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. 

Bullard Family Foundation hosts ninth annual Back-to-School Bash

The Bullard Family Foundation’s ninth annual Back to School Bash took over Raymond James Stadium, offering thousands of families free backpacks, health services and school supplies ahead of the new academic year.

US-41 hit and run: Bicyclist killed after being struck twice

A 50-year-old Brooksville woman was killed after being struck by two vehicles, including a hit-and-run driver, on US-41 Friday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. 

Clearwater lightning strike: Family displaced after bolt hits home

A Clearwater family is picking up the pieces after lightning struck their home. That family faces a long road to recovery before they can move back home.

St. Petersburg psychologist shares advice for long-term health improvements

Clinical psychologist Dr. Elizabeth Bendick in St. Petersburg emphasizes that improving overall health begins with establishing consistent daily habits rather than overwhelming life overhauls.

Flesh-eating bacteria in Florida: Second person dies from Vibrio vulnificus

A second person in Florida has died this year after contracting Vibrio vulnificus, a potentially deadly bacterium found naturally in warm coastal waters, according to state health officials.

5-year-old Carrollwood boy with autism found dead in retention pond

A search for a missing boy ended in tragedy when emergency crews found a 5-year-old boy dead in a retention pond at Northgreen at Carrollwood apartment complex, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. 

Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke's cause of death revealed

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has determined the cause and manner of death for former Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, who died at the age of 29 in May.

Florida man accused of attempted murder at Miami lobster diving spot

A Florida man is accused of attempted murder after allegedly shutting off a diver's underwater air supply during a dispute over a Miami lobster dive spot.

101 first-year teachers join Pinellas County Schools before classes resume

Pinellas County Schools welcomed 276 newly hired educators this week as staff returned to classrooms to finalize preparations for students returning to school on Tuesday. 

New Orleans Hard Rock Hotel collapse victims reach $106 million settlement

A judge approved a $106 million settlement that ends a yearslong legal battle over the deadly 2019 collapse of a Hard Rock Hotel that was under construction in New Orleans.

Polk County K9’s leg amputated after shootout in woods, forced to retire

The Polk County K9, who was critically injured during a shooting in the woods with a suspect, had his leg amputated Friday and will be forced to retire. 

'One Tampa' tower: Downtown high-rise tops off at 42 stories

Construction workers and developers gathered at the corner of Tampa and Twiggs streets to celebrate the topping-off of downtown Tampa's tallest luxury residential skyscraper.

Police officer arrested after using Flock cameras to track boyfriend's ex-wife

A North Carolina police officer was arrested and charged after it was found that she used the city's license plate reader cameras to track her boyfriend’s ex-wife. 

White House ballroom: Court says Trump needs Congress’ approval, halts construction

An appeals court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump must obtain approval from Congress before moving forward with his proposed White House ballroom, ordering construction to stop.

Meta ordered to pay $567 million for youth mental health treatment

A New Mexico judge has ordered Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta to pay $567 million to confront the impact their platforms have had on young users.