Will Florida’s government shut down? Here's what's behind the state budget battle
Negotiations over the state budget have blown up, forcing lawmakers to return to Tallahassee and hammer out disagreements over a sales tax cut.
Negotiations over the state budget have blown up, forcing lawmakers to return to Tallahassee and hammer out disagreements over a sales tax cut.
Traffic charges dropped against Georgia college student now facing deportation
All charges against 19-year-old Ximena Arias-Cristobal were dropped after video evidence showed she was not the driver who committed the traffic violation during a May 5 stop in Dalton.
All charges against 19-year-old Ximena Arias-Cristobal were dropped after video evidence showed she was not the driver who committed the traffic violation during a May 5 stop in Dalton.
FSU shooting suspect Phoenix Ikner charged with murder
The suspect who opened fire last month at Florida State University, killing two and injuring six others, was released from a Tallahassee hospital on Monday following an extended stay and multiple surgeries to treat injuries he sustained during the April 17 incident.
The suspect who opened fire last month at Florida State University, killing two and injuring six others, was released from a Tallahassee hospital on Monday following an extended stay and multiple surgeries to treat injuries he sustained during the April 17 incident.
Investigation ongoing after UM football player involved in Largo crash that killed 3 people
Largo Police Chief Mike Loux says an investigation is ongoing after a UM football player was involved in a deadly crash that killed three people in Largo on Saturday.
Largo Police Chief Mike Loux says an investigation is ongoing after a UM football player was involved in a deadly crash that killed three people in Largo on Saturday.
Video shows boys, age 7 and 9, in armed standoff with deputies
A newly released video shows a February incident where two boys, ages 7 and 9, were caught holding a loaded gun during a standoff with police.
A newly released video shows a February incident where two boys, ages 7 and 9, were caught holding a loaded gun during a standoff with police.
Watch: Large waterspout comes ashore along Florida beach
The moment a large waterspout came ashore in a Pensacola Beach resort community was captured on camera over the weekend.
The moment a large waterspout came ashore in a Pensacola Beach resort community was captured on camera over the weekend.
Gov. DeSantis: Florida state troopers can now conduct immigration operations independent of federal government
The Florida Highway Patrol is now able to conduct operations and arrest illegal immigrants independently of the federal government.
The Florida Highway Patrol is now able to conduct operations and arrest illegal immigrants independently of the federal government.
Video: Florida gator goes door to door with folding chair stuck to its head
A Florida gator was caught on camera going door to door with a folding chair stuck to its head in a Fort Myers neighborhood on Friday morning.
A Florida gator was caught on camera going door to door with a folding chair stuck to its head in a Fort Myers neighborhood on Friday morning.
Florida state lawmaker who recently ditched Democratic label announces gubernatorial bid
Florida state Sen. Jason Pizzo, who announced last month that he was switching from Democrat to no party affiliation, has revealed that he plans a Sunshine State gubernatorial bid.
Florida state Sen. Jason Pizzo, who announced last month that he was switching from Democrat to no party affiliation, has revealed that he plans a Sunshine State gubernatorial bid.
Gas prices in Florida drop to lowest point since 2023: AAA
Drivers in Florida are paying the lowest prices at the pump since December 2023, according to AAA.
Drivers in Florida are paying the lowest prices at the pump since December 2023, according to AAA.
1 hurt after shots fired into crowd, Clearwater police searching for suspect
Clearwater police are searching for whoever fired shots into a crowd, leaving one person hurt.
Clearwater police are searching for whoever fired shots into a crowd, leaving one person hurt.
TGH helping new moms through new mental health program: 'There is a stigma'
Tampa General Hospital is rolling out a new mental health program to support moms during pregnancy, delivery, and post-partum.
Tampa General Hospital is rolling out a new mental health program to support moms during pregnancy, delivery, and post-partum.
Memorial grows after crash kills 2 children, 1 woman in Largo
Neighbors are sharing their grief after a crash in Largo on Saturday killed three people, including two children. Multiple others, including a University of Miami football player, were also injured in the crash.
Neighbors are sharing their grief after a crash in Largo on Saturday killed three people, including two children. Multiple others, including a University of Miami football player, were also injured in the crash.
Stormy conditions continue across Florida: what to expect in the Tampa Bay Area
After possible tornadoes were reported in the Florida panhandle on Saturday, that low pressure system is bringing a significant amount of rain to the Tampa Bay Area starting on Sunday and continuing into the early part of the week.
After possible tornadoes were reported in the Florida panhandle on Saturday, that low pressure system is bringing a significant amount of rain to the Tampa Bay Area starting on Sunday and continuing into the early part of the week.
Remains of missing Alabama toddler found; mother and grandfather charged
Authorities in Alabama believe they have found the remains of one-year-old Kahleb Collins, who was reported missing after a December 2024 car crash.
Authorities in Alabama believe they have found the remains of one-year-old Kahleb Collins, who was reported missing after a December 2024 car crash.
No shortage of aquatic life at guided dive site under Blue Heron Bridge
There is no shortage of aquatic life at a guided dive site under Blue Heron Bridge.
There is no shortage of aquatic life at a guided dive site under Blue Heron Bridge.
Catholic Churches across Tampa honor Pope Leo during first Sunday masses since election
As Pope Leo XIV gave his first Sunday blessing to a crowd in St Peter's Square at the Vatican, parishes around the globe and across the Tampa Bay area honored the beginning of his papal ministry in their services as well.
As Pope Leo XIV gave his first Sunday blessing to a crowd in St Peter's Square at the Vatican, parishes around the globe and across the Tampa Bay area honored the beginning of his papal ministry in their services as well.
Nations largest single-day food drive returns to Tampa Bay for 33rd year
The largest single-day food drive in the nation returned to the Tampa Bay Area on Saturday as the National Association of Letter Carriers held their 33rd Annual 'Stamp Out Hunger' event.
The largest single-day food drive in the nation returned to the Tampa Bay Area on Saturday as the National Association of Letter Carriers held their 33rd Annual 'Stamp Out Hunger' event.
University of Miami football player injured in crash that kills 2 children, 1 woman in Largo: Police say
A University of Miami football player was injured in a two-vehicle crash that killed two kids and one adult in Largo on Saturday, according to the Largo Police Department.
A University of Miami football player was injured in a two-vehicle crash that killed two kids and one adult in Largo on Saturday, according to the Largo Police Department.
Woman charged with DUI after hitting, killing pedestrian, Tampa police say
A woman has been arrested after a fatal crash at the intersection of N Nebraska Ave. and E Robson St. early on Saturday morning, according to the Tampa Police Department.
A woman has been arrested after a fatal crash at the intersection of N Nebraska Ave. and E Robson St. early on Saturday morning, according to the Tampa Police Department.


















