Haines City High School teacher busted smoking meth at a park after hours: Police
A world history teacher at Haines City High School is accused of smoking methamphetamine while in a parked car after hours at a Winter Haven park.
A world history teacher at Haines City High School is accused of smoking methamphetamine while in a parked car after hours at a Winter Haven park.
Manatee County deputy involved in crash that seriously injured motorcyclist: MCSO
A collision between a motorcycle and a Manatee County deputy sent one person to the hospital on Thursday morning.
A collision between a motorcycle and a Manatee County deputy sent one person to the hospital on Thursday morning.
‘Violent’ armed robbers captured in Gibsonton: HCSO
Two armed robbery suspects are behind bars following a “violent” confrontation in Gibsonton.
Two armed robbery suspects are behind bars following a “violent” confrontation in Gibsonton.
Gov. DeSantis vetoes Florida medical malpractice bill to repeal 'Free Kill' law
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday he is vetoing a bill passed by Florida lawmakers that would have lifted age restrictions for seeking uncapped non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday he is vetoing a bill passed by Florida lawmakers that would have lifted age restrictions for seeking uncapped non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases.
Woman hospitalized, pet reportedly missing after fire at Clearwater mobile home
A woman is hospitalized and a pet is reportedly missing after crews battled a fire that severely damaged a mobile home early Thursday, according to Clearwater Fire Rescue.
A woman is hospitalized and a pet is reportedly missing after crews battled a fire that severely damaged a mobile home early Thursday, according to Clearwater Fire Rescue.
Hurricane Season 2025: Duke Energy gives inside look at control center
As Florida heads into what’s expected to be an above-normal hurricane season, Duke Energy Florida is providing a behind-the-scenes look at the operations center responsible for managing outages and power restoration during major storms.
As Florida heads into what’s expected to be an above-normal hurricane season, Duke Energy Florida is providing a behind-the-scenes look at the operations center responsible for managing outages and power restoration during major storms.
Sarasota County homeowners impacted by hurricanes can apply for housing recovery funds. Here's how
With a new hurricane season set to begin this weekend, Sarasota County homeowners recovering from past storms are now able to apply for some extra help.
With a new hurricane season set to begin this weekend, Sarasota County homeowners recovering from past storms are now able to apply for some extra help.
Assistant state attorney fired after child porn arrest: 'Deeply disturbed and sickened'
The Hillsborough County State Attorney's Office says it has fired an assistant state attorney after his arrest on child porn charges.
The Hillsborough County State Attorney's Office says it has fired an assistant state attorney after his arrest on child porn charges.
Trump’s immigration crackdown stalled by lack of detention space, Florida sheriff says
Sheriff calls on president to 'break this logjam' as migrants are 'turned back into the street' due to limited ICE resources
Sheriff calls on president to 'break this logjam' as migrants are 'turned back into the street' due to limited ICE resources
'Private' street lights create issues for safe streets after hurricane vacancies
After last year’s brutal hurricanes, many Tampa Bay area neighborhoods remain half-vacant as people move back in or sell. Residents in Westshore have noticed their streets aren’t just quieter — they’re darker.
After last year’s brutal hurricanes, many Tampa Bay area neighborhoods remain half-vacant as people move back in or sell. Residents in Westshore have noticed their streets aren’t just quieter — they’re darker.
Tow truck driver in St. Pete crash that left mother, grandfather dead has checkered driving history
The tow truck driver arrested in connection to a crash that took the lives of a mother and grandfather, critically injuring a 9-year-old, has a checkered driving history.
The tow truck driver arrested in connection to a crash that took the lives of a mother and grandfather, critically injuring a 9-year-old, has a checkered driving history.
St. Pete residents struggle to rebuild ahead of hurricane season as HUD funding plans take shape
As hurricane season nears, many St. Petersburg residents are still picking up the pieces after Hurricanes Idalia and Helene. In flood-prone neighborhoods like Shore Acres and Riviera Bay, the rebuilding process remains a daily challenge.
As hurricane season nears, many St. Petersburg residents are still picking up the pieces after Hurricanes Idalia and Helene. In flood-prone neighborhoods like Shore Acres and Riviera Bay, the rebuilding process remains a daily challenge.
20 high school graduates preparing to head to military academies after send-off ceremony at MacDill
Twenty Bay Area high school graduates will soon head to their military academies. Congresswomen Kathy Castor and Laurel Lee held a special ceremony Tuesday night at MacDill to officially send them off.
Twenty Bay Area high school graduates will soon head to their military academies. Congresswomen Kathy Castor and Laurel Lee held a special ceremony Tuesday night at MacDill to officially send them off.
Todd and Julie Chrisley released from prison after Trump pardon
Todd and Julie Chrisley received full presidential pardons from Donald Trump, ending their prison sentences for tax and bank fraud convictions.
Todd and Julie Chrisley received full presidential pardons from Donald Trump, ending their prison sentences for tax and bank fraud convictions.
Bartow 'group home' where man was murdered was not licensed by state, being shut down
The 'group home' where an 81-year-old man was murdered a little more than a week ago is in the process of being shut down. The city discovered the renter, Eddrena Thornton, was operating the home on Blue Bird Avenue illegally and without a license by the state.
The 'group home' where an 81-year-old man was murdered a little more than a week ago is in the process of being shut down. The city discovered the renter, Eddrena Thornton, was operating the home on Blue Bird Avenue illegally and without a license by the state.
Tampa man arrested on 100 counts of child porn charges following cyber-tip
A cyber-tip investigation landed a Tampa man behind bars, facing 100 counts of child pornography charges.
A cyber-tip investigation landed a Tampa man behind bars, facing 100 counts of child pornography charges.
Florida woman caught on camera stealing from cemetery used grave mementos to decorate her yard: PCSO
A Florida woman’s landscaping was decorated with items she stole from a cemetery, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.
A Florida woman’s landscaping was decorated with items she stole from a cemetery, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.
Could Cross Bay Ferry return? PSTA moving ahead with $5M plan
Several weeks after the Cross Bay Ferry made its final trip between Tampa and St. Petersburg, transit leaders in Pinellas County voted unanimously Wednesday to move forward with a plan to bring the popular commuter service back.
Several weeks after the Cross Bay Ferry made its final trip between Tampa and St. Petersburg, transit leaders in Pinellas County voted unanimously Wednesday to move forward with a plan to bring the popular commuter service back.
Hillsborough crews use small robots to help clean out stormwater system
Hillsborough County crews held a demonstration in Valrico on Tuesday, where they showed how a worker can operate a robot on wheels into a stormwater drain to find and remove clogs.
Hillsborough County crews held a demonstration in Valrico on Tuesday, where they showed how a worker can operate a robot on wheels into a stormwater drain to find and remove clogs.
Multi-year infrastructure improvement project complete in 4 Tampa neighborhoods
The City of Tampa has been trying to improve infrastructure in the neighborhoods that need it the most. A multi-year project is now complete in four neighborhoods to upgrade miles of water and wastewater pipes.
The City of Tampa has been trying to improve infrastructure in the neighborhoods that need it the most. A multi-year project is now complete in four neighborhoods to upgrade miles of water and wastewater pipes.