Pope Leo XIV's brother, a Florida resident, reacts to historic election: 'Shock and awe'
When the white smoke rose above the Vatican on Thursday, one Port Charlotte man felt a wave of disbelief and pride: his younger brother had just become the next pope.
When the white smoke rose above the Vatican on Thursday, one Port Charlotte man felt a wave of disbelief and pride: his younger brother had just become the next pope.
Mother, child seriously injured in hit-and-run outside Walmart, suspected driver arrested at motel
Largo police say they've arrested the driver who took off after hitting a mother and her 6-year-old child in a Walmart parking lot, leaving both with serious injuries.
Largo police say they've arrested the driver who took off after hitting a mother and her 6-year-old child in a Walmart parking lot, leaving both with serious injuries.
Sarasota club brings model train enthusiasts together to share their passion
When the Vermont Toy Museum became the Sarasota Toy Museum, a model-train fixture needed to be moved as well.
When the Vermont Toy Museum became the Sarasota Toy Museum, a model-train fixture needed to be moved as well.
‘Back-alley beautician’ injected mystery mail-order filler into clients without a medical license: FDLE
A Florida woman was arrested after the FDLE said she reportedly injected people with mystery facial filler.
A Florida woman was arrested after the FDLE said she reportedly injected people with mystery facial filler.
Sarasota man arrested in connection with deadly shooting
A suspect was arrested a little over a week after a deadly shooting in Sarasota, according to deputies.
A suspect was arrested a little over a week after a deadly shooting in Sarasota, according to deputies.
Lawyers for man executed by firing squad in South Carolina say bullets mostly missed his heart
A pathologist hired by attorneys for death row inmates says a South Carolina man executed by firing squad was conscious and likely in extreme pain for as long as a minute.
A pathologist hired by attorneys for death row inmates says a South Carolina man executed by firing squad was conscious and likely in extreme pain for as long as a minute.
Florida felons caught on camera swiping nearly $600 of tequila: CCSO
Two convicted Florida felons believed to be connected to a string of retail thefts were busted after deputies say a tequila heist was caught on camera.
Two convicted Florida felons believed to be connected to a string of retail thefts were busted after deputies say a tequila heist was caught on camera.
UNC refutes report that Jordon Hudson, Bill Belichick's girlfriend, is barred from football facility
Hudson and Belichick made their relationship public last year.
Hudson and Belichick made their relationship public last year.
Hillsborough County Public Schools wins 'U.S. District of the Year' award
Hillsborough County Public Schools has a reason to celebrate after being named U.S. District of the Year by Cambridge International Education.
Hillsborough County Public Schools has a reason to celebrate after being named U.S. District of the Year by Cambridge International Education.
Hernando County cold case investigators seeking information about 1981 double homicide
It’s been 44 years since two people were killed in Brooksville and Hernando County investigators are still looking for answers.
It’s been 44 years since two people were killed in Brooksville and Hernando County investigators are still looking for answers.
Unsolved Florida: St. Pete detectives examine Jean Ault's 'bizarre' 2002 murder
Jean Ault, a 74-year-old retiree with a love for travel, gardening, and volunteering, was packing her van for a camping trip in March 2002 – but she never made it there.
Jean Ault, a 74-year-old retiree with a love for travel, gardening, and volunteering, was packing her van for a camping trip in March 2002 – but she never made it there.
Hillsborough County holding free event Saturday marking 75 years of mosquito control
Hillsborough County Mosquito Management Services is celebrating 75 years of working to control the mosquito population.
Hillsborough County Mosquito Management Services is celebrating 75 years of working to control the mosquito population.
Chaotic video shows neighbors trying to stop ICE from detaining mother
Two people were arrested after chaotic video showed dozens of people surrounding ICE agents to stop them from detaining an immigrant mother.
Two people were arrested after chaotic video showed dozens of people surrounding ICE agents to stop them from detaining an immigrant mother.
'Large depression' forces road closure in Bradenton
A portion of a Bradenton road is closed because of what police call a “large depression,” forcing crews to make repairs.
A portion of a Bradenton road is closed because of what police call a “large depression,” forcing crews to make repairs.
'Do Not Disturb' phone settings can save lives on the roads, experts say
Distracted driving continues to be a major safety concern, contributing to thousands of fatalities each year. But new technology uses the source of the problem as the solution.
Distracted driving continues to be a major safety concern, contributing to thousands of fatalities each year. But new technology uses the source of the problem as the solution.
Saint Leo University's sees first graduates from nursing program four years later
Four years of classes, stress and navigating a life post-covid paid off for nursing graduates of Saint Leo University’s inaugural nursing program, and it’s fitting during National Nurses Week this week.
Four years of classes, stress and navigating a life post-covid paid off for nursing graduates of Saint Leo University’s inaugural nursing program, and it’s fitting during National Nurses Week this week.
St. Pete discussion on online dangers for teens comes after 16-year-old's murder
With summer just around the corner, kids and teens are gearing up for a break from school, which often means more screen time. In response, the City of St. Petersburg brought parents and students together to address an increasingly important issue — online safety.
With summer just around the corner, kids and teens are gearing up for a break from school, which often means more screen time. In response, the City of St. Petersburg brought parents and students together to address an increasingly important issue — online safety.
Mother, son graduate within days of each other: 'It's never too late'
It's an extra-special Mother's Day weekend for a mom who walked across the USF commencement stage on Thursday while earning her master's degree and will also soon watch her son receive his undergraduate degree.
It's an extra-special Mother's Day weekend for a mom who walked across the USF commencement stage on Thursday while earning her master's degree and will also soon watch her son receive his undergraduate degree.
FBI: Hundreds of open investigations linked to online exploitation network targeting kids, vulnerable people
The FBI has hundreds of open investigations around the country connected to an online exploitation network.
The FBI has hundreds of open investigations around the country connected to an online exploitation network.
Trump to name Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as DC's top federal prosecutor
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is naming Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, a former county prosecutor and elected judge, to be the top federal prosecutor for the nation’s capital after abandoning his first pick for the job.
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is naming Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, a former county prosecutor and elected judge, to be the top federal prosecutor for the nation’s capital after abandoning his first pick for the job.