Florida man accused of pouring meth into sippy cup that toddler drank from: NCSO

A Florida man is accused of pouring methamphetamine into a sippy cup that a 1-year-old child later drank from inside a Callahan home earlier this year, according to the Nassau County Sheriff's Office.

Here's when Social Security COLA update is expected to be announced

Retirees can start planning: The Social Security Administration is expected to announce the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, soon. Here's when.

15-year-old arrested after teen stabbed near Lennard High School: HCSO

A 15-year-old was arrested on an attempted murder charge after another teenager was stabbed Monday afternoon near a 7-Eleven in Ruskin, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

Florida sheriff’s office warns students about playing ‘senior assassin’ game

Highlands County deputies and school officials are warning students and parents about the dangers of a game called "Senior Assassin" after learning a large group plans to play.

Hillsborough man accused of slapping teen during golf course argument: PCSO

A Hillsborough County man is accused of grabbing a 15-year-old boy by the shirt and slapping him in the head and face during an argument over play on a golf course in East Lake, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.

Byron Donalds announces Sen. Bryan Avila as running mate during Miami event

Republican candidate for governor, Byron Donalds, announced Sen. Bryan Avila as his running mate during a campaign event Tuesday morning in Miami.

Avian art exhibition helps birds take flight again

After dropping off an injured bird at the Birds in Helping Hands rehab facility in Pinellas County, art gallery owner Brenda McMahon had a light-bulb moment. 

Florida man arrested in $206K luxury car insurance fraud scheme

A man faces up to 10 years in prison after allegedly running a massive $206,000 vehicle insurance fraud scheme across Florida, according to state officials.

Tropical system off Africa tracks west toward islands with 70% formation chance

Meteorologists are closely monitoring two areas of interest in the Atlantic Ocean as one system near Africa approaches tropical depression status while traveling westward toward the islands.

Florida proposes dropping 4 vaccines from school entry requirements

Florida health officials are proposing to remove four vaccines from requirements for children attending public and private schools, advancing part of a broader effort by the DeSantis administration to eliminate vaccine mandates.

Florida tourism dips again as Canadian visitors decline sharply

Florida tourism declined for a second consecutive quarter as the state saw fewer domestic, overseas and Canadian visitors compared with the same period last year.

Plant City residents push back against Flock cameras during tense commission meeting

A presentation about Plant City's Flock camera system turned tense Monday night as residents challenged a Flock Safety representative over the use of license plate-reading technology in their community.

Suspicious death investigation underway after woman found dead: MCSO

A suspicious death investigation is underway in Manatee County after deputies discovered a woman's body behind a Bradenton home. 

Juvenile critically injured in stabbing outside Ruskin 7-Eleven

A juvenile is in critical condition after a stabbing that stemmed from a fight in Ruskin Monday afternoon, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. 

​State-by-state look where Americans work the longest and hardest

Which states are working the longest hours – and which ones are taking the least time off? A new ranking offers a closer look.