Florida man begs for a smoke following chase and arrest

A suspected carjacker bailed out of the vehicle and into the Halifax River before being arrested by deputies. After the arrest, the suspect decided to ask the deputies if he could bum a cigarette from them.

Disney World raises ticket, annual passes prices: Here's when, how much

The cost for that Disney magic is going up. Walt Disney World has confirmed that it is raising prices on its theme park tickets, annual passes, and on some annual pass renewals.

Shore Acres resident who served meals from his yard after Helene, Milton starting non-profit

Following Milton and Hurricane Helene, Matt Thorn started serving meals and handing out supplies to the community from his front yard in Shore Acres. He called it the Relief Market and Grille.

Florida couple accused of dumping teen on side of I-75 with bag of guns and cash

A Florida man and woman are facing charges after allegedly leaving a teen along I-75 with a couple of guns and some cash in a bag after they frantically packed up and set off for Guam or Idaho.

Sarasota art exhibition features items that are 'Shopliftable'

When organizers at the 502 Gallery wanted an unforgettable and catchy name for an art exhibition, they thought of "Shopliftable". 

Historic bricks on Easton Drive in South Lakeland to be repaved with asphalt after years of washouts

A neighborhood in South Lakeland is known for its original brick streets, but the city said that on one street in particular, they have to go. After major rain events, the bricks loosen and float, creating a hazard.

Historic Anna Maria Island cottage makes its way to new location

Traffic on Anna Maria Island was a bit backed up Wednesday morning, not because of tourists, but because of a house.

Jonathan Rinderknecht: What we know about man accused of starting deadly Palisades Fire

A Florida man has been arrested in connection to the deadly Palisades Fire that broke out on New Year's Day in Los Angeles, California, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Here's everything we know about the suspect, 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht.

Palisades Fire arrest: Man arrested in Florida, charged with starting deadly LA wildfire

A Florida man has been arrested, accused of starting what became the deadly and destructive "Palisades Fire" on Jan. 1, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. The Palisades Fire killed 12 people, burned more than 23,000 acres, and destroyed more than 6,000 structures.

Tampa police share latest after in-custody suspect struck by vehicle dies

Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw shared more information Wednesday afternoon after a man accused of trying to get away from Tampa police was hit and killed by a vehicle after being tased Tuesday evening in downtown.

Missouri officer killed serving warrant; suspect also dead

A Missouri police officer has been killed while assisting in a mutual aid operation in Mississippi County, according to officials.

Roosevelt Elementary and Sidewalk Stompers celebrate Walk to School Day

The sidewalks outside Roosevelt Elementary in South Tampa were filled with students, parents, and community leaders as the school celebrated National Walk to School Day.

Florida man with thermos inserted in body caught sneaking it into Polk County Jail: ‘Put it up the exit ramp'

A Florida man who is no stranger to the law wound up back in jail and the subject of one of Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd’s most unusual "Morning Briefings" due to how he tried to smuggle a thermos inside the jail.

Joan Kennedy, Sen. Edward Kennedy's ex-wife, dies at 89

Joan Kennedy, the ex-wife of the late Sen. Edward Kennedy, died this week at the age of 89, after a life and marriage marked with tragedy and scandal.

Government shutdown enters eighths day as scammers target confused Americans

The shutdown is not only affecting federal workers, but also creating new opportunities for cybercriminals and impostor scams, according to the Better Business Bureau and law enforcement agencies.