Venice murder highlights crisis facing elderly caregivers

An 83-year-old man faces murder charges in Sarasota County after deputies say he shot and killed his wife to end her decades-long pain from Lyme disease and a bleeding ulcer. 

GLP-1 drugmakers sued over sudden vision loss risk: Reports

A civil lawsuit has been filed against GLP-1 drugmakers over the potential risk of sudden vision loss, according to multiple reports. 

Polk State College grad invents self-bathing machine after grandmother's death

A Polk State College graduate created an autonomous self-bathing machine designed to transform the cleaning process at nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

Florida judge dismisses lawsuit over faceless Reese's pumpkins

Two Florida consumers claimed they paid extra for Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins based on the carved faces shown on the packaging. A federal judge disagreed, calling their only alleged injury “subjective disappointment.”

Mosquito species previously found only in Mexico discovered in U.S.

Scientists with the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) discovered a non-native mosquito species in the U.S. that was previously only recorded in Mexico.

Sarasota County stabbing leaves man hospitalized; 19-year-old arrested: SCSO

A 19-year-old man is accused of stabbing a man with a kitchen knife after an argument at a Sarasota Springs home Saturday night, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.

Coast Guard rescues 2 missing jet skiers near Courtney Campbell Causeway

Two missing jet skiers were rescued Sunday after their jet ski tipped over during a storm and they were swept away near the Courtney Campbell Causeway, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

Westbound I-4 to close overnight at Downtown Tampa Interchange: Here's what to know

All westbound lanes of Interstate 4 will be closed overnight through the Downtown Tampa Interchange Monday as crews perform maintenance work, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.

7 injured after Breeze bus hits SCF sign in Sarasota County crash: SCSO

Seven people were injured after a crash involving a Breeze bus and another vehicle caused the bus to hit the State College of Florida monument sign, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.

YMCA Camp Cristina unveils new roof for horseback riding program

Young horseback riders at YMCA Camp Cristina are staying cool in the saddle thanks to a new partnership that provides relief from the Florida heat.

CNN, MS NOW and Politico suing Trump administration over ban

CNN, MS NOW and Politico filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over being denied access to the White House. Reporters from the media outlets were blocked from the White House over the weekend.

Tampa weather: Strong afternoon storms expected Monday

Upper-level low pressure containing cold air aloft will drive scattered to heavy afternoon and evening thunderstorms across Tampa Bay on Monday.

$12M Lido Beach dune restoration project gets underway

Heavy machinery is rolling onto Lido Beach as workers begin a $12 million federally funded project to restore more than a mile of storm-damaged sand dunes.

50 years ago today, SCTV introduced us to John Candy, Catherine O'Hara, and more

“SCTV" is turning 50, celebrating the groundbreaking sketch series that launched the careers of comedy stars including John Candy, Eugene Levy and Catherine O’Hara.

Four generations operate Plant City Fred's Market restaurant

A Plant City staple built on home-cooked meals continues to thrive seven decades later under the care of four generations of the same family.