3 arrested after detectives uncover drugs at Hillsborough home, hotel: HCSO
Three people were arrested after Hillsborough County detectives served a search warrant at a home and a hotel room near Seffner, recovering illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Three people were arrested after Hillsborough County detectives served a search warrant at a home and a hotel room near Seffner, recovering illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
President Trump announces plans to create an ‘AI Force’ and appoint an ‘AI Czar’
President Donald Trump announced plans to establish a federal "AI Force" and appoint an "AI Czar" to oversee the nation's artificial intelligence industry.
President Donald Trump announced plans to establish a federal "AI Force" and appoint an "AI Czar" to oversee the nation's artificial intelligence industry.
Over 500 volunteers clear debris from Sarasota County coastlines
More than 500 volunteers spread out across 22 sites in Sarasota County on Saturday morning to clean up coastal areas as part of the annual International Coastal Cleanup.
More than 500 volunteers spread out across 22 sites in Sarasota County on Saturday morning to clean up coastal areas as part of the annual International Coastal Cleanup.
Florida death row: Gov. DeSantis signs 18th death warrant in 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed his 18th death warrant this year, setting an Oct. 20 execution date for William Reaves, who was convicted of killing an Indian River County sheriff's deputy in 1986.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed his 18th death warrant this year, setting an Oct. 20 execution date for William Reaves, who was convicted of killing an Indian River County sheriff's deputy in 1986.
Tropical Depression Six expected to become Tropical Storm Fay
Forecasters with the National Hurricane Center are monitoring Tropical Depression Six.
Forecasters with the National Hurricane Center are monitoring Tropical Depression Six.
Polk man charged with 4th DUI: 'Drunk and high on drugs'
A 76-year-old Lake Wales man is back behind bars after a traffic stop during which he showed deputies the rum he was drinking and admitted to doing a line of cocaine about 10 minutes earlier, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A 76-year-old Lake Wales man is back behind bars after a traffic stop during which he showed deputies the rum he was drinking and admitted to doing a line of cocaine about 10 minutes earlier, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Polk convicted sex offender accused of trying to lure 12-year-old from bus stop: 'A nasty guy'
A 77-year-old man with a history of child sex offenses was arrested after Polk County deputies said he tried to lure a 12-year-old girl away from a school bus stop.
A 77-year-old man with a history of child sex offenses was arrested after Polk County deputies said he tried to lure a 12-year-old girl away from a school bus stop.
Lost Tarpon Springs religious painting discovered in Greece after 103 years
A lost century-old religious painting from Tarpon Springs is one step closer to returning home after being discovered in a small town in Greece.
A lost century-old religious painting from Tarpon Springs is one step closer to returning home after being discovered in a small town in Greece.
Popular electric grill recalled over bad wiring, electric shock risk
A popular electric grill is being recalled over a wiring defect that could increase the risk of electric shock.
A popular electric grill is being recalled over a wiring defect that could increase the risk of electric shock.
Florida minimum wage: Pay rises to $15 on Sept. 30
Florida restaurant owners and employees are bracing for an upcoming minimum wage increase that brings the state's baseline hourly pay rate to $15 on Sept. 30.
Florida restaurant owners and employees are bracing for an upcoming minimum wage increase that brings the state's baseline hourly pay rate to $15 on Sept. 30.
Hundreds form human chain outside Kennedy Center to protest demolition threats
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Kennedy Center and linked hands to form a human chain in response to President Donald Trump’s threats to tear down the historic arts venue.
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Kennedy Center and linked hands to form a human chain in response to President Donald Trump’s threats to tear down the historic arts venue.
Tomasz Kosowski trial: Evidence reveals online searches before attorney death
A digital forensic detective laid out a chilling timeline about what he says Dr. Tomasz Kosowski reached and documented in the months before prosecutors say he killed Largo attorney Steven Cozzi.
A digital forensic detective laid out a chilling timeline about what he says Dr. Tomasz Kosowski reached and documented in the months before prosecutors say he killed Largo attorney Steven Cozzi.
Port Tampa Bay hazmat call prompts precautionary Harbour Island shelter in place
Harbour Island residents were given a shelter-in-place order Friday evening as a hazmat incident unfolded at Port Tampa Bay.
Harbour Island residents were given a shelter-in-place order Friday evening as a hazmat incident unfolded at Port Tampa Bay.
Melissa & Doug recalls toy sold at Target due to choking hazard
A popular Melissa & Doug children’s fire truck toy has been recalled after a small plastic part was reported to come loose, creating a potential choking hazard.
A popular Melissa & Doug children’s fire truck toy has been recalled after a small plastic part was reported to come loose, creating a potential choking hazard.
Trump says he is banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from White House
President Donald Trump said Friday he is banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House due to what he described as their "constant 'reporting' fake news."
President Donald Trump said Friday he is banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House due to what he described as their "constant 'reporting' fake news."
Senate Democrat blocks data center electricity costs bill
A bipartisan effort to make data centers pay for their growing demands on the power grid hit a roadblock in the Senate on Thursday.
A bipartisan effort to make data centers pay for their growing demands on the power grid hit a roadblock in the Senate on Thursday.
Davenport High School student hit, killed by car while on electric scooter: PCSO
A 14-year-old boy died Thursday night after a vehicle struck his electric scooter at an intersection in Davenport, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
A 14-year-old boy died Thursday night after a vehicle struck his electric scooter at an intersection in Davenport, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Dengue fever-related death reported in Hillsborough as mosquito treatments continue
More than 130 cases of dengue have been reported in Hillsborough County, making up 88% of the state’s total infections, according to most recent data from Florida health officials.
More than 130 cases of dengue have been reported in Hillsborough County, making up 88% of the state’s total infections, according to most recent data from Florida health officials.
Woman convicted in homicide of Super Bowl reporter
A woman was convicted in the death of a Kansas City reporter who was found dead in his hotel room while in New Orleans to cover the Super Bowl in 2025.
A woman was convicted in the death of a Kansas City reporter who was found dead in his hotel room while in New Orleans to cover the Super Bowl in 2025.
Florida ranks 12th nationwide for public electric vehicle charger access
Traveling around Florida in an electric vehicle is becoming easier as the number of public charging locations continues to grow.
Traveling around Florida in an electric vehicle is becoming easier as the number of public charging locations continues to grow.