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. 

Kenny Chesney to kick off 2027 stadium tour in Tampa

Country music icon Kenny Chesney is returning to stadium stages for his 19-market Original Vibe Room Tour 2027, kicking off April 24 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. 

Florida shark-tooth hunt ends with 5 arrests

Five fossil hunters face felony charges after police caught them searching for shark teeth at a private North Port construction site.

Pasco County fire officials address building codes after Cobalt Apartments fire

After a fire at a Wesley Chapel apartment complex left more than 150 people displaced, Pasco County fire officials are addressing many concerns about fire safety.

Honor Flight carries 4,000th veteran to Washington memorials

A group of 75 military veterans took flight Tuesday morning from St. Pete-Clearwater airport on a trip to Washington.

Central Atlantic tropical disturbance shows temporary signs of organization

A disturbed area of weather in the Central Atlantic shows signs of organizing early Tuesday, though atmospheric conditions are expected to limit long-term development.

Caladesi Island State Park could expand with proposed 42-acre land purchase

State officials are considering purchasing a nearly untouched 42-acre barrier island property known as Mandalay Bay, located next to Caladesi Island State Park just north of Clearwater Beach.

Florida social media star's fans petition for him to star in Publix holiday commercial

Vikki Brook, of Seffner, started a petition asking Publix to cast Florida social media personality Josh Robinson, better known online as OMGItsWicks in a holiday commercial.

GLP-1 use surges among young children

There is a nationwide surge in the number of children being prescribed GLP-1 medications, drugs commonly used to treat diabetes and manage weight.

USF grad students study microplastics in mangroves

From stormwater runoff to the wastewater leaving household washing machines, tiny plastic particles can find their way into Tampa Bay’s waterways.  

A New College program and puppets give Osceola County inmates second chances

In an unconventional approach to prison rehabilitation, New College of Florida researchers and students are using custom-built puppets to teach vital job interview skills to incarcerated men and women.

Bob Mackie, legendary fashion designer, dies at 87

Bob Mackie, the fashion designer known for creating iconic looks for celebrities including Cher, Madonna and Marilyn Monroe, died Monday. He was 87.

Sarasota drug bust: Anonymous tip leads police to more than 100 grams of cocaine

A search warrant executed by Sarasota police resulted in the arrest of a 58-year-old man and the seizure of more than 100 grams of cocaine after an anonymous tip alerted officers to illegal drug activity, according to the Sarasota Police Department.

Florida State University fires Michael Alford as athletic director

Florida State University fired Michael Alford as its athletics director, President Richard McCullough announced on Monday.