Swimmer bitten by shark off Boca Grande Key rescued by nurses, Good Samaritan, Coast Guard
A swimmer was rescued Sunday evening off Boca Grande Key in the Florida Keys after reportedly being bitten on the leg by a shark near a recreational boat.
A swimmer was rescued Sunday evening off Boca Grande Key in the Florida Keys after reportedly being bitten on the leg by a shark near a recreational boat.
Jurors to decide if Jennifer Odom’s convicted killer gets death penalty
The same jury that convicted Jeffrey Crum of kidnapping, sexually assaulting and killing Jennifer Odom will now decide if he gets the death penalty or another life sentence.
The same jury that convicted Jeffrey Crum of kidnapping, sexually assaulting and killing Jennifer Odom will now decide if he gets the death penalty or another life sentence.
EF-0 tornado touches down in Port St. Lucie, leaving 2-mile path of damage
An EF-0 tornado with peak winds between 65 and 75 mph touched down in Port St. Lucie on Sunday evening, leaving behind minor damage but no reported injuries.
An EF-0 tornado with peak winds between 65 and 75 mph touched down in Port St. Lucie on Sunday evening, leaving behind minor damage but no reported injuries.
Stop-arm cameras catch 94 drivers passing Polk County school buses on first day
Polk County law enforcement officers are cracking down on drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses equipped with automated safety cameras.
Polk County law enforcement officers are cracking down on drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses equipped with automated safety cameras.
Rays stadium deal: Tampa and Hillsborough votes set for this week
The proposed deal to bring a new Tampa Bay Rays stadium to Tampa is heading toward two key votes this week that could clear the way for the project to move forward.
The proposed deal to bring a new Tampa Bay Rays stadium to Tampa is heading toward two key votes this week that could clear the way for the project to move forward.
Supreme Court clears way for Trump mail-in voting restrictions
The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for President Donald Trump to move ahead with his executive order restricting mail-in voting.
The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for President Donald Trump to move ahead with his executive order restricting mail-in voting.
DeSantis seeks to limit EBT, TANF purchases to essential needs
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that Florida is working with the Trump administration on a plan to restrict the use of certain public assistance benefits, arguing taxpayer-funded aid should only be used for essential needs.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that Florida is working with the Trump administration on a plan to restrict the use of certain public assistance benefits, arguing taxpayer-funded aid should only be used for essential needs.
Rotary phone collects 'Stories of Humanity' at St. Pete park
Long before texting dominated daily communication, reaching someone often required picking up the phone and leaving a voicemail.
Long before texting dominated daily communication, reaching someone often required picking up the phone and leaving a voicemail.
Dump truck flips, trailer catches fire on I-75 in North Port
North Port drivers are seeing delays on I-75 after a dump truck flipped and a trailer caught on fire, according to first responders.
North Port drivers are seeing delays on I-75 after a dump truck flipped and a trailer caught on fire, according to first responders.
Winter Haven woman 'looking for cigarettes' accused of trying to open neighbor's car doors: WHPD
A Winter Haven woman told police she was looking for cigarettes when they asked why she was pulling on the door handles of two vehicles belonging to her neighbor.
A Winter Haven woman told police she was looking for cigarettes when they asked why she was pulling on the door handles of two vehicles belonging to her neighbor.
FOUND: Family says Florida woman who went missing in Georgia found
A 59-year-old Florida woman remains missing over two months after relocating to Georgia to live with a man she met online, prompting her family to search Georgia for answers.
A 59-year-old Florida woman remains missing over two months after relocating to Georgia to live with a man she met online, prompting her family to search Georgia for answers.
Is your smartphone making your kid dumber? What a new study found
A new study suggests your smartphone use could play a role in how children develop vocabulary skills.
A new study suggests your smartphone use could play a role in how children develop vocabulary skills.
Historic Revolutionary War ‘witness tree’ at center of preservation effort
Conservationists are implementing preservation measures to extend the life of a rare "witness tree" that dates back to the Revolutionary War.
Conservationists are implementing preservation measures to extend the life of a rare "witness tree" that dates back to the Revolutionary War.
Roof partially collapses at Port Richey Burlington store following heavy rain
Emergency crews evacuated a Port Richey retail store Sunday afternoon after heavy rainfall triggered a partial roof collapse and severe flooding inside the building.
Emergency crews evacuated a Port Richey retail store Sunday afternoon after heavy rainfall triggered a partial roof collapse and severe flooding inside the building.
Florida man pulled over on lawn mower busted for meth and weed
A Florida deputy arrested a man last week after stopping him on a red lawn mower and discovering narcotics inside a bag between his feet.
A Florida deputy arrested a man last week after stopping him on a red lawn mower and discovering narcotics inside a bag between his feet.
Man arrested after teen stabbed multiple times near Bradenton: MCSO
A man accused of stabbing a 15-year-old boy multiple times outside a home near Bradenton was arrested and faces a charge of attempted murder, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
A man accused of stabbing a 15-year-old boy multiple times outside a home near Bradenton was arrested and faces a charge of attempted murder, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
Suspect in killing of five people, multiple animals in Washington found dead
Five people in a rural part of Oregon were found dead early Saturday morning after firefighters responded to a vehicle fire and discovered human remains.
Five people in a rural part of Oregon were found dead early Saturday morning after firefighters responded to a vehicle fire and discovered human remains.
Largo residents fear flooding could trap them in neighborhood
Largo residents living near 101st Street report fears of being trapped in their neighborhood due to persistent severe street flooding.
Largo residents living near 101st Street report fears of being trapped in their neighborhood due to persistent severe street flooding.
Sean Grayson, convicted in Sonya Massey's killing, dies in prison
Sean Grayson, the former Illinois deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, has died while serving a 20-year prison sentence.
Sean Grayson, the former Illinois deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, has died while serving a 20-year prison sentence.
Missing Tampa man’s family says he was located during an out-of-state vehicle stop
UPDATE: The family of a missing South Tampa man says he has been located following traffic stops in Louisiana and Texas and is no longer considered missing.
UPDATE: The family of a missing South Tampa man says he has been located following traffic stops in Louisiana and Texas and is no longer considered missing.