Florida man accused of threatening federal attorney with ‘a slow and painful death’ indicted
Federal prosecutors in Tampa have unsealed an indictment charging Salvatore Russotto, of Orlando, with threatening to kill New Jersey U.S. Attorney Alina Habba.
Federal prosecutors in Tampa have unsealed an indictment charging Salvatore Russotto, of Orlando, with threatening to kill New Jersey U.S. Attorney Alina Habba.
Residents express concern as Phillippi Creek dredging project reclassified to standard permit
Sediment, debris and vegetation fill sections of the Phillippi Creek in Sarasota County.
Sediment, debris and vegetation fill sections of the Phillippi Creek in Sarasota County.
‘Alligator Alcatraz’: Lawsuit seeks to halt Everglades detention center
Environmental groups on Friday filed a federal lawsuit seeking to halt construction and operation of a detention center for undocumented immigrants that has been dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," saying it threatens ecologically sensitive areas and species in the surrounding Everglades and Big Cypress National Preserve.
Environmental groups on Friday filed a federal lawsuit seeking to halt construction and operation of a detention center for undocumented immigrants that has been dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," saying it threatens ecologically sensitive areas and species in the surrounding Everglades and Big Cypress National Preserve.
Clearwater beach bag bandit accused of stealing $1350 in cash arrested near Pier 60: Police
A man accused of stealing unattended bags on Clearwater Beach and removing more than $1,000 has been arrested.
A man accused of stealing unattended bags on Clearwater Beach and removing more than $1,000 has been arrested.
MN lawmaker shootings: Vance Boelter says he hasn't slept in days; court hearing continued
Vance Boelter, the suspect in the deadly Minnesota lawmaker shootings, appeared in federal court on Friday morning as Melissa and Mark Hortman are set to lie in state at the Minnesota State Capitol.
Vance Boelter, the suspect in the deadly Minnesota lawmaker shootings, appeared in federal court on Friday morning as Melissa and Mark Hortman are set to lie in state at the Minnesota State Capitol.
Florida Missing Child Alert canceled after 4 missing children found: FDLE
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has canceled a missing child alert for four children.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has canceled a missing child alert for four children.
Convicted felon armed with rifle arrested after speeding away from police, crashing into Jeep: WHPD
A convicted felon is back behind bars after Winter Haven police say he sped away from a traffic stop with a loaded rifle and drugs in his car.
A convicted felon is back behind bars after Winter Haven police say he sped away from a traffic stop with a loaded rifle and drugs in his car.
Shooting investigation underway along busy Zephyrhills road
Zephyrhills police say they're investigating a shooting along County Road 54, shutting down the road for part of the morning on Friday.
Zephyrhills police say they're investigating a shooting along County Road 54, shutting down the road for part of the morning on Friday.
Suspect in Tampa 7-Eleven shooting arrested in Tennessee
Tampa police say the suspect in a shooting at a convenience store that left a man hurt earlier this week has been arrested in Memphis, Tennessee.
Tampa police say the suspect in a shooting at a convenience store that left a man hurt earlier this week has been arrested in Memphis, Tennessee.
FOX Television Stations CEO Jack Abernethy addresses future of local news at Florida broadcasting convention
FOX Television Stations CEO Jack Abernethy delivered the keynote address at the 2025 Florida Association of Broadcasters Annual Convention at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida.
FOX Television Stations CEO Jack Abernethy delivered the keynote address at the 2025 Florida Association of Broadcasters Annual Convention at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida.
St. Pete Pride Weekend: Your guide to concerts, festivals & Florida's largest parade
Hundreds of thousands of people are coming together for the annual St. Pete Pride Weekend.
Hundreds of thousands of people are coming together for the annual St. Pete Pride Weekend.
Florida man charged in 'brutal' attack on landlord booked into jail
The man accused of inviting his landlord to dinner, then trying to kill her before crashing his SUV into the southeast Florida home he was renting, is out of the hospital and in jail.
The man accused of inviting his landlord to dinner, then trying to kill her before crashing his SUV into the southeast Florida home he was renting, is out of the hospital and in jail.
"He was a shining light", East Lake family calls for change after autistic son drowns in retention pond
During a press conference on Thursday with their attorney, Jasmine and Marcus Larry remembered their son, three-year-old Kyrie, as someone who always had a smile on their face.
During a press conference on Thursday with their attorney, Jasmine and Marcus Larry remembered their son, three-year-old Kyrie, as someone who always had a smile on their face.
'Fireball' seen falling from sky over Southeast confirmed as meteor, possibly hit Georgia home
NASA confirmed a meteor entered Earth's atmosphere over Georgia, disintegrating with energy equivalent to 20 tons of TNT.
NASA confirmed a meteor entered Earth's atmosphere over Georgia, disintegrating with energy equivalent to 20 tons of TNT.
‘Alligator Alcatraz’ facility sparks outcry from Indian tribe, environmentalists
Environmental groups and the Miccosukee Indian Tribe are protesting a new ICE detention center being built in the Florida Everglades that’s been dubbed ‘Alligator Alcatraz’, fearing it will cause ecological and cultural damage.
Environmental groups and the Miccosukee Indian Tribe are protesting a new ICE detention center being built in the Florida Everglades that’s been dubbed ‘Alligator Alcatraz’, fearing it will cause ecological and cultural damage.
Diddy sex trafficking trial, recent operations shine light on how close exploitation hits to home
The high-profile trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is doing more than dominating headlines — it’s shifting public perception of what sex trafficking really looks like, and just how close to home it can be.
The high-profile trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is doing more than dominating headlines — it’s shifting public perception of what sex trafficking really looks like, and just how close to home it can be.
Baby monitor alerts Florida couple to lightning-sparked house fire that killed dog
Baby monitors usually tell you when a baby needs help, but Tim and Macy Osman, were out with their 7-month-old son at a friend’s house earlier this month when they got a baby monitor alert that would change their lives. They rushed home to find smoke, flames and a devastating loss.
Baby monitors usually tell you when a baby needs help, but Tim and Macy Osman, were out with their 7-month-old son at a friend’s house earlier this month when they got a baby monitor alert that would change their lives. They rushed home to find smoke, flames and a devastating loss.
Pinellas businessman accused of embezzling millions from special needs clients to stay behind bars until trial
The parents of Leo Govoni’s alleged victims gave one another emotional hugs outside the federal courthouse in Tampa Thursday, following a judge’s decision to hold Govoni in jail without bond until his trial.
The parents of Leo Govoni’s alleged victims gave one another emotional hugs outside the federal courthouse in Tampa Thursday, following a judge’s decision to hold Govoni in jail without bond until his trial.
Canadian citizen dies in Florida ICE detention facility amid removal proceedings, officials say
A Canadian citizen detained at an ICE detention facility in Florida has died, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement revealed this week.
A Canadian citizen detained at an ICE detention facility in Florida has died, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement revealed this week.
Video: Florida father, son rescued from gator-infested waters of Lake Thonotosassa after jet skis broke down
Deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office recently rescued a father and son after their jet skis broke down on Lake Thonotosassa next to several alligators.
Deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office recently rescued a father and son after their jet skis broke down on Lake Thonotosassa next to several alligators.