Softball coach admits to exchanging explicit photos, videos with teen girl: PCSO

A Lakeland Girls Softball League coach faces several felony charges after Polk County deputies say he groomed an underage girl and exchanged nude images.

Manatee County World War II veteran receives highest honor from France

Victory over the Nazis was won in Europe 80 years ago, and it was because of the sacrifices of service members. A Manatee County U.S. Army veteran, who was one of those service members, received the highest award possible from France. 

Sarasota Toy Museum induces waves of nostalgia

Entering the Sarasota Toy Museum induces waves of nostalgia, and that’s exactly what the staff want visitors to experience. 

Florida fitness influencer faces 5 felonies for running over cop and fleeing, police say

A Florida personal trainer and fitness influencer with hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram was arrested after he allegedly ran over a cop, fled the scene and crashed into another vehicle at high speed.

Citrus County shooting suspect found dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound: Deputies

A shooting suspect was found dead following a domestic altercation on Thursday afternoon in Citrus Springs, according to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office. 

Drugs, guns & cash found in string of Sarasota busts leading to 5 arrests

A total of five people face serious charges after Sarasota police say they busted three separate "open-air drug markets" throughout the city.

Homicide investigation underway at hotel after man found dead

Highlands County deputies say they're investigating a homicide after finding a man dead at a hotel early Thursday.

Disney World trip leaves Florida dad stunned after $1,400 price tag for day at theme park

A Florida father is speaking out after a one-day visit to Orlando's Walt Disney World with his wife and three children cost nearly $1,400 — a price he says may not be worth it.

Man shot in neighborhood, Hillsborough deputies investigating

Hillsborough County deputies are investigating after they say a man was shot in a Riverview neighborhood late Wednesday.

9 displaced after fire at Clearwater home

Firefighters battled an early morning fire that forced nine people out of their home, according to Clearwater Fire Rescue.

Firefighter hospitalized after battling townhome fire: HCFR

A firefighter is recovering from injuries after crews battled a fire at a townhome complex, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.

Man shot, killed after argument escalates in Zephyrhills

A man was shot and killed Wednesday after an argument escalated in the Vinson Avenue area in Zephyrhills, deputies said.