before Walt Disney World and big theme parks dominated Florida tourism, a roadside attraction called Tiki Gardens drew guests to the Indian Shores beaches.