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.

Hayden Panettiere's possible cause of death revealed: report

Hayden Panettiere’s possible cause of death was revealed on Monday, according to a report. The “Nashville" and “Heroes" star died on August 16.

Trump to remove tariff on Irish whiskey

President Donald Trump announced that he would remove a 10% tariff on Irish whiskey during the conclusion of his trip to Ireland over the weekend.

Worth and Purpose ministry helps Lakeland homeless community

A Lakeland ministry program is expanding its reach across the community to help homeless residents rebuild their lives with dignity and purpose.

Trial underway in 2020 Polk triple murder case

A capital murder trial is underway in Polk County, where TJ Wiggins faces the death penalty in connection with the 2020 ambush of three friends on a night fishing trip in Frostproof.

Student suspended for bringing coffee to class in act of 'civil disobedience'

A high school senior's suspension for bringing coffee to class in Upstate New York has prompted the school district to acknowledge it bypassed procedural laws when adopting its new code of conduct.

Bradenton Beach police officer injured after being hit by suspected drunk driver: BBPD

A Bradenton Beach police officer was hospitalized after he was hit by a suspected drunk driver Saturday night shortly after finishing his shift, according to the Bradenton Beach Police Department.

Bruce Davis, Charles Manson family cult follower, dies at 83

Bruce Davis, a convicted Manson Family killer, has died at 83 in a California prison, decades after the infamous 1969 murders.

DeSantis announces tax holiday for guns and supplies; Florida Archery Center groundbreaking near Lakeland

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that the state will offer a second consecutive Second Amendment sales tax holiday, allowing Floridians to purchase certain firearms, ammunition, hunting, fishing and camping supplies without paying sales tax.

Reports: 4 hurt after crane collapses in Miami neighborhood

An 85-foot (26-meter) crane collapsed onto a street in Miami's Brickell neighborhood Monday morning, crushing vehicles, igniting a fire and injuring four people, according to FOX affiliate WSVN-TV.

6-year-old boy in critical condition after Bradenton near-drowning: BPD

A 6-year-old boy is in critical condition after a near-drowning incident Sunday night at a home in Bradenton, according to the Bradenton Police Department.

Atlantic system being monitored as Florida gets brief humidity break

As another week begins, there is one small area of interest in the Atlantic Basin, but it is not expected to pose a threat.

House speaker says $5,000 'Trump Dividend' needs congressional approval

President Donald Trump’s pledge to send $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans keep control of Congress would require lawmakers’ approval, House Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday. 

Trial begins for plastic surgeon charged with murdering Pinellas County attorney

The trial for a plastic surgeon who's accused of murdering a Pinellas County attorney started on Monday. Tomasz Kosowski waived his right to a jury trial, so he will have a bench trial where the judge decides his fate.

Stepson turns himself in to police after father shot during argument in St. Pete: SPPD

An 18-year-old man turned himself in to St. Petersburg police after his father was shot during an argument early Sunday morning, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.

Trump says Lindsay Clancy case is a ‘state situation' following attorney's pardon plea

President Donald Trump on Sunday signaled that he would not intervene in the case of Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy, who is charged with killing her three young children amid allegations that she suffered from postpartum psychosis.