Hillsborough County business owner used mail fraud scheme to buy $1.6M house, indictment says
A Hillsborough County business owner faces up to 20 years in federal prison after a federal mail fraud indictment said he allegedly used investor money to get a mortgage to buy a $1.6 million home.
A Hillsborough County business owner faces up to 20 years in federal prison after a federal mail fraud indictment said he allegedly used investor money to get a mortgage to buy a $1.6 million home.
Florida lawmakers revise DeSantis property tax plan before advancing to floor votes
Florida lawmakers are taking up Gov. DeSantis’ property tax proposal during a special session.
Florida lawmakers are taking up Gov. DeSantis’ property tax proposal during a special session.
Police warn teen takeovers will end after beach shooting leaves 1 wounded
A 17-year-old boy was shot after a massive social media meetup turned chaotic on Clearwater Beach, drawing hundreds of teenagers and sparking a fight.
A 17-year-old boy was shot after a massive social media meetup turned chaotic on Clearwater Beach, drawing hundreds of teenagers and sparking a fight.
Teen driver with learner's permit faces charges after crashing into Venice Beach Pavilion at 70 mph: Police
A 17-year-old driver with a learner's permit faces charges after crashing a van with three teenage passengers into the Venice Beach Pavilion early Saturday morning, injuring his passengers and shutting down the damaged men's bathroom.
A 17-year-old driver with a learner's permit faces charges after crashing a van with three teenage passengers into the Venice Beach Pavilion early Saturday morning, injuring his passengers and shutting down the damaged men's bathroom.
Clearwater Beach 'teen takeover' shooting: Brandon teen faces gun charges; suspected shooter remains at large
Detectives with the Clearwater Police Department say they’ve identified a suspect in Sunday’s shooting on Clearwater Beach, but no arrests have been made tied to the shooter yet.
Detectives with the Clearwater Police Department say they’ve identified a suspect in Sunday’s shooting on Clearwater Beach, but no arrests have been made tied to the shooter yet.
DOJ halts Trump’s $1.8B ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ following court order
The Trump administration’s plan to provide financial compensation to individuals who claimed they were prosecuted for political reasons, including those who stormed the U.S. Capitol five years ago, has been put on ice, possibly permanently.
The Trump administration’s plan to provide financial compensation to individuals who claimed they were prosecuted for political reasons, including those who stormed the U.S. Capitol five years ago, has been put on ice, possibly permanently.
Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming company concealed serious risks of ChatGPT
The state of Florida filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman on Monday, claiming the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public while concealing serious risks.
The state of Florida filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman on Monday, claiming the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public while concealing serious risks.
Experts rank the best used cars for teen drivers in 2026
A new study is providing parents with affordable and safe ways to assist their teen drivers in getting out on the road.
A new study is providing parents with affordable and safe ways to assist their teen drivers in getting out on the road.
Nancy Guthrie likely targeted by local worker who assumed family was wealthy, says veteran investigator
A leading forensic scientist who spent decades with one of the country's largest medical examiner's offices shared what she believes may have happened to Nancy Guthrie.
A leading forensic scientist who spent decades with one of the country's largest medical examiner's offices shared what she believes may have happened to Nancy Guthrie.
Emu causes traffic back-up, hours-long pursuit on Maryland highway
An escaped emu led Maryland state troopers on a three-hour chase, dodged multiple capture attempts, survived being struck by a vehicle and kept running.
An escaped emu led Maryland state troopers on a three-hour chase, dodged multiple capture attempts, survived being struck by a vehicle and kept running.
FBI hunts most wanted neighbor next door who allegedly faked cancer, scammed loved ones for luxury getaways
A Pennsylvania woman accused of faking terminal brain cancer to scam friends, family members and supporters out of thousands of dollars is among the FBI's most wanted fugitives after authorities said she used the donations to fund luxury travel and vacations in Australia instead of medical treatment.
A Pennsylvania woman accused of faking terminal brain cancer to scam friends, family members and supporters out of thousands of dollars is among the FBI's most wanted fugitives after authorities said she used the donations to fund luxury travel and vacations in Australia instead of medical treatment.
New study reveals which states have the best economies
This state topped the list as the strongest state economy, fueled by innovation, STEM talent and a thriving tech sector, according to new data.
This state topped the list as the strongest state economy, fueled by innovation, STEM talent and a thriving tech sector, according to new data.
Kentucky social media settlement: Meta reportedly paying $27M to settle addiction case
Meta platforms are reportedly paying $27 million to settle a social media addiction case in Kentucky, Reuters reported.
Meta platforms are reportedly paying $27 million to settle a social media addiction case in Kentucky, Reuters reported.
Joe Negri, Mister Rogers' handyman and jazz musician, dies at 99
Joe Negri, the jazz musician known for his work as the handyman alongside Fred Rogers in "Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, according to TribLIVE.
Joe Negri, the jazz musician known for his work as the handyman alongside Fred Rogers in "Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, according to TribLIVE.
One southern city you've never heard of is growing faster than anywhere else in America
This is the fastest-growing city in America, where bulldozers outnumber cattle and sprawling new neighborhoods are rising almost overnight.
This is the fastest-growing city in America, where bulldozers outnumber cattle and sprawling new neighborhoods are rising almost overnight.
Sarasota bicyclist hit, killed by vehicle on John Ringling Causeway: Police
A 35-year-old Sarasota woman died Saturday night after a vehicle struck her while she was riding a bicycle on the John Ringling Causeway, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
A 35-year-old Sarasota woman died Saturday night after a vehicle struck her while she was riding a bicycle on the John Ringling Causeway, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
Firefighters extinguish double vehicle fire at St. Petersburg garage
A team of emergency crews rushed to a downtown St. Petersburg parking garage early Monday morning to extinguish multiple burning vehicles.
A team of emergency crews rushed to a downtown St. Petersburg parking garage early Monday morning to extinguish multiple burning vehicles.
Polk County ATV crash kills 1: PCSO
A 19-year-old Bartow man died early Sunday morning after losing control of his all-terrain vehicle at a hunt club near Lake Wales, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
A 19-year-old Bartow man died early Sunday morning after losing control of his all-terrain vehicle at a hunt club near Lake Wales, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Florida tax proposal seeks to eliminate homestead property taxes by 2028
Tampa homeowners could soon see lower property tax bills under a new proposal that aims to significantly increase the state's homestead exemption.
Tampa homeowners could soon see lower property tax bills under a new proposal that aims to significantly increase the state's homestead exemption.
Teen girl accused of stabbing 3 horses while competing at national horse show
A teenage girl who was competing in a National Barrel Horse Association event in Las Vegas was arrested over the weekend after three horses were attacked with a sharp object.
A teenage girl who was competing in a National Barrel Horse Association event in Las Vegas was arrested over the weekend after three horses were attacked with a sharp object.