Argument leads to boat crash off Durney Key in Pasco County, one injured: FWC

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Pasco County Sheriff’s Office and Port Richey Police Department responded Sunday after two boats crashed near Durney Key. 

Beachgoers say man cut up sharks, left remains on Redington Shores beach two weeks in a row

There was a shark sighting in Redington Shores over the weekend, but not necessarily in the way you’d think. Beach visitors say they saw someone cut the tail off of a shark that had a hook in its mouth Sunday, and leave the rest of it on the beach.

Child hospitalized after alligator attack at Weeki Wachee Preserve: HCSO

A child is recovering in the hospital after an alligator bit them while swimming Monday at the Weeki Wachee Preserve in Hernando County. 

North Port restores Sumter Boulevard tree canopy lost during Hurricane Ian

Four years after Hurricane Ian devastated local shade trees, North Port officials have finished planting 85 new canopy trees along a major city corridor.

Stray bullet from nearby lounge fight kills Frito-Lay worker inside Sam's Club

A deadly argument outside a Nashville lounge sent a bullet tearing through the metal wall of a nearby Sam’s Club, killing an innocent Frito-Lay worker as he counted products in the chip aisle, police said.

Labor Day forecast: Heavy rain, minor flooding possible in Bay Area

Heavy rain and minor flooding are possible across parts of the Tampa Bay region on Labor Day as scattered storms and coastal rain move inland from the Gulf.

New Mexico appears to be next on Trump’s renaming list

Just days after President Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario as “Lake America" for U.S. federal use, New Mexico appears to be the next target of his geographic rebranding efforts.

Sarasota Fights Fentanyl event: Hundreds walk Ringling Bridge on Labor Day

Hundreds of people gathered in Sarasota on Labor Day to walk across the Ringling Bridge for the third annual Sarasota Fights Fentanyl event to honor lives lost and help those struggling with addiction.

Bay Area mother advocates for Sean's Law following fatal motorcycle crash

More than a year after losing her son in a deadly motorcycle crash, a Bay Area mother is turning her grief into a push for changes to Florida's crash investigation process.

Woman, 2 children die after small plane crashes in California

Two children and a 41-year-old woman have died following a plane crash Saturday afternoon in central California, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office reported. A fourth person remains in critical condition.

Armed assailant lunges at Democratic gubernatorial candidate during Ohio fair, campaign says

Multiple people were injured Sunday when an armed assailant lunged at Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton during a campaign stop at a fair in the northeastern portion of the state, according to her campaign. 

Amazon plane crash near Miami airport kills at least 5, strikes vehicles

An Amazon plane overshot the runway at Miami International Airport Sunday and struck multiple vehicles just outside the airport, leaving at least five people dead, according to authorities.

Tampa Comic Con draws thousands of fans downtown

The Tampa Bay Comic Convention brought thousands of pop culture fans to downtown Tampa for a three-day celebration at the Tampa Convention Center.

Woman dead after running red light and crashing with gasoline truck in Hernando County, FHP reports

A 25-year-old Webster woman died after running a red light and crashing into a tractor-trailer on US-98 in Hernando County on Saturday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. 

Driver airlifted to hospital after crash with semi-truck along I-75 in Pasco County

A semi-truck carrying milk crashed into an unoccupied pickup truck on I-75 near Wesley Chapel on Sunday morning, leaving the driver seriously injured, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. 

Hillsborough K9 tracks down suspect hiding in shed after allegedly fleeing deputies

A 29-year-old man faces felony charges after deputies tracked him to a backyard shed following a vehicle pursuit on Thursday, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.  

Man found asleep behind wheel in Hillsborough County faces DUI charges: HCSO

A 28-year-old man faces multiple charges after deputies found him asleep behind the wheel of a running car on Friday night, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.