Lakeland man on electric scooter hit, killed by car in Polk County
A Lakeland man riding an electric scooter was killed in a crash on US 92 at Fairway Avenue Friday evening, according to Polk County deputies.
A Lakeland man riding an electric scooter was killed in a crash on US 92 at Fairway Avenue Friday evening, according to Polk County deputies.
Former Spoto High principal arrested for not reporting child was inappropriately touched by teen at daycare
Spoto High School's former principal is behind bars after failing to report that a 4-year-old was inappropriately touched by a teen at the school's daycare, deputies said.
Spoto High School's former principal is behind bars after failing to report that a 4-year-old was inappropriately touched by a teen at the school's daycare, deputies said.
2 in custody after 5 shot near Howard University during homecoming event: police
Police say five people were shot near Howard University Friday night.
Police say five people were shot near Howard University Friday night.
Gibsonton woman's viral catch at Tampa Bay Rays game earns her membership in the 'Golden Cap Club'
As the World Series begins Friday evening, everyone in the crowd can look to inspiration from a Gibsonton woman.
As the World Series begins Friday evening, everyone in the crowd can look to inspiration from a Gibsonton woman.
Pinellas County Schools considers new AI weapon detection system
A new Florida law requires all schools in the state to keep their classroom doors locked, but recent data shows that weapons are still making their way onto campuses.
A new Florida law requires all schools in the state to keep their classroom doors locked, but recent data shows that weapons are still making their way onto campuses.
Mother shares story of loss for National Drug Take Back Day
One Tampa Bay mother is sharing the story of her son's deadly overdose, in hopes of raising awareness ahead of National Drug Take Back Day.
One Tampa Bay mother is sharing the story of her son's deadly overdose, in hopes of raising awareness ahead of National Drug Take Back Day.
Lt. Perry's Place provides safe space for first responders of Manatee, Sarasota counties
First responders see the unthinkable every single day, including tragic car crashes, incidents involving children, shootings and more. They carry that experience with them for the rest of their lives.
First responders see the unthinkable every single day, including tragic car crashes, incidents involving children, shootings and more. They carry that experience with them for the rest of their lives.
Polk County Toys for Tots ramps up efforts to bring holiday joy to thousands of children
We all have Halloween and Thanksgiving on our minds, but it's not too early to start thinking about toys for Christmas.
We all have Halloween and Thanksgiving on our minds, but it's not too early to start thinking about toys for Christmas.
John's Pass Seafood Fest renews tradition after last year's hurricane decimate Pinellas County
John's Pass Seafood Festival is back in business this year after suffering major damage from last year's hurricanes.
John's Pass Seafood Festival is back in business this year after suffering major damage from last year's hurricanes.
Tampa Jewish Family Services opens new food pantry to meet growing need amid government shutdown
With many families worried about how a possible government shutdown could affect their food assistance, Tampa Jewish Family Services opened a new food pantry on Friday to meet the growing need.
With many families worried about how a possible government shutdown could affect their food assistance, Tampa Jewish Family Services opened a new food pantry on Friday to meet the growing need.
Starbucks customer accused of ripping down store's Pride flag
St. Petersburg police say 31-year-old Tucker Alden Kemp, of Clearwater, was arrested Wednesday morning for damaging the wall and Pride flag at the Starbucks on the 900 block of 4th Street.
St. Petersburg police say 31-year-old Tucker Alden Kemp, of Clearwater, was arrested Wednesday morning for damaging the wall and Pride flag at the Starbucks on the 900 block of 4th Street.
PHOTOS: Trump's Ballroom renderings show structure nearly twice the size of the White House
The White House East Wing has been demolished as President Donald Trump moves ahead with plans to build a ballroom that, according to renderings, will be nearly twice the size of the White House itself.
The White House East Wing has been demolished as President Donald Trump moves ahead with plans to build a ballroom that, according to renderings, will be nearly twice the size of the White House itself.
Feeding Tampa Bay starts program devoted to federal workers during government shutdown
Friday marks day 24 of the government shutdown, and many federal employees will miss their first full paycheck.
Friday marks day 24 of the government shutdown, and many federal employees will miss their first full paycheck.
Video: Florida snake slithers into car while driver waits in drive-thru line
A Florida driver waiting in line at a Pollo Tropical drive-thru got more than what he bargained for on Monday.
A Florida driver waiting in line at a Pollo Tropical drive-thru got more than what he bargained for on Monday.
State Representative proposes bill to make Hillsborough Co. Superintendent an elected position
A proposed bill in Tallahassee might soon make the Hillsborough County Public Schools Superintendent position a partisan elected role.
A proposed bill in Tallahassee might soon make the Hillsborough County Public Schools Superintendent position a partisan elected role.
Florida man throws rock through ICE agent’s car window as his father was being arrested: Police
A Florida man is facing felony charges after police say he shattered a federal agent’s car by throwing a large rock at its window.
A Florida man is facing felony charges after police say he shattered a federal agent’s car by throwing a large rock at its window.
Illegal immigrant accused of choking, punching trooper in Tampa
An illegal immigrant is being held without bond in Hillsborough County after a trooper says he punched and choked him as he was being detained.
An illegal immigrant is being held without bond in Hillsborough County after a trooper says he punched and choked him as he was being detained.
Florida family fights to bring teen home from Israeli prison: “An American is an American"
U.S. citizen Mohammed Ibrahim, a Florida teenager, has been held in Israeli prisons for eight months as his family warns his health is deteriorating.
U.S. citizen Mohammed Ibrahim, a Florida teenager, has been held in Israeli prisons for eight months as his family warns his health is deteriorating.
USF researchers develop AI robot tech that could save lives in emergencies
Researchers at the University of South Florida are teaching robots to "speak" visually, a breakthrough that could change how emergency crews communicate when traditional systems fail.
Researchers at the University of South Florida are teaching robots to "speak" visually, a breakthrough that could change how emergency crews communicate when traditional systems fail.
Two-time breast cancer survivor, former Miss Florida USA advocates for cancer patients
Kristen Berset had it all. Crowned Miss Florida USA 2004, top 10 in the Miss USA pageant and on her way to her dream career as a TV news anchor, but a breast cancer diagnosis stopped her in her tracks and that's why she is encouraging all women to know the warning signs.
Kristen Berset had it all. Crowned Miss Florida USA 2004, top 10 in the Miss USA pageant and on her way to her dream career as a TV news anchor, but a breast cancer diagnosis stopped her in her tracks and that's why she is encouraging all women to know the warning signs.