88-year-old Florida man accused of killing wife, staging suicide: 'A tragic situation'
An 88-year-old man is facing a homicide charge after North Port police say he killed his 76-year-old wife, then tried to make it look like she took her own life.
An 88-year-old man is facing a homicide charge after North Port police say he killed his 76-year-old wife, then tried to make it look like she took her own life.
Second eaglet from Southwest Florida Eagle Cam dies after suffering seizure: Officials
Two days after the Southwest Florida Eagle Cam announced the death of an eaglet, it said that the second eaglet in the nest has passed away.
Two days after the Southwest Florida Eagle Cam announced the death of an eaglet, it said that the second eaglet in the nest has passed away.
Want to take part in lobster season? Here's what to know before you dive
Lobster season could be described as an underwater scavenger hunt, of sorts. The season runs from Aug. 6 to March 31 and is a big deal for the Florida Keys.
Lobster season could be described as an underwater scavenger hunt, of sorts. The season runs from Aug. 6 to March 31 and is a big deal for the Florida Keys.
Crash causes big delays on I-75 in Hillsborough County
A crash caused significant backups on the northbound side of I-75 in Hillsborough County on Tuesday morning.
A crash caused significant backups on the northbound side of I-75 in Hillsborough County on Tuesday morning.
Debate over fluoride in drinking water expected to come up in 2 Bay Area counties Tuesday
Leaders in Manatee County plan to take up whether to remove fluoride from drinking water, while Pinellas County commissioners expect to hear from activists during their meeting Tuesday.
Leaders in Manatee County plan to take up whether to remove fluoride from drinking water, while Pinellas County commissioners expect to hear from activists during their meeting Tuesday.
$91M of cocaine seized by U.S. Coast Guard offloaded in South Florida
The U.S. Coast Guard says it seized more than $91 million worth of cocaine from the Pacific Ocean and unloaded it at Port Everglades in South Florida on Monday.
The U.S. Coast Guard says it seized more than $91 million worth of cocaine from the Pacific Ocean and unloaded it at Port Everglades in South Florida on Monday.
Florida time capsule: These items were buried 25 years ago
In the year 2000, a time capsule was buried within a wall near the chapel of Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, and now staff members are revealing what was found inside.
In the year 2000, a time capsule was buried within a wall near the chapel of Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, and now staff members are revealing what was found inside.
Florida lawmakers to vote on 'TRUMP Act' immigration legislation after rebuking governor's special session
One day after ending a special session called by Governor Ron DeSantis and convening their own session instead, Florida lawmakers plan to vote Tuesday on their own legislation aimed at addressing illegal immigration.
One day after ending a special session called by Governor Ron DeSantis and convening their own session instead, Florida lawmakers plan to vote Tuesday on their own legislation aimed at addressing illegal immigration.
Manatee County family hoping to save Cortez Village bait shop from demolition after hurricane damage
A Manatee County family hopes to save a long-standing Cortez Village bait shop from demolition after it received extensive damage from the hurricanes.
A Manatee County family hopes to save a long-standing Cortez Village bait shop from demolition after it received extensive damage from the hurricanes.
Treasure Island mayor sends letter to President Donald Trump about FEMA rules
Treasure Island’s recovery from recent hurricanes has hit a roadblock, and Mayor John Doctor is taking a bold step to speed up the process.
Treasure Island’s recovery from recent hurricanes has hit a roadblock, and Mayor John Doctor is taking a bold step to speed up the process.
Scientists monitoring large seaweed mass that could be heading for Florida
Satellite images show the unusually large mat of seagrass called Sargassum that USF scientists in St. Petersburg are tracking by satellite in the ocean.
Satellite images show the unusually large mat of seagrass called Sargassum that USF scientists in St. Petersburg are tracking by satellite in the ocean.
Repairs to hurricane damaged South Venice Jetty could be two years out
The South Jetty walkway in Venice was open for just three days following Hurricane Idalia repairs – but Hurricanes Helene and Milton hit, and since then, the North and South Jetties have remained closed.
The South Jetty walkway in Venice was open for just three days following Hurricane Idalia repairs – but Hurricanes Helene and Milton hit, and since then, the North and South Jetties have remained closed.
Tampa leaders announce revitalization project for historic West Tampa neighborhood
Tampa leaders gathered with community members Monday to announce the latest project aimed at revitalizing the historic West Tampa neighborhood.
Tampa leaders gathered with community members Monday to announce the latest project aimed at revitalizing the historic West Tampa neighborhood.
Florida lawmakers end special session called by Governor DeSantis, call their own session
Florida lawmakers on Monday quickly ended a special session called by Gov. Ron DeSantis and instead called their own session.
Florida lawmakers on Monday quickly ended a special session called by Gov. Ron DeSantis and instead called their own session.
Pass-a-Grille beaches Paradise Grille reopens months after storms
Monday was a moment 122 days in the making for Paradise Grille in Pass-a-Grille Beach.
Monday was a moment 122 days in the making for Paradise Grille in Pass-a-Grille Beach.
Authorities narrow hit-and-run vehicle search after man dies while fixing tire on I-275: FHP
Florida Highway Patrol troopers are asking people to look out for a 2021 or newer Tesla Model X, likely black or gray. They say the vehicle was involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed a 37-year-old Lakeland man on Friday night.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers are asking people to look out for a 2021 or newer Tesla Model X, likely black or gray. They say the vehicle was involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed a 37-year-old Lakeland man on Friday night.
University of Florida coach Todd Golden cleared in Title IX investigation regarding stalking allegations
The University of Florida has cleared men’s basketball coach Todd Golden following a four-month Title IX investigation into allegations of sexual exploitation, sexual harassment and stalking.
The University of Florida has cleared men’s basketball coach Todd Golden following a four-month Title IX investigation into allegations of sexual exploitation, sexual harassment and stalking.
TPA announces job fair for nearly 400 open positions
Tampa International Airport (TPA) is hiring ahead of the Bay Area's busy Spring Break travel period.
Tampa International Airport (TPA) is hiring ahead of the Bay Area's busy Spring Break travel period.
Multiple vehicles, boats burned in Plant City controlled burn turned brush fire: HCFR
A Plant City brush fire sparked Monday afternoon after a controlled burn got out of control.
A Plant City brush fire sparked Monday afternoon after a controlled burn got out of control.
Sarasota County launches public survey for recovery plans from recent hurricanes, storms
Sarasota County is asking people to fill out a survey about recovery plans during Hurricanes Helene and Milton and Tropical Storm Debby.
Sarasota County is asking people to fill out a survey about recovery plans during Hurricanes Helene and Milton and Tropical Storm Debby.