Beachgoers sans swimsuits nipped for indecent exposure
Beautiful weather and plenty of sunshine attracts plenty of people to Florida's beaches. Stripping down to swimsuits isn't unusual, but when folks get fully naked in public, that gets attention.
Beautiful weather and plenty of sunshine attracts plenty of people to Florida's beaches. Stripping down to swimsuits isn't unusual, but when folks get fully naked in public, that gets attention.
Orlando 'Gator Crusader' celebrates Halloween with pumpkin-smashing alligators
An Orlando man celebrated spooky season in true Floridian fashion — with his alligators.
An Orlando man celebrated spooky season in true Floridian fashion — with his alligators.
Deadly motorcycle crash closes portion of southbound lanes of I-75 near Wesley Chapel
A portion of I-75 southbound near Wesley Chapel was closed due to a deadly crash.
A portion of I-75 southbound near Wesley Chapel was closed due to a deadly crash.
DHS issues new travel guidance for foreigners, green card holders
The new rules will require immigrants to have their picture taken when they enter and exit the U.S.
The new rules will require immigrants to have their picture taken when they enter and exit the U.S.
Florida-based relief groups launch efforts to storm-ravaged Jamaica
Jamaica is beginning a long recovery after taking the direct hit from Hurricane Melissa, which made landfall as a Category Five storm earlier this week. Communities from Montego Bay to the southern coast sustained catastrophic damage, with widespread flooding, destroyed homes, and washed-out roads.
Jamaica is beginning a long recovery after taking the direct hit from Hurricane Melissa, which made landfall as a Category Five storm earlier this week. Communities from Montego Bay to the southern coast sustained catastrophic damage, with widespread flooding, destroyed homes, and washed-out roads.
Volunteers to help improve veteran housing in Tampa
More than four dozen volunteers from The Home Depot Foundation and Volunteers of America of Florida will spend Thursday morning upgrading James Cole Veterans Village in Tampa.
More than four dozen volunteers from The Home Depot Foundation and Volunteers of America of Florida will spend Thursday morning upgrading James Cole Veterans Village in Tampa.
Rainbow's lost luster: Diving deep into the forgotten magic of Florida's Rainbow Springs
Before the major theme parks took over, tourists traveling to Florida's Nature Coast in the mid-20th century sought a different kind of magic. They found it at natural spring attractions, and Rainbow Springs was one of the crown jewels.
Before the major theme parks took over, tourists traveling to Florida's Nature Coast in the mid-20th century sought a different kind of magic. They found it at natural spring attractions, and Rainbow Springs was one of the crown jewels.
Foster care advocates looking for support, new foster families this holiday season
Fostering Hope Florida wants to see more people step up to support children in foster care around the holidays, but that journey starts now.
Fostering Hope Florida wants to see more people step up to support children in foster care around the holidays, but that journey starts now.
Retired Navy captain who served in Vietnam finds solace on the water after service: 'It's my therapy'
For Wayne Fernandez, few places offer the tranquility and solace that the open water does.
For Wayne Fernandez, few places offer the tranquility and solace that the open water does.
2-year-old hit, killed by truck in Pinellas County
A child was hit and killed by a truck on 49th Avenue North in Pinellas County Wednesday afternoon, according to troopers.
A child was hit and killed by a truck on 49th Avenue North in Pinellas County Wednesday afternoon, according to troopers.
Vice President Vance, Erika Kirk speak at Turning Point USA event at Ole Miss
Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk’s wife, kicked off Turning Point USA’s “This Is the Turning Point" campus tour at the University of Mississippi and was joined by Vice President JD Vance.
Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk’s wife, kicked off Turning Point USA’s “This Is the Turning Point" campus tour at the University of Mississippi and was joined by Vice President JD Vance.
3 monkeys still missing after truck crashes in Mississippi
A truck carrying 21 Rhesus macaques crashed on Interstate 59 in Mississippi, leading to several monkeys escaping and three remaining missing.
A truck carrying 21 Rhesus macaques crashed on Interstate 59 in Mississippi, leading to several monkeys escaping and three remaining missing.
Lt. Gov. Jay Collins says he will decide 'soonish' on run for governor
Lt. Gov. Jay Collins says he is heavily considering a run for governor. He would be joining a primary fight that has already attracted two Republicans.
Lt. Gov. Jay Collins says he is heavily considering a run for governor. He would be joining a primary fight that has already attracted two Republicans.
Three found with nearly $20K in counterfeit currency accused of using it at multiple Madeira Beach businesses
Three suspects found with nearly $20,000 in counterfeit currency were arrested for using it at multiple Madeira Beach businesses last week, according to deputies.
Three suspects found with nearly $20,000 in counterfeit currency were arrested for using it at multiple Madeira Beach businesses last week, according to deputies.
Living seawall solution to help Sarasota Bay as concrete seawalls are replaced by vinyl, other materials
On Longboat Key you don't have to go far to find fish and a thriving ecosystem. Just look right along Bayfront Park, where it's occurring on a living sea wall.
On Longboat Key you don't have to go far to find fish and a thriving ecosystem. Just look right along Bayfront Park, where it's occurring on a living sea wall.
Suni Bell murder: 5 convicted of killing 4-year-old girl in drive-by shooting to spend rest of lives in prison
The five men who were convicted of killing 4-year-old Suni Bell were sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday morning.
The five men who were convicted of killing 4-year-old Suni Bell were sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday morning.
Five Department of Detention and Corrections employees fired after separate incidents
Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri is sharing more information about the termination of five Department of Detention and Corrections employees after two unrelated incidents.
Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri is sharing more information about the termination of five Department of Detention and Corrections employees after two unrelated incidents.
Teacher’s death under investigation after reportedly drinking cleaning solution at restaurant
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is investigating the death of a woman who reportedly drank a beverage containing an industrial cleaning solution at a restaurant.
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is investigating the death of a woman who reportedly drank a beverage containing an industrial cleaning solution at a restaurant.
Madeira Beach acquires waterfront land for $18M, residents will decide how it will be used
Madeira Beach Mayor Anne-Marie Brooks said the residents of the city will decide what will be done with 4.6 acres of land on Boca Ciega Bay at the foot of the bridge leading to the city.
Madeira Beach Mayor Anne-Marie Brooks said the residents of the city will decide what will be done with 4.6 acres of land on Boca Ciega Bay at the foot of the bridge leading to the city.
Haines City homeowners deal with sewage smell as growing population overwhelms wastewater lift station
Homeowners in several Haines City neighborhoods have become accustomed to the unpleasant smell of sewage. It turns out the odor is coming from a nearby wastewater lift station.
Homeowners in several Haines City neighborhoods have become accustomed to the unpleasant smell of sewage. It turns out the odor is coming from a nearby wastewater lift station.