Insider's advice on resolving home insurance disputes

Families across Tampa Bay are still struggling to rebuild from the hurricanes, and some are still fighting with their insurance companies as they hit one dead end after another. 

Insurance payments and the call for reform

Florida made it harder to sue insurance companies and offered them more state subsidies, because they said the industry was in financial distress. 

Teen escapes after being held captive, abused by South Jersey couple for years: officials

A South Jersey couple is facing a list of charges for a disturbing case of child abuse where officials say a girl was forced to endure deplorable living conditions while being sexually abused, before she was able to escape years later.

High-speed pursuit ends with crash minutes after suspect tries to hit deputy: CCSO

A man is in custody after the Citrus County Sheriff's Office says he sped away from multiple attempted traffic stops and tried to hit a deputy during his cross-county getaway.

Diddy trial: Cassie testifies more about relationship, 2016 hotel attack

R&B singer Cassie continued her testimony Wednesday in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial. Her testimony - and the infamous hotel security video involving her - are considered key pieces of evidence.

Man shoots another man, kidnaps woman from Florida home after traveling from Kentucky: SCSO

A Kentucky man is facing serious charges after Sarasota County deputies say he showed up at a home where people he knew were vacationing, then fired a shot and kidnapped a woman.

Video: UPS driver helps rescue 2 children locked inside Florida home

A Florida delivery driver helped rescue two young children who were trapped inside their home last week, according to the Haines City Police Department.

Man shot & killed, homicide investigation underway: HCSO

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says it's investigating a homicide after finding a man shot to death early Wednesday.

Florida budget talks not 'any closer'

As budget talks remain stalled, Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez said Tuesday the House has offered possibilities including a “lean, critical-needs budget with minimal spending and no tax cuts.”

Grassroots group hopes to save Stevenson Creek from development

A grassroots group is in opposition to the construction of a 9-slip dock along the Stevenson Creek. The 3.2-mile creek, part of the Pinellas County Aquatic Preserve, empties out to the Intercoastal.

Largo father in ICU after tragic crash that claimed lives of children and partner

A Largo man remains hospitalized in critical condition following a devastating car crash over the weekend that claimed the lives of his two young children and longtime partner.

Diddy trial: Cassie testifies about 'violent arguments,' 'freak off' parties

R&B singer Cassie is testifying Tuesday in Diddy’s sex trafficking trial. Her testimony - and the infamous hotel security video involving her - are considered key pieces of evidence.

Tampa police incorporate virtual reality into de-escalation training

This year, the Tampa Police Department is incorporating new, virtual reality technology into its de-escalation training for the first time.