Video: Dozens of dogs rescued from 'hoarding situation,' Highlands County officials asking for help
The Humane Society of Highlands County is putting out a call for help after more than 30 dogs were rescued from what the agency called a "hoarding situation."
The Humane Society of Highlands County is putting out a call for help after more than 30 dogs were rescued from what the agency called a "hoarding situation."
Video: Florida deputies rescue mother duck and ducklings after fluffy family tried to cross I-75
A daring duck rescue in Manatee County was captured on camera Saturday.
A daring duck rescue in Manatee County was captured on camera Saturday.
Crews battle 'dangerous and fast-moving' fire at Haines City commercial building
Heavy flames and smoke were coming out of a Haines City commercial building early on Tuesday morning, prompting a response from the Haines City Fire Department and Polk County Fire Rescue.
Heavy flames and smoke were coming out of a Haines City commercial building early on Tuesday morning, prompting a response from the Haines City Fire Department and Polk County Fire Rescue.
Florida AG threatens legal action against U.S. Masters Swimming: 'Keep men out of women's sports'
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is demanding that U.S. Masters Swimming, a nonprofit based in the Sunshine State, certify it will not allow any biological men to continue to compete in women's sports or enter their locker rooms. If they continue to do so, he said, the organization will face a lawsuit.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is demanding that U.S. Masters Swimming, a nonprofit based in the Sunshine State, certify it will not allow any biological men to continue to compete in women's sports or enter their locker rooms. If they continue to do so, he said, the organization will face a lawsuit.
St. Pete woman arrested after 5-year-old eats THC gummies: Police
A St. Petersburg woman has been arrested and a five-year-old is in the hospital after police say the child ate THC gummies while in the woman’s care.
A St. Petersburg woman has been arrested and a five-year-old is in the hospital after police say the child ate THC gummies while in the woman’s care.
Tourist dies while snorkeling in Florida: MCSO
An Indiana man died Monday afternoon while snorkeling in the Florida Keys.
An Indiana man died Monday afternoon while snorkeling in the Florida Keys.
Pedestrian hit & killed by train, Polk deputies investigating
Polk County deputies are investigating after they say a train hit and killed a pedestrian early Tuesday in Auburndale.
Polk County deputies are investigating after they say a train hit and killed a pedestrian early Tuesday in Auburndale.
Florida man convicted of killing 2 people outside a bar set to be put to death
A Florida man who was convicted in the 1993 shooting deaths of a man and woman outside a bar as part of an attempted revenge killing was executed Tuesday evening.
A Florida man who was convicted in the 1993 shooting deaths of a man and woman outside a bar as part of an attempted revenge killing was executed Tuesday evening.
NORAD sends fighter plane after latest unauthorized flight over Kerrville floods
The military had to send an F-16 fighter jet to the skies over Texas after private aircraft repeatedly violated a temporary no-fly zone around the deadly floods.
The military had to send an F-16 fighter jet to the skies over Texas after private aircraft repeatedly violated a temporary no-fly zone around the deadly floods.
Florida citrus production reaches lowest point in more than 100 years
Florida citrus growers produced their smallest output in more than a century during the 2024-25 growing season, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Florida citrus growers produced their smallest output in more than a century during the 2024-25 growing season, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Possible lightning strike forces Southwest Airlines passengers to evacuate flight at TPA
Passengers at Tampa International Airport had to evacuate a Southwest Airlines jet after a possible lightning strike on Monday night, according to officials with the airline.
Passengers at Tampa International Airport had to evacuate a Southwest Airlines jet after a possible lightning strike on Monday night, according to officials with the airline.
Fire possibly caused by lightning displaces 12 from Tarpon Springs apartment complex
A dozen people were forced out of their homes Monday night after crews battled a fire that Tarpon Springs investigators say may have been caused by lightning.
A dozen people were forced out of their homes Monday night after crews battled a fire that Tarpon Springs investigators say may have been caused by lightning.
More heavy rain, strong storms possible Tuesday as Invest 93L moves across Florida
A potential tropical disturbance dubbed Invest 93L will continue bringing heavy rain and strong storms to the Tampa Bay area as it moves west over Florida on Tuesday.
A potential tropical disturbance dubbed Invest 93L will continue bringing heavy rain and strong storms to the Tampa Bay area as it moves west over Florida on Tuesday.
Former NICU baby plays special role in Brandon nurse’s wedding
A Brandon NICU nurse and a Kansas City couple with their adoptive son created a bond so strong, the boy was the ring bearer at the nurse's wedding.
A Brandon NICU nurse and a Kansas City couple with their adoptive son created a bond so strong, the boy was the ring bearer at the nurse's wedding.
Southwest flight evacuated at Tampa International Airport: Officials
Passengers boarding a Southwest flight at Tampa International Airport were evacuated early Monday evening.
Passengers boarding a Southwest flight at Tampa International Airport were evacuated early Monday evening.
Hillsborough County neighbors push back on plans for more than 150 townhomes
Neighbors in Keystone and Lutz are once again fighting to keep large-scale development out of their quiet, spacious communities.
Neighbors in Keystone and Lutz are once again fighting to keep large-scale development out of their quiet, spacious communities.
Florida reports four deaths from flesh-eating bacteria so far in 2025
Florida leads the nation in cases of Vibrio vulnificus — a rare but deadly flesh-eating bacteria that thrives in warm, brackish water.
Florida leads the nation in cases of Vibrio vulnificus — a rare but deadly flesh-eating bacteria that thrives in warm, brackish water.
Severe storms leave behind damage after rolling through parts of Tampa Bay area
Severe weather rolled through parts of the Tampa Bay area, including Pasco and Hernando counties, where downed trees and power outages have been reported.
Severe weather rolled through parts of the Tampa Bay area, including Pasco and Hernando counties, where downed trees and power outages have been reported.
Pasco County home catches fire after reported lightning strike: Officials
A fire sparked in the San Antonio area of Pasco County after a reported lightning strike on Monday evening.
A fire sparked in the San Antonio area of Pasco County after a reported lightning strike on Monday evening.
Bay Area non-profit making plans for community for those with developmental disabilities
A non-profit organization in the Tampa Bay area has plans for a new community dedicated to people with developmental disabilities.
A non-profit organization in the Tampa Bay area has plans for a new community dedicated to people with developmental disabilities.