'Casanova Killer' set for court hearing ahead of scheduled execution

Attorneys for the man dubbed the "Casanova Killer" will be in a Hillsborough County courtroom on Thursday, days after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Glen Rogers' death warrant for a 1995 Tampa murder.

Tampa woman faces resentencing in 2004 killing of teenage girl

A Tampa woman convicted in the 2004 killing of 16-year-old Emily Clemons is back in court Thursday for a new sentencing hearing, more than 20 years after the brutal crime that shocked the community.

Florida Senate passes fluoride ban in water supplies

As cities and counties across the state debate the issue, the Florida Senate on Wednesday passed a bill that would prevent local governments from adding fluoride to water supplies.

What to know before using AI to turn yourself into a Barbie doll or action figure

Turning yourself into a Barbie or action figure with AI has taken over social media – but experts say you should think twice before hitting "generate." 

Risky human behavior behind 96% of alligator bites: Study

More gator interactions are expected this time of year, with it being mating season. Sometimes, however, gators look for love in all the wrong places.

Neighbors, organizations petition St. Pete to invest more to prevent youth gun violence

Over the weekend, police said a 13-year-old boy was shot and killed by his friend while the two were reportedly playing with a gun inside a car. The shooting death reignited community concerns about the growing epidemic of youth gun violence in the city.

Elderly Florida man rescued after wandering away from nursing home Sunday night: FWC

An elderly man was found and rescued on Sunday after wandering away from a Polk County nursing home, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

Police release new video showing near-miss crash on Florida highway

Police released a second video on April 16 showing the moment an SUV crashed into vehicles and almost struck two law enforcement officers on a highway in Volusia County, Florida, in the early hours of Sunday, April 13.

Video: Florida fiery chase leads to arrest of man released for past murder, deputies say

An inmate on release status for a past murder was again recently arrested after fleeing from Florida law enforcement during a traffic stop. The man crashed the car, which then became engulfed in flames, officials say.

Homeowner shoots & kills intruder, police searching for second suspect: SPPD

A suspect is dead and another is on the run after a homeowner opened fire early Wednesday during an apparent home invasion, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.

Cruise ship bomb threat hoax: Man upset girlfriend went on trip without him sentenced

Michigan man Joshua Lowe, who was upset that he had to watch pets while his girlfriend’s family went on a Carnival cruise, was sentenced to eight months in prison Monday for making a false bomb threat.