Florida woman in Santa hat caught on camera stealing toys from donation box: MCSO

A Florida woman who may have been trying to look like Santa Claus in a red hat with a white pompom acted more like the Grinch when deputies said she stole toys intended for a needy family.

Duke Energy customers shocked by unexpected deposit fees added to electric bills: ‘It’s crazy’

Some Duke Energy customers across the Bay Area say they’re doing a double-take after opening their electric bills this month and finding unexpected deposits added on top of what they already owe.

Search continues for missing Largo man with dementia

Friends, family members and Largo police are still searching for a Largo man with dementia who disappeared one week ago.

Sarasota police warn residents about banking scheme that involves rideshare drivers

Sarasota police want to warn residents about a scam involving a bank and rideshare drivers. Investigators say someone withdraws a large amount of cash from a bank, then hands it over to a rideshare driver at the recommendation of the scammer. 

Tunnel to Towers expands their 'Let Us Do Good Village' with new amenity center

Since 2001, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation has helped thousands of military, veterans, Gold Star, first responder families and families of our fallen heroes. The "Let Us Do Good Village" is a first-of-its-kind community that has now opened a new state-of-the-art amenity center. 

Water Street Tampa expanding with new entertainment district in downtown

Soon, Tampa will have a new spot to see concerts. The parking lot across the street from Benchmark International Arena will become a small concert venue that will allow new artists to have a sell-out show in Tampa. 

Florida death row inmate Steven Lorenzo seeking death penalty ruled competent by judge

A Tampa judge agreed Thursday that death row inmate Steven Lorenzo is mentally competent to fire his appeals lawyers and give up all remaining legal challenges.

Greg Biffle’s wife, kids among those killed in plane crash: ‘We are devastated’

A business jet crashed at a regional airport in North Carolina, erupting in a large fire and killing multiple people, including NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family. Here’s what we know.

Greg Biffle and family killed in North Carolina plane crash

Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, their son Ryder, and Greg's daughter Emma were killed when their jet crashed Thursday while landing at the Statesville Regional Airport. Others on the plane were also killed.

Tennessee governor pardons Jelly Roll for his criminal past

Tennessee’s governor has pardoned country music star Jelly Roll, a Nashville native who for years has spoken about his criminal record and path to finding redemption.

Dazzling displays hope to draw visitors to historic Old Lutz School

Magical scenes of LEGO, model trains and nativity sets are among the holiday displays inside the historic Old Lutz School each year.  

Ex-US soldier gets consecutive life sentences for killing couple to fund Venezuela mercenary fighting plans

A former U.S. soldier who fought in Ukraine was sentenced to two life terms for killing a Florida couple during a robbery intended to fund his travel to Venezuela to fight the government of Nicolás Maduro, the Justice Department said Tuesday.