Police who boarded unmanned Sarasota boat stress importance of engine cut-off switches

The officers in Sarasota who chased down and boarded an unmanned, out-of-control boat on Monday are using it to show why emergency engine cut-off switches are so important. 

Tampa leaders announce major project to redevelop downtown’s north end

Tampa leaders announced a major project on Tuesday to redevelop the north end of downtown, eventually transforming it into an urban housing district. 

Florida Senate votes to remove fluoride from public water supply

Florida could become the second state in the country to ban the addition of fluoride to public water supplies, following Utah earlier this year.

2 hurt in crash after Hillsborough County deputy turns in front of motorcycle: FHP

Two people were seriously injured after their motorcycle and a Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office SUV crashed early Tuesday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Wall collapses at Tampa USPS package sorting facility

There will likely be a disruption in package services in Tampa after a concrete wall collapsed at a USPS package sorting facility on Monday night, according to the president of the American Postal Workers Union in Tampa. 

Real ID deadline set for May 7: What to know when traveling

Starting on May 7, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will begin enforcing the Real ID requirement.

Missing man last seen on kayak found safe, authorities say

The U.S. Coast Guard says a missing man has been found safe after he disappeared while kayaking in Pasco County.

Mayor Castor to serve on Trump's FEMA Review Council

President Donald Trump has tapped Tampa Mayor Jane Castor to serve on the new FEMA Review Council, federal officials announced Monday.

Video: Barefoot Florida man helps capture large gator along busy interstate

The Blue Collar Brawler can add another gator to his list of captures, as the famed barefoot gator trapper helped deputies in north Florida catch a "beast" roaming along I-95 while drivers whizzed by.

Amazon’s Project Kuiper launches first full batch of satellites from Florida

Amazon’s Project Kuiper launched its first full batch of satellites from Florida using a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket. The rokcet lifted off just after 7 p.m., from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral.

Lithia mother, infant son still missing 32 years after disappearance: 'Living a nightmare'

It's a painful anniversary for the family of young Lithia mother, Bonnie Lee Dages, who vanished along with her four-month-old son, Jeremy, 32 years ago. They are still left without answers as investigators continue searching for the 18-year-old mother and son. 

Video: Florida officer leaps onto runaway boat after man thrown overboard

A man was thrown from a boat on Monday in Sarasota, causing the boat to go unmanned until an officer jumped onto the runaway vessel and stopped it.

Teens continue recovering after being run over by Sarasota County lifeguard

It was supposed to be a fun day at the beach, but two teen girls ended up in the hospital with serious injuries after they were run over by a Sarasota County lifeguard on Nokomis Beach.