Alligator Alcatraz handbook revealed amidst lawsuit

A handbook for detainees has been revealed as part of a state response to a lawsuit over Alligator Alcatraz.

After 17 months, Polk County deputy shot in line of duty returns to work

A Polk County deputy who was shot in the line of duty and survived is back to work. After 17 months, Lt. Chad Anderson returns to work—on light duty for now.

Court documents reveal Hulk Hogan's family exploring medical malpractice suit

The family of Hulk Hogan is exploring the idea of a malpractice lawsuit. They just filed a petition on Tuesday to extend the statute of limitations by ninety days for an investigation into medical malpractice. 

Photography exhibit at Mulberry Cultural Center requires thoughtful viewing

"Big World, Little Photos" features pictures from around the world. Photographer and artist Sherry Ross wanted to share some of the thousands of photographs she's captured over time.

DeSantis, Ingoglia scold Orlando, Orange County over 'wasteful' spending

Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia took a poetic approach to his criticism of alleged spending by some cities and counties in the state, part of the Florida DOGE team's financial audits of those cities.

St. Petersburg man accused of breaking in to Tyrone Square Mall

St. Petersburg Police received a 9-1-1 call just before 6 a.m. Thursday of someone inside of Macy's Department Store at Tyrone Square Mall.   

Florida maid arrested after pawning multiple pieces of jewelry stolen from clients’ homes, deputies say

A Florida maid has been arrested on theft-related charges following a month-long investigation where she allegedly pawned multiple pieces of jewelry stolen from her clients’ homes. 

13-year-old drunk driver crashes after driving wrong-way on interstate

A drunk driver who crashed into a tree after driving the wrong way on an Arizona interstate turned out to be a 13-year-old girl with an 11-year-old passenger in the truck.

Florida bill would loosen rules for armed volunteers at places of worship

A bill sponsored by Sen. Don Gaetz (R-Pensacola) would waive some licensing and training requirements for armed volunteers serving as security at churches, synagogues, and mosques.

Go behind the scenes of the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay

While the Bay Area sleeps, the phones at the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay still ring. Behind the lines, intervention specialists are on the other end, ready to listen and guide people through their darkest hours.

St. Pete Science Center revival back on track after mayor reverses course

Plans to revive the cherished St. Petersburg Science Center appears to be back on track after Mayor Ken Welch reversed course on turning the site into a sewer facility.

Lawsuit filed against FWC over firing of employee following Charlie Kirk comments

We have new details about a employee with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) who was reportedly fired after posting online about Charlie Kirk. That’s thanks to a wrongful termination lawsuit just filed against the FWC Director.