SCOTUS will allow Texas to use redrawn congressional map for 2026 election
The opinion, handed down Thursday evening, may allow the GOP to pick up five more seats in the upcoming election, strengthening a small majority in the House.
FDA approves new specialized glasses to help children with nearsightedness
The U.S. FDA authorized marketing of new specialized eyeglass lenses to help slow the progression of myopia in children ages 6 to 12 years old.
Sticker shock pushes shoppers out of new-car market as affordability crisis deepens
Auto industry experts say consumers turning to used cars find little relief as prices remain elevated.
High school wrestling tournament renamed Windham Rotunda Memorial Invitational to honor late wrestling star
High school wrestling tournament renamed Windham Rotunda Memorial Invitational to honor late wrestling star.
Survey reveals: Who's getting tips for the holidays – and how much?
Data shows that holiday tipping is down slightly and amounts are mostly flat. Here’s a look at who is getting tips for the holidays and how much.
Man arrested for shooting woman in the leg in St. Pete: Police
A man is behind bars after shooting a woman on Monday in St. Petersburg, officers said.
'Waste to worth': Manatee County turning trash into power with $50M renewable gas project
Garbage dumped at Manatee County's Lena Road landfill will soon be converted from methane gas into usable energy. The goal is to help the county go from 'waste to worth.' The process is already being done on a small level, but a partnership and project will soon make it large scale.
Missing Florida teen shot to death, lit on fire by friends from school: Sheriff
Two Florida teenagers are in custody after deputies say a missing 14-year-old girl was found shot to death and set on fire.
Florida man leaves 3 cats to die in trash-filled house with no electricity after moving out: CCSO
A Florida man was arrested after deputies say he moved away and left three cats to die inside a trash-filled home.
Florida man killed by deputies told victim ‘get on your knees’ before firing shots in taunting 911 call: SJSO
A Florida sheriff’s office is releasing more information about what happened minutes before deputies shot and killed an armed suspect in St. Augustine.
Pepin Academies' Transitional Program helping graduates get additional training beyond the classroom
A school for students with developmental and learning disabilities in Tampa Bay started a transitional program to help its students enter the workforce.
Hawaii sues TikTok parent company ByteDance, claims app harms children
Hawaii claims that ByteDance designed TikTok to manipulate dopamine production, similar to gambling industry tactics.
St. Pete man sentenced to prison for making child porn, trying to meet a minor for sex
A St. Petersburg man was sentenced to 27 years and 3 months in prison for charges of production of child sexual abuse material and attempted enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity, stemming from an undercover child predator sting in Marion County.
With 'Trump Accounts,' your child could qualify for $1,000: What to know
Trump’s new $1,000 baby accounts and a major donation could grow kids’ savings. Here's what to know.
Trump administration launches immigration crackdown in New Orleans
Federal officers are in the city for an operation aimed at enforcing the Trump administration’s immigration policies.
Former California deputy accused of killing his son, 11, shot after police chase
A former deputy out of Sacramento County who officials believe stabbed his 11-year-old son to death was shot and killed after a car chase with law enforcement officers, according to California authorities.
Christmas Lane brings 1.5 million lights to Plant City
Christmas Lane is back for the holiday season in Plant City, transforming part of the Florida Strawberry Festival Grounds into a massive walk-through winter wonderland.
'A miracle happened': Lifeguards rescue runaway dog swept out to sea in rip current
A beloved black lab mix named Sadie had luck, lifeguards and an AirTag on her side when she escaped from the San Diego home she was visiting and got swept out to sea by a rip current.
Polk County Sheriff's Office mourns death of deputy sheriff
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of one of its deputy sheriffs.
Florida woman burns kids who asked for more food after they had already eaten: OCSO
A woman who was living in the Florida panhandle is behind bars and under an ICE hold after deputies say she burned two children for asking for more food after they had already eaten.