Arrest made nearly a year after deadly shooting along Tamiami Trail: SCSO

An arrest has been made nearly a year after a man was shot and killed along a busy stretch of road in Venice, according to the sheriff’s office.

Polk County woman used meth before hit-and-run crash that killed 1 child, critically injured another: PCSO

A Winter Haven woman accused in a deadly hit-and-run crash told investigators she used methamphetamine moments before getting behind the wheel Wednesday night despite having a suspended license due to a previous DUI arrest. 

Charges filed in Lido Key jet ski crash that killed rising Baltimore Orioles prospect: FWC

Eight months after a tragic jet ski collision claimed the life of a Baltimore Orioles Minor League player, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has filed criminal charges against the man who rented out the jet ski and one of the riders.

Tyler Robinson hearing: Judge denies request to seal evidence in Charlie Kirk murder case

Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, was back in court Friday as a state judge denied some efforts by his attorneys to restrict public access to court documents.

Trump-backed election push gains ground in Florida as legal fight looms

Florida lawmakers have approved a sweeping election bill modeled after federal legislation backed by President Donald Trump, setting up a potential legal showdown if Gov. Ron DeSantis signs the measure.

Tampa Bay area shops saving fabric hunters after JOANN closures: 'Mighty in a little, small spot'

A big corporation can often put the small shops out of business, but when JOANN Fabrics and Crafts closed its doors for good across the country last year, it allowed small businesses to fill that gap for crafters and sewers.

Suspected driver in custody after child killed, another critically injured in Polk County hit-and-run crash

The suspected driver accused of hitting two young children outside a church Wednesday evening, killing an 8-year-old boy and leaving another 10-year-old fighting for his life, has been arrested. 

MOSI exhibition 'Dreaming in Bamboo' highlights blend of science and art

Artist Alexander Nixon knew that the Museum of Science and Innovation (MOSI) was the perfect home for his collection "Dreaming in Bamboo."