'He needs to be locked away:' Grady Judd on arrest of former coach accused of sexual battery on young gymnast
A former gymnastics coach in Lakeland is under arrest after the Polk County Sheriff's Office said he admitted to detectives that he had sex twice with a girl he was coaching when she was younger than 16.
A former gymnastics coach in Lakeland is under arrest after the Polk County Sheriff's Office said he admitted to detectives that he had sex twice with a girl he was coaching when she was younger than 16.
Lost mother's handwritten notes save her and 9-year-old son stranded in remote California wilderness
A training exercise turned into a real-life rescue mission in California.
A training exercise turned into a real-life rescue mission in California.
'Alligator Alcatraz': ACLU sues Trump administration, claiming detention site violates rights
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has officially filed a class-action lawsuit against President Donald Trump's administration over lack of access to legal counsel and violations of due process for people detained at Florida’s "Alligator Alcatraz."
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has officially filed a class-action lawsuit against President Donald Trump's administration over lack of access to legal counsel and violations of due process for people detained at Florida’s "Alligator Alcatraz."
Stolen gun among weapons seized from suspected drug trafficker in Bradenton: Police
Police in Bradenton have arrested a suspected drug trafficker and seized three guns, including one that was stolen, from his home.
Police in Bradenton have arrested a suspected drug trafficker and seized three guns, including one that was stolen, from his home.
Florida surgeon general reiterates stance against COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, praises RFK Jr.
Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo spoke in Tampa on Thursday, praising updated federal recommendations against COVID-19 mRNA vaccines for healthy children.
Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo spoke in Tampa on Thursday, praising updated federal recommendations against COVID-19 mRNA vaccines for healthy children.
Puppy exposed to fentanyl revived with Narcan: LFD
We often hear that cats have nine lives, but a puppy in Washington is getting a second chance after firefighters say it was exposed to fentanyl.
We often hear that cats have nine lives, but a puppy in Washington is getting a second chance after firefighters say it was exposed to fentanyl.
Less than a third of Americans have confidence in US institutions, poll finds
For the fourth consecutive year, fewer than 30% of Americans have confidence in U.S. institutions like the Supreme Court, the presidency and Congress, according to a new Gallup poll.
For the fourth consecutive year, fewer than 30% of Americans have confidence in U.S. institutions like the Supreme Court, the presidency and Congress, according to a new Gallup poll.
Rise and Shop: 52nd Annual Sunrise sale brings early bargains to downtown St. Pete
The 52nd annual Sunrise Sale lit up downtown St. Pete early Thursday morning, with dozens of local shops offering steep discounts starting at exactly 6:43 a.m.—timed to the moment the sun peeked over the horizon.
The 52nd annual Sunrise Sale lit up downtown St. Pete early Thursday morning, with dozens of local shops offering steep discounts starting at exactly 6:43 a.m.—timed to the moment the sun peeked over the horizon.
Florida man threatens to kill judge after court appearance: Affidavit
A man faces new charges after Pinellas County deputies say he called a judge a derogatory name in court, then threatened to kill another judge.
A man faces new charges after Pinellas County deputies say he called a judge a derogatory name in court, then threatened to kill another judge.
Proposed Brightline expansion to Tampa takes center stage at Thursday hearing. Here's how you can weigh in
The Florida Development Finance Corporation is looking for feedback on the proposed issuance of up to $400 million in tax-exempt bonds for a Brightline expansion to Tampa.
The Florida Development Finance Corporation is looking for feedback on the proposed issuance of up to $400 million in tax-exempt bonds for a Brightline expansion to Tampa.
1 hurt after car crashes into pond: TTPD
One person was injured after a car crashed into a pond early Thursday, according to the Temple Terrace Police Department.
One person was injured after a car crashed into a pond early Thursday, according to the Temple Terrace Police Department.
Rain & storms expected Thursday in Tampa Bay area, more heat on tap this weekend
Rain and storm chances will remain fairly high in the Tampa Bay area on Thursday, then it's all about the heat and humidity as we approach the weekend.
Rain and storm chances will remain fairly high in the Tampa Bay area on Thursday, then it's all about the heat and humidity as we approach the weekend.
Hillsborough policy change could leave dozens of non-profits without county funding
A sweeping policy change by Hillsborough County Commissioners could leave dozens of local non-profits without any county funding by the end of the decade.
A sweeping policy change by Hillsborough County Commissioners could leave dozens of local non-profits without any county funding by the end of the decade.
Temple Terrace residents raise concerns over cancer-causing chemicals in drinking water
Residents in Temple Terrace are raising concerns after a March report revealed elevated levels of PFAS and PFOS — chemicals linked to cancer — in the city's drinking water.
Residents in Temple Terrace are raising concerns after a March report revealed elevated levels of PFAS and PFOS — chemicals linked to cancer — in the city's drinking water.
Bay Area non-profits can point small businesses to unknown resources for post-storm help
Help can come from places you may not think of looking at, and a Riverview studio owner is hoping to spread the word in case other small business owners need help this storm season.
Help can come from places you may not think of looking at, and a Riverview studio owner is hoping to spread the word in case other small business owners need help this storm season.
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue replacing three 60-year-old stations
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue is replacing three 60-year-old fire stations with state-of-the-art facilities.
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue is replacing three 60-year-old fire stations with state-of-the-art facilities.
Maurene Comey, federal prosecutor on Epstein and ‘Diddy’ cases, fired
Maurene Comey is also the daughter of ex-FBI director, James Comey, who is being investigated by the FBI.
Maurene Comey is also the daughter of ex-FBI director, James Comey, who is being investigated by the FBI.
Tsunami warning downgraded to advisory after 7.3 earthquake rocks Alaska coast
After a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Alaska’s southern coast, the National Weather Service downgraded the initial tsunami warning to an advisory.
After a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Alaska’s southern coast, the National Weather Service downgraded the initial tsunami warning to an advisory.
Powerful women in Tampa Bay's history
Thousands of Latinas marched from 7th Avenue in Ybor City to Tampa City Hall in 1937. They were protesting the rise of fascism around the globe and what they perceived as fascism locally.
Thousands of Latinas marched from 7th Avenue in Ybor City to Tampa City Hall in 1937. They were protesting the rise of fascism around the globe and what they perceived as fascism locally.
Police seize guns, drugs and make nearly 40 arrests during Operation Sarasota S.U.R.G.E. III
Nearly 40 people have been arrested, and Sarasota police seized dozens of guns, some illegal, and pounds of illegal drugs during Operation Sarasota S.U.R.G.E. III, a joint operation with the ATF.
Nearly 40 people have been arrested, and Sarasota police seized dozens of guns, some illegal, and pounds of illegal drugs during Operation Sarasota S.U.R.G.E. III, a joint operation with the ATF.