Sex offender arrested again after exposing himself to students: CCSO
A registered sex offender is back behind bars after students told Citrus County deputies he exposed himself to them, the sheriff's office said Friday.
A registered sex offender is back behind bars after students told Citrus County deputies he exposed himself to them, the sheriff's office said Friday.
Program partners puppies with veterans
A partnership between Holzerland Protection Dogs and the non-profit America’s K-9 Rescue has helped place Belgian Malinois emotional-support puppies with service veterans who are suffering from PTSD.
A partnership between Holzerland Protection Dogs and the non-profit America’s K-9 Rescue has helped place Belgian Malinois emotional-support puppies with service veterans who are suffering from PTSD.
12-foot shark swims into Florida marina: officials
Marine specialists currently are in a Florida lake assessing a 12-foot mako shark that was spotted Friday.
Marine specialists currently are in a Florida lake assessing a 12-foot mako shark that was spotted Friday.
Video: TPD searching for suspects in November shooting that injured teen
The Tampa Police Department released cell phone video Friday in hopes of tracking down a group of suspects in a shooting that injured a teen more than two months ago.
The Tampa Police Department released cell phone video Friday in hopes of tracking down a group of suspects in a shooting that injured a teen more than two months ago.
These are the best-performing cities in America, report says
A new report shows which U.S. cities are booming, and which ones are lagging.
A new report shows which U.S. cities are booming, and which ones are lagging.
Inauguration crowd sizes of the past, what to expect for Trump’s in 2025
Can Trump expect more attendees for his 2025 inauguration? And how did his 2017 crowd size compare with other recent presidents' inaugural attendance?
Can Trump expect more attendees for his 2025 inauguration? And how did his 2017 crowd size compare with other recent presidents' inaugural attendance?
Fire at Lakeland hotel displaces hurricane victims: LFD
People who were forced to leave their homes due to damage from last year’s hurricanes are once again looking for a place to stay.
People who were forced to leave their homes due to damage from last year’s hurricanes are once again looking for a place to stay.
Registered sex offender accused of transmitting child porn while on cruise that docked in Tampa
A registered sex offender from Polk City has been indicted for possessing and transmitting child sexual abuse material, some of which was created with artificial intelligence, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
A registered sex offender from Polk City has been indicted for possessing and transmitting child sexual abuse material, some of which was created with artificial intelligence, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
TikTok ban upheld by Supreme Court: What to know
The Supreme Court continues to hear arguments on a law that would ban TikTok in the U.S.
The Supreme Court continues to hear arguments on a law that would ban TikTok in the U.S.
Pickleball courts now open at St. Pete Pier
Pickleball at the Pier is now open on the St. Pete Pier.
Pickleball at the Pier is now open on the St. Pete Pier.
Pedestrian hit & killed by train, Lakeland police investigating
Lakeland police are investigating after a train hit and killed a person along the tracks on Friday morning.
Lakeland police are investigating after a train hit and killed a person along the tracks on Friday morning.
Woman accused of stealing more than $200K from disabled elderly woman: SPPD
A woman faces felony charges after St. Petersburg police say she stole more than $200,000 from a disabled elderly woman over a four-year period.
A woman faces felony charges after St. Petersburg police say she stole more than $200,000 from a disabled elderly woman over a four-year period.
Road closures at busy Tampa intersection to last days after water main break
Most lanes at the intersection of W. Martin Luther King Blvd. and N. Armenia Ave. will remain closed for “an extended period of time” while crews work to fix a broken water main, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Most lanes at the intersection of W. Martin Luther King Blvd. and N. Armenia Ave. will remain closed for “an extended period of time” while crews work to fix a broken water main, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Many weather changes coming to Tampa Bay area. Here's the timeline for rain and more cold temperatures
More big weather changes are on the way to the Tampa Bay area this weekend and into next week.
More big weather changes are on the way to the Tampa Bay area this weekend and into next week.
Missing flight path file led to loss of control of Orlando Christmas drone show: NTSB report
The National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary report into what happened during a Christmas drone show at Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando that caused some of the show's 500 drones to collide with one another, fall from the sky, and send others flying in rogue directions. At least one drone struck a 7-year-old boy, who suffered serious injury and had to undergo heart surgery, according to his family.
The National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary report into what happened during a Christmas drone show at Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando that caused some of the show's 500 drones to collide with one another, fall from the sky, and send others flying in rogue directions. At least one drone struck a 7-year-old boy, who suffered serious injury and had to undergo heart surgery, according to his family.
Florida population growth could impact future elections
More people are moving to Florida, and that's evident in the traffic on highways and in the housing market.
More people are moving to Florida, and that's evident in the traffic on highways and in the housing market.
Man hospitalized after Dade City stabbing, deputies searching for suspect
A man was taken to the hospital Thursday evening after he was stabbed in Dade City, the Pasco Sheriff's Office said.
A man was taken to the hospital Thursday evening after he was stabbed in Dade City, the Pasco Sheriff's Office said.
Second suspect arrested after ATF agent shot outside Riverview bowling alley: HCSO
A second suspect was arrested Thursday in a Riverview shooting outside a bowling alley that left an off-duty ATF agent severely injured, according to deputies.
A second suspect was arrested Thursday in a Riverview shooting outside a bowling alley that left an off-duty ATF agent severely injured, according to deputies.
Florida Poly engineers design lifesaving bodycam tool for Lakeland police
Officers with the Lakeland Police Department are now all equipped with a simple but lifesaving tool that was developed by mechanical engineers at Florida Polytechnic University.
Officers with the Lakeland Police Department are now all equipped with a simple but lifesaving tool that was developed by mechanical engineers at Florida Polytechnic University.
Deputies investigating Wesley Chapel drowning, juvenile dead
A death investigation is underway in Wesley Chapel after deputies said a juvenile drowned.
A death investigation is underway in Wesley Chapel after deputies said a juvenile drowned.



















