Governor DeSantis proposes eliminating property taxes in Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis is proposing billions of dollars in property tax relief for homestead owners in Florida – and if he gets his way, that could be just the beginning.

Florida Toll Relief Program ends Monday

A program giving many Florida drivers a big discount is coming to an end on Monday.

Manasota Key residents concerned for community's future after devastating hurricanes

Six months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated the beach community of Manasota Key, one thing is clear: there's a long way to go in the recovery process.

Scammers using AI to improve toll text message scam targeting drivers: 'Constantly getting smarter'

A longtime toll text message scam is now getting more advanced as scammers are now using artificial intelligence to take advantage of potential victims. Cyber experts say it's making it much easier for criminals to steal people's money.

1,700 athletes converge for Special Olympics Florida at IMG Academy

The energy was electric at IMG Academy on Sunday as 1,700 athletes from 11 different counties competed in the Special Olympics Florida West Coast Regional Summer Games.

Car fire sparks brush fire in Sebring on Saturday: HCSO

A vehicle fire started a 5-acre brush fire on Saturday near Hammock Road in Sebring, according to the Highlands County Sheriff's Office.

Local veteran looks back to Vietnam War on 50th anniversary

On the 50th Anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, a local veteran flight nurse shared her experience serving in the Airforce.

Shooting at Rossi Park on the Bradenton Riverwalk kills 1, injures 2: BPD

The Bradenton Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one person dead and two others injured at Rossi Park on the Bradenton Riverwalk.

Thousands celebrate Tampa's annual Pride Festival and Parade in Ybor City

Thousands of people came together Saturday in Ybor City to celebrate inclusivity and the LGBTQ community as part of Tampa's annual Pride Festival and Parade.

John's Pass Seafood Festival returns 6 months after recent hurricanes

From buttery lobster to crispy coconut shrimp, guests at the 43rd annual John's Pass Seafood Festival dug into dozens of tasty dishes as they strolled down a busy Village Blvd.

Dump truck crash spills rock on I-75, shutting it down temporarily: FHP

A man driving a dump truck loaded with rock crashed, shutting down the southbound lanes of I-75 temporarily, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Woman arrested for stealing over $20,000 from dead person: PSCO

A woman was arrested for stealing more than $20,000 from a dead person, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

New court docs: Doctor's wife says, 'He is trying to kill me' on Hawaii trail

Newly released court documents reveal a woman's terrifying first-hand account of how her husband allegedly tried to kill her on a Hawaii hiking trail earlier this week.

Shooting in Holiday leads to standoff with deputies: PSCO

An argument between two men at a home in Holiday ended in a shooting Friday night, according to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office.