'Alligator Alcatraz' site given back to Miami-Dade County
The state of Florida has returned control of the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport – the make-shift detention facility established in the Florida Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz' – to Miami-Dade County, following the closure of the detention facility operation.
The state of Florida has returned control of the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport – the make-shift detention facility established in the Florida Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz' – to Miami-Dade County, following the closure of the detention facility operation.
FLOCK cameras help find kidnapped Florida kids: LCPD
A man was jailed in Lake City after investigators say he attacked a woman inside a police station lobby on Monday and stole her car with two children inside.
A man was jailed in Lake City after investigators say he attacked a woman inside a police station lobby on Monday and stole her car with two children inside.
Area code history highlights Tampa identity during 813 Day celebrations
On August 13, Tampa businesses are serving up $8.13 specials, residents are wearing 813 shirts and local landmarks are leaning into the city’s best-known three numbers.
On August 13, Tampa businesses are serving up $8.13 specials, residents are wearing 813 shirts and local landmarks are leaning into the city’s best-known three numbers.
$1.04 billion Powerball ticket sold in Illinois; $1M sold in Florida
Someone has won the $1 billion Powerball Jackpot in Illinois. Here are the winning numbers from the Aug. 12 drawing.
Someone has won the $1 billion Powerball Jackpot in Illinois. Here are the winning numbers from the Aug. 12 drawing.
Flock camera vandalism: Surveillance devices damaged in St. Petersburg, Sarasota
Flock cameras in St. Petersburg and Sarasota were damaged over the weekend, leaving both devices offline.
Flock cameras in St. Petersburg and Sarasota were damaged over the weekend, leaving both devices offline.
K9 Ace becomes first canine patient saved by Tampa General Aeromed
K9 Ace is retiring at home after emergency air responders flew him to Manatee County veterinary hospital after he was shot by a suspect during a shootout in Polk County.
K9 Ace is retiring at home after emergency air responders flew him to Manatee County veterinary hospital after he was shot by a suspect during a shootout in Polk County.
68 drivers caught speeding in Bradenton school zones on first day
Bradenton police caught 68 drivers speeding through school zones on the first day of school, marking an increase in traffic violations compared to last year.
Bradenton police caught 68 drivers speeding through school zones on the first day of school, marking an increase in traffic violations compared to last year.
Pizza Hut in Homosassa Springs revives classic 1980s look, sees sales soar
A restaurant franchisee is bringing back 1980s nostalgia by transforming a Homosassa Springs Pizza Hut into a retro dining room complete with vintage decor and traditional menu favorites.
A restaurant franchisee is bringing back 1980s nostalgia by transforming a Homosassa Springs Pizza Hut into a retro dining room complete with vintage decor and traditional menu favorites.
Pinellas County leaders consider funding cuts for Weedon Island, Shell Key preserves
Two of Pinellas County’s most prominent nature preserves could soon lose county funding as local officials work to close a $42 million budget gap for the upcoming fiscal year.
Two of Pinellas County’s most prominent nature preserves could soon lose county funding as local officials work to close a $42 million budget gap for the upcoming fiscal year.
Florida property tax amendment could force Clearwater to cut 140 jobs
With just a few months to go before the November elections, local governments are planning for the impacts of what may happen at the ballot box.
With just a few months to go before the November elections, local governments are planning for the impacts of what may happen at the ballot box.
Abandoned rabbits: 22 rescued from Plant City park
More than 20 abandoned bunnies were rescued from the Nature's Preserve County Park in Plant City Wednesday morning.
More than 20 abandoned bunnies were rescued from the Nature's Preserve County Park in Plant City Wednesday morning.
DoorDash mom left with skull fractures, brain bleeds after man allegedly follows her and attacks with bat
Christen Phillips says she was beaten after honking at a driver who then followed her to her delivery drop-off point.
Christen Phillips says she was beaten after honking at a driver who then followed her to her delivery drop-off point.
I-275 Tampa exit closure: FDOT changes ramp to airport
Traveling across the Tampa Bay area is becoming a headache for some drivers as a major Florida Department of Transportation construction project changes the way motorists navigate I-275 near Tampa International Airport.
Traveling across the Tampa Bay area is becoming a headache for some drivers as a major Florida Department of Transportation construction project changes the way motorists navigate I-275 near Tampa International Airport.
Tampa Riverwalk expansion: Path along University of Tampa campus to open by end of year
Construction crews are finishing a new 2,000-foot section of Tampa's Riverwalk expansion as part of the multi-million dollar effort to connect neighborhoods across the city.
Construction crews are finishing a new 2,000-foot section of Tampa's Riverwalk expansion as part of the multi-million dollar effort to connect neighborhoods across the city.
Tampa Colombia earthquake relief: Local groups collect emergency donations
Organizations in Tampa are organizing a relief effort for victims of a powerful earthquake in Colombia earlier this week.
Organizations in Tampa are organizing a relief effort for victims of a powerful earthquake in Colombia earlier this week.
Lamp Repair and Shade Studio keeps fading craft burning bright
In an age when broken household items are often thrown away and replaced, one local business is keeping an increasingly uncommon repair trade alive.
In an age when broken household items are often thrown away and replaced, one local business is keeping an increasingly uncommon repair trade alive.
116 arrested, 5 human trafficking victims rescued in 'Operation Relentless Summer': HCSO
More than 100 people were arrested and five human trafficking victims were saved during "Operation Relentless Summer," a two-month operation by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office which targeted human trafficking, online exploitation and sexual offenses against children, officials announced Wednesday.
More than 100 people were arrested and five human trafficking victims were saved during "Operation Relentless Summer," a two-month operation by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office which targeted human trafficking, online exploitation and sexual offenses against children, officials announced Wednesday.
USA Swimming CFO arrested for theft, embezzlement
USA Swimming placed its chief financial officer, Cory Hilliard, on leave Monday after learning of his arrest on charges of theft and embezzlement.
USA Swimming placed its chief financial officer, Cory Hilliard, on leave Monday after learning of his arrest on charges of theft and embezzlement.
Crosley Green denied immediate parole, eligibility date moved up 5 years
A state panel on Wednesday denied immediate parole for a former death row inmate who has spent more than 35 years behind bars for a 1989 Brevard County murder he maintains he did not commit.
A state panel on Wednesday denied immediate parole for a former death row inmate who has spent more than 35 years behind bars for a 1989 Brevard County murder he maintains he did not commit.
Former Florida prison sergeant accused of baseball bat attack, ramming patrol car in Haines City
A 32-year-old woman is in custody after attacking a man with an aluminum baseball bat, triggering a school lockdown, and crashing head-on into a patrol vehicle in Haines City.
A 32-year-old woman is in custody after attacking a man with an aluminum baseball bat, triggering a school lockdown, and crashing head-on into a patrol vehicle in Haines City.