Governor DeSantis appoints Jay Collins as Florida's new lieutenant governor at Tampa news conference
Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed State Sen. Jay Collins as the state’s lieutenant governor.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed State Sen. Jay Collins as the state’s lieutenant governor.
Family of teen presumed dead wants the FBI involved in investigation
The family of Giovanni Pelletier is calling for federal investigators to take over after they claim local law enforcement has "failed to treat the case with urgency".
The family of Giovanni Pelletier is calling for federal investigators to take over after they claim local law enforcement has "failed to treat the case with urgency".
Inflation report: July unchanged; Trump tells Powell lower the rate now
Inflation held steady the last month, though tariffs still threaten growing costs and impacts.
Inflation held steady the last month, though tariffs still threaten growing costs and impacts.
Florida teen arrested after 7-year-old brother accidentally shoots himself with gun: Officers
A Florida teen has been arrested after his 7-year-old brother allegedly found a gun in his room and accidentally shot himself.
A Florida teen has been arrested after his 7-year-old brother allegedly found a gun in his room and accidentally shot himself.
Minnesota restroom in running for America's Best Restroom
A restroom in northern Minnesota is a finalist for the 2025 America's Best Restroom contest.
A restroom in northern Minnesota is a finalist for the 2025 America's Best Restroom contest.
1 killed in crash on I-4 in Polk County
A deadly crash shut down the eastbound side of I-4 in Polk County for hours early Tuesday.
A deadly crash shut down the eastbound side of I-4 in Polk County for hours early Tuesday.
Video: Tampa police rescue man from burning home
The Tampa Police Department is praising officers who rushed into a burning home to pull a man to safety.
The Tampa Police Department is praising officers who rushed into a burning home to pull a man to safety.
Crash causes traffic delays on I-75 in Hillsborough County
The northbound lanes of I-75 in Hillsborough County are back open after a crash caused slowdowns early Tuesday.
The northbound lanes of I-75 in Hillsborough County are back open after a crash caused slowdowns early Tuesday.
Florida hurricane recovery bill faces calls for partial repeal after ‘unintended consequences'
A new Florida law pitched as a way to help communities rebuild faster after hurricanes is drawing backlash from local communities, organizations and some local officials, who say it actually limits city and county control.
A new Florida law pitched as a way to help communities rebuild faster after hurricanes is drawing backlash from local communities, organizations and some local officials, who say it actually limits city and county control.
St. Pete Beach considers limiting 7 p.m., sparking concerns over live music culture
The City of St. Pete Beach is discussing changes to its noise ordinance that could significantly shorten live music hours at bars and restaurants.
The City of St. Pete Beach is discussing changes to its noise ordinance that could significantly shorten live music hours at bars and restaurants.
Florida man accused of stealing package off porch after dare from friend: 'Exhibit a little common sense'
A man with an extensive criminal history is back in jail after admitting to police that he stole a package off a Davenport home's porch because a friend dared him to do it, according to police.
A man with an extensive criminal history is back in jail after admitting to police that he stole a package off a Davenport home's porch because a friend dared him to do it, according to police.
St. Pete residents blame neighboring construction for unprecedented flooding over weekend
A neighborhood in St. Pete was drying out Monday after this weekend’s storms brought flooding residents say they’ve never experienced.
A neighborhood in St. Pete was drying out Monday after this weekend’s storms brought flooding residents say they’ve never experienced.
Amazing memorabilia collection to be auctioned locally
Tampa Businessman Phil Alessi, Jr. has decided to sell most of his extensive collection of signed memorabilia from sports and entertainment figures.
Tampa Businessman Phil Alessi, Jr. has decided to sell most of his extensive collection of signed memorabilia from sports and entertainment figures.
Plane crashes while landing in Montana, igniting fire
A small plane with four people aboard crashed while landing at Kalispell City Airport on Monday, hitting a parked aircraft and sparking a fire.
A small plane with four people aboard crashed while landing at Kalispell City Airport on Monday, hitting a parked aircraft and sparking a fire.
TPA announces completion of Red Express Curbside as expansion plans continue
Tampa International Airport marked a milestone in its overall expansion plans on Monday by announcing the completion of its Red Express Curbside.
Tampa International Airport marked a milestone in its overall expansion plans on Monday by announcing the completion of its Red Express Curbside.
Florida DOGE reviewing Hillsborough County's $9 billion budget this week
State auditors are reviewing Hillsborough County’s $9 billion budget this week as part of a growing push to rein in local government spending across Florida.
State auditors are reviewing Hillsborough County’s $9 billion budget this week as part of a growing push to rein in local government spending across Florida.
City of Lake Wales to soon allow take-out alcohol in designated public zone downtown
For the first time in the City of Lake Wales, residents will be able to purchase take-out alcohol and enjoy it in designated public areas.
For the first time in the City of Lake Wales, residents will be able to purchase take-out alcohol and enjoy it in designated public areas.
1 hospitalized in near drowning on Treasure Island Beach
Treasure Island crews responded to a near drowning near 126th Avenue on Treasure Island Beach Monday afternoon, according to officials.
Treasure Island crews responded to a near drowning near 126th Avenue on Treasure Island Beach Monday afternoon, according to officials.
Watch: Ferry nearly overturns along Hawaii beach
The grounding was captured on video by several witnesses who screamed as the boat careened down a swell on its side.
The grounding was captured on video by several witnesses who screamed as the boat careened down a swell on its side.
VIDEO: Pick-up truck fully engulfed in flames, person hospitalized, WHPD says
One person was hospitalized after a white pick-up truck went up in flames near the parking area between the Splash Pad and the Garden Center in Winter Haven, according to police.
One person was hospitalized after a white pick-up truck went up in flames near the parking area between the Splash Pad and the Garden Center in Winter Haven, according to police.