Largo man accused of having child porn, video showing person having sex with dog

A Largo man is behind bars after he was caught with child pornography and a video that showed someone having sex with a dog, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. 

California is now 4th largest economy in the world, new data shows

New data shows California has overtaken Japan as the 4th largest economy in the world, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday.

Six new swans to join Lake Morton flock to introduce new genetics

Six new swans will call Lake Morton home, so the current flock, who descended from royal swans in England, can stay healthy and resilient.

Residents of Bradenton Beach mobile home park fighting eviction post-Hurricane Helene

The Pines Trailer Park in Bradenton Beach has withstood the test of time, but now, the park’s owner is telling residents that everyone will soon be evicted. 

Florida House probe into ‘Hope Florida’ ends with no-show witnesses, DeSantis’ defend program

What's next for a State House probe into Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis' "Hope Florida" initiative? Three key witnesses were no-shows on Thursday as House leaders hoped to ask how a $10 million Medicaid settlement wound up in the hands of political action committees that were tightly connected to the governor. 

Airshow pilot killed when stunt plane crashes at Virginia Air Force base

A stunt plane crashed at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia ahead of a planned air show there this weekend, killing an accomplished aerobatic pilot.

Report: Hegseth had an unsecured internet line set up in his Pentagon office

A new report reveals Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had a “dirty” internet line installed in his Pentagon office, bypassing Department of Defense cybersecurity protocols to access the Signal messaging app on a personal computer.

History of Lake Wales showcased in art exhibit

An exhibition by the Lakes Wales Arts Council, "How The Arts Shaped Lakes Wales", uses art to tell the history of the city’s growth over the past 50 years. 

Pasco brush fire 60% contained as crews continue battling flames

Fire rescue crews are working to put out a brush fire burning at a Pasco County park, according to fire rescue crews.

Video: Good Samaritans help woman being dragged by man in SUV as she tries to pull 2 kids from vehicle

Good Samaritans came to the rescue of a woman in Florida and her two children when they saw a man trying to drive off against her will, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. 

Tampa woman convicted of teen's 2004 murder gets reduced prison sentence

A judge has reduced the sentence of a Tampa woman convicted in the 2004 murder of a 16-year-old girl from life in prison to 35 years, followed by eight years of probation.

Senator Rick Scott joins Venezuelan leaders to rally for freedom and democracy

U.S. Senator Rick Scott joined Venezuelan community leaders in Tampa for a rally Thursday, reiterating his mission to help fight for freedom and democracy in Venezuela. 

Stephan Sterns' sex crimes trial pushed back to July after indecision on evidence

A judge ruled on Wednesday to push back the sex crimes trial for Stephan Sterns to July, as he is still trying to determine what evidence will and will not be applicable. Sterns is accused of killing and sexually abusing 13-year-old Madeline Soto.

Florida man armed with assault rifle, dressed in tactical gear, shot & killed by deputies: HCSO

Hillsborough County deputies shot and killed a man dressed in body armor after he was walking just south of Causeway Blvd. with a fully-loaded assault rifle, according to the sheriff's office.

Former teacher accused of molesting, battering young students: MCSO

A former teacher at a public charter school faces serious charges after Manatee County deputies say multiple elementary-aged students came forward saying he inappropriately touched them.