Michigan family jailed in Mexico over timeshare dispute
It has been an international nightmare for two American citizens who are stuck in a Mexican jail for a dispute over a time-share for 21 days.
It has been an international nightmare for two American citizens who are stuck in a Mexican jail for a dispute over a time-share for 21 days.
Sarasota art student helps crack cold case after workshop with forensic artist
Skilled artists at Ringling College of Art and Design are using their skills to help law enforcement officers from across the country working to solve cold cases. It's the second year a world-renowned forensic artist has worked with the college in a week-long workshop.
Skilled artists at Ringling College of Art and Design are using their skills to help law enforcement officers from across the country working to solve cold cases. It's the second year a world-renowned forensic artist has worked with the college in a week-long workshop.
Child still missing days after ‘heartbreaking’ Florida boat tragedy that killed 3: JSO
Officials are still searching for a child who disappeared after a boat capsized on the St. John’s River on Friday night, killing three of eight people on board.
Officials are still searching for a child who disappeared after a boat capsized on the St. John’s River on Friday night, killing three of eight people on board.
Wildfire season peak: Florida Forest Service reminds residents to be alert
From Miami-Dade County to the Panhandle, dry and gusty conditions have created the perfect setting for wildfires to spark and, with not much rain lately, it's easy for these fires to grow.
From Miami-Dade County to the Panhandle, dry and gusty conditions have created the perfect setting for wildfires to spark and, with not much rain lately, it's easy for these fires to grow.
Traveling exhibit highlights Spaniard’s long history of settling in Tampa
People are seeing the familiar faces of their ancestors in an exhibit at the Tampa Bay History Center.
People are seeing the familiar faces of their ancestors in an exhibit at the Tampa Bay History Center.
Missing Lakeland man found dead
A missing Lakeland man who was last seen in February has been found dead, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
A missing Lakeland man who was last seen in February has been found dead, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
Florida man forced to strip down to his underwear fights armed kidnapper to escape ‘terrifying ordeal’: HCSO
A Florida man is recovering after deputies say he was kidnapped, forced to strip down to his underwear and nearly shot at before fighting his accused attacker and escaping when the suspect’s gun misfired or jammed.
A Florida man is recovering after deputies say he was kidnapped, forced to strip down to his underwear and nearly shot at before fighting his accused attacker and escaping when the suspect’s gun misfired or jammed.
Beautiful pink spoonbill tangled in fishing line rescued by Florida locals
Some people in Dunedin helped to untangle a roseate spoonbill after it became tangled in fishing line on Monday, March 24.
Some people in Dunedin helped to untangle a roseate spoonbill after it became tangled in fishing line on Monday, March 24.
Polk County deputy accused of signing victim’s name in official report: ‘Unethical and criminal’
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd vows to hold a now-former deputy responsible after he says the deputy falsified an official document.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd vows to hold a now-former deputy responsible after he says the deputy falsified an official document.
Teacher put on leave for going to student's home, demanding homework
An Ohio teacher has been placed on administrative leave after allegedly showing up unannounced at a student's home to retrieve a missing homework assignment.
An Ohio teacher has been placed on administrative leave after allegedly showing up unannounced at a student's home to retrieve a missing homework assignment.
Missing Sarasota teen found safe
The Sarasota Police Department says a missing 13-year-old has been found safe.
The Sarasota Police Department says a missing 13-year-old has been found safe.
NJ child left marked by dog shock collar as mother, grandmother arrested: officials
A disturbing case of child abuse in South Jersey has ended with the victim's mother and grandmother being arrested and charged in connection to the horrific crimes.
A disturbing case of child abuse in South Jersey has ended with the victim's mother and grandmother being arrested and charged in connection to the horrific crimes.
Straz Center announces Broadway lineup for 2025-26 season
The Straz Center for the Performing Arts has put out its lineup of Broadway shows coming to the stage in Tampa during the 2025-26 season.
The Straz Center for the Performing Arts has put out its lineup of Broadway shows coming to the stage in Tampa during the 2025-26 season.
Othello Broadway: Biden seen in first public outing since leaving White House
Former President Joe Biden and Jill attended the premiere of Othello on Broadway alongside several celebrities. Here’s a look at the star-studded night.
Former President Joe Biden and Jill attended the premiere of Othello on Broadway alongside several celebrities. Here’s a look at the star-studded night.
Gas prices in Florida drop to lowest in more than 1 year: AAA
Prices at the pump are the lowest they’ve been in Florida since December 2023, according to AAA.
Prices at the pump are the lowest they’ve been in Florida since December 2023, according to AAA.
DeSantis says Florida returned $878M in taxpayer funds to federal government after meeting with Musk, DOGE
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, said Friday that the state was returning more than $878 million to the federal government that it had been attempting to give back for the past few years during the Biden administration.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, said Friday that the state was returning more than $878 million to the federal government that it had been attempting to give back for the past few years during the Biden administration.
West Virginia becomes 1st state to ban range of food dyes
West Virginia’s governor signed a bill that would first ban food dyes in school meals - and eventually in products that are sold state-wide.
West Virginia’s governor signed a bill that would first ban food dyes in school meals - and eventually in products that are sold state-wide.
Kansas trooper rescues kidnapped 6-year-old girl during traffic stop
A routine traffic stop in Kansas led to the rescue of a kidnapped 6-year-old girl.
A routine traffic stop in Kansas led to the rescue of a kidnapped 6-year-old girl.
Man accused of killing dog by setting it on fire arrested on Courtney Campbell Causeway: TPD
A man faces serious charges after Tampa police say he set his dog on fire, killing it, then crashed his car on the Courtney Campbell Causeway and stood on the ledge, shutting down the bridge for hours.
A man faces serious charges after Tampa police say he set his dog on fire, killing it, then crashed his car on the Courtney Campbell Causeway and stood on the ledge, shutting down the bridge for hours.
DeSantis pushes Florida surgeon general for CDC director role
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants President Donald Trump to tap Sunshine State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo as Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) director.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants President Donald Trump to tap Sunshine State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo as Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) director.