Deputy-involved shooting near Lakeland leaves armed Vietnam veteran dead: PCSO
A deputy-involved shooting near Lakeland left a 76-year-old Vietnam veteran dead Tuesday evening, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A deputy-involved shooting near Lakeland left a 76-year-old Vietnam veteran dead Tuesday evening, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Florida Aquarium gets donated AquaFence flood barrier to protect 20,000 animals from hurricanes
AquaFence is donating one of its systems to the Florida Aquarium to protect the waterfront facility and its 20,000 animals from future hurricanes.
AquaFence is donating one of its systems to the Florida Aquarium to protect the waterfront facility and its 20,000 animals from future hurricanes.
Sarasota County Schools says 136 teaching jobs 'downsized' as district faces declining enrollment
After years of teacher shortages and crowded classrooms, a new reality is setting in for school districts across the area. Declining enrollments is leading to some tough decisions.
After years of teacher shortages and crowded classrooms, a new reality is setting in for school districts across the area. Declining enrollments is leading to some tough decisions.
Venice Beach diver dragged 60 yards by boat while searching for shark teeth: 'My life flashed before my eyes’
A frightening encounter in the Gulf, off Venice Beach was caught on camera, showing the moment a seasoned scuba diver says she was accidentally dragged through the water by a passing boat.
A frightening encounter in the Gulf, off Venice Beach was caught on camera, showing the moment a seasoned scuba diver says she was accidentally dragged through the water by a passing boat.
St. Pete selected as only US host for the 2026 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series
The world’s elite cliff divers are taking their talents to new heights and landing in St. Petersburg this June.
The world’s elite cliff divers are taking their talents to new heights and landing in St. Petersburg this June.
Florida fugitive captured, arrested hours after Floral City fire sparked deadly stabbing investigation: CCSO
A man was captured and arrested after Citrus County deputies say he set multiple fires, including igniting his own home, before stabbing another man to death early Tuesday morning.
A man was captured and arrested after Citrus County deputies say he set multiple fires, including igniting his own home, before stabbing another man to death early Tuesday morning.
Florida law allowing FDLE head to declare certain groups as domestic terrorists draws backlash from CAIR
The Council on American Islamic Relations spoke out Tuesday against a bill that Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law this week that allows the state to declare certain groups as domestic terrorists.
The Council on American Islamic Relations spoke out Tuesday against a bill that Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law this week that allows the state to declare certain groups as domestic terrorists.
From flight suits to fire rescue: How Dr. Cathy Carrubba revolutionized Tampa’s emergency care
A late doctor from Tampa is being remembered for revolutionizing emergency medicine.
A late doctor from Tampa is being remembered for revolutionizing emergency medicine.
Multiple cows shot, killed on Polk County farm: PCSO
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after several cows were found shot on a Fort Meade farm last month.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after several cows were found shot on a Fort Meade farm last month.
Lil Tjay arrested, Offset injured in Florida casino shooting
Rapper Lil Tjay was arrested and former Migos member Offset was hospitalized Monday night following a fight and reported shooting outside a South Florida casino.
Rapper Lil Tjay was arrested and former Migos member Offset was hospitalized Monday night following a fight and reported shooting outside a South Florida casino.
Hillsborough man arrested for attempted murder after shooting over kids' bullying dispute: HCSO
A Hillsborough County man was arrested after deputies said gunshots rang out as adults tried to settle a bullying dispute among children.
A Hillsborough County man was arrested after deputies said gunshots rang out as adults tried to settle a bullying dispute among children.
Kidnapped American journalist released by Iran-backed Iraqi militia
American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released after being kidnapped in Iraq last week.
American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released after being kidnapped in Iraq last week.
Florida man accused of stabbing & beating roommate to death initially claimed she was a burglar: Affidavit
A North Port man who initially called police to report a burglary that had happened hours earlier is accused of stabbing his roommate with scissors and a kitchen knife before beating her until his golf clubs broke.
A North Port man who initially called police to report a burglary that had happened hours earlier is accused of stabbing his roommate with scissors and a kitchen knife before beating her until his golf clubs broke.
Drought, freeze create ‘perfect recipe’ for Florida wildfires: Here's what to know
Florida is a proverbial tinderbox heading into peak wildfire season.
Florida is a proverbial tinderbox heading into peak wildfire season.
Spring Hill drug bust: 2 charged after HCSO narcotics investigation
Two people were arrested Thursday after the Hernando County Sheriff's Office discovered methamphetamine and other narcotics during a search at a Spring Hill home, according to authorities.
Two people were arrested Thursday after the Hernando County Sheriff's Office discovered methamphetamine and other narcotics during a search at a Spring Hill home, according to authorities.
Florida woman accused of watching newborn baby drown in toilet had images of Casey Anthony on phone: Sheriff
A Florida woman has been indicted for first-degree murder following a month-long investigation by the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
A Florida woman has been indicted for first-degree murder following a month-long investigation by the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
Worship-Life Church pastor and former Pasco deputy facing child sex charges
A Pasco County pastor and former deputy was arrested on multiple charges of lewd and lascivious behavior and molestation involving minors, according to the sheriff's office.
A Pasco County pastor and former deputy was arrested on multiple charges of lewd and lascivious behavior and molestation involving minors, according to the sheriff's office.
Michigan woman missing after falling off boat during Bahamas trip
A woman from Lenawee County is missing after her husband says she fell off a boat and was swept off into the sea during a trip to the Bahamas.
A woman from Lenawee County is missing after her husband says she fell off a boat and was swept off into the sea during a trip to the Bahamas.
Artemis II makes history with far side moon flyby: 'We saw sites that no human has ever seen before'
The Artemis II crew has made history, traveling farther into space than any humans in more than 50 years.
The Artemis II crew has made history, traveling farther into space than any humans in more than 50 years.
Plant City man arrested, faces federal charges for threat against President Trump
A Plant City man was arrested for threatening to kill President Donald Trump.
A Plant City man was arrested for threatening to kill President Donald Trump.