Manatee County commissioners revisit Piney Point cleanup contract after deadlocked vote
Manatee County commissioners voted Tuesday to tap into funds held by a court-appointed receiver to cover a cleanup contract amendment at the former Piney Point phosphate plant, averting the immediate use of new local tax dollars.
Manatee County commissioners voted Tuesday to tap into funds held by a court-appointed receiver to cover a cleanup contract amendment at the former Piney Point phosphate plant, averting the immediate use of new local tax dollars.
Hillsborough County leaders divided over proposed property tax reform amendment
Hillsborough County leaders are preparing to discuss a new report that warns of significant budget challenges if Florida voters approve a proposed property tax reform amendment this November.
Hillsborough County leaders are preparing to discuss a new report that warns of significant budget challenges if Florida voters approve a proposed property tax reform amendment this November.
Rapper Mystikal sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to rape: Reports
Rapper Mystikal has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to third-degree rape in Louisiana.
Rapper Mystikal has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to third-degree rape in Louisiana.
Pasco County data centers: Commissioners push for 12-month construction freeze
Pasco County leaders are clamping down on data center development after a surge of community pushback over constant noise, high water usage and severe flooding risks.
Pasco County leaders are clamping down on data center development after a surge of community pushback over constant noise, high water usage and severe flooding risks.
Hypothermia death following ICE release ruled as homicide
A woman seeking asylum in the U.S. who died from hypothermia days after her release from federal custody was ruled a homicide by a Pennsylvania county medical examiner's office.
A woman seeking asylum in the U.S. who died from hypothermia days after her release from federal custody was ruled a homicide by a Pennsylvania county medical examiner's office.
DeSantis signs public safety bills to protect law enforcement officers, crack down on repeat violent offenders
State officials enacted stricter criminal penalties Tuesday morning to protect law enforcement officers and crack down on repeat violent offenders across Florida.
State officials enacted stricter criminal penalties Tuesday morning to protect law enforcement officers and crack down on repeat violent offenders across Florida.
States with the most and least affordable homes for 2026
A new report has ranked all 50 states on housing affordability, revealing a new top state.
A new report has ranked all 50 states on housing affordability, revealing a new top state.
Hillsborough County youth fire academy works to build future workforce
The Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Foundation’s Alan D. Anderson Summer Youth Fire Academy is giving 35 local teenagers hands-on experience during a two-week program in June.
The Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Foundation’s Alan D. Anderson Summer Youth Fire Academy is giving 35 local teenagers hands-on experience during a two-week program in June.
Toddler killed, one injured after Mississippi officers fire at car
A shoplifting call in Mississippi led to the death of a 1-year-old boy after a police officer opened fire on the vehicle the child was in, according to authorities and the child’s grandfather. The shooting also injured one other individual.
A shoplifting call in Mississippi led to the death of a 1-year-old boy after a police officer opened fire on the vehicle the child was in, according to authorities and the child’s grandfather. The shooting also injured one other individual.
National Guard shooting suspect pleads not guilty, faces death penalty
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, accused in the fatal shooting of a National Guard member in Washington, D.C., pleaded not guilty Tuesday to new federal charges that make the case death penalty-eligible.
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, accused in the fatal shooting of a National Guard member in Washington, D.C., pleaded not guilty Tuesday to new federal charges that make the case death penalty-eligible.
Danone files lawsuit against Chobani over yogurt protein claims
Two of the leading producers of snack yogurt find themselves in a heated legal battle, going head-to-head over protein content.
Two of the leading producers of snack yogurt find themselves in a heated legal battle, going head-to-head over protein content.
Tampa man accused of striking his girlfriend with his car following altercation: HCSO
A Tampa man is facing attempted murder charges after investigators say he struck his girlfriend with a vehicle after they got into an altercation.
A Tampa man is facing attempted murder charges after investigators say he struck his girlfriend with a vehicle after they got into an altercation.
Six men allegedly kidnapped two people at vacation resort, tortured them at boat ramp: FBI
Six men allegedly kidnapped two people at a Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort in Florida and tortured them, according to officials.
Six men allegedly kidnapped two people at a Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort in Florida and tortured them, according to officials.
At least 3 suspects ID’d in alleged drone attack plot to attack UFC event at White House: FOX News
An alleged plot targeting this weekend’s UFC Freedom 250 event in Washington, D.C., was disrupted by the FBI and its law enforcement partners, officials told Fox News Digital.
An alleged plot targeting this weekend’s UFC Freedom 250 event in Washington, D.C., was disrupted by the FBI and its law enforcement partners, officials told Fox News Digital.
Potential Tropical Cyclone One could become first named storm of 2026 hurricane season
Potential Tropical Cyclone One, which was sitting over Texas on Tuesday morning, has the potential to become the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
Potential Tropical Cyclone One, which was sitting over Texas on Tuesday morning, has the potential to become the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
UFC boss distances himself from fighter's Obama remark: Report
A fighter’s post-fight comments could overshadow UFC Freedom 250 at the White House, a one-of-a-kind event marking America’s 250th birthday and combining sports, politics and entertainment on an unprecedented stage.
A fighter’s post-fight comments could overshadow UFC Freedom 250 at the White House, a one-of-a-kind event marking America’s 250th birthday and combining sports, politics and entertainment on an unprecedented stage.
Pasco County boys raise more than $400 for 10-year-old friend critically injured in SR-52 bicycle crash
Two boys spent Monday afternoon selling cold drinks along a busy Holiday roadway to raise money for a friend critically injured in a recent bicycle crash.
Two boys spent Monday afternoon selling cold drinks along a busy Holiday roadway to raise money for a friend critically injured in a recent bicycle crash.
More than 40 insurers lower Florida home and auto insurance rates
Florida’s auto and home insurance markets are stabilizing, delivering much-needed relief to drivers and homeowners across the state as insurance prices come down. The downward trend stems directly from changes passed by state lawmakers in 2023, which helped reduce insurance claim costs and lawsuit abuse.
Florida’s auto and home insurance markets are stabilizing, delivering much-needed relief to drivers and homeowners across the state as insurance prices come down. The downward trend stems directly from changes passed by state lawmakers in 2023, which helped reduce insurance claim costs and lawsuit abuse.
1 killed after aircraft crashes in Polk County cow pasture, wooded area: PCSO
One young man died Monday evening after his experimental, single-seater plane broke apart and crashed into a Polk County cow pasture.
One young man died Monday evening after his experimental, single-seater plane broke apart and crashed into a Polk County cow pasture.
Ybor City residents pushing back against proposed Live Nation concert venue
The Gasworx development in Ybor City is growing, but some residents are ready to do what it takes to stop one of the proposed developments.
The Gasworx development in Ybor City is growing, but some residents are ready to do what it takes to stop one of the proposed developments.