Sebring man found dead after Polk County car crash causes power outage: PCSO
A deadly car crash is under investigation in Polk County.
A deadly car crash is under investigation in Polk County.
DEP grants to enhance Lakeland lakes: New technology set for trial at Lake Morton
Lake Mirror is one of three city lakes with excessive nutrient levels that will be cleaned up.
Lake Mirror is one of three city lakes with excessive nutrient levels that will be cleaned up.
Florida man caught on bodycam video swinging machete at police officer at Walmart
A Florida man was arrested after swinging a machete at a Fort Pierce police officer inside a Walmart along Okeechobee Boulevard, officials said.
A Florida man was arrested after swinging a machete at a Fort Pierce police officer inside a Walmart along Okeechobee Boulevard, officials said.
25 performing arts organizations gear up for annual New Tampa festival
Members of the Rudram Dance Company have spent the last four weeks preparing for seven different performances this weekend.
Members of the Rudram Dance Company have spent the last four weeks preparing for seven different performances this weekend.
Potential Rays owner considering HCC as stadium site
With the sale of the Rays being made official, potentially in a matter of weeks, there have been talks about a new stadium being built on the campus of Hillsborough College — along N Dale Mabry Highway — near Raymond James Stadium.
With the sale of the Rays being made official, potentially in a matter of weeks, there have been talks about a new stadium being built on the campus of Hillsborough College — along N Dale Mabry Highway — near Raymond James Stadium.
Illegal immigrants arrested after man struck in hit-and-run crash found dead inside mobile home: PCSO
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says a neighborhood party ended with a 21-year-old man dead and six illegal immigrants going to jail early Sunday morning.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says a neighborhood party ended with a 21-year-old man dead and six illegal immigrants going to jail early Sunday morning.
Sarasota's 'Sash and Sill' owner arrested for third time on two additional larceny charges
Todd Hoch, the owner of Sarasota-based “Sash and Sill,” appeared smiling in his recent mug shot after being booked into the Sarasota County jail. He's charged with two additional counts of larceny by the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
Todd Hoch, the owner of Sarasota-based “Sash and Sill,” appeared smiling in his recent mug shot after being booked into the Sarasota County jail. He's charged with two additional counts of larceny by the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
Half-naked Florida man hides in Pinellas Park teen’s bedroom closet after she met him online: Police
Pinellas Park police have arrested a man they say met a teenage girl online, crawled into her bedroom window and hid in her closet when officers searched the house.
Pinellas Park police have arrested a man they say met a teenage girl online, crawled into her bedroom window and hid in her closet when officers searched the house.
Hit-and-run driver arrested after bicyclist injured on Dale Mabry Highway: TPD
Tampa police say they've arrested the driver who took off after hitting a bicyclist on Dale Mabry Hwy. late last month, leaving the victim seriously injured.
Tampa police say they've arrested the driver who took off after hitting a bicyclist on Dale Mabry Hwy. late last month, leaving the victim seriously injured.
Video: Florida K-9 finds bear while searching woods for suspect
A Volusia County K-9 encountered his first bear while searching for a suspect on Saturday night.
A Volusia County K-9 encountered his first bear while searching for a suspect on Saturday night.
Tractor-trailer bursts into flames from fuel leak after overturning: FHP
A tractor-trailer erupted in flames from a fuel leak on the exit ramp leading from northbound I-275 to SR-690 after the driver failed to negotiate a curve, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A tractor-trailer erupted in flames from a fuel leak on the exit ramp leading from northbound I-275 to SR-690 after the driver failed to negotiate a curve, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
New book brings to life 1949 Crystal Beach murder, manhunt
Author MF Gross discovered the story of the 1949 Crystal Beach murder while flipping through an old book. When he read eyewitness descriptions of what happened, he was captivated.
Author MF Gross discovered the story of the 1949 Crystal Beach murder while flipping through an old book. When he read eyewitness descriptions of what happened, he was captivated.
Hikers on psychedelic mushrooms rescued after getting lost in NY mountains
A hiking trip took a “trippy" turn that ended with a group having to be rescued from a popular mountain destination in New York State last month.
A hiking trip took a “trippy" turn that ended with a group having to be rescued from a popular mountain destination in New York State last month.
Ryan Routh trial opens with bizarre jury questions and witness drama
The first day of jury selection kicked off Monday in Fort Pierce, Florida, for the high-profile federal trial of Ryan Routh, who allegedly sought to assassinate President Donald Trump at his West Palm Beach golf club in September 2024.
The first day of jury selection kicked off Monday in Fort Pierce, Florida, for the high-profile federal trial of Ryan Routh, who allegedly sought to assassinate President Donald Trump at his West Palm Beach golf club in September 2024.
Tampa City Council District 5 seat up for grabs in special election Tuesday. Here's what to know
Voters in parts of Tampa have a chance to cast their ballots on Tuesday to fill the vacant City Council District 5 seat, with more than a dozen candidates vying for the office.
Voters in parts of Tampa have a chance to cast their ballots on Tuesday to fill the vacant City Council District 5 seat, with more than a dozen candidates vying for the office.
PETA offers reward after dog abandoned 'like trash' on side of Hillsborough County road
PETA is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to whoever left a dog on the side of the road with his front and back legs tied together in Hillsborough County last week.
PETA is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to whoever left a dog on the side of the road with his front and back legs tied together in Hillsborough County last week.
Dozens of Tampa homeowners say their roofs are defective, demand repair from builder
More than 40 homeowners in a New Tampa neighborhood say their roofs are leaking and defective.
More than 40 homeowners in a New Tampa neighborhood say their roofs are leaking and defective.
Families of Florida's missing children gather to honor loved ones, continue search
Families of Florida’s missing children gathered in Tallahassee on Monday for the annual Missing Children’s Day ceremony. The event serves as both a tribute to the children who vanished and a powerful reminder of the families still waiting for answers.
Families of Florida’s missing children gathered in Tallahassee on Monday for the annual Missing Children’s Day ceremony. The event serves as both a tribute to the children who vanished and a powerful reminder of the families still waiting for answers.
Suspect arrested in deadly Dade City shooting dies from 'self-inflicted injuries:' Deputies
The suspect arrested in a Dade City shooting that left two dead and one injured died after being found unresponsive at the Pasco County Detention Center, according to deputies.
The suspect arrested in a Dade City shooting that left two dead and one injured died after being found unresponsive at the Pasco County Detention Center, according to deputies.
'Just heartless': Ybor City family pleads for safe return of exotic pet parrot stolen from front porch
A family is pleading for the safe return of their beloved exotic pet parrot after being stolen from her owner's front porch.
A family is pleading for the safe return of their beloved exotic pet parrot after being stolen from her owner's front porch.


















