Man arrested in deadly 2023 Valrico overdose: HCSO
A man was arrested in a deadly overdose that happened in Valrico back in 2023, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
A man was arrested in a deadly overdose that happened in Valrico back in 2023, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
U.S. Rep Byron Donalds announces run for Florida governor after endorsement from President Trump
Republican U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds announced on Tuesday that he's entering the 2026 race for Florida governor, hoping to succeed Governor Ron DeSantis.
Republican U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds announced on Tuesday that he's entering the 2026 race for Florida governor, hoping to succeed Governor Ron DeSantis.
Florida voters push for insurance reform amendment to lower costs, prevent dropped coverage
A proposed constitutional amendment aims to prevent insurers from canceling policies for Florida customers who have not violated their terms.
A proposed constitutional amendment aims to prevent insurers from canceling policies for Florida customers who have not violated their terms.
Retired Citrus County K9 passes away from cancer: 'Surrounded by love'
The Citrus County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of one of its beloved retired K9's.
The Citrus County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of one of its beloved retired K9's.
State legislature proposes prioritizing Florida’s aging infrastructure after flooding from storms
State Representative Lindsay Cross (D-St. Petersburg) says sewage spills are too common in Florida, so she has filed a bill to prioritize updating infrastructure.
State Representative Lindsay Cross (D-St. Petersburg) says sewage spills are too common in Florida, so she has filed a bill to prioritize updating infrastructure.
Gov. DeSantis’ idea to eliminate property taxes may come with risks
Governor Ron DeSantis says he backs the idea of banning local governments from collecting property taxes.
Governor Ron DeSantis says he backs the idea of banning local governments from collecting property taxes.
Hillsborough River State Park reopens after record flooding from Hurricane Milton
For the first time since Hurricane Milton caused record flooding, families came to camp, fish and enjoy Hillsborough River State Park.
For the first time since Hurricane Milton caused record flooding, families came to camp, fish and enjoy Hillsborough River State Park.
Tampa father accused of killing daughter, shooting son in the head stands trial
A Tampa father is on trial for allegedly shooting his children while they were lying in bed.
A Tampa father is on trial for allegedly shooting his children while they were lying in bed.
Tampa gears up to host 4th NCAA Women's Final Four at Amalie Arena
First in 2008, then 2015, again in 2019, and now 2025, Tampa will host some of the best female college basketball players -- and their passionate fans -- at Amalie Arena.
First in 2008, then 2015, again in 2019, and now 2025, Tampa will host some of the best female college basketball players -- and their passionate fans -- at Amalie Arena.
Tampa state senator draws from personal experience as he proposes loosening teenage labor laws in state
A bill recently proposed by a Tampa state senator would further loosen labor laws by allowing most teenagers to work more hours per week.
A bill recently proposed by a Tampa state senator would further loosen labor laws by allowing most teenagers to work more hours per week.
Florida teen threatens to ‘air out’ Brooksville supermarket before shooting at employee after argument: HCSO
A Florida teen accused of threatening a supermarket employee in Brooksville last week was arrested several days after deputies said he chased the victim as she drove away and shot at her car following an argument.
A Florida teen accused of threatening a supermarket employee in Brooksville last week was arrested several days after deputies said he chased the victim as she drove away and shot at her car following an argument.
Self-taught Plant City painter behind this year’s featured image at Gasparilla Festival of the Arts
This year’s featured image for the 55th annual Gasparilla Festival of the Arts, "The Fight", has an uplifting story behind it.
This year’s featured image for the 55th annual Gasparilla Festival of the Arts, "The Fight", has an uplifting story behind it.
90th annual Florida Strawberry Festival kicks off in Plant City on Thursday
The 90th annual Florida Strawberry Festival kicks off on Thursday and goes until March 9.
The 90th annual Florida Strawberry Festival kicks off on Thursday and goes until March 9.
New law enforcement training center opens in Manatee County for recruits, current officers
From target practice to the driving range, a new training facility in Manatee County is designed to help future law enforcement officers develop the skills they'll need to serve and protect the community.
From target practice to the driving range, a new training facility in Manatee County is designed to help future law enforcement officers develop the skills they'll need to serve and protect the community.
Florida man arrested for attacking 2 people with machete inside his own home, police say
Police say a Florida man was arrested after he attacked a repairman and a woman with a machete inside his own home.
Police say a Florida man was arrested after he attacked a repairman and a woman with a machete inside his own home.
Gabby Petito case: Brian Laundrie's sister estranged from family amid explosive new docuseries
Brian Laundrie's sister says she hasn't spoken to her parents in two years amid fallout from a new docuseries that reveals text messages between her and her mom that shows them joking about how police let Gabby Petito's killer slip out under their nose before ultimately killing himself in a park nearby.
Brian Laundrie's sister says she hasn't spoken to her parents in two years amid fallout from a new docuseries that reveals text messages between her and her mom that shows them joking about how police let Gabby Petito's killer slip out under their nose before ultimately killing himself in a park nearby.
Man killed after SUV turns in front of motorcycle on U.S. 19: FHP
A 20-year-old man died after his motorcycle crashed into an SUV in Hernando County on Tuesday, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
A 20-year-old man died after his motorcycle crashed into an SUV in Hernando County on Tuesday, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
DOGE workers quit: 21 federal technology staffers resign
Twenty-one federal technology staffers who were recently integrated into DOGE’s government-slashing effort resigned en masse from their jobs Tuesday. Here’s what they said.
Twenty-one federal technology staffers who were recently integrated into DOGE’s government-slashing effort resigned en masse from their jobs Tuesday. Here’s what they said.
Grady Judd: Father, 2 teens charged in killing of Frostproof man suspected of selling marijuana on an app
The father of one of two teenagers accused of gunning down a Frostproof man they allegedly ordered marijuana from on an app has also been arrested.
The father of one of two teenagers accused of gunning down a Frostproof man they allegedly ordered marijuana from on an app has also been arrested.
Citizens drops below 850,000 policies
The state’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. last week shed about 100,000 policies, with its number of customers dropping to the lowest total in nearly three years.
The state’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. last week shed about 100,000 policies, with its number of customers dropping to the lowest total in nearly three years.