Reality star-turned-killer named in Diddy trial as 50 Cent weighs in

Prosecutors introduced a binder of 13 male escorts allegedly hired by Combs, including Ash Armand—a former Gigolos star and convicted killer—prompting 50 Cent to call him out on Instagram.

Man driving 118 MPH with wife and 2 kids arrested for DUI: BCSO

While driving his wife and two children, a man was clocked at 118 MPH on I-95, according to the Broward County Sheriff's Office.

Governor Ron and Casey DeSantis ‘double down’ on Hope Florida

Hope Florida has helped more than 30,000 people get off means-tested government assistance, secured jobs for more than 3,000 people and saved the taxpayer more than $100M, according to Governor Ron DeSantis. 

Smoking may be banned on Gulfport beaches

Cigarette butts in the sand and smoke in the air aren’t the way city council members want visitors to think about Gulfport public beaches. 

Lakeland moves closer to adding school speed zone cameras after 13 student deaths in Polk County

The City of Lakeland is taking significant steps to improve student safety by advancing an ordinance to install speed cameras in school zones. This initiative comes in response to a series of tragic vehicle-related accidents involving students, which have deeply affected the community.

Duke Energy claims it would cost $1 billion for Clearwater to drop utility company, mayor responds

Duke Energy is amping up its fight to stay plugged in as the main utility provider for all residents and businesses in the City of Clearwater. On Monday, the company unexpectedly released a study which found that it would cost the city between $1.13 billion and $1.52 billion – depending on timing and other factors – to take over Duke’s equipment and form a municipal-run utility.

Manatee County wetland protections on hold after response from state

It was supposed to be a final vote to restore wetland buffers in Manatee County. But four state agencies are now questioning the legality of those efforts, calling them restrictive and burdensome.

MOSI property could soon attract new indoor sports complex

Hillsborough County Commissioners have given approval to explore building a new indoor sports complex on land shared by Tampa's Museum of Science and Industry.

Father arrested for shooting 3 sons in Ruskin: Deputies

A Florida father was arrested after deputies said he shot his three sons over the weekend in Ruskin, according to deputies. 

Woman lived in home with dead son for 9 months, police say

The house where the man’s body was found has been condemned due to its “horrific conditions,” officials said.

Pres. Trump signs 'Take It Down Act' bill designed to fight AI deepfakes, revenge porn

President Donald Trump was joined by First Lady Melania Trump on Monday afternoon to sign a bill targeting non-censual images, including deepfakes made with artificial intelligence and revenge porn.