Couple arrested for sexual activity on flight to Florida: Affidavits
A couple's decision to join the "mile-high club" on a flight to Sarasota landed them a trip to jail, according to arrest affidavits.
A couple's decision to join the "mile-high club" on a flight to Sarasota landed them a trip to jail, according to arrest affidavits.
St. Pete council to vote on dissolving failed Rays stadium deal as Tropicana Field repairs move forward
Tropicana Field is getting closer to its next major repair milestone.
Tropicana Field is getting closer to its next major repair milestone.
More parents support screen time limits for kids, study shows as new Florida law takes effect
New research shows parents across the country overwhelmingly support cutting down on kids' screen time – and the study comes as a new Florida law cracking down on cellphone use in schools is officially in effect.
New research shows parents across the country overwhelmingly support cutting down on kids' screen time – and the study comes as a new Florida law cracking down on cellphone use in schools is officially in effect.
Florida AG invites people to alert his office if their ex is in US illegally: 'We’d be happy to assist'
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has invited people to tip off his office if their ex is in the U.S. illegally.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has invited people to tip off his office if their ex is in the U.S. illegally.
Shelby Nealy sentencing trial: Defense testimony resumes Wednesday in death penalty case
Testimony continued for a sixth day Wednesday in the sentencing trial of Shelby Nealy.
Testimony continued for a sixth day Wednesday in the sentencing trial of Shelby Nealy.
Scattered storms likely in Tampa Bay area Wednesday, drier & hotter conditions on the way
Rain chances remain fairly high in the Tampa Bay area on Wednesday, with scattered showers and storms likely again.
Rain chances remain fairly high in the Tampa Bay area on Wednesday, with scattered showers and storms likely again.
Report: Cost keeps many from preparing for hurricane season, insurance experts focus on key steps
A new insurance industry report from Guardian Service highlights one of the biggest challenges homeowners face ahead of the height of hurricane season. Thirty percent of homeowners say costs are keeping them from preparing for hurricane season.
A new insurance industry report from Guardian Service highlights one of the biggest challenges homeowners face ahead of the height of hurricane season. Thirty percent of homeowners say costs are keeping them from preparing for hurricane season.
New Florida law requires heart screenings for high school athletes. Here's what to know
A new Florida law dubbed the "Second Chance Act" is aimed at helping keep all high school student athletes safe before they start competing.
A new Florida law dubbed the "Second Chance Act" is aimed at helping keep all high school student athletes safe before they start competing.
Army Reservist from Largo dies in Germany from severe electrical burns
The U.S. Army Europe and Africa announced Specialist Jaylin Perez, 32, died from injuries sustained in a railway incident near Berlin, Germany.
The U.S. Army Europe and Africa announced Specialist Jaylin Perez, 32, died from injuries sustained in a railway incident near Berlin, Germany.
Sarasota school board votes to change harassment policy language, sparking backlash
The Sarasota County School Board voted Tuesday night to change the wording in its student code of conduct, removing specific protections based on race, gender, sexual orientation and disability.
The Sarasota County School Board voted Tuesday night to change the wording in its student code of conduct, removing specific protections based on race, gender, sexual orientation and disability.
Altercation at Magic Kingdom ends with arrest of woman on child abuse charge, deputies say
A 51-year-old woman was arrested on a charge of child abuse after allegedly grabbing and injuring a 17-year-old girl during an altercation at Disney’s Magic Kingdom on Monday night, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO).
A 51-year-old woman was arrested on a charge of child abuse after allegedly grabbing and injuring a 17-year-old girl during an altercation at Disney’s Magic Kingdom on Monday night, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO).
Native American princess statue weaves a love story through history
The Native American princess statue weaves a love story through Tampa's history.
The Native American princess statue weaves a love story through Tampa's history.
Polk County Boys and Girls Club receiving federal funding this year, but worried about future
The Boys and Girls Club of Polk County is worried critical federal funding may not be available in the future.
The Boys and Girls Club of Polk County is worried critical federal funding may not be available in the future.
‘Extremely rare’ giant ground sloth fossil dating back 11,000 years unearthed by Manatee County utilities crew
Manatee County utility crews unearthed a piece of history, dating back thousands of years, while digging a trench for a waterline.
Manatee County utility crews unearthed a piece of history, dating back thousands of years, while digging a trench for a waterline.
Man injured in 'small' explosion at Pinellas solid waste site
A man was injured Tuesday morning when an ammo can exploded at the Pinellas County Solid Waste Disposal Complex, according to the sheriff's office.
A man was injured Tuesday morning when an ammo can exploded at the Pinellas County Solid Waste Disposal Complex, according to the sheriff's office.
Shelby Nealy sentencing trial: State rests in death penalty case
The state rested its case Tuesday in the sentencing trial of Shelby Nealy, who faces the death penalty for killing his former in-laws in Pinellas County nearly a year after killing his wife.
The state rested its case Tuesday in the sentencing trial of Shelby Nealy, who faces the death penalty for killing his former in-laws in Pinellas County nearly a year after killing his wife.
Sarasota registered sex offender arrested after attempting to lure girl into his vehicle: SPD
A registered sex offender has been arrested for attempting to lure a 13-year-old girl into his vehicle on Sunday, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
A registered sex offender has been arrested for attempting to lure a 13-year-old girl into his vehicle on Sunday, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
Naked Florida man hides in tanning bed after trying to set gym on fire at closing time: LCSO
A Florida man’s attempt to get buff ended up with him behind bars when deputies say he ran through a gym in the buff and tried to hide in a tanning bed at closing time.
A Florida man’s attempt to get buff ended up with him behind bars when deputies say he ran through a gym in the buff and tried to hide in a tanning bed at closing time.
Gov. DeSantis, Ingoglia announce DOGE audits of local government spending to begin July 31
The State of Florida has sent letters to local governments in Broward County and Gainesville addressing their spending, and more audits are coming, Gov. Ron DeSantis and new Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia said Tuesday.
The State of Florida has sent letters to local governments in Broward County and Gainesville addressing their spending, and more audits are coming, Gov. Ron DeSantis and new Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia said Tuesday.
Pinellas County giving homeowners chance to sign off on $125M beach renourishment project
Leaders in Pinellas County are making one last big push this week to get more homeowners to sign off on a one-time emergency beach renourishment project.
Leaders in Pinellas County are making one last big push this week to get more homeowners to sign off on a one-time emergency beach renourishment project.