Charges lowered for Florida woman accused of firing gunshot through wall during argument with boyfriend
A Pinellas County woman pleaded guilty to a charge of criminal mischief for firing a gun through her boyfriend’s bedroom wall. According to a police report, the January 2026 incident happened during an argument over a backpack.
A Pinellas County woman pleaded guilty to a charge of criminal mischief for firing a gun through her boyfriend’s bedroom wall. According to a police report, the January 2026 incident happened during an argument over a backpack.
TSA sounds alarm after World Cup fans pack their bags with American staple
As the World Cup brings millions of international visitors to the U.S., many fans are trying out American staples — and rushing to take them back home with them.
As the World Cup brings millions of international visitors to the U.S., many fans are trying out American staples — and rushing to take them back home with them.
Ruskin residents accused of fighting detectives serving a search warrant during child porn investigation
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrested three people following an investigation that led detectives to discover files of child sexual abuse material on a cellphone inside a Ruskin home.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrested three people following an investigation that led detectives to discover files of child sexual abuse material on a cellphone inside a Ruskin home.
The history of Juneteenth and how it became a federal holiday
Today, the nation observes Juneteenth, a day commemorating when the last enslaved people in the U.S. found out they were free. Events are planned across the country to mark the fifth year since June 19 became a federal holiday.
Today, the nation observes Juneteenth, a day commemorating when the last enslaved people in the U.S. found out they were free. Events are planned across the country to mark the fifth year since June 19 became a federal holiday.
Tips to keep your air conditioning bill lower this summer
Summer is officially here, and that means summer power bills are here too.
Summer is officially here, and that means summer power bills are here too.
Scientology wins battle over Clearwater street, lawsuit looms
After hours of heated debate, Clearwater City Council voted 3-2 Thursday night to approve a plan that will allow the Church of Scientology to take control of a section of South Garden Avenue.
After hours of heated debate, Clearwater City Council voted 3-2 Thursday night to approve a plan that will allow the Church of Scientology to take control of a section of South Garden Avenue.
Florida execution of 74-year-old death row inmate Dusty Ray Spencer reignites debate
The scheduled execution of a 74-year-old Florida death row inmate is renewing debate over the use of capital punishment and whether age should factor into executions.
The scheduled execution of a 74-year-old Florida death row inmate is renewing debate over the use of capital punishment and whether age should factor into executions.
Two people dead after shooting inside Brandon home
Deputies are investigating a deadly Thursday afternoon shooting inside a Brandon home that left a man and a woman dead.
Deputies are investigating a deadly Thursday afternoon shooting inside a Brandon home that left a man and a woman dead.
Five Pinellas County waterways to get $29 million in hurricane repairs
Pinellas County leaders approved a $29 million federal grant this week to rebuild and stabilize five storm-damaged waterways following severe erosion from Hurricane Milton.
Pinellas County leaders approved a $29 million federal grant this week to rebuild and stabilize five storm-damaged waterways following severe erosion from Hurricane Milton.
Man fired by firm after viral video shows him scolding dad for taking young daughters into women's restroom
An irate customer who went viral for scolding a father inside a gas station's women's restroom while he was helping his two young daughters has been fired by a Mississippi real estate firm.
An irate customer who went viral for scolding a father inside a gas station's women's restroom while he was helping his two young daughters has been fired by a Mississippi real estate firm.
Bay Area heat advisory issued as high temperatures create dangerous outdoor conditions
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for the Bay Area and much of west-central Florida on Thursday as dangerous heat and humidity are creating potentially dangerous conditions across the region.
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for the Bay Area and much of west-central Florida on Thursday as dangerous heat and humidity are creating potentially dangerous conditions across the region.
Florida daycare found to have multiple child to personnel ratio, training, sanitary citations: DCF reports
A FOX 35 records inspection has revealed that Luv-N-Hugs daycare in Fruitland Park has been cited by the state over five times throughout the past three years for sanitation, training and supervision failures.
A FOX 35 records inspection has revealed that Luv-N-Hugs daycare in Fruitland Park has been cited by the state over five times throughout the past three years for sanitation, training and supervision failures.
Fired Florida probation officer leaked arrest warrants to alleged drug ring members, deputies say
A former juvenile probation officer in Florida is facing more than 100 charges for allegedly accessing a crime database and leaking arrest warrants and other documents to alleged members of a drug ring that was actively under investigation, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
A former juvenile probation officer in Florida is facing more than 100 charges for allegedly accessing a crime database and leaking arrest warrants and other documents to alleged members of a drug ring that was actively under investigation, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
President Trump awards Medal of Honor to two Marines, one posthumously, and an Army soldier
President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony Thursday to Major James Capers, Jr., U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), Colonel John W. Ripley, U.S. Marine Corps (Posthumous), and Major Nicholas Dockery, U.S. Army (Retired).
President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony Thursday to Major James Capers, Jr., U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), Colonel John W. Ripley, U.S. Marine Corps (Posthumous), and Major Nicholas Dockery, U.S. Army (Retired).
Lake Wales downtown revival: Historic hotel restoration and new ACE district launch
A massive economic transformation is sweeping through downtown Lake Wales following the approval of a specialized entertainment district and a boutique hotel restoration project.
A massive economic transformation is sweeping through downtown Lake Wales following the approval of a specialized entertainment district and a boutique hotel restoration project.
Hillsborough County wants to seek state review of Tampa Sports Authority stadium vote
Hillsborough County commissioners are weighing whether to ask Gov. Ron DeSantis to review potential ethics concerns involving members of the Tampa Sports Authority after a contentious sports board vote sparked intense allegations of self-dealing.
Hillsborough County commissioners are weighing whether to ask Gov. Ron DeSantis to review potential ethics concerns involving members of the Tampa Sports Authority after a contentious sports board vote sparked intense allegations of self-dealing.
Bay Area kids heal, make connections at burn survivor camp
A week-long camp in the Bay Area is providing a safe space for young burn survivors to share their stories and build confidence together.
A week-long camp in the Bay Area is providing a safe space for young burn survivors to share their stories and build confidence together.
Kanye West Tampa concerts: Why a bulletproof contract prevents cancellation
First Amendment attorneys warn that canceling the upcoming Kanye West concerts at Raymond James Stadium would cross legal lines into government censorship. Officials face immense public pressure to halt the shows, but a bulletproof contract stands in their way.
First Amendment attorneys warn that canceling the upcoming Kanye West concerts at Raymond James Stadium would cross legal lines into government censorship. Officials face immense public pressure to halt the shows, but a bulletproof contract stands in their way.
Tampa to open cooling stations as heat index climbs past 105 degrees
With temperatures soaring into the upper 90s and a heat index above 100 degrees, the city of Tampa is activating cooling stations for anyone trying to beat the heat on Friday.
With temperatures soaring into the upper 90s and a heat index above 100 degrees, the city of Tampa is activating cooling stations for anyone trying to beat the heat on Friday.
‘The Grinch’ sequel in the works with Jim Carrey returning: Reports
Reports say a sequel to the beloved 2000 holiday hit "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" is in development, with Jim Carrey potentially returning as the iconic Grinch and Ron Howard set to direct.
Reports say a sequel to the beloved 2000 holiday hit "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" is in development, with Jim Carrey potentially returning as the iconic Grinch and Ron Howard set to direct.