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. 

Clearwater moves $180M sports complex plan forward despite neighborhood concerns

A proposal to replace The Landings Golf Course with a massive sports and entertainment complex is moving forward after a unanimous vote from Clearwater City Council.

Pasco County suspect shot, killed after approaching deputies with gun, officials say

A domestic violence incident escalated on Thursday night, resulting in a 61-year-old Land O'Lakes man being shot and killed by Pasco Sheriff's Office deputies.

Polk County K9 shot: Suspect killed in Kathleen woods shootout

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd credits a K9, who was shot and critically injured by a suspect, with saving the lives of three deputies Thursday evening. 

St. Petersburg flock cameras: Police chief defends license plate readers

As debate grows over Flock cameras, the automated license plate reading cameras, St. Petersburg Police Chief Anthony Holloway is defending his department’s use of them.

WATCH: Dashcam captures the split second a routine Tennessee traffic stop goes sideways

A shocking dashcam video released by the Tennessee Highway Patrol shows the moment a patrol cruiser was blindsided during a traffic stop, sending it crashing into another vehicle.

Florida Southern College turns citrus groves into 'living laboratories' to help rescue state's industry

Florida Southern College has planted 45 young citrus trees across its Lakeland campus to create a hands-on living laboratory aimed at helping growers revitalize Florida's struggling citrus industry.

Teen charged in Davis Islands dog park attack pleads guilty

A teenager pleaded guilty Thursday in connection with a violent attack at the Davis Islands Dog Park in Tampa.

Miss North Carolina USA loses crown after organizer condemns 'racism, homophobia, transphobia'

Miss North Carolina USA was stripped of her crown weeks before the Miss USA pageant after organizers cited an extended pattern of conduct violating the organization's standards.

Hillsborough County commissioners vote to draft one-year data center pause

The Hillsborough County Commission took the first step toward a moratorium blocking the controversial data centers until their impact on communities and the environment can be studied.

Trump administration moves to decertify Kentucky organ donation group

The Trump administration said Wednesday it will shut down a Kentucky organ donation group accused of continuing plans for organ retrieval from some patients who unexpectedly showed signs of life.

New Mexico sues federal government for release of Epstein files

New Mexico has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Justice, alleging the federal agency unlawfully refused to hand over unredacted documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

Mitch McConnell discharged from rehab, will continue recovery at home

Sen. Mitch McConnell says he has been discharged from a rehabilitation center and will continue intensive physical therapy at home following a fall that led to weeks of treatment.

Alex Murdaugh’s lawsuit against Rebecca Hill dismissed by judge who says clerk doesn’t owe him for defense

A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit filed by Alexander Murdaugh seeking to recover $600,000 in legal expenses from the county clerk accused of interfering with the jury in his murder trial.

Rep. Chuck Edwards ends campaign after ethics committee cites inappropriate conduct

North Carolina Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards announced Wednesday that he is ending his reelection campaign, two days after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured.