Alligator with ball stuck in mouth spotted on NC golf course
An alligator showed up to tee time at a golf course in North Carolina with a soccer ball stuck in its mouth.
An alligator showed up to tee time at a golf course in North Carolina with a soccer ball stuck in its mouth.
New affordable housing complex opens in Winter Haven, offers on-site medical, mental health services
With Polk County growing at the rate it is, finding affordable housing can be a challenge, especially for those struggling to find work or with mental health issues.
With Polk County growing at the rate it is, finding affordable housing can be a challenge, especially for those struggling to find work or with mental health issues.
Scientists discover hybrid termite species in Florida
University of Florida scientists discovered two different termite species are breeding to create a hybrid termite.
University of Florida scientists discovered two different termite species are breeding to create a hybrid termite.
Gov. DeSantis signs bill to make gold, silver legal tender in Florida
The State of Florida is taking a big step towards making precious metals just as useful as cash.
The State of Florida is taking a big step towards making precious metals just as useful as cash.
Clearwater tow truck driver arrested months after crash that killed mother, grandfather
A tow truck driver involved in a St. Pete crash that left a 9-year-old boy's mother and grandfather dead was arrested more than seven months later, according to officers.
A tow truck driver involved in a St. Pete crash that left a 9-year-old boy's mother and grandfather dead was arrested more than seven months later, according to officers.
Santa Ono named new president at University of Florida
The University of Florida is one step closer to having a new president.
The University of Florida is one step closer to having a new president.
Sarasota recognized for being a 'Smart City' as AI helps keep an eye on drivers, pedestrians
The City of Sarasota is being recognized with an international award for the work it’s doing to keep drivers and pedestrians safe, as well.
The City of Sarasota is being recognized with an international award for the work it’s doing to keep drivers and pedestrians safe, as well.
3 arrested in S. Tampa DUI crash that severed man’s leg: Police
A man was critically injured early Monday morning when police say a DUI driver slammed into him as he was standing behind a parked car at the intersection of S. Howard Avenue and W. Azeele Street.
A man was critically injured early Monday morning when police say a DUI driver slammed into him as he was standing behind a parked car at the intersection of S. Howard Avenue and W. Azeele Street.
Florida swimmer startled by shark at Panama City Beach: 'You're fine!'
A shark was spotted at Panama City Beach swimming near a startled swimmer.
A shark was spotted at Panama City Beach swimming near a startled swimmer.
Florida Lyft driver shot, killed by teen: BCSO
A Lyft driver is dead, and a 17-year-old boy is behind bars following a shooting in Panama City Beach.
A Lyft driver is dead, and a 17-year-old boy is behind bars following a shooting in Panama City Beach.
Tampa officials tout street resurfacing progress, discuss ways to further expand work
The City of Tampa announced Tuesday it's picking up the pace on some of its long-awaited street resurfacing projects.
The City of Tampa announced Tuesday it's picking up the pace on some of its long-awaited street resurfacing projects.
Florida woman accused of stabbing 12-year-old girl and trying to hide her body though she was still alive
A 12-year-old Florida girl is recovering after deputies say she was stabbed by a woman who tried to hide her body before driving away.
A 12-year-old Florida girl is recovering after deputies say she was stabbed by a woman who tried to hide her body before driving away.
Hurricane Season 2025: Pinellas officials urge boaters to be prepared
In the aftermath of the devastating 2024 hurricanes, Pinellas County officials are sharing ways boaters can prepare their vessels for this hurricane season.
In the aftermath of the devastating 2024 hurricanes, Pinellas County officials are sharing ways boaters can prepare their vessels for this hurricane season.
'100 Deadliest Days' for teen drivers underway, AAA says. Here's what to know
This week marks the start of what AAA calls the "100 Deadliest Days of Summer" – the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day during which the auto club says there's a big increase in deadly crashes involving teen drivers.
This week marks the start of what AAA calls the "100 Deadliest Days of Summer" – the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day during which the auto club says there's a big increase in deadly crashes involving teen drivers.
Giant manta ray dives under Florida paddleboarder: 'Unbelievable'
A paddleboarder near Honeymoon Island, Florida, had a rare and thrilling encounter with a giant manta ray.
A paddleboarder near Honeymoon Island, Florida, had a rare and thrilling encounter with a giant manta ray.
Elderly woman hospitalized after fire at assisted living facility
Firefighters in Dunedin battled a three-alarm fire at an assisted living facility early Tuesday, sending a 93-year-old woman to the hospital.
Firefighters in Dunedin battled a three-alarm fire at an assisted living facility early Tuesday, sending a 93-year-old woman to the hospital.
Crash causes traffic delays on I-4 in Hillsborough County
A crash caused big backups early Tuesday along a stretch of I-4 in the Plant City area.
A crash caused big backups early Tuesday along a stretch of I-4 in the Plant City area.
Mother osprey released days after being rescued from hook, fishing line
A female osprey named Symphony is free again after TECO workers helped volunteers rescue the bird, which had gotten tangled in a fishing line in Apollo Beach.
A female osprey named Symphony is free again after TECO workers helped volunteers rescue the bird, which had gotten tangled in a fishing line in Apollo Beach.
Several people hospitalized in Florida after Coast Guard responds to separate holiday boating incidents
A Memorial Day Florida boat explosion in Fort Lauderdale left nearly a dozen injured, including two children, hours after another yacht caught fire and sank near Palm Beach.
A Memorial Day Florida boat explosion in Fort Lauderdale left nearly a dozen injured, including two children, hours after another yacht caught fire and sank near Palm Beach.
Invest 90-E designated as Tropical Storm Alvin expected to form off Mexico's coast this week
A tropical depression is expected to form off the coast of Mexico this week and would be named Alvin if it strengthens into a tropical storm, the first of the season in either the Eastern Pacific or Atlantic basins.
A tropical depression is expected to form off the coast of Mexico this week and would be named Alvin if it strengthens into a tropical storm, the first of the season in either the Eastern Pacific or Atlantic basins.