Florida DOGE begins audit of Manatee County spending as part of statewide effort

Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia announced on Tuesday that his office is working in conjunction with DOGE of Florida to look at spending in Manatee County.

Florida teen killed, driver caught hiding in chicken coop after fiery high-speed crash on I-75: FHP

A high-speed crash that caused a car to burst into flames along I-75 left a Citrus County teen dead and the 17-year-old driver facing felony charges after troopers say he ran from the scene.

Tropical depression could form off Southeast coast, central Atlantic later this week

Tropical Storm Dexter is continuing to move away from the U.S., but the National Hurricane Center (NHC) is continuing to monitor an area of disturbed weather off the Southeast coast and in the central Atlantic Ocean that could develop into tropical depressions later this week or this weekend.

Stevie Nicks reschedules Tampa show after injuring shoulder

Stevie Nicks fans in Tampa are going to have to wait a little bit longer to see the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer at Amalie Arena.

Pinellas Schools police sergeant who died while on duty honored at funeral

Funeral services were held Tuesday for Pinellas County Schools Police Sgt. Greg Graff, who died last week after suffering a medical emergency while on duty.

2 missing Pasco County teens found safe after statewide alert

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has canceled a Missing Child Alert for two teens from Pasco County, saying the teens have been found safe.

Boy, 13, who lost leg in shark attack shares miraculous story of survival: ‘The Lord gave me the strength’

Three years after a 10-year-old boy endured a vicious shark attack that took his right leg below the knee, the now-teen is sharing his story of the life-altering encounter and miraculous series of events that culminated in his survival.

Hulk Hogan's funeral set for Tuesday in Clearwater

Family and friends of professional wrestling icon Hulk Hogan will say their final goodbyes Tuesday at a private funeral service in Clearwater.

Free study in Florida aims to calm dogs’ storm anxiety

The American Kennel Club estimates that 15% to 30% of dogs nationwide suffer from storm anxiety, which can cause behaviors ranging from frantic pacing to physical harm.

St. Petersburg the latest target of DOGE state audit over spending and DEI programs

The City of St. Petersburg is the latest municipality under scrutiny by the Florida Department of Governmental Oversight and Efficiency (DOGE), as state auditors continue their statewide review of local spending.