Lindsay Clancy attorney wants holdout juror investigated

A lawyer for Lindsay Clancy is asking a judge to probe the lone holdout juror whose refusal to acquit Clancy led to a mistrial in the murder case involving the deaths of her three children.

Major Wendy's franchisee files for bankruptcy

One of the largest Wendy’s franchisees in the U.S. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection following a high-stakes dispute with the fast-food chain's corporate parent.

Florida man accused of shooting and killing dog; dead cats found at home: SJSO

A Florida man is facing multiple felony charges after St. Johns County deputies said he shot and killed his dog. Investigators found the remains of two dead cats on the property of Jake Matthew, 34, while the remains of a decapitated dog were found at his home and in a nearby empty lot, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office.

Hernando shotgun rider hoax: Search for ‘victim’ shot over front-seat dispute cost thousands

A late-night brawl over who got to sit in the front passenger seat outside a Hernando County bar ended in gunfire, a massive law enforcement search and zero actual injuries, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.

Grand jury declines criminal charges in Nolan Wells death

A Mississippi grand jury will not indict anyone in the death of Nolan Wells, a Black man whose body was found after a boating trip with friends during the Fourth of July weekend.

Maryland hunter's alleged mistake leaves Delaware mother dead

A Maryland hunter is accused of fatally shooting a woman after mistaking her for a deer while she walked through a Delaware field with her children, according to state police.

Coast Guard offloads $57M in cocaine and marijuana at Florida port

Coast Guard crews offloaded $57 million worth of illegal drugs Monday in Port Everglades following two high-seas interdictions in the Caribbean Sea.

SEE IT: Chinese nationals intercepted in ‘extremely dangerous’ infiltration attempt near Florida coast

A smuggling vessel filled with Chinese nationals and other illegal immigrants was intercepted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Coast Guard in what sources called a rare and "extremely dangerous" attempt to enter the U.S. through Florida.

For veterans, these are the top schools according to US News & World Report

The Windy City is once again home to the highest-ranked university in the latest U.S. News & World Report list of “Best Colleges for Veterans," while the school that made the biggest leap into the top five is right along the I-55 corridor as well. 

Video: Felon arrested in DeSoto County with rifle, meth and saw palmetto berries

A six-time convicted felon who was pulled over for speeding is accused of having an AR-15, meth and nearly a dozen pounds of illegally harvested saw palmetto berries inside his van, according to the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office. 

Woman found dead in Citrus County; suspect arrested after pursuit: CCSO

A death investigation in Citrus County led to the arrest of a suspect Monday night after deputies said he fled from a traffic stop and crashed his vehicle into a tree.

New Florida laws take effect Oct. 1: Here's what to know

From stricter rules for renters and drivers to tougher criminal penalties for street violence and drug trafficking, approximately a dozen new laws are taking effect on October 1, 2026. Here are the main statutes to know about. 

East Coast Nor'easter to send dry air to Florida as Tropical Storm Fay fades

Tropical Storm Fay continues to weaken thousands of miles out at sea as forecasters monitor two other Atlantic systems that could bring East Coast weather impacts and push dry air into Florida.

Amendment 3: Clearwater plans for potential $20M revenue loss

Cities and counties across Florida are preparing for possible budget cuts as voters get ready to decide whether to expand the state’s homestead property tax exemption.

iPhone owners included in Apple’s $250 million settlement can begin filing claims

The window is now open for people who purchased certain recent iPhone models to begin filing claims to receive their share of the quarter-billion-dollar settlement fund established in the wake of the class-action lawsuit filed against Apple, accusing the tech giant of false advertising.

Florida Attorney General accuses teacher of calling student 'misogynist'

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sent a letter to Sarasota Schools, accusing a Pine View School teacher of calling an eighth grader a "misogynist."

City breaks ground on Fire Station 24 in North Tampa after years of delays

Tampa Fire Rescue broke ground Monday on Fire Station 24, moving forward on a long-delayed project to improve emergency response times in North Tampa.

Pinellas County Utilities shifts to temporary chlorine disinfection

Pinellas County Utilities customers may notice a chlorine smell in their tap water over the next several weeks as the county begins its routine semiannual water treatment transition.