Florida appeals court allows open carry, counties split on how to enforce for now
Florida now joins most of the nation on openly carrying firearms, after the First District Court of Appeals ruled the ban on open carry in the state unconstitutional on Wednesday.
Florida now joins most of the nation on openly carrying firearms, after the First District Court of Appeals ruled the ban on open carry in the state unconstitutional on Wednesday.
Coast Guard suspends search for missing fisherman last seen off Anclote
The Coast Guard suspended its search for the missing fisherman who was last seen Wednesday morning about 46 miles west of Anclote Key.
The Coast Guard suspended its search for the missing fisherman who was last seen Wednesday morning about 46 miles west of Anclote Key.
Pinellas County's first beach renourishment project since 2018 gets underway
Crews are working 24 hours a day, seven days a week to place millions of cubic yards of sand up and down Pinellas County’s coast.
Crews are working 24 hours a day, seven days a week to place millions of cubic yards of sand up and down Pinellas County’s coast.
Sarasota County Schools explores school repurposing, possibly closing Wilkinson Elementary
In Sarasota County, new homes are still being built, and more families keep moving in. Despite the increase in population, Sarasota County Schools said enrollment is flattening.
In Sarasota County, new homes are still being built, and more families keep moving in. Despite the increase in population, Sarasota County Schools said enrollment is flattening.
Shrimp at over 20 Tampa Bay restaurants being re-tested after falsely claiming Gulf shrimp was being served
Shrimp dishes are a staple at many Tampa Bay area restaurants, but according to seafood experts, customers may not be getting what they’re paying for.
Shrimp dishes are a staple at many Tampa Bay area restaurants, but according to seafood experts, customers may not be getting what they’re paying for.
Vaccine studies by UF, Stanford warn dropping mandates will bring disease spread
The moment Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo said the state would push to end vaccine mandates, researchers at the University of Florida and Stanford University began their inquiries about what that would look like.
The moment Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo said the state would push to end vaccine mandates, researchers at the University of Florida and Stanford University began their inquiries about what that would look like.
Suni Bell’s family sees photos of her lifeless body as state rests its case in murder trial
On Friday, prosecutors finished presenting their case in the trial of five men accused of murdering four-year-old Suni Bell.
On Friday, prosecutors finished presenting their case in the trial of five men accused of murdering four-year-old Suni Bell.
Fighter jet formation to fly over 7 Ohio high school football games in 15 minutes
The flyover is a gesture to recognize seven Purple Star high schools, which provide extra support for military-connected students and their families.
The flyover is a gesture to recognize seven Purple Star high schools, which provide extra support for military-connected students and their families.
St. Pete stabbing suspect accused of attacking man after the pair argued over $10
An argument over $10 landed one man in the hospital and another behind bars, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
An argument over $10 landed one man in the hospital and another behind bars, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect identified as Tyler Robinson
Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old from Utah, has been identified as the suspect in the murder of Charlie Kirk.
Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old from Utah, has been identified as the suspect in the murder of Charlie Kirk.
Missing teen last seen in Clearwater found safe
Clearwater police say a missing teen has been found safe after the Florida Department of Law Enforcement put out a statewide alert.
Clearwater police say a missing teen has been found safe after the Florida Department of Law Enforcement put out a statewide alert.
Charlie Kirk shooting: Florida teachers warned about social media posts in aftermath of assassination
Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas is warning teachers and school staff that their social media posts could cost them their jobs or even their teaching certificates.
Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas is warning teachers and school staff that their social media posts could cost them their jobs or even their teaching certificates.
Armed Florida man killed in standoff with deputies was wanted for robbing marijuana dispensary: MCSO
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office says the man found dead after barricading himself inside a home for hours earlier this week was a suspect in the armed robbery of a marijuana dispensary.
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office says the man found dead after barricading himself inside a home for hours earlier this week was a suspect in the armed robbery of a marijuana dispensary.
Charlie Kirk's casket flown back to Arizona by Air Force Two
Kirk, who a founder of Turning Point USA, died after he was shot while speaking at a Utah Valley University event in Orem, Utah. A day after the deadly shooting, the right-wing political figure was flown back to Phoenix.
Kirk, who a founder of Turning Point USA, died after he was shot while speaking at a Utah Valley University event in Orem, Utah. A day after the deadly shooting, the right-wing political figure was flown back to Phoenix.
Where is Zachary Bernhardt? 8-year-old at heart of Florida’s longest Amber Alert disappeared 25 years ago
Twenty-five years ago, on September 11, exactly one year before the 9/11 attacks, Leah Hackett told police she tucked her 8-year-old son Zachary Bernhardt into bed, went for a middle-of-the-night swim in the community pool and returned to an empty apartment, sparking Florida’s longest-running Amber Alert.
Twenty-five years ago, on September 11, exactly one year before the 9/11 attacks, Leah Hackett told police she tucked her 8-year-old son Zachary Bernhardt into bed, went for a middle-of-the-night swim in the community pool and returned to an empty apartment, sparking Florida’s longest-running Amber Alert.
South Tampa residents push for canal dredging ahead of hurricane season
Residents along West Euclid and West Bay Villa Avenue in South Tampa are urging the city to address flooding concerns tied to Canal 20.
Residents along West Euclid and West Bay Villa Avenue in South Tampa are urging the city to address flooding concerns tied to Canal 20.
Search underway for missing fisherman last seen off Anclote, friend found by fishing charter boat
Pete Hans had been treading water for nearly eight hours when the Double Eagle fishing charter boat found and rescued him Wednesday afternoon.
Pete Hans had been treading water for nearly eight hours when the Double Eagle fishing charter boat found and rescued him Wednesday afternoon.
Seasoned Sarasota officers recall protecting the president on September 11, 2001
Twenty-four years ago, on September 11, 2001, President George W. Bush was at Emma E Booker Elementary School in Sarasota to celebrate reading scores and Sarasota police will never forget evacuating the president from the school to Air Force One after learning of the terror attacks.
Twenty-four years ago, on September 11, 2001, President George W. Bush was at Emma E Booker Elementary School in Sarasota to celebrate reading scores and Sarasota police will never forget evacuating the president from the school to Air Force One after learning of the terror attacks.
Citrus County deputy dies 2 years after being hit by a car at a high school graduation
The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of Deputy Andres "Andy" Lahera, who died a little more than two years after he was struck by a car while he was directing traffic outside Lecanto High School’s graduation.
The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of Deputy Andres "Andy" Lahera, who died a little more than two years after he was struck by a car while he was directing traffic outside Lecanto High School’s graduation.
Illicit use of ketamine on the rise in Polk County, harm reduction specialist says
According to a harm reduction specialist, the illicit use of ketamine is on the rise in Polk County.
According to a harm reduction specialist, the illicit use of ketamine is on the rise in Polk County.