Summer solstice 2026: When is it and what to know
The first day of summer arrives this weekend. June 21 marks the first day of the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere this year, according to the Farmer’s Almanac.
The first day of summer arrives this weekend. June 21 marks the first day of the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere this year, according to the Farmer’s Almanac.
‘Take Care of Maya’: Former attorneys for Kowalski’s face fraud lawsuit in Sarasota County
Maya Kowalski and her family in Sarasota County are suing their former legal team, alleging the attorneys mismanaged millions of dollars from their high-profile medical malpractice settlement. The family claims in the lawsuit that the lawyers diverted funds meant for legal costs to purchase a multi-million dollar home and a yacht.
Maya Kowalski and her family in Sarasota County are suing their former legal team, alleging the attorneys mismanaged millions of dollars from their high-profile medical malpractice settlement. The family claims in the lawsuit that the lawyers diverted funds meant for legal costs to purchase a multi-million dollar home and a yacht.
Permanent memorial at Lakeland sports bar preserves fallen hero Maj. Cody Khork's legacy of service
A permanent memorial display now honors U.S. Army Reserve Major Cody Khork at a Lakeland sports bar following his death in the conflict with Iran. The tribute celebrates the fallen hero's legacy alongside a growing university scholarship fund created in his memory.
A permanent memorial display now honors U.S. Army Reserve Major Cody Khork at a Lakeland sports bar following his death in the conflict with Iran. The tribute celebrates the fallen hero's legacy alongside a growing university scholarship fund created in his memory.
13-year-old cancer survivor returns to pitch in All-Star game after stem cell transplant
A 13-year-old baseball player returned to the mound Friday night at Bayshore Little League in Tampa after beating bone marrow cancer.
A 13-year-old baseball player returned to the mound Friday night at Bayshore Little League in Tampa after beating bone marrow cancer.
Man arrested for shooting stepson, crashing into Manatee County deputy's patrol car: MCSO
A man is behind bars Friday after shooting his stepson and hitting a Manatee County deputy's patrol car while trying to drive away, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
A man is behind bars Friday after shooting his stepson and hitting a Manatee County deputy's patrol car while trying to drive away, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
Fry Pie Factory recalls pepperoni rolls for undeclared milk allergen
Fry Pie Factory's pepperoni rolls are being recalled over an undeclared allergen and concerns about improper storage. Here's what to know.
Fry Pie Factory's pepperoni rolls are being recalled over an undeclared allergen and concerns about improper storage. Here's what to know.
Suspect arrested for murder, robbery after deadly beating in Tampa: Police
Tampa police arrested a 36-year-old man on first-degree murder and robbery charges after a man was found beaten to death last Saturday on West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Tampa police arrested a 36-year-old man on first-degree murder and robbery charges after a man was found beaten to death last Saturday on West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Clearwater firefighters rescue pet from house fire
Firefighters raced to a Clearwater neighborhood Friday afternoon after a house fire erupted on Arden Avenue.
Firefighters raced to a Clearwater neighborhood Friday afternoon after a house fire erupted on Arden Avenue.
Homicide investigation underway after 1 found dead, another injured in Palm River area
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide that happened Friday afternoon in the Palm River neighborhood.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide that happened Friday afternoon in the Palm River neighborhood.
Monkey spotted near Mount Dora's Lakeside Inn as sightings continue across Central Florida
A monkey believed to be a rhesus macaque was spotted in Mount Dora, marking the latest reported sighting of the nonnative primates in Central Florida.
A monkey believed to be a rhesus macaque was spotted in Mount Dora, marking the latest reported sighting of the nonnative primates in Central Florida.
Hillsborough County budget savings: Committee proposes $680M in spending cuts
Hillsborough County leaders are reviewing a sweeping government efficiency report that proposes cutting nearly $680 million from the local budget by eliminating various public programs and contracts.
Hillsborough County leaders are reviewing a sweeping government efficiency report that proposes cutting nearly $680 million from the local budget by eliminating various public programs and contracts.
Polk County undercover detectives catch an illegal immigrant trying to meet fictitious teen for sex: PCSO
For the second day in a row, undercover detectives with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said they busted a man trying to meet a fictitious teenage girl for sex.
For the second day in a row, undercover detectives with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said they busted a man trying to meet a fictitious teenage girl for sex.
Manatee County couple loses everything in fire — but two items survive
A retired veteran and his wife — both 78 years old — narrowly escaped their burning Ellenton home Saturday morning after waking up to the sound of crackling flames.
A retired veteran and his wife — both 78 years old — narrowly escaped their burning Ellenton home Saturday morning after waking up to the sound of crackling flames.
Florida man tries to steal medical helicopter waiting to transport patients after I-75 crash: FHP
A Florida man who claimed he saw the anti-Christ moments before troopers say he lost control of his pickup truck and crashed into another vehicle on I-75 in Hernando County is accused of trying to steal a medical helicopter that landed at the scene to take patients to an area hospital.
A Florida man who claimed he saw the anti-Christ moments before troopers say he lost control of his pickup truck and crashed into another vehicle on I-75 in Hernando County is accused of trying to steal a medical helicopter that landed at the scene to take patients to an area hospital.
Mock trial summer camp: Over 100 students try case at Hillsborough County courthouse
A fictional cyberstalking case came to a close Friday as more than 100 high schoolers completed a week-long mock trial summer camp at the Hillsborough County courthouse.
A fictional cyberstalking case came to a close Friday as more than 100 high schoolers completed a week-long mock trial summer camp at the Hillsborough County courthouse.
Faizon Love: 'Elf' actor released from Hillsborough County jail after contempt charge
An actor famous for playing the manager in the holiday classic "Elf" was released from a Florida jail Friday after serving a sentence for contempt of court.
An actor famous for playing the manager in the holiday classic "Elf" was released from a Florida jail Friday after serving a sentence for contempt of court.
Florida Attorney General Uthmeier launches Major League Baseball uniform probe
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier issued an investigative subpoena to Major League Baseball, launching a formal probe into allegations of selective uniform rule enforcement and religious discrimination against Christian players.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier issued an investigative subpoena to Major League Baseball, launching a formal probe into allegations of selective uniform rule enforcement and religious discrimination against Christian players.
Court restores Ohio rules limiting kids’ access to social media
A federal appeals court has cleared the way for Ohio to enforce a law requiring parental permission before children under 16 can create or maintain social media accounts.
A federal appeals court has cleared the way for Ohio to enforce a law requiring parental permission before children under 16 can create or maintain social media accounts.
Teething toy, sold on Amazon, recalled after choking reports
More than 70,000 teething toys sold on Amazon have been recalled after choking incidents. Parents are urged to stop using them immediately.
More than 70,000 teething toys sold on Amazon have been recalled after choking incidents. Parents are urged to stop using them immediately.
Government regulations add nearly $132K to cost of new home, builders say
Government regulations now add roughly $132,000 to the cost of a typical newly built home, according to a new study from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), as industry leaders warn that mounting costs are worsening the nation's housing affordability challenges.
Government regulations now add roughly $132,000 to the cost of a typical newly built home, according to a new study from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), as industry leaders warn that mounting costs are worsening the nation's housing affordability challenges.