Auburndale city manager charged with battery of bar employee

After a 10-month investigation, the state attorney general's office charged the current Auburndale city manager with battery.

St. Pete sees recent spike in e-bike crashes

Law enforcement says they’ve seen a spike in e-bike crashes across the area lately.

New affordable housing breaks ground in East Tampa

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and other dignitaries did a ceremonial groundbreaking on Wednesday for Residences East End at 5709 N 47th St. in Tampa.

Teen driver strikes Dunedin High School classmate riding bike: PCSO

A Dunedin High School student is fighting for his life after deputies say he was riding his bike when he was struck by a car driven by another student.

Teen dies, 2 people injured in Tampa shooting: HCSO

Hillsborough County deputies are investigating a death in Tampa that killed a 17-year-old.

Progressive auto insurance to give back $1B to Florida policyholders

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said Progressive auto insurance policyholders in Florida should be getting a rebate or a credit due to litigation reform in the state and those who are insured by other companies should see savings in the near future. 

New boating restrictions near South Lido Beach considered by Sarasota County leaders

Sarasota County leaders are considering new restrictions that could change how boaters use the waters off Ted Sperling Park at South Lido Beach, following ongoing safety and environmental concerns.

Sonya Massey shooting death: Opening statements Wednesday in trial of ex-Illinois officer

A former Illinois sheriff’s deputy accused of fatally shooting a woman who called 911 for help is going on trial, 15 months after the killing that drew national attention and prompted changes in state law.

DeSantis signs death warrant for Florida murderer convicted in 1988 killing, rape of convenience-store manager

In what could be Florida’s 17th execution this year, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a death warrant for a man convicted of raping and murdering a Putnam County convenience-store manager in 1988.

St. Pete will soon accept proposals for developing Gas Plant District after Rays deal falls through

The city of St. Petersburg will soon be fielding offers for 86 acres of prime downtown real estate, and some developers have already begun courting officials with their visions for the site.