Winter Haven police issue warnings, citations during crosswalk enforcement operation
With students heading back to school in less than two weeks, raising awareness about safety is top of mind, especially in Polk County, which ranked as one of the deadliest counties for pedestrians in the state.
With students heading back to school in less than two weeks, raising awareness about safety is top of mind, especially in Polk County, which ranked as one of the deadliest counties for pedestrians in the state.
ATM 'tap-in' fraud scheme on social media leads to woman's arrest: HCSO
A woman faces a list of charges after Hillsborough County deputies say she organized a bank fraud scheme on social media, leading to the theft of thousands of dollars.
A woman faces a list of charges after Hillsborough County deputies say she organized a bank fraud scheme on social media, leading to the theft of thousands of dollars.
Crews race to repair, replace storm water pipes in Hillsborough County ahead of future downpours
Crews for the city of Tampa and Hillsborough County are racing to get as many critical stormwater jobs done as possible before the region gets hit with any major storms or hurricanes.
Crews for the city of Tampa and Hillsborough County are racing to get as many critical stormwater jobs done as possible before the region gets hit with any major storms or hurricanes.
Students to take part in 'Matilda the Musical' at The Straz
For the first time ever, students will be participating on stage, in the orchestra and behind the scenes in production for a show at the Straz Center, "Matilda The Musical."
For the first time ever, students will be participating on stage, in the orchestra and behind the scenes in production for a show at the Straz Center, "Matilda The Musical."
1 hospitalized in Highlands County bee attack: HCFR
A swarm of bees sent one person to the hospital in Highlands County on Thursday morning, according to Highlands County Fire Rescue.
A swarm of bees sent one person to the hospital in Highlands County on Thursday morning, according to Highlands County Fire Rescue.
Florida redfish could soon be more widely available thanks to Sarasota company
Redfish, prized by anglers across Florida, have been historically scarce in commercial markets due to overfishing in the mid-1980s, leading to a ban on commercial harvesting of wild redfish.
Redfish, prized by anglers across Florida, have been historically scarce in commercial markets due to overfishing in the mid-1980s, leading to a ban on commercial harvesting of wild redfish.
Hulk Hogan Day: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis orders flags at half-staff on Aug. 1
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared Aug. 1, 2025 as "Hulk Hogan Day in Florida," in honor and remembrance of the WWE Hall of Fame wrestler. Hulk Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, died on July 24 in Clearwater, Florida, at the age of 71.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared Aug. 1, 2025 as "Hulk Hogan Day in Florida," in honor and remembrance of the WWE Hall of Fame wrestler. Hulk Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, died on July 24 in Clearwater, Florida, at the age of 71.
Accused drug trafficker caught with 100 pounds of weed on I-4: HCSO
A man who is accused of trafficking marijuana was arrested on Wednesday after deputies say they found more than 100 pounds of cannabis inside the rental vehicle he was driving on I-4.
A man who is accused of trafficking marijuana was arrested on Wednesday after deputies say they found more than 100 pounds of cannabis inside the rental vehicle he was driving on I-4.
Secret Service agent tried to sneak his wife onto Trump's trip to Scotland
A "personnel investigation" is underway for the United States Secret Service after one of their agents tried to bring his wife along on a trip to Scotland with President Donald Trump.
A "personnel investigation" is underway for the United States Secret Service after one of their agents tried to bring his wife along on a trip to Scotland with President Donald Trump.
SpaceX, Crew-11 rocket launch scrubbed over weather; now targeting Friday
NASA and SpaceX have delayed Thursday’s planned launch of the Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission will mark the next exciting chapter in their partnership to support long-duration human spaceflight and cutting-edge research in low-Earth orbit.
NASA and SpaceX have delayed Thursday’s planned launch of the Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission will mark the next exciting chapter in their partnership to support long-duration human spaceflight and cutting-edge research in low-Earth orbit.
Citrus County man tries to shoot teenager after ‘disrespecting’ his sister: Deputies
A Citrus County man is accused of attempted murder after deputies say he shot at the older brother of a teenager who accused him of disrespecting their 16-year-old sister.
A Citrus County man is accused of attempted murder after deputies say he shot at the older brother of a teenager who accused him of disrespecting their 16-year-old sister.
Child among 2 seriously injured in fire at Pasco County home
Two people, including a child, were flown to the hospital with serious injuries after Pasco County officials say crews found them inside a burning home early Thursday.
Two people, including a child, were flown to the hospital with serious injuries after Pasco County officials say crews found them inside a burning home early Thursday.
NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 rocket launch from Florida: How to watch, how to stream on Friday
NASA and SpaceX are making final preparations to launch the Crew‑11 mission to the International Space Station on Friday.
NASA and SpaceX are making final preparations to launch the Crew‑11 mission to the International Space Station on Friday.
Arkansas Devil's Den murders: Teacher charged with killing couple
A 28-year-old teacher has been charged with the “senseless" killings of a couple who were hiking with their children at a popular state park in Arkansas.
A 28-year-old teacher has been charged with the “senseless" killings of a couple who were hiking with their children at a popular state park in Arkansas.
Florida leads nation in pedestrian deaths, leading to police crackdown Thursday
Police in Winter Haven are watching one busy intersection Thursday morning and pulling over drivers who fail to stop for people walking across.
Police in Winter Haven are watching one busy intersection Thursday morning and pulling over drivers who fail to stop for people walking across.
'Bambi Bucket' plays critical role in fighting brush fires in Hillsborough County
It's a strange-looking contraption attached to a helicopter: a Bambi Bucket. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office uses Bambi Buckets to assist in fighting remote fires.
It's a strange-looking contraption attached to a helicopter: a Bambi Bucket. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office uses Bambi Buckets to assist in fighting remote fires.
Florida man sets traps to kill cats, leaves dead cat in trash can: WCSO
One man's effort to trap and kill cats on his property has him facing serious charges after deputies in the Florida Panhandle say they found a dead cat in a trash can.
One man's effort to trap and kill cats on his property has him facing serious charges after deputies in the Florida Panhandle say they found a dead cat in a trash can.
Video: Pinellas Schools police sergeant honored with procession after on-duty death
Pinellas County Schools, along with the Bay Area law enforcement community, are mourning the loss of Sgt. Greg Graff, who died Wednesday after a medical emergency.
Pinellas County Schools, along with the Bay Area law enforcement community, are mourning the loss of Sgt. Greg Graff, who died Wednesday after a medical emergency.
Florida executes man in 1994 killing of wife, 2 kids; sets new death sentence state record
Florida has executed Edward Zakrzewski for the 1994 murders of his wife and two children.
Florida has executed Edward Zakrzewski for the 1994 murders of his wife and two children.
How much longer will intense heat last in the Tampa Bay area before more rain returns? Here's the timeline
While it's always hot during the summer in the Tampa Bay area, temperatures and heat indexes have been exceptionally high in recent days – a trend that will last a little longer as the calendar turns to August.
While it's always hot during the summer in the Tampa Bay area, temperatures and heat indexes have been exceptionally high in recent days – a trend that will last a little longer as the calendar turns to August.