Hillsborough County students head back to school as district touts early learning, staffing gains
The new school year is officially underway across Hillsborough County, with students returning to classrooms Monday.
The new school year is officially underway across Hillsborough County, with students returning to classrooms Monday.
Haines City man killed, woman injured after SUV crossed center line: PCSO
A 26-year-old Haines City man was killed and another driver was injured in a crash Sunday morning in Poinciana, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A 26-year-old Haines City man was killed and another driver was injured in a crash Sunday morning in Poinciana, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Florida woman pretending to have cancer scams over 200 people out of $40K: CCSO
A Florida woman who deputies say claimed to have cancer is accused of scamming more than 200 people out of tens of thousands of dollars, which she used to pay personal debts.
A Florida woman who deputies say claimed to have cancer is accused of scamming more than 200 people out of tens of thousands of dollars, which she used to pay personal debts.
Florida men wielding hatchet and machete clash in Publix parking lot, police say
Two Florida men have been charged with aggravated battery after allegedly taking up arms — one with a machete and one with a hatchet — in a Publix parking lot.
Two Florida men have been charged with aggravated battery after allegedly taking up arms — one with a machete and one with a hatchet — in a Publix parking lot.
Bay Area trauma surgeon heads to Nigeria for fifth medical mission
A Bay Area trauma surgeon is spending his vacation doing something very different from relaxing: providing free medical care to people in underserved communities in Nigeria.
A Bay Area trauma surgeon is spending his vacation doing something very different from relaxing: providing free medical care to people in underserved communities in Nigeria.
‘Everything is ruined’: Oldsmar apartment fire leaves 7 families displaced
The fire broke out just before 8:50 a.m. at the Aventine at Forest Lakes Apartment Homes. Flames spread through the attic and through the roof before firefighters brought it under control.
The fire broke out just before 8:50 a.m. at the Aventine at Forest Lakes Apartment Homes. Flames spread through the attic and through the roof before firefighters brought it under control.
FWC sets 2026 Gulf gag grouper recreational fishing season dates
The recreational gag grouper season starts September 1 with strict catch limits. Here's what anglers need to know before getting out on the water.
The recreational gag grouper season starts September 1 with strict catch limits. Here's what anglers need to know before getting out on the water.
Woman's arm amputated after surviving alligator bite in Marion County Silver River, family says
A woman is recovering at home after losing her right arm in an alligator attack on the Silver River on Saturday.
A woman is recovering at home after losing her right arm in an alligator attack on the Silver River on Saturday.
'Dukes of Hazzard' actor, former Georgia lawmaker Ben Jones dies
Ben Jones, an actor known for playing Cooter Davenport in "The Dukes of Hazzard" before serving as a U.S. representative for Georgia, has died at 84.
Ben Jones, an actor known for playing Cooter Davenport in "The Dukes of Hazzard" before serving as a U.S. representative for Georgia, has died at 84.
Florida officer finds missing naked toddler wandering in road alone: Deputies
An off-duty airport police officer spotted a naked 2-year-old girl walking alone along a Deltona road in the early morning. He wrapped her in a towel and called 911.
An off-duty airport police officer spotted a naked 2-year-old girl walking alone along a Deltona road in the early morning. He wrapped her in a towel and called 911.
Lake Mead hits record-low water level as Colorado River crisis deepens: Why it matters
Lake Mead has fallen to its lowest water level since it was filled nearly 90 years ago, underscoring the growing strain on the Colorado River system.
Lake Mead has fallen to its lowest water level since it was filled nearly 90 years ago, underscoring the growing strain on the Colorado River system.
NORAD F-16s intercept two aircraft near Trump’s Bedminster Golf Club
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said F-16 fighter jets intercepted two general aviation aircraft over Bedminster, New Jersey.
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said F-16 fighter jets intercepted two general aviation aircraft over Bedminster, New Jersey.
Brick Fan Event: LEGO builders bring massive displays to Tampa
Hundreds of intricate LEGO builds transformed the Florida State Fairgrounds into a hub of creativity as fans and television builders gathered in Tampa.
Hundreds of intricate LEGO builds transformed the Florida State Fairgrounds into a hub of creativity as fans and television builders gathered in Tampa.
Woman arrested after Bradenton hit-and-run crash leaves pedestrian with life-threatening injuries
Bradenton police arrested 34-year-old Lindsey Gore on Sunday morning following a Saturday night hit-and-run crash that left a man critically injured.
Bradenton police arrested 34-year-old Lindsey Gore on Sunday morning following a Saturday night hit-and-run crash that left a man critically injured.
Two helicopter pilots killed in crash while battling Utah wildfire
Two helicopter pilots were killed when their Sikorsky Skycrane crashed while battling a wildfire in Utah’s Fishlake National Forest, officials confirmed Saturday.
Two helicopter pilots were killed when their Sikorsky Skycrane crashed while battling a wildfire in Utah’s Fishlake National Forest, officials confirmed Saturday.
Save the Garden seeking signatures to challenge Scientology street vote
A grassroots group is racing to collect more than 7,000 signatures in an effort to overturn the City of Clearwater’s decision to vacate a section of South Garden Avenue.
A grassroots group is racing to collect more than 7,000 signatures in an effort to overturn the City of Clearwater’s decision to vacate a section of South Garden Avenue.
Miss North Carolina USA organizers deny politics, faith behind stripping winner of crown
Brittany Boltinhouse, who won the Miss North Carolina USA pageant in June, was stripped of her title weeks later after organizers reviewed past online posts.
Brittany Boltinhouse, who won the Miss North Carolina USA pageant in June, was stripped of her title weeks later after organizers reviewed past online posts.
Florida man allegedly abused kittens in front of daughter to punish her
The suspect is reported to have told investigators that he would harm the family's kittens in front of his daughter as punishment.
The suspect is reported to have told investigators that he would harm the family's kittens in front of his daughter as punishment.
FWC investigates fatal Tampa Bay boat crash near Picnic Island Park
A 61-year-old man died after a boat struck a rock jetty in Tampa Bay on Saturday, sending two people into the water, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
A 61-year-old man died after a boat struck a rock jetty in Tampa Bay on Saturday, sending two people into the water, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Eagle Lake woman dies after crash; driver in ICE custody
A woman died Friday afternoon following a two-vehicle crash on Ronald Reagan Parkway near Portofino Way in Davenport, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A woman died Friday afternoon following a two-vehicle crash on Ronald Reagan Parkway near Portofino Way in Davenport, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.