Pilot killed in Polk County plane crash remembered by aviation community
An experimental plane broke apart midair and plunged into a Polk County cow pasture Monday night, killing a passionate 23-year-old pilot and flight instructor, according to the sheriff's office.
An experimental plane broke apart midair and plunged into a Polk County cow pasture Monday night, killing a passionate 23-year-old pilot and flight instructor, according to the sheriff's office.
South Texas motorists use sledgehammers, shovels to rescue survivors of fiery plane crash
A twin-engine business jet carrying six people crashed onto a major Laredo highway and erupted in flames Tuesday night, killing one person and sparking a frantic rescue effort as passing motorists rushed toward the burning wreckage to pull survivors to safety.
A twin-engine business jet carrying six people crashed onto a major Laredo highway and erupted in flames Tuesday night, killing one person and sparking a frantic rescue effort as passing motorists rushed toward the burning wreckage to pull survivors to safety.
Woman pleads guilty to reckless driving after driving onto St. Pete Beach footpath
A woman has been arrested for allegedly driving drunk on St. Pete Beach, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
A woman has been arrested for allegedly driving drunk on St. Pete Beach, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Hillsborough County agencies share resources for physical, emotional, and financial elder abuse
Hillsborough County seniors gathered at the Brandon Senior Center on Wednesday to hear experts share tips and resources for spotting physical, emotional, and financial elder abuse.
Hillsborough County seniors gathered at the Brandon Senior Center on Wednesday to hear experts share tips and resources for spotting physical, emotional, and financial elder abuse.
Manor Riverwalk District construction begins on Tampa riverfront
A piece of undeveloped riverfront land in downtown Tampa is transforming into a massive $800 million mixed-use development.
A piece of undeveloped riverfront land in downtown Tampa is transforming into a massive $800 million mixed-use development.
Top SPLC official allegedly funneled $1.2M to neo-Nazi informant who was secret romantic partner
A top Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) official has been accused of helping funnel more than $1.2 million in donor funds to a confidential informant who infiltrated a neo-Nazi organization — a source prosecutors say was also the official’s secret romantic partner.
A top Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) official has been accused of helping funnel more than $1.2 million in donor funds to a confidential informant who infiltrated a neo-Nazi organization — a source prosecutors say was also the official’s secret romantic partner.
States with the highest debt delinquency rates in America revealed
A new analysis reveals which states have the highest rates of overdue debt. Here's what to know.
A new analysis reveals which states have the highest rates of overdue debt. Here's what to know.
Daveigh Chase dies; actress was known ‘Lilo & Stitch,’ ‘The Ring’: Report
Daveigh Chase, the former child actress who captivated audiences in "Lilo & Stitch" and terrified moviegoers in "The Ring," has reportedly died at 35.
Daveigh Chase, the former child actress who captivated audiences in "Lilo & Stitch" and terrified moviegoers in "The Ring," has reportedly died at 35.
Americans’ view on abortion relatively unchanged, new poll shows
Americans’ feelings on abortion have held pretty steady over the past four years since the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, according to a new Gallup poll.
Americans’ feelings on abortion have held pretty steady over the past four years since the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, according to a new Gallup poll.
Edwards Air Force Base releases names of 8 crew members killed in B-52 bomber crash
Edwards Air Force Base has released the names of the eight victims killed when a B-52 Stratofortress crashed during a radar modernization test flight on Monday.
Edwards Air Force Base has released the names of the eight victims killed when a B-52 Stratofortress crashed during a radar modernization test flight on Monday.
Rapper Vanilla Ice surprises Florida deputy at awards ceremony
A routine traffic stop turned into a lifelong friendship and a star-studded retirement surprise for a Palm Beach County sheriff's deputy.
A routine traffic stop turned into a lifelong friendship and a star-studded retirement surprise for a Palm Beach County sheriff's deputy.
Floyd Mayweather facing felony charges for passing bad checks
Floyd Mayweather faces two felony charges alleging that he wrote a bad check to purchase a luxury watch at a Las Vegas store.
Floyd Mayweather faces two felony charges alleging that he wrote a bad check to purchase a luxury watch at a Las Vegas store.
Tropical Storm Arthur forms in Gulf
The first tropical storm of the 2026 hurricane season formed in the Gulf on Wednesday.
The first tropical storm of the 2026 hurricane season formed in the Gulf on Wednesday.
Florida e-bike safety bill: What to know about proposed rules and speed limit changes
Florida lawmakers approved a sweeping transportation bill aimed at regulating e-bikes on public sidewalks and paths after pediatric surgeons raised alarms over a spike in severe traumatic brain injuries.
Florida lawmakers approved a sweeping transportation bill aimed at regulating e-bikes on public sidewalks and paths after pediatric surgeons raised alarms over a spike in severe traumatic brain injuries.
Tampa juice bar owner fights to rebuild after suspected DUI crash, driver arrested
A suspected impaired driver smashed into a Northeast Tampa juice bar, leaving the business owner facing devastating structural damage and fighting to save her community gathering space.
A suspected impaired driver smashed into a Northeast Tampa juice bar, leaving the business owner facing devastating structural damage and fighting to save her community gathering space.
USF marine science research destroyed in St. Pete lab fire caused by lightning strike
A lightning strike sparked a devastating fire at the USF College of Marine Science Lab last month, destroying decades of critical research and tens of millions of dollars in equipment in St. Petersburg.
A lightning strike sparked a devastating fire at the USF College of Marine Science Lab last month, destroying decades of critical research and tens of millions of dollars in equipment in St. Petersburg.
Woman arrested for attacking elderly 7-Eleven clerk in Largo
A 73-year-old convenience store worker is recovering after police say a woman attacked her Tuesday afternoon at a Largo 7-Eleven.
A 73-year-old convenience store worker is recovering after police say a woman attacked her Tuesday afternoon at a Largo 7-Eleven.
Caught on camera: Sheriff’s Office drone records suspect shooting at it
What started as a search for a bear in a south Florida county ended in an arrest Saturday when a man allegedly fired multiple rounds from a BB gun at the drone deployed to assist.
What started as a search for a bear in a south Florida county ended in an arrest Saturday when a man allegedly fired multiple rounds from a BB gun at the drone deployed to assist.
New ranking shows America's best and worst run cities
Which U.S. cities get the most value from taxpayer dollars? A new study is ranking the nation’s best-run cities.
Which U.S. cities get the most value from taxpayer dollars? A new study is ranking the nation’s best-run cities.
US travelers warned after deadly rides and sexual assaults tied to beach vendors
An embassy issued an advisory about jet ski rentals from operators who are unlicensed and uninsured. Here's what to know.
An embassy issued an advisory about jet ski rentals from operators who are unlicensed and uninsured. Here's what to know.