Florida Python Challenge kicks off Friday. Here's what to know
The annual Florida Python Challenge starts Friday in South Florida, and participants can win thousands of dollars in prizes.
The annual Florida Python Challenge starts Friday in South Florida, and participants can win thousands of dollars in prizes.
Teen motorcyclist killed in crash at Polk County intersection
An 18-year-old died Thursday night after his motorcycle and an SUV crashed, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
An 18-year-old died Thursday night after his motorcycle and an SUV crashed, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Largest flock of flamingos in recent memory spotted in South Florida
Staff with the South Florida Water Management District report recently spotting around 125 American flamingos around the Everglades, marking the largest flock seen in South Florida in at least the last decade.
Staff with the South Florida Water Management District report recently spotting around 125 American flamingos around the Everglades, marking the largest flock seen in South Florida in at least the last decade.
Florida man dubbed 'Nail Bandit' accused of sabotaging fire rescue vehicles with sharp objects
A so-called "Nail Bandit" faces criminal charges after Florida deputies say he repeatedly used sharp objects to damage fire rescue vehicles for more than a year and a half.
A so-called "Nail Bandit" faces criminal charges after Florida deputies say he repeatedly used sharp objects to damage fire rescue vehicles for more than a year and a half.
Florida panther hit by car in Pasco County — the first death ever recorded there
Wildlife officials confirmed a male Florida panther, estimated to be two or three years old, was killed last week by a vehicle on I-75 near State Road 56 in Wesley Chapel.
Wildlife officials confirmed a male Florida panther, estimated to be two or three years old, was killed last week by a vehicle on I-75 near State Road 56 in Wesley Chapel.
Former USF football player buys, transforms troubled Tampa apartment complex
A troubled Tampa apartment complex is undergoing a dramatic transformation thanks to a former college football player with a passion for people.
A troubled Tampa apartment complex is undergoing a dramatic transformation thanks to a former college football player with a passion for people.
Tampa General Hospital, USF developing artificial intelligence to monitor NICU baby's pain in real-time
Researchers are looking to use artificial intelligence to detect when a baby is in pain.
Researchers are looking to use artificial intelligence to detect when a baby is in pain.
Lulu’s Law: Proposed national shark attack alert system aims to boost beach safety
A new federal bill aimed at preventing shark attacks by sending real-time alerts to beachgoers’ phones is making waves in Congress. The legislation, known as Lulu’s Law, passed the U.S. Senate this week and is now headed to the House for a vote.
A new federal bill aimed at preventing shark attacks by sending real-time alerts to beachgoers’ phones is making waves in Congress. The legislation, known as Lulu’s Law, passed the U.S. Senate this week and is now headed to the House for a vote.
‘I buy crack houses’ billboards spark backlash in Cleveland neighborhoods
Billboards with slogans like “We buy crack houses" have popped up across Cleveland, sparking backlash from neighbors and city leaders who say the ads are offensive and disrespectful.
Billboards with slogans like “We buy crack houses" have popped up across Cleveland, sparking backlash from neighbors and city leaders who say the ads are offensive and disrespectful.
Amazon deliveries: The technology that helps Tampa Bay fulfillment center get packages to your door
If you've placed an order during Amazon Prime Day, there's a chance it could be processed at the fulfillment center in Tampa Bay.
If you've placed an order during Amazon Prime Day, there's a chance it could be processed at the fulfillment center in Tampa Bay.
Nationals-bound Kieu Simms hopes to grow sport of artistic roller skating
Kieu Simms fell in love with artistic roller skating when she was four years old.
Kieu Simms fell in love with artistic roller skating when she was four years old.
Petit theft turns into smuggling arrest when x-ray reveals meth pipe
X-ray catches man smuggling meth pipe into jail
X-ray catches man smuggling meth pipe into jail
Beach Art Center hosts 3D animation summer camp
With a small camera, a little bit of clay and paper, and a lot of imagination, kids at the Beach Art Center's 3D animation summer camp are learning about movie magic.
With a small camera, a little bit of clay and paper, and a lot of imagination, kids at the Beach Art Center's 3D animation summer camp are learning about movie magic.
Alligator Alcatraz tour planned for Saturday as Democratic lawmakers file lawsuit
Democratic lawmakers have filed a lawsuit, demanding that they immediately be let in to inspect Alligator Alcatraz.
Democratic lawmakers have filed a lawsuit, demanding that they immediately be let in to inspect Alligator Alcatraz.
1 found shot inside crashed vehicle in St. Pete
A 19-year-old man was found shot inside a crashed vehicle in St. Petersburg Thursday afternoon, according to officers.
A 19-year-old man was found shot inside a crashed vehicle in St. Petersburg Thursday afternoon, according to officers.
'Blessing buckets' filled with Bibles, hope arrive for Texas flood survivors
The nonprofit Convoy of Hope is helping Texas flood victims by giving them "blessing buckets," which include a Bible, water, food and personal hygiene items.
The nonprofit Convoy of Hope is helping Texas flood victims by giving them "blessing buckets," which include a Bible, water, food and personal hygiene items.
Video: Florida couple, dog rescued from burning mobile home
A Florida couple was hospitalized late Tuesday night after their mobile home caught fire in North Fort Myers.
A Florida couple was hospitalized late Tuesday night after their mobile home caught fire in North Fort Myers.
Glacier National Park visitors from Florida fall into creek while trying to take a photo
A trio of tourists from Florida are recovering after falling into Avalanche Creek at Glacier National Park on Sunday.
A trio of tourists from Florida are recovering after falling into Avalanche Creek at Glacier National Park on Sunday.
Grady Judd: 2 teens accused of ‘swatting’ boy in Polk County arrested in the Northeast
Two teenagers from the Northeast who are accused of ‘swatting’ a 12-year-old and his family in Poinciana have been brought to Polk County to face charges.
Two teenagers from the Northeast who are accused of ‘swatting’ a 12-year-old and his family in Poinciana have been brought to Polk County to face charges.
Video shows teens’ adventure turn frightening near popular tourist destination
Helicopter crew hoisted stranded teenagers and a firefighter to safety just yards from a dangerous Oregon coastline.
Helicopter crew hoisted stranded teenagers and a firefighter to safety just yards from a dangerous Oregon coastline.