Florida executes man for 1982 murder of insurance office worker abducted from office
Florida on Tuesday put to death a man convicted of abducting a woman from an insurance office and fatally stabbing her.
Florida on Tuesday put to death a man convicted of abducting a woman from an insurance office and fatally stabbing her.
St. Pete Beach holds off on creating new noise ordinance after outcry over impacts to live music
The debate over live music in St. Pete Beach struck a high note in recent months, with talk of a stricter noise ordinance that could have ended some forms of amplified music as early as 7 p.m. On Tuesday night, city leaders made it clear: For now, the music will play on (within reason).
The debate over live music in St. Pete Beach struck a high note in recent months, with talk of a stricter noise ordinance that could have ended some forms of amplified music as early as 7 p.m. On Tuesday night, city leaders made it clear: For now, the music will play on (within reason).
Toxic algae threat in Florida and the Lake Okeechobee connection
Toxic blue-green algae, which can sicken humans and kill animals, has been surfacing in lakes and ponds throughout Florida.
Toxic blue-green algae, which can sicken humans and kill animals, has been surfacing in lakes and ponds throughout Florida.
2 arrested in Riverview death investigation days after body found in Weedon Island Nature Preserve
Hillsborough County deputies have arrested two suspects in connection with the death of a woman whose body was found in Weedon Island Nature Preserve days ago.
Hillsborough County deputies have arrested two suspects in connection with the death of a woman whose body was found in Weedon Island Nature Preserve days ago.
Firefighter taken to the hospital after Valrico home fire
One firefighter was taken to the hospital after responding to a Valrico home fire Tuesday evening, according to officials.
One firefighter was taken to the hospital after responding to a Valrico home fire Tuesday evening, according to officials.
Theme park ride breakdowns have lawmakers ready to step in
An Ohio lawmaker introduced a bill requiring Cedar Point and Kings Island to provide real-time ride status updates after a string of breakdowns left passengers stranded.
An Ohio lawmaker introduced a bill requiring Cedar Point and Kings Island to provide real-time ride status updates after a string of breakdowns left passengers stranded.
Woman's smiling mugshot goes viral after alleged $12K car vandalism spree against ex
The smiling mugshot of a Kentucky woman who claimed she was "stressed out" when she allegedly caused five-figures in damage to her ex-boyfriend's car has gone viral.
The smiling mugshot of a Kentucky woman who claimed she was "stressed out" when she allegedly caused five-figures in damage to her ex-boyfriend's car has gone viral.
Man arrested after woman attacked on Seminole County Wekiva Trail, deputies say
An arrest has been made in an alleged sexual battery that occurred on Monday along the Seminole Wekiva Trail, according to deputies.
An arrest has been made in an alleged sexual battery that occurred on Monday along the Seminole Wekiva Trail, according to deputies.
Polk County's recent fatal crashes underscore urgent call for improved road safety infrastructure
Polk County deputies are currently investigating two consecutive fatal crashes, one of which involves a hit-and-run driver.
Polk County deputies are currently investigating two consecutive fatal crashes, one of which involves a hit-and-run driver.
Phase two of Sulphur Springs Neighborhood Action Plan begins
The City of Tampa is moving into the second phase of its long-term Sulphur Springs Neighborhood Action Plan.
The City of Tampa is moving into the second phase of its long-term Sulphur Springs Neighborhood Action Plan.
Illegal immigrant accused of killing 3 in Florida crash pits Florida against California - again
Florida and California are going at it again, this time over a crash caused by an immigrant who had entered the country illegally.
Florida and California are going at it again, this time over a crash caused by an immigrant who had entered the country illegally.
Explosion at North Carolina veterinary center injures 3 firefighters
An explosion at a Wilmington veterinary center injured three firefighters after a car crash ruptured a gas line.
An explosion at a Wilmington veterinary center injured three firefighters after a car crash ruptured a gas line.
Underwear and uncertainty: What wardrobe purchases could tell us about economic health, UTampa professor says
A professor with The University of Tampa said unique metrics, like men's underwear sales, can provide insight into the health of the economy.
A professor with The University of Tampa said unique metrics, like men's underwear sales, can provide insight into the health of the economy.
Toddlers encouraged to be messy at Glazer Children's Museum's sensory room
For three weeks every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon, a room at the Glazer Children's Museum is filled with laughs, wonder and potentially a big mess.
For three weeks every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon, a room at the Glazer Children's Museum is filled with laughs, wonder and potentially a big mess.
Firefighters battle two-alarm fire on St. Pete Beach
Fire crews are watching hot spots after battling a two-alarm fire on St. Pete Beach Tuesday afternoon.
Fire crews are watching hot spots after battling a two-alarm fire on St. Pete Beach Tuesday afternoon.
Mosquito bite spreads dengue fever to Hillsborough County resident for first time this year
A confirmed case of locally acquired dengue fever in Hillsborough County has sparked an urgent public health response, with county officials and the Florida Department of Health warning residents to take precautions against mosquitoes.
A confirmed case of locally acquired dengue fever in Hillsborough County has sparked an urgent public health response, with county officials and the Florida Department of Health warning residents to take precautions against mosquitoes.
Man used company card to buy $140K in Pokémon cards, gaming items; sentenced to 4 years in federal prison
He will serve four years in federal prison and have another three years of supervised release.
He will serve four years in federal prison and have another three years of supervised release.
Hurricane Erin brings impacts to Florida coast, NHC increases development chances for 2 more tropical waves
Hurricane Erin is moving east of the U.S. coast and will bring strong waves and rip currents to Florida's east coast – and it comes as the National Hurricane Center is eyeing two more tropical waves in the Atlantic.
Hurricane Erin is moving east of the U.S. coast and will bring strong waves and rip currents to Florida's east coast – and it comes as the National Hurricane Center is eyeing two more tropical waves in the Atlantic.
Sarasota man accused of child porn possession facing 13 counts
A Sarasota man is facing 13 counts of child porn possession after a months-long investigation by Sarasota detectives.
A Sarasota man is facing 13 counts of child porn possession after a months-long investigation by Sarasota detectives.
Missing teen found dead in pond caught on camera alone ‘sprinting’ toward water: ‘There’s no one chasing him’
More than one week after 18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier was found dead in a Manatee County retention pond, the sheriff’s office is releasing video that sheds more light on what he was doing before he disappeared earlier this month.
More than one week after 18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier was found dead in a Manatee County retention pond, the sheriff’s office is releasing video that sheds more light on what he was doing before he disappeared earlier this month.