Keith O’Connor has longstanding ties with suspect whose arrest sparked FDLE investigation
Keith O'Connor, Tampa's code enforcement director and the husband of former Tampa Police Chief Mary O'Connor, has a long history with the employee whose criminal charges sparked an investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Keith O'Connor, Tampa's code enforcement director and the husband of former Tampa Police Chief Mary O'Connor, has a long history with the employee whose criminal charges sparked an investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Four IEDs found in Grand Blanc Church shooter's pickup truck, ATF says
The ATF confirms four crude homemade IEDs were found in the pickup truck of the man who attacked and killed members of the Grand Blanc Township Church of Latter-Day Saints.
The ATF confirms four crude homemade IEDs were found in the pickup truck of the man who attacked and killed members of the Grand Blanc Township Church of Latter-Day Saints.
Retired Polk County deputy accused of fleeing from deputies with unrestrained child in front seat of car
A retired Polk County Sheriff's Office deputy was arrested over the weekend after fleeing from deputies with an unrestrained child in the front seat of his car, according to officials.
A retired Polk County Sheriff's Office deputy was arrested over the weekend after fleeing from deputies with an unrestrained child in the front seat of his car, according to officials.
HCSO detention deputy accused of DUI in Manatee County
A detention deputy with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has been arrested in Manatee County, accused of driving under the influence.
A detention deputy with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has been arrested in Manatee County, accused of driving under the influence.
Austin yogurt shop murders linked to known serial killer, rapist through DNA
After more than three decades, Austin police investigators on Monday identified a dead serial killer as the man they believe is responsible for the unsolved 1991 quadruple murder at an Austin yogurt shop.
After more than three decades, Austin police investigators on Monday identified a dead serial killer as the man they believe is responsible for the unsolved 1991 quadruple murder at an Austin yogurt shop.
1994 Florida cold case cracked: Pregnant 20-year-old's accused killer arrested
A Florida man has been arrested in the 1994 cold case murder of a 20-year-old pregnant woman who was stabbed to death in her apartment, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO).
A Florida man has been arrested in the 1994 cold case murder of a 20-year-old pregnant woman who was stabbed to death in her apartment, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO).
Suspicious device investigation closes portion of Ulmerton Road in Largo
Drivers who travel on Ulmerton Road are being asked to find alternative routes as police investigate a suspicious device.
Drivers who travel on Ulmerton Road are being asked to find alternative routes as police investigate a suspicious device.
Grand Blanc church shooter: Attacker's home searched by ATF, police
Authorities have finished searching the home of Thomas 'Jake' Sanford but have not released many new details about the investigation.
Authorities have finished searching the home of Thomas 'Jake' Sanford but have not released many new details about the investigation.
Winter Haven teens accused of stealing SUV, attempting to escape arrest
A few teens were arrested for stealing an SUV and attempting to evade deputies in Winter Haven over the weekend, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A few teens were arrested for stealing an SUV and attempting to evade deputies in Winter Haven over the weekend, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Stowaway found dead in American Airlines plane landing gear compartment at Charlotte airport
Authorities are investigating after a maintenance crew found a deceased individual.
Authorities are investigating after a maintenance crew found a deceased individual.
Michigan church shooting update: All people accounted for after deadly attack at Grand Blanc LDS church
All people have been accounted for after a deadly shooting and fire at the Grand Blanc Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
All people have been accounted for after a deadly shooting and fire at the Grand Blanc Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
New Food Pantry Opens in Southern Hillsborough to Fight Hunger
Feeding Tampa Bay estimates over 144,000 Hillsborough County residents don’t know where their next meal is coming from, with children and seniors hit especially hard.
Feeding Tampa Bay estimates over 144,000 Hillsborough County residents don’t know where their next meal is coming from, with children and seniors hit especially hard.
Gov. Ron DeSantis champions Florida's public education, universities
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to host a press conference Monday morning at the University of Florida (UF) in Gainesville.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to host a press conference Monday morning at the University of Florida (UF) in Gainesville.
Remembering Lt. Col. George Hardy: Tuskegee Airman, Trailblazer, and American Hero
Lt. Col. George Hardy, a trailblazer who soared into history as one of the youngest Tuskegee Airmen, has passed away in Sarasota at the age of 100.
Lt. Col. George Hardy, a trailblazer who soared into history as one of the youngest Tuskegee Airmen, has passed away in Sarasota at the age of 100.
Emergency response drone service expands in Manatee County
Manatee County is expanding the service hours and coverage area of its 911 integrated drone delivery system.
Manatee County is expanding the service hours and coverage area of its 911 integrated drone delivery system.
Florida vows legal action against any efforts to block TPUSA chapters on campus
The Florida Attorney General’s Office of Parental Rights announced last week that it will be taking legal action against any public schools that block Turning Point USA (TPUSA) chapters.
The Florida Attorney General’s Office of Parental Rights announced last week that it will be taking legal action against any public schools that block Turning Point USA (TPUSA) chapters.
New Florida laws take effect on Oct. 1, 2025: Here's what to know
From ‘Trooper’s Law’, which creates tougher penalties for those who restrain dogs during natural disasters, to ‘Tristan’s Law’, which provides funding for various programs and initiatives aimed at diverting individuals with mental health issues away from the criminal justice system, more than two dozen new laws are taking effect on Oct. 1, 2025.
From ‘Trooper’s Law’, which creates tougher penalties for those who restrain dogs during natural disasters, to ‘Tristan’s Law’, which provides funding for various programs and initiatives aimed at diverting individuals with mental health issues away from the criminal justice system, more than two dozen new laws are taking effect on Oct. 1, 2025.
Bad Bunny named Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show performer
Reggaetón megastar Bad Bunny has been named Super Bowl LX halftime show performer.
Reggaetón megastar Bad Bunny has been named Super Bowl LX halftime show performer.
Person struck, killed by car after gunshots disperse crowd outside Winter Haven club: police
Multiple gunshots outside a Winter Haven club caused a crowd to disperse, and one person was struck and killed by a car early on Sunday morning, according to police.
Multiple gunshots outside a Winter Haven club caused a crowd to disperse, and one person was struck and killed by a car early on Sunday morning, according to police.
Tina Turner statue unveiled in her rural Tennessee hometown
Rock n’ roll legend Tina Turner’s legacy lives on.
Rock n’ roll legend Tina Turner’s legacy lives on.