7 suspected Colombian drug cartel leaders extradited to Tampa: FBI
FBI officials in Tampa say a Strike Force team has extradited seven suspected drug cartel leaders from Colombia, a move investigators say will likely have a "significant impact" on cartel operations.
FBI officials in Tampa say a Strike Force team has extradited seven suspected drug cartel leaders from Colombia, a move investigators say will likely have a "significant impact" on cartel operations.
NASA, SpaceX Crew 10 rocket launch: How to watch live, stream
NASA and SpaceX are preparing to launch four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday night from Florida.
NASA and SpaceX are preparing to launch four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday night from Florida.
Apparent active shooter, bomb threats at Claremont McKenna College deemed hoax: Police
Claremont McKenna College is at the center of a possible active shooter report.
Claremont McKenna College is at the center of a possible active shooter report.
Florida dishwasher arrested for rubbing sleeping woman’s leg, leading her to chase him with car: PPD
The Palmetto Police Department says a woman sleeping next to her boyfriend was awoken just before 5 a.m. on March 2 by a man rubbing her leg.
The Palmetto Police Department says a woman sleeping next to her boyfriend was awoken just before 5 a.m. on March 2 by a man rubbing her leg.
'Ghost Adventures' star’s wife accused in murder-for-hire plot with Florida inmate
A Central Florida man who was convicted of killing his family in 2019 is now being connected with a death plot to kill reality TV star Aaron Goodwin, a host of Ghost Adventures on the Discovery Channel.
A Central Florida man who was convicted of killing his family in 2019 is now being connected with a death plot to kill reality TV star Aaron Goodwin, a host of Ghost Adventures on the Discovery Channel.
Rays fans react to team backing out of stadium deal: ‘I’m hurt by what’s going on’
The Tampa Bay Rays announced Wednesday they have pulled out of a new stadium deal with the City of St. Petersburg. One lingering question surrounding the team is where the Rays will go.
The Tampa Bay Rays announced Wednesday they have pulled out of a new stadium deal with the City of St. Petersburg. One lingering question surrounding the team is where the Rays will go.
Family of Hernando County man killed in deputy-involved shooting pleading for answers
The family of a Hernando County man killed in a deputy-involved shooting gathered with community members in Brooksville on Thursday to urge investigators to look further into the incident.
The family of a Hernando County man killed in a deputy-involved shooting gathered with community members in Brooksville on Thursday to urge investigators to look further into the incident.
Raul Grijalva: Arizona Congressman dies at 77
Raul Grijalva, who has been serving as a Democratic Congressman from Arizona for years, has passed away due to complications from cancer treatments, according to a statement released by his office.
Raul Grijalva, who has been serving as a Democratic Congressman from Arizona for years, has passed away due to complications from cancer treatments, according to a statement released by his office.
Man accused of ramming random couple’s car while trying to chase down girlfriend will stay behind bars
A man who police said ran an innocent couple off the road thinking it was his ex-girlfriend, killing the woman and severely injuring her boyfriend, will stay behind bars without bond.
A man who police said ran an innocent couple off the road thinking it was his ex-girlfriend, killing the woman and severely injuring her boyfriend, will stay behind bars without bond.
Pinellas Juvenile Detention Center officer accused of beating up teen inmate: PCSO
A Department of Juvenile Justice Detention officer was arrested for child abuse on Wednesday after deputies say he slapped, pushed, and punched a teenage inmate, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
A Department of Juvenile Justice Detention officer was arrested for child abuse on Wednesday after deputies say he slapped, pushed, and punched a teenage inmate, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
Lake Bonny residents create petition calling for independent investigation into flooding after Milton
A group of Lake Bonny residents are gathering signatures for their petition calling for an independent investigation into how the flooding happened after Hurricane Milton and how local leaders plan to prevent it from happening again.
A group of Lake Bonny residents are gathering signatures for their petition calling for an independent investigation into how the flooding happened after Hurricane Milton and how local leaders plan to prevent it from happening again.
Cousins killed in Plant City crash, search warrant requests suspect driver's blood to be tested
A family is mourning the loss of two loved ones hit and killed by a driver, who reportedly admitted to having "several alcoholic beverages at a friend’s house."
A family is mourning the loss of two loved ones hit and killed by a driver, who reportedly admitted to having "several alcoholic beverages at a friend’s house."
Pink Pony Showgirls fire may be linked to 4 other arson fires: HCFR
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue is investigating four arson fires that are believed to be linked and may be connected to the Pink Pony Showgirls fire.
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue is investigating four arson fires that are believed to be linked and may be connected to the Pink Pony Showgirls fire.
14-year-old Lakewood Ranch High student arrested for making shooting threat on Snapchat: Deputies
A 14-year-old Lakewood Ranch High School student was arrested Thursday afternoon after making a school shooting threat on Snapchat, according to deputies.
A 14-year-old Lakewood Ranch High School student was arrested Thursday afternoon after making a school shooting threat on Snapchat, according to deputies.
Venice officials working seawall, glass barrier in hopes it serves as solution to flooding
The City of Venice is getting a new design of its seawall and glass barrier. It's a fix from Hurricane Idalia in 2023, and the city believes the new seawall and glass barrier will help strengthen their protection against flooding at the intersection of the Esplanade and Tarpon Center Drive.
The City of Venice is getting a new design of its seawall and glass barrier. It's a fix from Hurricane Idalia in 2023, and the city believes the new seawall and glass barrier will help strengthen their protection against flooding at the intersection of the Esplanade and Tarpon Center Drive.
Human trafficking suspect’s arrest leads to rescue of 1 victim: HCSO
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office says it has arrested a suspected human trafficker and rescued one victim.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office says it has arrested a suspected human trafficker and rescued one victim.
Federal workforce cuts: Most Americans favor efficiency but fear economic fallout
A new survey reveals that while 56% of Americans support federal workforce cuts for efficiency, 71% are concerned about their economic impact. Political divisions remain stark, with Democrats expressing greater worry than Republicans.
A new survey reveals that while 56% of Americans support federal workforce cuts for efficiency, 71% are concerned about their economic impact. Political divisions remain stark, with Democrats expressing greater worry than Republicans.
New exhibit in Gulfport tackling conversation of removing books from public school libraries
A new exhibit at the Brenda McMahon Art Gallery, titled "Banned: And Still I Rise," aims to start a conversation, even if the people talking disagree.
A new exhibit at the Brenda McMahon Art Gallery, titled "Banned: And Still I Rise," aims to start a conversation, even if the people talking disagree.
Missing St. Pete teen’s bike found, sparking search near Weedon Island
St. Petersburg police say they have found a bicycle belonging to a missing and endangered teen who disappeared nearly two weeks ago, but they are still searching for him.
St. Petersburg police say they have found a bicycle belonging to a missing and endangered teen who disappeared nearly two weeks ago, but they are still searching for him.
VIDEO: Enormous Florida alligator wanders golf course
A Florida woman recently captured a video of an enormous alligator wandering about a golf course at Stonegate Oaks in Kissimmee.
A Florida woman recently captured a video of an enormous alligator wandering about a golf course at Stonegate Oaks in Kissimmee.



















