Medical experts call opioid-like supplement sold in Florida smoke shops 'legal morphine'
An over-the-counter substance sold in Florida smoke shops is raising concerns among medical experts, who are calling it a potential public health threat.
An over-the-counter substance sold in Florida smoke shops is raising concerns among medical experts, who are calling it a potential public health threat.
Professor launches interactive map of Bay Area waterways to teach its history
A USF St. Pete english professor collaborated with local creatives to launch an interactive map sharing the stories of our waterways.
A USF St. Pete english professor collaborated with local creatives to launch an interactive map sharing the stories of our waterways.
Man accused of threatening tow truck driver arrested: Lake Alfred police
The suspect accused of chasing down a Polk County tow truck driver in Lake Alfred was arrested.
The suspect accused of chasing down a Polk County tow truck driver in Lake Alfred was arrested.
Man convicted in St. Pete street racing crash that killed 13-year-old
The St. Petersburg motorcyclist on trial for the deadly street racing crash that killed a 13-year-old boy last year was found guilty on Monday.
The St. Petersburg motorcyclist on trial for the deadly street racing crash that killed a 13-year-old boy last year was found guilty on Monday.
Florida bill aimed requiring local governments to establish hurricane plans for storm response
As many across the area are still recovering from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, a bill moving through the Florida House aims to require local governments to have more established pre- and post-hurricane plans in place to respond to storms.
As many across the area are still recovering from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, a bill moving through the Florida House aims to require local governments to have more established pre- and post-hurricane plans in place to respond to storms.
Fewer drivers speeding in school zones in Lake Alfred after camera program launch
Cameras catching speeders in school zones near downtown Lake Alfred are making a difference since they were installed earlier this year — so say police and small business owners.
Cameras catching speeders in school zones near downtown Lake Alfred are making a difference since they were installed earlier this year — so say police and small business owners.
WATCH: Florida man arrested after offering deputies hard seltzer during miles-long car chase: HCSO
A Florida man was arrested after offering a Highlands County deputy a hard seltzer during a vehicle pursuit on Saturday, according to the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office.
A Florida man was arrested after offering a Highlands County deputy a hard seltzer during a vehicle pursuit on Saturday, according to the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office.
VIDEO: Man attacks child after assuming she had thrown eggs at his apartment, HCSO says
Video has been released of a man attacking an 11-year-old girl after telling deputies that he thought she was responsible for eggs being thrown at his apartment for the past week.
Video has been released of a man attacking an 11-year-old girl after telling deputies that he thought she was responsible for eggs being thrown at his apartment for the past week.
Pasco County Animal Services suspends dog adoptions after respiratory disease outbreak
Dog adoptions and operations at Pasco County Animal Services have been temporarily suspended after reported cases of canine pneumovirus, a highly contagious respiratory disease.
Dog adoptions and operations at Pasco County Animal Services have been temporarily suspended after reported cases of canine pneumovirus, a highly contagious respiratory disease.
Sarasota doctor arrested for sexual battery, police believe there may be more potential victims
He was supposed to be treating patients for pain and trauma, but the Sarasota Police Department said Dr. Stephen Feig committed sexual battery on a woman who trusted him. The charges date back to 2023, and police believe there are additional victims that have yet to come forward.
He was supposed to be treating patients for pain and trauma, but the Sarasota Police Department said Dr. Stephen Feig committed sexual battery on a woman who trusted him. The charges date back to 2023, and police believe there are additional victims that have yet to come forward.
Emu and dogs have a blast playing chase at Florida farm
An emu who grew up with a dog was seen having a blast playing a game of chase with two of his canine pals at their farm home in Vero Beach, Florida.
An emu who grew up with a dog was seen having a blast playing a game of chase with two of his canine pals at their farm home in Vero Beach, Florida.
WATCH: Florida deputies save boater clinging to side of overturned boat
A Saturday on the water turned into a nightmare for a group of boaters in Tampa Bay earlier this month.
A Saturday on the water turned into a nightmare for a group of boaters in Tampa Bay earlier this month.
Tampa native Dave Bautista named Honorary Deputy Sheriff of Hillsborough County
Retired WWE superstar and popular actor Dave Bautista announced that he was named an Honorary Deputy Sheriff of Hillsborough County.
Retired WWE superstar and popular actor Dave Bautista announced that he was named an Honorary Deputy Sheriff of Hillsborough County.
Teen arrested for murder after shooting at apartment complex: HCSO
A 19-year-old faces a first-degree murder charge after a shooting at a Carrollwood apartment complex left a man dead over the weekend.
A 19-year-old faces a first-degree murder charge after a shooting at a Carrollwood apartment complex left a man dead over the weekend.
Former deputy no-shows DUI manslaughter trial, warrant issued
A judge has issued a warrant for a former Polk County deputy after he failed to appear in a Tampa courtroom to stand trial in a 2022 DUI manslaughter case.
A judge has issued a warrant for a former Polk County deputy after he failed to appear in a Tampa courtroom to stand trial in a 2022 DUI manslaughter case.
Gun supplies found in Fine Arts building on USF campus: police
Some gun supplies were found in the Fine Arts building on the USF campus on Friday, according to campus police.
Some gun supplies were found in the Fine Arts building on the USF campus on Friday, according to campus police.
Man arrested for spray-painting Sarasota County patrol car, 7-Eleven property: SCSO
A Sarasota County patrol car and a 7-Eleven were vandalized with a similar graffiti mark, according to the sheriff's office.
A Sarasota County patrol car and a 7-Eleven were vandalized with a similar graffiti mark, according to the sheriff's office.
Florida police officer shot during Easter celebration: officials
A Lake City Police Department officer was injured Sunday night after gunfire erupted during an Easter celebration at a local recreation center, authorities said.
A Lake City Police Department officer was injured Sunday night after gunfire erupted during an Easter celebration at a local recreation center, authorities said.
Florida man busted on Amtrak train with ‘small arsenal’ of weapons: AG
A Florida man has been indicted in Trenton, New Jersey, after allegedly boarding an Amtrak train with what authorities described as a "small arsenal" of weapons.
A Florida man has been indicted in Trenton, New Jersey, after allegedly boarding an Amtrak train with what authorities described as a "small arsenal" of weapons.
Man hospitalized after shooting, Tampa police searching for suspect
Tampa police are searching for whoever opened fire in a Tampa neighborhood late Sunday, sending a man to the hospital.
Tampa police are searching for whoever opened fire in a Tampa neighborhood late Sunday, sending a man to the hospital.