Florida's attorney general says open carry is ‘law of the state’
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Monday said people being able to openly carry guns is "the law of the state," after a panel of the 1st District Court of Appeal last week ruled that a longstanding ban was unconstitutional.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Monday said people being able to openly carry guns is "the law of the state," after a panel of the 1st District Court of Appeal last week ruled that a longstanding ban was unconstitutional.
Suni Bell case: Jury to begin deliberating in in trial of 5 men accused in child’s shooting death
A jury is expected to begin deliberations in the trial of five men who are accused in the shooting death of four-year-old Suni Bell.
A jury is expected to begin deliberations in the trial of five men who are accused in the shooting death of four-year-old Suni Bell.
St. Pete moves closer to $1.1B budget amid debate over firefighter gear, cadet cuts
The City of St. Petersburg is nearing approval of its $1.1 billion budget, but not without push back from residents and some council members over youth programming, utility rates, safer-street initiatives and a pointed debate about equipment and staffing in the fire department.
The City of St. Petersburg is nearing approval of its $1.1 billion budget, but not without push back from residents and some council members over youth programming, utility rates, safer-street initiatives and a pointed debate about equipment and staffing in the fire department.
Pasco woman loses $2,000 in emerging jury duty phone scam: 'Like a hostage situation'
The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam that has already claimed several victims in the county.
The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam that has already claimed several victims in the county.
Could Florida Springs become the next National Park?
Florida Rep. Randy Fine has introduced the Path to Florida Springs National Park Act, a bill that would direct the federal government to study how to turn Florida’s vast network of freshwater springs into the nation’s 64th national park.
Florida Rep. Randy Fine has introduced the Path to Florida Springs National Park Act, a bill that would direct the federal government to study how to turn Florida’s vast network of freshwater springs into the nation’s 64th national park.
Marine veteran who suffered near-fatal injury in Iraq gets surprise gift: 'Those are happy tears'
Ask anyone who's served, and they'll tell you how much they value their formal uniforms. For a Tampa man who suffered a near-fatal injury in Iraq, not having his dress blues made his battle at home that much harder until a chance meeting with a fellow Marine.
Ask anyone who's served, and they'll tell you how much they value their formal uniforms. For a Tampa man who suffered a near-fatal injury in Iraq, not having his dress blues made his battle at home that much harder until a chance meeting with a fellow Marine.
Edgewater Police Officer shot, killed by clerk at Circle K gas station in Ormond-by-the-Sea: Deputies
An off-duty Edgewater Police Officer was ambushed, shot and killed inside a Circle K gas station Monday afternoon in Ormond-by-the-Sea by a clerk who worked there, according to Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood.
An off-duty Edgewater Police Officer was ambushed, shot and killed inside a Circle K gas station Monday afternoon in Ormond-by-the-Sea by a clerk who worked there, according to Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood.
Suni Bell murder trial: Defendant removed from courtroom during closing statements
After about a week of testimony, the state and the defense made their closing statements in the trial of five men who are accused of killing a four-year-old girl in 2021.
After about a week of testimony, the state and the defense made their closing statements in the trial of five men who are accused of killing a four-year-old girl in 2021.
Tampa International Airport donates unclaimed luggage to Hillsborough's 'Duffels of Dignity' program
Hillsborough County and the Tampa International Airport are partnering to help provide backpacks, bags and luggage to children in need.
Hillsborough County and the Tampa International Airport are partnering to help provide backpacks, bags and luggage to children in need.
Accused drunk driver behind bars after driving wrong way on I-4: Video
A driver was arrested for DUI over the weekend after law enforcement officers caught her driving the wrong way on I-4, nearly hitting a marked police car.
A driver was arrested for DUI over the weekend after law enforcement officers caught her driving the wrong way on I-4, nearly hitting a marked police car.
Lawsuit: Florida girl hit in face by rider's object while on SeaWorld Orlando coaster
A Florida family has filed a lawsuit against SeaWorld Orlando alleging that their child was hit in the face by an object while riding one of the roller coasters at the theme park.
A Florida family has filed a lawsuit against SeaWorld Orlando alleging that their child was hit in the face by an object while riding one of the roller coasters at the theme park.
Sarasota couple accused of child neglect were on drugs when they were caught drinking beer under a tent: SPD
An anonymous tip landed a Sarasota couple behind bars after investigators said they neglected their child.
An anonymous tip landed a Sarasota couple behind bars after investigators said they neglected their child.
Red-light camera violations increase as Lakeland experiences major growth
With all the growth Lakeland has been experiencing, red-light camera violations have actually increased over the years. This is another reason why the city is taking a closer look at where these cameras and school speed zone cameras should be located.
With all the growth Lakeland has been experiencing, red-light camera violations have actually increased over the years. This is another reason why the city is taking a closer look at where these cameras and school speed zone cameras should be located.
Gold prices hit record highs: What that means for Tampa Bay area stores, investors
At the beginning of the year, an ounce of gold was trading at $2,669 an ounce. On Friday, though, gold closed at $3,668 an ounce, which is up more than 200% in the last two years.
At the beginning of the year, an ounce of gold was trading at $2,669 an ounce. On Friday, though, gold closed at $3,668 an ounce, which is up more than 200% in the last two years.
Homeschooling on the rise in Florida as families leave public schools
Florida public schools are experiencing a steep drop in enrollment, with Hillsborough County alone losing 7,000 students since last year. A major driver of that decline is the surge in homeschooling.
Florida public schools are experiencing a steep drop in enrollment, with Hillsborough County alone losing 7,000 students since last year. A major driver of that decline is the surge in homeschooling.
Watch: Travelers in Utah fearlessly drive through waterfalls caused by flash flooding
Heavy rain in Moab, Utah, caused a mesmerizing waterfall due to flash flooding in the area. Utah residents are all too familiar with the heavy rain and flash flooding that occur throughout the state.
Heavy rain in Moab, Utah, caused a mesmerizing waterfall due to flash flooding in the area. Utah residents are all too familiar with the heavy rain and flash flooding that occur throughout the state.
Texas Tech student expelled after video showing Charlie Kirk rant on campus
An 18-year-old Texas Tech University student is no longer enrolled at the university after a video appearing to show her mocking the death of Charlie Kirk went viral.
An 18-year-old Texas Tech University student is no longer enrolled at the university after a video appearing to show her mocking the death of Charlie Kirk went viral.
Highlands County fisherman dies after going overboard on Lake Damon: HCSO
A day on the lake turned deadly for an angler in Highlands County on Sunday.
A day on the lake turned deadly for an angler in Highlands County on Sunday.
Clearwater's Hassell Florist blooms from generation to generation: ‘We do everything the same'
Hassell Florist is more than a business; it's a Clearwater landmark. The shop has stood on the same corner for 66 years, a testament to its deep roots in the community.
Hassell Florist is more than a business; it's a Clearwater landmark. The shop has stood on the same corner for 66 years, a testament to its deep roots in the community.
'American Pickers' star Mike Wolfe hospitalized after gruesome car crash
"American Pickers" star Mike Wolfe and his girlfriend are recovering from a car crash that took place Friday in Tennessee.
"American Pickers" star Mike Wolfe and his girlfriend are recovering from a car crash that took place Friday in Tennessee.