Where were you then: March 31, 1995, the day Selena was murdered

News of Selena’s death shocked the world on March 31, 1995. Here’s a look back at what happened and how fans around the world began to grieve.

New water restrictions for Southwest Florida: What should homeowners know?

The Southwest Florida Water Management District implemented new water management restrictions to start on Friday, April 3 until Wednesday, July 1.

USF introduces new women's basketball coach Kristy Curry

The Kristy Curry era at USF is officially under way. USF introduced its newest head women's basketball coach on Monday afternoon. 

Watch: Highlands County deputy uses PVC pipe, rain slicker to wrangle wandering alligator

A deputy with the Highlands County Sheriff's Office put his animal-handling skills to the test over the weekend after a small alligator was spotted roaming a construction site.

Sarasota County business raided, 2 arrested after 66 slot machines seized in illegal gambling operation: SCSO

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office and Florida Gaming Control Commission cracked down on an illegal gambling operation last week, arresting two people and seizing 66 slot machines from a local business, according to SCSO.

Tampa teen achieves rare scouting 'trifecta': 'It taught me everything I know about leadership'

At just 17 years old, John Humphreys has accomplished a feat few in the history of Scouting America have ever reached. He has officially secured the "Trifecta," earning the top honors across three distinct branches of the organization.

Sarasota youth shelter project raises nearly $10M to help homeless children

What started as a vision is rapidly becoming a reality on Sawyer Road. Safe Children Coalition has officially surpassed its $9.5 million fundraising goal, for a state-of-the-art facility designed to help Sarasota’s most vulnerable youth. 

Tennessee grandmother jailed after AI facial recognition misidentifies her in fraud case

A Tennessee grandmother says she was wrongly jailed for weeks after authorities used AI facial recognition to identify her as a suspect in a North Dakota bank fraud case.

Winter Haven brothers battle rare genetic mutation linked to leukemia

A Winter Haven family is navigating an emotional and life-changing medical journey, as two young brothers fight the same rare condition that can lead to leukemia.

Ruskin man accused of shooting woman through door of Apollo Beach home: HCSO

A Ruskin man is facing multiple felony charges, including attempted second-degree murder, after deputies say he shot a woman through the front door of a home in Apollo Beach Sunday morning.

Trump threatens escalation as Iran calls US demands "excessive, unrealistic and irrational"

President Donald Trump threatened to "completely obliterate" civilian infrastructure if a deal isn't reached as Iran calls U.S. demands "excessive, unrealistic and irrational."

Kratom poisonings spikes, what you need to know about the herbal drug

An increasingly popular herbal supplement that has already been banned in several states has recently exploded in reported use and led to a massive spike in exposure reports to U.S. poison control centers.