New Orleans tourists shot when man fleeing gunfire ducks into famed restaurant
A 19-year-old man was killed after running into Dooky Chase's Restaurant to escape gunfire Friday night, police said.
A 19-year-old man was killed after running into Dooky Chase's Restaurant to escape gunfire Friday night, police said.
Judge and wife shot in broad daylight in Indiana, sparking massive multi-agency investigation
Steven Meyer, a Tippecanoe Superior Court judge, and Kimberly Meyer were wounded in a shooting on Sunday afternoon in Lafayette, Indiana, according to authorities.
Steven Meyer, a Tippecanoe Superior Court judge, and Kimberly Meyer were wounded in a shooting on Sunday afternoon in Lafayette, Indiana, according to authorities.
Trump threatens 200% tariff on French wine over Gaza Board of Peace
President Trump has threatened a 200% tariff on French wine and champagne. Here’s why, and what we know.
President Trump has threatened a 200% tariff on French wine and champagne. Here’s why, and what we know.
DeSantis pledging $26M to fund nursing education across Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis is doubling down on his commitment to Florida’s nursing industry as he announced additional funding for state colleges, universities and private education during a press conference on the campus of St. Petersburg College.
Governor Ron DeSantis is doubling down on his commitment to Florida’s nursing industry as he announced additional funding for state colleges, universities and private education during a press conference on the campus of St. Petersburg College.
St. Petersburg outlines who could qualify for disaster recovery aid, buyouts, as demand surges
St. Petersburg is preparing to roll out the second phase of its $160 million disaster recovery plan, aimed at helping storm-affected residents either rebuild or move out of harm’s way.
St. Petersburg is preparing to roll out the second phase of its $160 million disaster recovery plan, aimed at helping storm-affected residents either rebuild or move out of harm’s way.
Indiana, Miami fans pack Tampa Bay watch parties for national championship game
The Indiana Hoosiers are champions for the first time in program history, defeating Miami 27-21 in the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship at Hard Rock Stadium.
The Indiana Hoosiers are champions for the first time in program history, defeating Miami 27-21 in the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship at Hard Rock Stadium.
No. 1 Indiana completes undefeated season beating No. 10 Miami 27-21 for the CFP National Championship.
No. 1 Indiana completed the first 16-0 season in modern college football history by defeating the Miami Hurricanes 27–21 to claim their first-ever national championship.
No. 1 Indiana completed the first 16-0 season in modern college football history by defeating the Miami Hurricanes 27–21 to claim their first-ever national championship.
Proposed cruise port near Sunshine Skyway sparks environmental concerns in Manatee County
A cruise terminal operating company, SSA Marine, in partnership with Tampa-based Slip Knott LLC, has announced plans for a privately funded cruise port on the 328-acre Knott-Cowen tract, located on the Gulf side of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
A cruise terminal operating company, SSA Marine, in partnership with Tampa-based Slip Knott LLC, has announced plans for a privately funded cruise port on the 328-acre Knott-Cowen tract, located on the Gulf side of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
Coast Guard suspends search for missing kayaker who flipped into water near Honeymoon Island
The Coast Guard has suspended the search for a missing 18-year-old kayaker who disappeared on Sunday night after flipping his kayak into the water near Honeymoon Island, but the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office will resume its search on Tuesday.
The Coast Guard has suspended the search for a missing 18-year-old kayaker who disappeared on Sunday night after flipping his kayak into the water near Honeymoon Island, but the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office will resume its search on Tuesday.
Laws demanding race-based state action are unconstitutional, Florida AG declares
Florida Attorney General James Uthemeier issued an opinion in which he declared that state laws that call for race-based discrimination are unconstitutional and will not be enforced by his office.
Florida Attorney General James Uthemeier issued an opinion in which he declared that state laws that call for race-based discrimination are unconstitutional and will not be enforced by his office.
Florida woman torches neighbor’s home after argument, killing dog: LCSO
A dispute between neighbors in Southwest Florida ended with a dead dog and a woman under arrest.
A dispute between neighbors in Southwest Florida ended with a dead dog and a woman under arrest.
Florida duo accused of kidnapping Uber driver at gunpoint
A Florida man and woman were arrested after police say they kidnapped an Uber driver at gunpoint and tried to withdraw cash using credit cards.
A Florida man and woman were arrested after police say they kidnapped an Uber driver at gunpoint and tried to withdraw cash using credit cards.
Bridesmaids and groomsmen on the decline: Why couples are getting rid of wedding party
Here’s why bridal parties are a declining trend at weddings, according to new data.
Here’s why bridal parties are a declining trend at weddings, according to new data.
Parents of missing Jennifer Kesse working with AI firm in search for daughter 20 years after disappearance
Saturday will mark two decades of a real-life nightmare for a Bradenton family.
Saturday will mark two decades of a real-life nightmare for a Bradenton family.
Tow truck driver accused of stealing car after crash on I-275: FHP
A tow truck driver is facing charges after troopers say he stole a vehicle that had been involved in a crash on I-275 in Tampa on Sunday night.
A tow truck driver is facing charges after troopers say he stole a vehicle that had been involved in a crash on I-275 in Tampa on Sunday night.
Northern lights expected to light up sky in parts of the US Monday
A severe geomagnetic storm watch is in effect Monday night as people prepare for northern lights to dazzle the night sky across the U.S. Here's where.
A severe geomagnetic storm watch is in effect Monday night as people prepare for northern lights to dazzle the night sky across the U.S. Here's where.
Restoration to bring up to 300,000 cubic yards of sand to Lido Beach during renourishment
Lido Beach has lost 50-to-100 feet of sand in areas following erosion and multiple hurricanes. Renourishment will be done on a 1.2-mile section of Lido Beach.
Lido Beach has lost 50-to-100 feet of sand in areas following erosion and multiple hurricanes. Renourishment will be done on a 1.2-mile section of Lido Beach.
3 shark attacks off Sydney in just over 24 hours; man, boy in critical condition
Three shark attacks in 24 hours leave a man and a 12-year-old critically injured and another boy unharmed at Sydney beaches. Here’s what we know.
Three shark attacks in 24 hours leave a man and a 12-year-old critically injured and another boy unharmed at Sydney beaches. Here’s what we know.
Manatee County corrections deputy accused of driving under the influence
30-year-old Luciano Centofanti, a Manatee County Corrections Deputy, is accused of a DUI.
30-year-old Luciano Centofanti, a Manatee County Corrections Deputy, is accused of a DUI.
Duffy’s gearing up for the CFP National Championship watch party
The stage is finally set for the college football playoff national championship: the Indiana Hoosiers and Miami Hurricanes ready to face off at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
The stage is finally set for the college football playoff national championship: the Indiana Hoosiers and Miami Hurricanes ready to face off at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.