Florida man with meth in underwear tells deputy ‘there’s nothing wrong with drugs’: PCSO

A Florida man who was released from state prison last December is back behind bars after deputies say he had drugs and children in a vehicle when he was recently pulled over and told them he had just smoked marijuana in the car. 

Missing mother, 2-year-old daughter found safe: HCSO

The Highlands County Sheriff's Office says a missing woman and her 2-year-old daughter have been found safe.

Man who murdered Hillsborough County deputy hours from retirement pleads guilty, gets 45 years in prison

The man responsible for the death of a Hillsborough County deputy who was killed just hours before he was set to retire will spend decades in prison after accepting a plea deal in a Tampa courtroom on Tuesday.

Manatee County's Summer Blast Camp blends fun with education

Counselors at Manatee County’s Summer Blast Camp are offering more than just summer fun; they’re helping their campers become better readers one book at a time.

Suspect caught after shooting investigation leads to SWAT response: SCSO

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office says a shooting suspect has been caught after the investigation led to an hours-long SWAT situation on Monday.

Lawsuit filed against Disney regarding ex-employee who allegedly filmed up girl's dress

A lawsuit has been filed against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S. Inc. in connection with a 2023 investigation into a former Florida employee accused of filming up the skirts of female guests.

New span of Howard Frankland Bridge opens to traffic

After several years of construction, the new span of the Howard Frankland Bridge officially opened to traffic in time for the Tuesday morning commute.

Pinellas County wants input on how to spend $813M in storm relief funding

There could be hope on the horizon for victims of Hurricanes Idalia, Helene and Milton. Pinellas County received millions of dollars from the federal government and now wants input from residents on how to use it. 

St. Pete Beach Post Office remains closed months after hurricanes

Six months after the storms, residents in St. Pete Beach are still without a post office, and it still remains unknown when it will reopen.