Suspect hospitalized after shooting at wife, deputy during standoff: Sheriff Grady Judd

A mental health crisis which escalated into a stand-off has left the suspect in critical condition after he pointed a semi-automatic gun at law enforcement, according to Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Florida man opens fire on garbage truck while chasing it through Zephyrhills: Police

An argument that began in the parking lot of a Zephyrhills Wawa early Friday morning led to a man chasing a garbage truck while firing shots, and a collision before sending two men to the hospital and another to jail, according to the Zephyrhills Police Department. 

Disney Dream passengers on overboard rescue: 'They’re miracle workers'

Miracle workers. That's how a couple aboard Disney Cruise Line's Disney Dream described the ship's rescue team after a young girl fell overboard on Sunday, and her dad reportedly dove off the balcony after her.

Trump to visit 'Alligator Alcatraz' for grand opening of swampy Everglades detention center for illegal aliens

President Donald Trump will head to Florida Tuesday for the official opening of an immigration detention camp in the Everglades that is surrounded by alligators, aptly dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday. 

4th of July celebrations across the Tampa Bay Area: what to know

As we approach the 4th of July, there are many communities and local groups that are putting on celebrations across the Tampa Bay Area that you won't want to miss.

Disney Dream rescue: Girl, dad rescued after going overboard on Disney cruise line, passengers say

Disney Cruise Line's rescue team had to jump into immediate action over the weekend after two people – a young girl and her father, reports say – fell overboard, dropping some 50–60 feet into the water, according to Disney and passengers aboard the ship.

Person of interest identified after shooting in Nokomis: SCSO

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is looking for a person of interest after a shooting in the area of Turner St. and Church St. in Nokomis.

Man dies after motorcycle crash on U.S. 19 in Clearwater

A man died after Clearwater police say he crashed his motorcycle on U.S. 19 early Monday, closing the busy road for several hours.

Nearly $500K of cocaine washes up on Florida beach: WCSO

A beachgoer in the Florida Panhandle made quite the discovery when deputies say hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of drugs washed up on the beach.

‘Alligator Alcatraz’ to open in Florida Everglades Tuesday as Trump visits amid protests, lawsuit

Florida officials say the controversial new immigration detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" is on track to open Tuesday, despite protests and a pending federal lawsuit aimed at stopping it.

Man killed in shooting, Hillsborough deputies investigating as homicide

Hillsborough County deputies say they're investigating a homicide after an argument in a neighborhood led to gunfire, killing a man early Monday.

How much rain will the Tampa Bay area get this week? Here's a look

The week of July 4 will be a wet one for the Tampa Bay area, with the National Hurricane Center watching a stalled front over the Gulf that is expected to bring tropical downpours to the region in the coming days.

Idaho firefighters shooting: 2 killed, 1 hurt in mountainside ambush

Authorities said firefighters were attacked by a sniper on an Idaho mountainside while they were responding to a blaze in the northern part of the state.

Woman trying to cross US-19 in wheelchair dies after being hit by car: FHP

A 60-year-old New Port Richey woman is dead after she tried crossing the highway in a wheelchair while the pedestrian traffic signal was red, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Woman rams into man with truck, charged with attempted murder: FHP report

A man was hospitalized with severe injuries after an Orlando woman intentionally struck him with her truck on the I-75 exit ramp to Morris Bridge Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.