Hillsborough County cat tests positive for rabies, area of Gibsonton under 60-day rabies alert

Officials with the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County have issued a 60-day rabies alert for part of the Gibsonton area after a cat recently tested positive for the virus. 

Florida governor candidates clash over home insurance and AI data centers

Byron Donalds and David Jolly are pitching sharply contrasting proposals to overhaul home insurance costs and regulate AI technology as the Florida governor race enters its final seven weeks.

First Amendment group accuses Polk County Sheriff's Office of online censorship

A national free speech watchdog is demanding the Polk County Sheriff's Office stop blocking online critics and rewrite social media policies that allegedly violate the First Amendment.

Tree service crew rescues man pinned under truck in Brandon

A tree trimming crew was on the job in Brandon, when the workers jumped into action to help a man trapped underneath a truck.

Sarasota judge cited after leaving scene of a crash, claims he didn't feel it

Sarasota police cited 12th Judicial Circuit Judge Thomas Krug for careless driving and leaving the scene of a crash without exchanging information near Fruitville and Tuttle roads. 

Church of Scientology’s $200M overhaul reshaping downtown Clearwater

A $200 million private redevelopment project is transforming Cleveland Street in downtown Clearwater after decades of empty storefronts.

Kennedy Center board votes to close venue after judge blocks plan to honor Trump: report

The Kennedy Center’s Board of Trustees voted to close the iconic performing arts venue amid financial issues and an ongoing dispute over adding President Donald Trump’s name to the building, according to Associated Press reporting citing sources familiar with the vote.

School bus loading children struck by tractor-trailer on US-301 in Pasco County: FHP

A tractor-trailer collided with a Hyundai Tucson and a Pasco County school bus on US-301 on Tuesday morning, sending two bus passengers to the hospital, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. 

DeSantis announces $5K bonuses for 1,500 new Florida law enforcement officers

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday that the state is awarding $5,000 bonuses to 1,500 new law enforcement officers as part of an effort to recruit more officers and encourage them to relocate to Florida.

America's most diverse states: See where your state ranks

The nation’s demographic landscape is becoming increasingly diverse, though cultural variety differs widely from state to state based on a new report.

16-year-old charged with manslaughter in deadly shooting of teen at Brandon mall: HCSO

A 16-year-old was arrested on a manslaughter charge in connection with the deadly shooting of a 15-year-old inside a Dick's House of Sport fitting room at the Brandon Exchange shopping mall earlier this year, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

Tampa man trespassed from home, returned and slashed car tire: HCSO

A Tampa man was arrested after Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputies said he returned to a home less than an hour after being trespassed from the property and slashed a car tire.

Hubbard's Marina Shop reopens in Madeira Beach following hurricane storm repairs

A Madeira Beach landmark has fully recovered from severe storm damage, marking a major milestone for the local community. Hubbard's Marina is hosting the official grand opening of its boutique at John's Pass Village on Tuesday, Sept. 15.

Florida woman tosses bucket of feces on neighbor in love triangle: court records

A Florida woman was arrested after authorities say a lover’s triangle led to her tossing a bucket of feces on a woman she accused of sleeping with her husband.