Florida scientists make major advances in medicine, environment and public health
Florida scientists have made significant breakthroughs in multiple fields this year, ranging from medicine to environmental restoration.
Florida scientists have made significant breakthroughs in multiple fields this year, ranging from medicine to environmental restoration.
$20K reward for missing Native American woman: Humboldt County sheriff
The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office announced a $20,000 reward for information leading to the location of a Native American woman last seen three decades ago.
The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office announced a $20,000 reward for information leading to the location of a Native American woman last seen three decades ago.
Wild video shows speeding car going airborne, ejects driver into backyard pool
Surveillance video from a home in Nevada captured a dramatic crash in which a speeding car barreled through a concrete backyard wall, went airborne, and ejected its driver into a private swimming pool
Surveillance video from a home in Nevada captured a dramatic crash in which a speeding car barreled through a concrete backyard wall, went airborne, and ejected its driver into a private swimming pool
Ybor City fills with fans for ReliaQuest Bowl Parade
Football fans flooded Ybor City on Tuesday night during the ReliaQuest Bowl parade, ahead of Wednesday's matchup between Iowa and No. 14 Vanderbilt.
Football fans flooded Ybor City on Tuesday night during the ReliaQuest Bowl parade, ahead of Wednesday's matchup between Iowa and No. 14 Vanderbilt.
Over 100 firefighters fight blaze at St. Pete storage facility
More than 100 firefighters worked to put out a fire at a St. Petersburg commercial storage facility on Tuesday afternoon.
More than 100 firefighters worked to put out a fire at a St. Petersburg commercial storage facility on Tuesday afternoon.
Pinellas County sends out hundreds of thousands of dollars in first round of hurricane recovery checks
Hurricane Helene’s storm surge tore through the streets as Sherri Evans and her daughter could only watch in horror from her daughter's second-story apartment on Treasure Island.
Hurricane Helene’s storm surge tore through the streets as Sherri Evans and her daughter could only watch in horror from her daughter's second-story apartment on Treasure Island.
Camila Mendoza Olmos missing: Investigators discover body amid search for 19-year-old
Investigators announced on that a body was found Tuesday afternoon.
Investigators announced on that a body was found Tuesday afternoon.
Florida’s Canadian drug import program stalled after years and millions spent
Florida launched a program to import prescription drugs from Canada to save money for residents and state taxpayers. Prescription drugs in Canada are cheaper due to government price controls.
Florida launched a program to import prescription drugs from Canada to save money for residents and state taxpayers. Prescription drugs in Canada are cheaper due to government price controls.
Hillsborough working with golf course on solutions after assisted living facility inundated with golf balls
A 55+ senior community in southern Hillsborough County being inundated with golf balls isn't the only one.
A 55+ senior community in southern Hillsborough County being inundated with golf balls isn't the only one.
Sarasota Art Museum exhibition highlights 40-year career of Janet Echelman
In "Radical Softness" at Sarasota Art Museum, visitors are taken through visual artist Janet Echelman's 40-year career.
In "Radical Softness" at Sarasota Art Museum, visitors are taken through visual artist Janet Echelman's 40-year career.
Bay Area firefighters warn of firework dangers, how to stay safe on New Year's Eve
Firefighters said there are few calls that are more bone chilling than when a child gets severely hurt in a preventable fireworks' accident.
Firefighters said there are few calls that are more bone chilling than when a child gets severely hurt in a preventable fireworks' accident.
Sarasota County teacher who beat ovarian cancer to race in Boston Marathon
For the last 13 years, Hollie Nelsen has been teaching students at Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences. She's also a natural athlete and has been coaching the girls' cross-country team.
For the last 13 years, Hollie Nelsen has been teaching students at Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences. She's also a natural athlete and has been coaching the girls' cross-country team.
Missing Camila Mendoz Olmos: Dashcam captures last sighting of Texas teen who vanished Christmas Eve
Texas authorities have released dashcam video showing the last confirmed sighting of missing 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos, who has been unaccounted for since the morning of Christmas Eve and is believed to be "in imminent danger."
Texas authorities have released dashcam video showing the last confirmed sighting of missing 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos, who has been unaccounted for since the morning of Christmas Eve and is believed to be "in imminent danger."
Florida cold front may cause iguanas to fall with the temperatures
Look out below! Temperatures across Florida are plummeting and that means the New Year’s ball may not be the only thing dropping this week — Iguanas may tumble out of trees.
Look out below! Temperatures across Florida are plummeting and that means the New Year’s ball may not be the only thing dropping this week — Iguanas may tumble out of trees.
Florida bear hunt: 52 black bears killed, FWC says
The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission released initial numbers from the 2025 Bear Hunt, the first bear hunt in Florida after nearly a decade.
The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission released initial numbers from the 2025 Bear Hunt, the first bear hunt in Florida after nearly a decade.
Quadrantid meteor shower peaks Friday night but bright supermoon may hinder visibility
The New Year brings a double feature celestial performance as the year’s first supermoon and Quadrantid meteor shower go head-to-head in the night skies Friday.
The New Year brings a double feature celestial performance as the year’s first supermoon and Quadrantid meteor shower go head-to-head in the night skies Friday.
Patriots' Stefon Diggs charged with felony strangulation, denies allegations
New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery charges stemming from an incident earlier this month, according to police.
New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery charges stemming from an incident earlier this month, according to police.
FHP warns Floridians of drinking and driving dangers on NYE
If you’re heading out to ring in the new year, plan accordingly because extra state troopers will be on Florida roads this New Year’s Eve. It’s estimated more than 6.7 million drivers will be on Florida roads driving more than 50 miles from home.
If you’re heading out to ring in the new year, plan accordingly because extra state troopers will be on Florida roads this New Year’s Eve. It’s estimated more than 6.7 million drivers will be on Florida roads driving more than 50 miles from home.
2 women killed, 2 kids hospitalized in near head-on Dade City crash: FHP
A vehicle crash in Dade City claimed the lives of two women and sent two children to the hospital on Monday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A vehicle crash in Dade City claimed the lives of two women and sent two children to the hospital on Monday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Supreme Court nixes Uthmeier lawyer proposal
The Florida Supreme Court on Monday unanimously rejected a proposal by Attorney General James Uthmeier that would have allowed certain state government lawyers to practice in Florida for up to three years without taking the Florida Bar exam.
The Florida Supreme Court on Monday unanimously rejected a proposal by Attorney General James Uthmeier that would have allowed certain state government lawyers to practice in Florida for up to three years without taking the Florida Bar exam.