Dover murder suspect guilty of two counts of first-degree murder
The murder trial for an illegal immigrant charged with stabbing and beating his girlfriend to death as well as stabbing her daughter to death had an unusual turn of events Tuesday morning as the suspect took the stand in his own defense.
The murder trial for an illegal immigrant charged with stabbing and beating his girlfriend to death as well as stabbing her daughter to death had an unusual turn of events Tuesday morning as the suspect took the stand in his own defense.
Social Security recipients getting double payments this October; here's why
The Social Security Administration sends some benefits early when the 1st falls on a weekend or holiday. Here’s which recipients will get a double payment this month.
The Social Security Administration sends some benefits early when the 1st falls on a weekend or holiday. Here’s which recipients will get a double payment this month.
Missing Florida man found dead 10 years after ‘suspicious’ disappearance from gas station
Ten years after disappearing, a missing Florida man has been found dead in a South Florida lake.
Ten years after disappearing, a missing Florida man has been found dead in a South Florida lake.
Future Career Academy connects Hillsborough County seniors with real-world job opportunities
At Middleton High School — and 30 other campuses across Hillsborough County — seniors are getting an early start on their future careers.
At Middleton High School — and 30 other campuses across Hillsborough County — seniors are getting an early start on their future careers.
Florida cracks down on gift card scams with new felony penalties
Gift card scams are getting more expensive — and now, more punishable in Florida.
Gift card scams are getting more expensive — and now, more punishable in Florida.
The Insurrection Act: What is it and could Trump invoke it for National Guard?
As conflict over Trump’s deployment of federal troops continues, Trump said Monday he’d be willing to invoke the Insurrection Act if necessary to get active duty military in states. Here’s what that means.
As conflict over Trump’s deployment of federal troops continues, Trump said Monday he’d be willing to invoke the Insurrection Act if necessary to get active duty military in states. Here’s what that means.
Alligator crashes happy hour at Florida tiki bar
An alligator walking up to a bar may sound like the start of a bad joke, but it’s something Florida deputies actually had to deal with recently.
An alligator walking up to a bar may sound like the start of a bad joke, but it’s something Florida deputies actually had to deal with recently.
‘Adventurous individuals’ try to set sail on inflatable pool off Hernando County coast
A pair of adventure seekers prompted the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office to issue a warning against trying to set sail in an inflatable pool.
A pair of adventure seekers prompted the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office to issue a warning against trying to set sail in an inflatable pool.
Video: Injured Florida grandmother helped by real-life Lassie
A dog in the Florida panhandle is being compared to Lassie after he led a deputy to his injured ‘grandmother’ who had fallen during their walk.
A dog in the Florida panhandle is being compared to Lassie after he led a deputy to his injured ‘grandmother’ who had fallen during their walk.
Screwdriver stabbing suspects sought by New Port Richey police
Police in New Port Richey are asking for help identifying four suspects connected with a screwdriver stabbing on Sunday evening.
Police in New Port Richey are asking for help identifying four suspects connected with a screwdriver stabbing on Sunday evening.
Florida smoke shop worker arrested after allegedly kidnapping, beating teens accused of robbing store
A 23-year-old Florida smoke shop worker has been arrested after he allegedly kidnapped and beat several teens who are accused of previously burglarizing the store.
A 23-year-old Florida smoke shop worker has been arrested after he allegedly kidnapped and beat several teens who are accused of previously burglarizing the store.
Local investors unveil redevelopment proposal for Gas Plant District, with or without the Rays
A group of local investors and developers are pitching a plan to transform St. Petersburg’s Gas Plant District, whether the Tampa Bay Rays are part of the deal.
A group of local investors and developers are pitching a plan to transform St. Petersburg’s Gas Plant District, whether the Tampa Bay Rays are part of the deal.
My Safe Florida Home: Some insurance bills may go up after state-funded upgrades
The My Safe Florida Home Program originally launched in 2006 and was revived in 2022 to help homeowners strengthen their properties against hurricanes. The state promotes it as a way to both protect homes and potentially lower insurance costs.
The My Safe Florida Home Program originally launched in 2006 and was revived in 2022 to help homeowners strengthen their properties against hurricanes. The state promotes it as a way to both protect homes and potentially lower insurance costs.
Florida farmers struggle as fewer migrant workers want H-2A visas
In Plant City, one of Florida’s agricultural hubs, farms depend heavily on migrant labor to keep fields producing and crops from rotting. Local farmer Lee Wroten says nearly all his workforce is made up of H-2A visa holders.
In Plant City, one of Florida’s agricultural hubs, farms depend heavily on migrant labor to keep fields producing and crops from rotting. Local farmer Lee Wroten says nearly all his workforce is made up of H-2A visa holders.
St. Pete food pantry expands due to demand
Love Thy Neighbor’s founder says the food pantry and thrift shop serve about 2,000 every two weeks.
Love Thy Neighbor’s founder says the food pantry and thrift shop serve about 2,000 every two weeks.
NTSB investigating plane crash in Florida peanut field
The Levy County Sheriff's Office says there were three people on board when the plane crashed, and investigators say they haven't found any survivors.
The Levy County Sheriff's Office says there were three people on board when the plane crashed, and investigators say they haven't found any survivors.
Need for 911 dispatchers grows in Lakeland as population rises
With the City of Lakeland's growing population, the need for 911 dispatchers is increasing as well.
With the City of Lakeland's growing population, the need for 911 dispatchers is increasing as well.
Hillsborough ranks first in Florida for high number of books banned, district pushes back
Hillsborough County Public Schools is disputing a new national report that claims the district has pulled more books from school libraries than any other in Florida, saying the true number of removed titles is far lower.
Hillsborough County Public Schools is disputing a new national report that claims the district has pulled more books from school libraries than any other in Florida, saying the true number of removed titles is far lower.
Sneak peek: Mote Sea Aquarium opening Wednesday
Mote SEA, located off I-75 at University Parkway, opens its doors to the public on Wednesday. The aquarium's goal is to provide STEM education for students while leaving visitors with a great appreciation of marine environments.
Mote SEA, located off I-75 at University Parkway, opens its doors to the public on Wednesday. The aquarium's goal is to provide STEM education for students while leaving visitors with a great appreciation of marine environments.
Tampa homicide suspect caught on cellphone video by one of his alleged victims
Investigators say a victim in a double murder last week was recording on her cellphone at the time of the shooting.
Investigators say a victim in a double murder last week was recording on her cellphone at the time of the shooting.