New FBI data highlights rise in domestic violence, teen dating abuse
New FBI data is shedding light on a growing and deadly problem across the country: domestic violence.
New FBI data is shedding light on a growing and deadly problem across the country: domestic violence.
Florida first-time homebuyers: New bill would require employers to assist with down payments, closing costs
State Representative Jervonte Edmonds is looking at a way to make it easier for Floridians to live where they work.
State Representative Jervonte Edmonds is looking at a way to make it easier for Floridians to live where they work.
Lithia development proposal to build homes on strawberry fields advances after unanimous vote
A proposal to build over 100 homes on 121 acres of strawberry fields in Lithia is moving forward, despite neighbors warning it would increase traffic in the area.
A proposal to build over 100 homes on 121 acres of strawberry fields in Lithia is moving forward, despite neighbors warning it would increase traffic in the area.
Florida emergency trust fund nears expiration, House yet to act on extension
The future of a state emergency trust fund used by Governor Ron DeSantis is uncertain as it nears its expiration date Monday.
The future of a state emergency trust fund used by Governor Ron DeSantis is uncertain as it nears its expiration date Monday.
Lakeland brush fire spreads, destroys home and sheds: PCFR
Polk County Fire Rescue crews responded Thursday afternoon to a brush fire in Lakeland that spread, burning through a home and a pair of sheds.
Polk County Fire Rescue crews responded Thursday afternoon to a brush fire in Lakeland that spread, burning through a home and a pair of sheds.
Florida Poly to launch cybersecurity and AI laboratory on campus
After receiving nearly $3 million in federal funding, the security operations center on campus will be expanded with the addition of an artificial intelligence lab.
After receiving nearly $3 million in federal funding, the security operations center on campus will be expanded with the addition of an artificial intelligence lab.
Florida House advances terrorist group designation bill, activists call it attack on free speech
The state is moving ahead with Florida House Bill 1471, which would give the head of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement broad reign to label groups as terrorist organizations.
The state is moving ahead with Florida House Bill 1471, which would give the head of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement broad reign to label groups as terrorist organizations.
Tampa police: 19-year-old arrested, woman dead after dispute leads to shooting
A 19-year-old man was arrested in connection with a shooting that left a woman dead Thursday afternoon, according to the Tampa Police Department.
A 19-year-old man was arrested in connection with a shooting that left a woman dead Thursday afternoon, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Home sales plunge, while housing affordability hits best level since March 2022, data finds
Existing home sales posted their largest monthly sales decline in four years despite increasing affordability.
Existing home sales posted their largest monthly sales decline in four years despite increasing affordability.
Sarasota families and friends remember victims in cross-state killing spree
As the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office continues to identify a motive for the deadly shooting spree that stretched from Fort Lauderdale to Sarasota, friends and family are remembering their loved ones.
As the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office continues to identify a motive for the deadly shooting spree that stretched from Fort Lauderdale to Sarasota, friends and family are remembering their loved ones.
Agape Flights pilots killed in Haiti plane crash identified: ‘Our hearts are heavy’
The pilots killed in the Agape plane crash in Haiti have been identified by the organization.
The pilots killed in the Agape plane crash in Haiti have been identified by the organization.
Florida’s marine crisis: New study reveals widespread plastic ingestion in state waters
A new Ocean Conservancy analysis found widespread plastic ingestion among sea turtles and marine mammals found in Florida waters.
A new Ocean Conservancy analysis found widespread plastic ingestion among sea turtles and marine mammals found in Florida waters.
Tampa couple gets engaged on stage during Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show
For Victor Dimaren and Emma Eldridge, their love story began at a pool party in Tampa.
For Victor Dimaren and Emma Eldridge, their love story began at a pool party in Tampa.
Ohio man found dead inside trash compactor at pharmacy after wife tracks his location
An Ohio father was found dead inside a CVS trash compactor after his wife tracked his cell phone when he failed to return home from work.
An Ohio father was found dead inside a CVS trash compactor after his wife tracked his cell phone when he failed to return home from work.
Florida man regains voice to surprise wife after both survive cancer: 'I love you'
For one couple in Florida, the phrase "in sickness and in health" is no longer just a line from their wedding vows.
For one couple in Florida, the phrase "in sickness and in health" is no longer just a line from their wedding vows.
Polk County construction workers freed driver trapped under vehicle after crash with dump truck: PCSO
A deadly crash in Polk County is under investigation.
A deadly crash in Polk County is under investigation.
Friends honor lifelong artist with exhibition in Lakeland
Two friends are honoring their close friend by displaying her creations in the exhibition "The Art of Pat Percy" at the Depot Arts District.
Two friends are honoring their close friend by displaying her creations in the exhibition "The Art of Pat Percy" at the Depot Arts District.
Florida homeowner confronts armed intruders, chases them off the road as they tried to escape: BCSO
Three suspected armed intruders were arrested this week after deputies say they crashed a vehicle while being chased by a homeowner who caught them stealing a large amount of cash from his residence.
Three suspected armed intruders were arrested this week after deputies say they crashed a vehicle while being chased by a homeowner who caught them stealing a large amount of cash from his residence.
One hospitalized in Brooksville crash causing ‘major delays’
Commuters in Hernando County are facing delays after a crash at the intersection of Sunshine Grove Road and Jacqueline Road, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.
Commuters in Hernando County are facing delays after a crash at the intersection of Sunshine Grove Road and Jacqueline Road, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.
Some gift cards sold at Costco are now worthless
Shoppers who bought restaurant gift cards at Costco may be in for a costly surprise.
Shoppers who bought restaurant gift cards at Costco may be in for a costly surprise.