Third batch of UFO files released by Pentagon
A third batch of declassified UFO files were released by the Pentagon Friday. The latest such release in the Trump administration's new wave of public disclosure of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP).
A third batch of declassified UFO files were released by the Pentagon Friday. The latest such release in the Trump administration's new wave of public disclosure of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP).
Fire tears through former Avon Park Beachfront Night Club
A massive fire destroyed the former Beachfront Night Club building in Avon Park on Tuesday evening, displacing one resident and drawing dozens of emergency responders to the scene on West Garrett Road.
A massive fire destroyed the former Beachfront Night Club building in Avon Park on Tuesday evening, displacing one resident and drawing dozens of emergency responders to the scene on West Garrett Road.
Accused Charlie Kirk killer back in court, lawyers dispute bullet comment
The legal defense team for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk want a judge to hold prosecutors in contempt for comments they made in the media about bullet fragments recovered from Kirk's body.
The legal defense team for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk want a judge to hold prosecutors in contempt for comments they made in the media about bullet fragments recovered from Kirk's body.
Man found guilty of murder in stabbing of girlfriend and her 14-year-old daughter
A Hillsborough County jury has convicted a 27-year-old man of first-degree murder for the brutal stabbing deaths of his girlfriend and her 14-year-old daughter inside their local apartment.
A Hillsborough County jury has convicted a 27-year-old man of first-degree murder for the brutal stabbing deaths of his girlfriend and her 14-year-old daughter inside their local apartment.
Iran latest: Trump says US-Iran peace deal could be signed this weekend
After calling off new military strikes on Iran on Thursday, President Donald Trump told reporters a peace deal could be signed by both countries as soon as this weekend.
After calling off new military strikes on Iran on Thursday, President Donald Trump told reporters a peace deal could be signed by both countries as soon as this weekend.
One person hospitalized after shooting in Haines City, investigation underway: HCPD
The Haines City Police Department is investigating a shooting at Harbor City Apartments on Peninsular Drive.
The Haines City Police Department is investigating a shooting at Harbor City Apartments on Peninsular Drive.
Florida bans shelter animal imports from Texas and New Mexico over flesh-eating screwworm
Florida agriculture officials implemented an emergency ban restricting rescue groups and animal shelters from bringing dogs and cats into the state from Texas and New Mexico after a flesh-eating parasite emerged out West.
Florida agriculture officials implemented an emergency ban restricting rescue groups and animal shelters from bringing dogs and cats into the state from Texas and New Mexico after a flesh-eating parasite emerged out West.
Cruise passengers shaken by offshore Cuba earthquake in Gulf: 'It was the strangest feeling'
The Margaritaville at Sea Islander cruise was sailing near Cuba in the gulf when the earthquake happened on Monday.
The Margaritaville at Sea Islander cruise was sailing near Cuba in the gulf when the earthquake happened on Monday.
St. Pete Beach's iconic Postcard Inn reopens as The Luce after major renovation
Nearly two years after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, a beloved St. Pete Beach hotel officially reopened its doors with upgrades and a new name.
Nearly two years after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, a beloved St. Pete Beach hotel officially reopened its doors with upgrades and a new name.
Hillsborough County commissioners greenlight controversial 280-home Lithia development
After hours of opposition from longtime residents, a controversial development proposal in Lithia is moving forward.
After hours of opposition from longtime residents, a controversial development proposal in Lithia is moving forward.
Hillsborough County warehouse manager stole, pawned more than $40K in equipment from employer: HCSO
A warehouse manager is accused of stealing more than $40,000 worth of equipment from his employer and pawning the items for cash over a period of multiple years, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
A warehouse manager is accused of stealing more than $40,000 worth of equipment from his employer and pawning the items for cash over a period of multiple years, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Indiana man allegedly pulls gun on teens after they called him 'cute,' police say
An Indiana man is facing several charges after he allegedly pointed a gun at teenagers because they called him "cute."
An Indiana man is facing several charges after he allegedly pointed a gun at teenagers because they called him "cute."
OB-GYN group issues first-ever vaccine recommendations
A leading OB-GYN organization is breaking from federal vaccine guidance. The new schedule aligns with prior recommendations, before changes were made under the Trump administration.
A leading OB-GYN organization is breaking from federal vaccine guidance. The new schedule aligns with prior recommendations, before changes were made under the Trump administration.
Tampa STEAM summer camp helps kids blend engineering and art skills at University Mall
AMRoC Fab Lab is a specialized summer program inside the University Mall is teaching local kids how to combine engineering skills with creative art design.
AMRoC Fab Lab is a specialized summer program inside the University Mall is teaching local kids how to combine engineering skills with creative art design.
Manatee County's Piney Point funding gap reaches $23.4M as commissioners clash
A funding rift has divided Manatee County commissioners as they work to handle an unexpected $23.4 million shortfall stemming from the prolonged cleanup of the Piney Point phosphate plant.
A funding rift has divided Manatee County commissioners as they work to handle an unexpected $23.4 million shortfall stemming from the prolonged cleanup of the Piney Point phosphate plant.
Florida cracks down on organized teen takeovers: ‘We will keep our streets safe’
A sweeping law enforcement crackdown is underway across Florida to permanently end chaotic, social media-driven "teen takeovers" of beaches and public parks.
A sweeping law enforcement crackdown is underway across Florida to permanently end chaotic, social media-driven "teen takeovers" of beaches and public parks.
Tampa CRA delays Rays stadium funding vote until August
The Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) voted 5-2 Thursday to delay a vote on funding for the proposed Tampa Bay Rays stadium until August 20.
The Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) voted 5-2 Thursday to delay a vote on funding for the proposed Tampa Bay Rays stadium until August 20.
Retired Lakeland police officers push for annual pension increases amid rising inflation
Retired Lakeland police officers say a lack of pension adjustments has left them struggling to afford basic necessities like food and medicine amid rising inflation.
Retired Lakeland police officers say a lack of pension adjustments has left them struggling to afford basic necessities like food and medicine amid rising inflation.
Sabrina Aisenberg: Forensic photo shows missing baby 28 years later
A newly released age-progression image aims to bring fresh leads to the mysterious 1997 disappearance of Sabrina Aisenberg, who vanished from her Valrico home as an infant.
A newly released age-progression image aims to bring fresh leads to the mysterious 1997 disappearance of Sabrina Aisenberg, who vanished from her Valrico home as an infant.
Kennedy Center's lawsuit against Chuck Redd dismissed
A judge dropped a Kennedy Center lawsuit against Chuck Redd after the musician refused to perform at a holiday event over the center’s board voting to rename it after President Donald Trump.
A judge dropped a Kennedy Center lawsuit against Chuck Redd after the musician refused to perform at a holiday event over the center’s board voting to rename it after President Donald Trump.



















