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.
SpaceX Starship explodes in 'rapid unscheduled disassembly,' company says
A SpaceX spacecraft exploded during a test flight on Thursday.
A SpaceX spacecraft exploded during a test flight on Thursday.
Family of Tampa mother killed by alleged speeding driver shares emotional message
A Tampa mother of four was killed in a crash after police say a Pasco County man was driving 100 miles per hour.
A Tampa mother of four was killed in a crash after police say a Pasco County man was driving 100 miles per hour.
Homeland Security Investigations in Tampa rolls out mobile command center for human trafficking cases
Special agents with Homeland Security Investigations in Tampa are revolutionizing the way they investigate human trafficking cases.
Special agents with Homeland Security Investigations in Tampa are revolutionizing the way they investigate human trafficking cases.
Dog abandoned and tied up ahead of Hurricane Milton inspires bill to protect dogs during natural disasters
A proposed bill dubbed ‘Troopers Law’ would prohibit abandoning a dog that is restrained during a natural disaster.
A proposed bill dubbed ‘Troopers Law’ would prohibit abandoning a dog that is restrained during a natural disaster.
Israeli man to be released by Hamas as his family in Sarasota waits with mixed emotions
Sagui Dekel-Chen has been in captivity since Hamas took him hostage as part of their October 7, 2023, terrorist attack on Israel. That is expected to end soon, however.
Sagui Dekel-Chen has been in captivity since Hamas took him hostage as part of their October 7, 2023, terrorist attack on Israel. That is expected to end soon, however.
Dunedin art exhibit trying to break down stigma by highlighting addicts' stories
A new exhibition at the Dunedin Fine Art Center, ‘Faces of Addiction,’ hopes to eliminate the stigma and misconceptions associated with addiction.
A new exhibition at the Dunedin Fine Art Center, ‘Faces of Addiction,’ hopes to eliminate the stigma and misconceptions associated with addiction.
Who is Ashley Moody? Florida attorney general replacing Sen. Marco Rubio
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody will replace Marco Rubio in the Senate, but who is Moody?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody will replace Marco Rubio in the Senate, but who is Moody?
Largo murder suspect dies from self-inflicted wound following Christmas Day sledgehammer attack: Police
A Largo man accused of brutally attacking his wife on Christmas Day before turning a knife on himself, died from injuries this week, according to the Largo Police Department.
A Largo man accused of brutally attacking his wife on Christmas Day before turning a knife on himself, died from injuries this week, according to the Largo Police Department.
Pelicans back in the wild after Pinellas sanctuary’s first release since devastating hurricanes
Joan Wylie had never carried a pelican under her arm, but on Tuesday, she carried at least 8 or 10 of them from the Seacoast Seabird Sanctuary around 75 yards to the beach at Indian Shores.
Joan Wylie had never carried a pelican under her arm, but on Tuesday, she carried at least 8 or 10 of them from the Seacoast Seabird Sanctuary around 75 yards to the beach at Indian Shores.
All-female krewe celebrates 25 years
One week before any beads are flying on Bayshore Boulevard, the Sirens Gasparilla Krewe is putting the final touches on their float.
One week before any beads are flying on Bayshore Boulevard, the Sirens Gasparilla Krewe is putting the final touches on their float.
Florida congressmen introduce No Tax on Tips Act in U.S. House
Two congressmen from Florida have filed a bill to exempt tips from federal income tax, following up on a campaign promise made by President-elect Donald Trump.
Two congressmen from Florida have filed a bill to exempt tips from federal income tax, following up on a campaign promise made by President-elect Donald Trump.
DeSantis taps Ashley Moody to replace Marco Rubio in U.S. Senate
On Thursday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he had selected Florida’s Attorney General Ashley Moody to serve as the next U.S. senator.
On Thursday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he had selected Florida’s Attorney General Ashley Moody to serve as the next U.S. senator.
FDA bans Red 3 food dye: What products contain the dye?
The Food and Drug Administration is ordering food and drug makers to remove Red 3 dye from products U.S. consumers eat and drink.
The Food and Drug Administration is ordering food and drug makers to remove Red 3 dye from products U.S. consumers eat and drink.
Florida man leaves 4-year-old child home alone as wife gets busted for having drugs in stolen vehicle: FHP
A Florida couple is facing charges after troopers found drugs in the wife’s car after pulling her over for driving a stolen vehicle and learned that her husband left her 4-year-old daughter home alone.
A Florida couple is facing charges after troopers found drugs in the wife’s car after pulling her over for driving a stolen vehicle and learned that her husband left her 4-year-old daughter home alone.
Red Cross puts out call for more volunteers amid deadly LA wildfires. Here's how to help
Officials with the American Red Cross say the wildfires in California highlight the ongoing need for more volunteers across the country.
Officials with the American Red Cross say the wildfires in California highlight the ongoing need for more volunteers across the country.
VIDEO: Florida woman robbed of $200 in lotto winnings in Orange County; suspect arrested, officials say
An 83-year-old woman was dragged out of her vehicle and seemingly wrestled to the ground minutes after collecting her lottery winnings from a convenience store, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
An 83-year-old woman was dragged out of her vehicle and seemingly wrestled to the ground minutes after collecting her lottery winnings from a convenience store, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
Florida woman arrested after allegedly attacking pregnant woman, shoplifting at Dollar General
Deputies said they arrested a Florida woman on Wednesday for aggravated battery on a pregnant person and shoplifting. Officials have been searching for the woman for several weeks.
Deputies said they arrested a Florida woman on Wednesday for aggravated battery on a pregnant person and shoplifting. Officials have been searching for the woman for several weeks.
Julio Foolio murder: 5th suspect in Jacksonville rapper's killing denied bond
A Tampa judge denied bond for the 5th suspect arrested in the killing of Jacksonville rapper "Julio Foolio."
A Tampa judge denied bond for the 5th suspect arrested in the killing of Jacksonville rapper "Julio Foolio."
Big marijuana companies prep new 2026 ballot measure for recreational pot use in Florida
The biggest marijuana dispensary in Florida, Trulieve, along with the Smart & Safe Florida committee, are already preparing for the 2026 midterm election and the future of recreational pot in the Sunshine State.
The biggest marijuana dispensary in Florida, Trulieve, along with the Smart & Safe Florida committee, are already preparing for the 2026 midterm election and the future of recreational pot in the Sunshine State.