DeSantis signs execution warrant for ‘Deacon of Death’ convicted in Hillsborough murders

In what could be Florida’s 14th execution this year, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a death warrant for a man convicted of murdering two women in 1996 in Hillsborough County and dumping them in a pond.

Tampa couple brews up viral success with giant coffee cup café

Tampa’s latest coffee cart is probably the hottest cup of Joe on the market, and it’s also likely the largest cup of coffee on the market. However, this giant idea actually started off quite small.

Grady Judd: Man drowns in Lake Clinch on Sunday

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says that a man drowned in Lake Clinch on Sunday afternoon.

Fire destroys Inverness RV after mechanical failure in engine: CCFR

An Inverness RV was destroyed after Citrus County Fire Rescue says a mechanical failure in the engine compartment sparked a fire on Friday afternoon.

Webster man dies after motorcycle accident on US-301: FHP

A motorcyclist is dead after colliding with a Kia Sorento on US-301 in Ridge Manor on Saturday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Firefighter directing traffic struck by SUV on I-75: FHP

A firefighter who was directing traffic on I-75 was hospitalized after being hit by an SUV early on Sunday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Man drowns in Sarasota, investigation underway: SCSO

A man drowned near the 9000 block of Blind Pass Rd. in Sarasota on Saturday morning, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.

Florida man with knife threatens people at Spring Hill gas station: HCSO

A Florida man holding a knife was walking around threatening people near a Mobile gas station in Spring Hill, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.

Tarpon Springs home invasion suspect shot and killed by occupants, police say

A home invasion suspect was shot and killed by people inside a Tarpon Springs home after police say the man unlawfully entered the residence and an altercation ensued.

Shooting at Tampa sports bar kills man: TPD

A shooting at Flexx Sports Bar & Ultra Lounge in Tampa killed one person and injured another after a verbal altercation escalated early on Saturday morning, according to the Tampa Police Department.