'We're not California': Florida officials pledge crackdown on doxing threats
Florida officials announced two major initiatives on Thursday – the appointment of an embedded ICE liaison agent, Anthony Coker, and a new program to protect ICE agents from doxing threats.
Florida officials announced two major initiatives on Thursday – the appointment of an embedded ICE liaison agent, Anthony Coker, and a new program to protect ICE agents from doxing threats.
Bill could lead to new e-bike rules in Florida
Lawmakers say the goal behind a bill waiting for the governor’s signature is to keep everyone safer on the roads.
Lawmakers say the goal behind a bill waiting for the governor’s signature is to keep everyone safer on the roads.
Tampa woman's roof caves in over bed after storm: 'Two or three more seconds, it would have hit me'
Strong storms that moved through the Bay Area on Wednesday evening led to a scare for one Tampa woman who says her roof caved in over her bed, and she got out of the way with seconds to spare.
Strong storms that moved through the Bay Area on Wednesday evening led to a scare for one Tampa woman who says her roof caved in over her bed, and she got out of the way with seconds to spare.
Man rescued after falling into water near closed Treasure Island Causeway bridge, officials say
Crews rescued a man who investigators say fell 20 feet into the water after approaching a Pinellas County bridge that was closed for repairs overnight.
Crews rescued a man who investigators say fell 20 feet into the water after approaching a Pinellas County bridge that was closed for repairs overnight.
Video: Florida deputy, driver rescue kitten during traffic stop
A traffic stop in Southwest Florida took an unlikely turn when a stray kitten suddenly showed up – a discovery that even had the driver calling it "the best pull-over ever."
A traffic stop in Southwest Florida took an unlikely turn when a stray kitten suddenly showed up – a discovery that even had the driver calling it "the best pull-over ever."
Child injured in shark attack along Southwest Florida beach
A child is recovering in a Florida hospital after being attacked on Wednesday by a shark while swimming along the state’s Gulf Coast, first responders said.
A child is recovering in a Florida hospital after being attacked on Wednesday by a shark while swimming along the state’s Gulf Coast, first responders said.
Video: Largo officer jumps, squeals during first gator encounter
A newer officer with the Largo Police Department is a New York transplant and had a very jumpy reaction to his first gator encounter.
A newer officer with the Largo Police Department is a New York transplant and had a very jumpy reaction to his first gator encounter.
Gov. DeSantis signs Andy Lahera Act ensuring healthcare coverage for injured law enforcement officers
A Citrus County deputy is at the center of a new Florida law. The Deputy Andy Lahera Law is aimed to provide healthcare coverage to law enforcement officers injured in the line of duty, who weren't covered before.
A Citrus County deputy is at the center of a new Florida law. The Deputy Andy Lahera Law is aimed to provide healthcare coverage to law enforcement officers injured in the line of duty, who weren't covered before.
Hurricane supplies selling swiftly at hardware stores as 2025 season begins
Florida hardware stores are seeing an unprecedented early-season rush as customers stock up on hurricane supplies.
Florida hardware stores are seeing an unprecedented early-season rush as customers stock up on hurricane supplies.
South Carolina inmate loses bid to delay execution over firing squad, injection concerns
A federal judge refused to halt the execution of Stephen Stanko, set for Friday, saying his lawyers provided no evidence that South Carolina’s lethal injection process causes unconstitutional pain.
A federal judge refused to halt the execution of Stephen Stanko, set for Friday, saying his lawyers provided no evidence that South Carolina’s lethal injection process causes unconstitutional pain.
Peaches the famed Hurricane Idalia flamingo turns up in Mexico after disappearing from Bay Area
A flamingo that became a viral sensation during Hurricane Idalia after being blown to Tampa Bay by wild winds has been located after disappearing for two years.
A flamingo that became a viral sensation during Hurricane Idalia after being blown to Tampa Bay by wild winds has been located after disappearing for two years.
Tampa General Hospital adding AquaFence again this year to prevent storm surge
Tampa General Hospital leaders laid out their plan to protect the hospital during the 2025 hurricane season, during a news conference and tour on Wednesday.
Tampa General Hospital leaders laid out their plan to protect the hospital during the 2025 hurricane season, during a news conference and tour on Wednesday.
How many gopher tortoises are left on Egmont Key after Hurricane Helene’s storm surge swept many away?
In just their first several days studying gopher tortoises on Egmont Key, Eckerd College students already have found more than 40.
In just their first several days studying gopher tortoises on Egmont Key, Eckerd College students already have found more than 40.
Florida-based Silver Airways cancels all flights, tells passengers not to go to airport
Silver Airways announced early Wednesday that it is ceasing operations immediately, canceling all upcoming flights.
Silver Airways announced early Wednesday that it is ceasing operations immediately, canceling all upcoming flights.
Sarasota 13-year-old boxer heads to Junior Olympic Nationals
In the ring, Larian Jackson doesn't just feel at home, he feels connected to his family.
In the ring, Larian Jackson doesn't just feel at home, he feels connected to his family.
Endangered plant that only grows in Polk County threatened by proposed highway
There's an extremely rare plant that, in all of Florida, only grows in Polk County, but it's being threatened by a proposed highway.
There's an extremely rare plant that, in all of Florida, only grows in Polk County, but it's being threatened by a proposed highway.
Couple celebrates 59th anniversary by renewing wedding vows
A Tampa Bay couple proved that love truly stands the test of time. Esther and Wayne Devilbliss renewed their vows Wednesday morning at the Plant City Adult Day Care in front of friends, family, and fellow residents, marking 59 years of marriage.
A Tampa Bay couple proved that love truly stands the test of time. Esther and Wayne Devilbliss renewed their vows Wednesday morning at the Plant City Adult Day Care in front of friends, family, and fellow residents, marking 59 years of marriage.
Sarasota County residents concerned about clogged drainage ditches: ‘Everybody is getting a little panicked'
Residents living off Sawyer Road say ditches supposed to carry water out of neighborhoods and into Sarasota’s Phillippi Creek are clogged with weeds, trees and debris and they want help before another hurricane arrives.
Residents living off Sawyer Road say ditches supposed to carry water out of neighborhoods and into Sarasota’s Phillippi Creek are clogged with weeds, trees and debris and they want help before another hurricane arrives.
USF graduate launches carpooling app for students
A recent USF business graduate hopes to revolutionize how college students get to and from campuses through a new carpooling app called Ridely.
A recent USF business graduate hopes to revolutionize how college students get to and from campuses through a new carpooling app called Ridely.
No threats located after bomb threat at 1st Horizon Bank in downtown Tampa: police
The scene has been cleared, and no threats have been located after an anonymous caller made threats of an explosive device outside the 1st Horizon Bank in downtown Tampa, according to the Tampa Police Department.
The scene has been cleared, and no threats have been located after an anonymous caller made threats of an explosive device outside the 1st Horizon Bank in downtown Tampa, according to the Tampa Police Department.