Former handyman accused of breaking into couple's home, violently attacking them
A Pinellas Park couple are out of the hospital after a home invasion attack on Tuesday afternoon, and they said they are lucky to be alive.
A Pinellas Park couple are out of the hospital after a home invasion attack on Tuesday afternoon, and they said they are lucky to be alive.
Bartow family narrowly survives after part of 80-ton crane falls through home
A Bartow family is incredibly fortunate to be unharmed after a section of an 80-ton crane crashed through their roof.
A Bartow family is incredibly fortunate to be unharmed after a section of an 80-ton crane crashed through their roof.
Florida saw palmetto berry bust leads to 11 arrests and seizure of 6,000-pound bounty: MCSO
Eleven men, including nine who deputies say are undocumented, are accused of trying to steal thousands of pounds of saw palmetto berries in Florida.
Eleven men, including nine who deputies say are undocumented, are accused of trying to steal thousands of pounds of saw palmetto berries in Florida.
Venice man shot, killed after pointing gun at deputies serving search warrant
A man was shot and killed after pointing his gun at Sarasota County deputies Wednesday morning in the 200 block of Golf Course Drive in Venice.
A man was shot and killed after pointing his gun at Sarasota County deputies Wednesday morning in the 200 block of Golf Course Drive in Venice.
Home of Tampa Bay Lightning now named Benchmark International Arena
The home of the Tampa Bay Lightning has a new name.
The home of the Tampa Bay Lightning has a new name.
Video: Florida alligator devours python in Everglades
An alligator in the Florida Everglades was seen doing its part to combat the invasion of Burmese pythons in the region, chomping on the limp body of one of the massive snakes and swimming off with the meaty catch.
An alligator in the Florida Everglades was seen doing its part to combat the invasion of Burmese pythons in the region, chomping on the limp body of one of the massive snakes and swimming off with the meaty catch.
Florida AG Uthmeier taking emergency action against new synthetic drug, 7-OH
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Wednesday during a press conference in Tampa that his office is taking emergency action to prohibit "7-hydroxymitragynine" – often called "7-OH", in the state of Florida.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Wednesday during a press conference in Tampa that his office is taking emergency action to prohibit "7-hydroxymitragynine" – often called "7-OH", in the state of Florida.
Florida man killed after pickup truck flips on I-4 in Polk County
A Port Charlotte man was killed on I-4 in Polk County after his pickup truck flipped early Tuesday morning, according to deputies.
A Port Charlotte man was killed on I-4 in Polk County after his pickup truck flipped early Tuesday morning, according to deputies.
'Graham Hoffman Act': Sen. Ashley Moody urges passage of legislation in Florida
U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody, Orange County Sheriff John Mina and first responders gathered on Wednesday afternoon in Orlando to urge the passing of the "Graham Hoffman Act," a piece of legislation the leaders say "will protect those who keep our communities safe and punish criminals who attack them."
U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody, Orange County Sheriff John Mina and first responders gathered on Wednesday afternoon in Orlando to urge the passing of the "Graham Hoffman Act," a piece of legislation the leaders say "will protect those who keep our communities safe and punish criminals who attack them."
Tropical Storm Erin could be major hurricane by this weekend. Here's the latest track
Tropical Storm Erin hasn't gained much strength since forming on Monday over the Atlantic, but the National Hurricane Center says that should change soon as the storm moves west toward more favorable conditions for development.
Tropical Storm Erin hasn't gained much strength since forming on Monday over the Atlantic, but the National Hurricane Center says that should change soon as the storm moves west toward more favorable conditions for development.
Owner of dog that killed Florida child will face misdemeanor charge, officials say
The owner of one of the dogs that killed an 8-year-old Florida boy in January is now facing a second-degree misdemeanor charge, according to State Attorney William Scheiner.
The owner of one of the dogs that killed an 8-year-old Florida boy in January is now facing a second-degree misdemeanor charge, according to State Attorney William Scheiner.
Polk County deputies searching for 'armed and dangerous' suspect after man shot, killed in motel parking lot
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says an "armed and dangerous" man is on the run after shooting and killing another man on Tuesday night.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says an "armed and dangerous" man is on the run after shooting and killing another man on Tuesday night.
Semi-truck crashes on I-275 in Tampa, driver blames pickup truck's sudden lane change
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a semi-truck crash that slowed down traffic on I-275 in Tampa on Wednesday morning.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a semi-truck crash that slowed down traffic on I-275 in Tampa on Wednesday morning.
Florida DOGE arrives in St. Pete. Here's what auditors are targeting
State-appointed auditors will go inside St. Petersburg City Hall on Wednesday for the first of a two-day review of city spending, part of the Florida Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) ongoing audits of local governments.
State-appointed auditors will go inside St. Petersburg City Hall on Wednesday for the first of a two-day review of city spending, part of the Florida Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) ongoing audits of local governments.
Former Oakland flight attendants hope to be 'America's Favorite Couple'
Billy and Brenda Marshall hope to be “America's Favorite Couple." They met 22 years ago at the Oakland International Airport.
Billy and Brenda Marshall hope to be “America's Favorite Couple." They met 22 years ago at the Oakland International Airport.
Missing Florida girl found, mother arrested a week after bolting during Walmart theft investigation
A 2-year-old girl has been safely located, and her mother is behind bars, a week after deputies say the pair sped away from a Manatee County Walmart following a theft investigation.
A 2-year-old girl has been safely located, and her mother is behind bars, a week after deputies say the pair sped away from a Manatee County Walmart following a theft investigation.
Governor DeSantis highlights Florida law enforcement recruitment bonuses at Tampa news conference
Gov. Ron DeSantis touted Florida’s recruitment of law enforcement officers from across the country, saying 8,700 bonuses have now been given out through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program.
Gov. Ron DeSantis touted Florida’s recruitment of law enforcement officers from across the country, saying 8,700 bonuses have now been given out through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program.
USF building new college for AI, cybersecurity with help from major benefactor
Officials at the University of South Florida and a major university benefactor are planning to build a new college for Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity at USF in Tampa.
Officials at the University of South Florida and a major university benefactor are planning to build a new college for Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity at USF in Tampa.
Deadly Seminole work site electrical incident under investigation
A death investigation is underway in Seminole after one man was electrocuted and two were shocked at a work site on Tuesday afternoon.
A death investigation is underway in Seminole after one man was electrocuted and two were shocked at a work site on Tuesday afternoon.
Florida officials to vote on first black bear hunt in 10 years
Florida wildlife officials have unanimously approved rules for a three-week bear hunt in December.
Florida wildlife officials have unanimously approved rules for a three-week bear hunt in December.