NWS confirms EF-1 tornado touched down in Largo
The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down in Pinellas County amid severe storms on Wednesday.
The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down in Pinellas County amid severe storms on Wednesday.
Sentencing phase begins in trial of Ronnie Walker, man who killed 14-year-old girl
Prosecutors called a former Tampa Police detective to the stand who said that a woman named Elaine Caldwell was killed in 2003 by Ronnie Walker, who was then 25-years-old.
Prosecutors called a former Tampa Police detective to the stand who said that a woman named Elaine Caldwell was killed in 2003 by Ronnie Walker, who was then 25-years-old.
Polk County deputy accused of stealing cash during traffic stop resigns after arrest
A Polk County deputy is off the force after investigators say he took cash out of a driver's wallet during a traffic stop, leading to his arrest.
A Polk County deputy is off the force after investigators say he took cash out of a driver's wallet during a traffic stop, leading to his arrest.
Sarasota County works to clear 180 miles of ditches before hurricane season ramps up
Off of Bell Avenue, residents are finally seeing progress as Sarasota County is clearing out ditches in the neighborhood.
Off of Bell Avenue, residents are finally seeing progress as Sarasota County is clearing out ditches in the neighborhood.
Man accused of assaulting tram driver at St. Pete Pier in 2024 arrested in Maryland
U.S. Marshals helped arrest a man accused of assaulting a 70-year-old tram driver at the St. Petersburg Pier last year.
U.S. Marshals helped arrest a man accused of assaulting a 70-year-old tram driver at the St. Petersburg Pier last year.
Citrus County man shocked into new frame of existence after heart stopped 19 times: ‘Dying is easy’
A Citrus County man who claims to have died nearly 20 times wants everyone to take cardiovascular health seriously.
A Citrus County man who claims to have died nearly 20 times wants everyone to take cardiovascular health seriously.
Kids bringing inanimate objects to life at Lakeland summer camp
On the Lakeland campus of Polk State College, there are a lot of laughs during a summer program called "Trick-Talking Puppetry".
On the Lakeland campus of Polk State College, there are a lot of laughs during a summer program called "Trick-Talking Puppetry".
Cargo ship carrying thousands of vehicles sinks off coast of Alaska
“The safety of the responders remains our top priority," Capt. Christopher Culpepper, the commander of Coast Guard sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic, said in a statement “We're working closely with Zodiac Maritime in an advisory capacity to ensure a swift and effective response to any potential signs of pollution."
“The safety of the responders remains our top priority," Capt. Christopher Culpepper, the commander of Coast Guard sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic, said in a statement “We're working closely with Zodiac Maritime in an advisory capacity to ensure a swift and effective response to any potential signs of pollution."
Sexual assault suspect sought in Pasco County
Pasco County deputies are searching for a man they say sexually assaulted a woman in a vehicle early Wednesday morning and took off on a bicycle.
Pasco County deputies are searching for a man they say sexually assaulted a woman in a vehicle early Wednesday morning and took off on a bicycle.
Giant jellyfish as wide as beach umbrella found lurking off New England coast
Known as a Lion’s Mane Jellyfish, the animal is a member of the largest jellyfish species in the world, according to the Smithsonian.
Known as a Lion’s Mane Jellyfish, the animal is a member of the largest jellyfish species in the world, according to the Smithsonian.
California firefighters rescue 8 puppies from blaze
Firefighters found "eight little pups" hiding in a den as they extinguished a brush fire in Southern California this week.
Firefighters found "eight little pups" hiding in a den as they extinguished a brush fire in Southern California this week.
Neighbor describes tornado lifting mobile home off the ground: 'The Lord really took care of this woman'
A tornado ripped through parts of Largo on Wednesday evening, lifting a mobile home off the ground with a woman and her cat still inside.
A tornado ripped through parts of Largo on Wednesday evening, lifting a mobile home off the ground with a woman and her cat still inside.
Republican congresswoman's office evacuated after pro-abortion activists send chilling threats
North Central Florida U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack shared on social media Wednesday night that her office was evacuated following death threats against her, her family and her staff.
North Central Florida U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack shared on social media Wednesday night that her office was evacuated following death threats against her, her family and her staff.
Sentencing phase in Ronnie Walker death penalty case begins Thursday
Ronnie Walker will soon find out whether he'll be sentenced to die for murdering a 14-year-old girl in Tampa more than three years ago.
Ronnie Walker will soon find out whether he'll be sentenced to die for murdering a 14-year-old girl in Tampa more than three years ago.
Polk County's Walter Clayton Jr. traded to Utah Jazz after first-round NBA Draft selection by Wizards
Bartow High School graduate and Florida Gators star Walton Clayton Jr. now knows where he'll live out his dream of playing in the NBA: Utah, after the Jazz made a trade to land him.
Bartow High School graduate and Florida Gators star Walton Clayton Jr. now knows where he'll live out his dream of playing in the NBA: Utah, after the Jazz made a trade to land him.
DeSantis reveals plans for second ICE detention center in Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis revealed for the first time on Wednesday that his administration is working on plans for a new ICE detention center at Camp Blanding—Florida’s National Guard training headquarters located southwest of Jacksonville.
Gov. Ron DeSantis revealed for the first time on Wednesday that his administration is working on plans for a new ICE detention center at Camp Blanding—Florida’s National Guard training headquarters located southwest of Jacksonville.
Tree canopy around Babe Zaharias Golf Course gets replenished after being destroyed by 2024 hurricanes
The Forest Hills Neighborhood is replenishing the tree canopy around the Babe Zaharias Golf Course after last year's hurricanes.
The Forest Hills Neighborhood is replenishing the tree canopy around the Babe Zaharias Golf Course after last year's hurricanes.
Ruh-roh! 'Scooby-Doo' breaks into Alabama store, bypasses snacks
Police released images showing a person dressed as Scooby-Doo breaking into a convenience store in Duncanville.
Police released images showing a person dressed as Scooby-Doo breaking into a convenience store in Duncanville.
Video: Tornado damages homes in Pinellas County
Severe thunderstorms on Wednesday evening produced pouring rain, hail, and even a tornado.
Severe thunderstorms on Wednesday evening produced pouring rain, hail, and even a tornado.
Walter Clayton, Jr. inspires Bartow community ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft
Bartow High School graduate Walter Clayton, Jr. is expected to be selected in the 2025 NBA Draft.
Bartow High School graduate Walter Clayton, Jr. is expected to be selected in the 2025 NBA Draft.