Ex-NFL player, analyst Mark Sanchez plans to plead guilty in assault case
Former NFL player and sports analyst Mark Sanchez plans to plead guilty rather than go forward with a trial, stemming from an October 2025 fight with a truck driver outside an Indianapolis hotel, according to court records.
Former NFL player and sports analyst Mark Sanchez plans to plead guilty rather than go forward with a trial, stemming from an October 2025 fight with a truck driver outside an Indianapolis hotel, according to court records.
'Just let me know what happened': Jabez Spann's mother continues to wait for answers 9 years later
The Sarasota Police Department issued an appeal for information Friday on the ninth anniversary of the disappearance of 14-year-old Jabez Spann.
The Sarasota Police Department issued an appeal for information Friday on the ninth anniversary of the disappearance of 14-year-old Jabez Spann.
Rays stadium plan, funding not expected to impact upcoming Bucs improvements
The Bucs are beginning plans for a major renovation of Raymond James Stadium, with the hope of improving the game day experience, and for one day attracting another Super Bowl.
The Bucs are beginning plans for a major renovation of Raymond James Stadium, with the hope of improving the game day experience, and for one day attracting another Super Bowl.
Tampa Family Dollar robbery: Police release video of armed suspect
Investigators are searching for an armed suspect who was involved in a robbery at a Family Dollar in Tampa.
Investigators are searching for an armed suspect who was involved in a robbery at a Family Dollar in Tampa.
'Emotions are high': Sarasota leaders urge peace after parking worker assault
A Sarasota parking enforcement employee was physically assaulted Wednesday afternoon while issuing citations on St. Armands Circle, leading to the felony arrest of a 61-year-old Bradenton woman.
A Sarasota parking enforcement employee was physically assaulted Wednesday afternoon while issuing citations on St. Armands Circle, leading to the felony arrest of a 61-year-old Bradenton woman.
Inside the massive effort to rescue Florida's endangered corals
The Florida Aquarium partnered with several marine organizations to collect Elkhorn coral eggs and sperm in the Florida Keys during a 12-night conservation effort aimed at saving the species. The aquarium said the project may be one of the largest collaborative coral conservation efforts to ever happen in Florida.
The Florida Aquarium partnered with several marine organizations to collect Elkhorn coral eggs and sperm in the Florida Keys during a 12-night conservation effort aimed at saving the species. The aquarium said the project may be one of the largest collaborative coral conservation efforts to ever happen in Florida.
What happens next after mistrial in Lindsay Clancy murder case?
After more than a week of deliberations, the jury in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial remained deadlocked, prompting a mistrial and leaving prosecutors to decide what comes next in the case involving the deaths of her three children.
After more than a week of deliberations, the jury in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial remained deadlocked, prompting a mistrial and leaving prosecutors to decide what comes next in the case involving the deaths of her three children.
Child squishy dumpling toys recalled over dangerous water beads, CPSC warns
Two squishy toy recalls warn of water beads that can expand if swallowed, posing potentially life-threatening risks to children.
Two squishy toy recalls warn of water beads that can expand if swallowed, posing potentially life-threatening risks to children.
Labor Day travel costs soar as gas, airfare rise in Florida
Typically, gas prices begin to fall around this time of year as summer driving demand declines. That’s not happening this year.
Typically, gas prices begin to fall around this time of year as summer driving demand declines. That’s not happening this year.
Dunedin unanimously votes to ban motorized watercraft launches on Causeway
The Dunedin City Commission voted unanimously 5-0 to ban motorized watercraft from launching on the south side of the Dunedin Causeway.
The Dunedin City Commission voted unanimously 5-0 to ban motorized watercraft from launching on the south side of the Dunedin Causeway.
Hikers who used AI to plan trip had to be rescued, authorities say
Three novice hikers from Roseville, California, were rescued from Mount Shasta after using Google’s Gemini AI to help plan their trip.
Three novice hikers from Roseville, California, were rescued from Mount Shasta after using Google’s Gemini AI to help plan their trip.
FWC urges beachgoers to protect sea turtle hatchlings after dozens of rescues
Labor Day weekend may mark the unofficial end of summer, but wildlife officials say one of Florida's busiest sea turtle seasons is still very much underway.
Labor Day weekend may mark the unofficial end of summer, but wildlife officials say one of Florida's busiest sea turtle seasons is still very much underway.
Man hospitalized after tree falls on him while working on roof in Clearwater
A 67-year-old man was airlifted to a hospital Friday morning after a tree fell on him while he was trimming branches from the roof of a Clearwater home, according to Clearwater Police.
A 67-year-old man was airlifted to a hospital Friday morning after a tree fell on him while he was trimming branches from the roof of a Clearwater home, according to Clearwater Police.
WATCH: ‘Dead’ deer scares Texas deputy in viral video
Sometimes, even the bravest of us can get scared half to death.
Sometimes, even the bravest of us can get scared half to death.
Flock cameras help police arrest woman in deadly St. Pete hit-and-run: SPPD
A woman was arrested after being accused of crashing her sedan in a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian in August, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
A woman was arrested after being accused of crashing her sedan in a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian in August, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
What a historic El Niño means for Tampa Bay fall weather
As fall approaches, here's what Tampa Bay can expect for temperatures, rainfall, and those first hints of cooler weather in the months ahead.
As fall approaches, here's what Tampa Bay can expect for temperatures, rainfall, and those first hints of cooler weather in the months ahead.
Florida blocks undocumented students from state universities
Florida is the latest state to approve policies that restrict undocumented students from enrolling in public universities.
Florida is the latest state to approve policies that restrict undocumented students from enrolling in public universities.
Polk deputy, driver flown to hospital after head-on crash near Haines City: PCSO
A Polk County deputy and another driver were flown to a hospital after a crash early Friday morning near Haines City, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A Polk County deputy and another driver were flown to a hospital after a crash early Friday morning near Haines City, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Georgia donkey owner takes legal action as state investigates killing
An attorney for Polk County farmer Hannah Israel has sent at least one cease-and-desist letter over alleged online conduct following the death of her donkey, HeeHaw.
An attorney for Polk County farmer Hannah Israel has sent at least one cease-and-desist letter over alleged online conduct following the death of her donkey, HeeHaw.
Dengue fever: Locally acquired cases surge to 65 across Bay Area
Locally acquired dengue fever cases have surged across the Bay Area, with 65 cases now reported in Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties, according to the latest Florida Department of Health surveillance report.
Locally acquired dengue fever cases have surged across the Bay Area, with 65 cases now reported in Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties, according to the latest Florida Department of Health surveillance report.