Tropical disturbance struggles in Atlantic as quiet hurricane season continues
A tropical disturbance continues to struggle over Atlantic waters Friday, facing a low 10% chance of developing into an organized storm.
A tropical disturbance continues to struggle over Atlantic waters Friday, facing a low 10% chance of developing into an organized storm.
Juror who blocked Lindsay Clancy verdict disputes fellow jurors' claims: report
The lone holdout juror whose refusal to find Lindsay Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity led to a mistrial is speaking publicly for the first time.
The lone holdout juror whose refusal to find Lindsay Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity led to a mistrial is speaking publicly for the first time.
Plastic surgeon charged with murder of attorney questions first witnesses in trial
Plastic surgeon Tomasz Kosowski cross-examined witnesses Thursday on the fourth day of his murder trial.
Plastic surgeon Tomasz Kosowski cross-examined witnesses Thursday on the fourth day of his murder trial.
University of Florida student finds backyard gardeners willingly pay more for local food
Growing your own fruits and vegetables changes how you shop, making you far more willing to pay extra for locally grown produce, according to a University of Florida study.
Growing your own fruits and vegetables changes how you shop, making you far more willing to pay extra for locally grown produce, according to a University of Florida study.
States with the highest student debt burdens, according to data
Student debt has surpassed $1.72 trillion nationwide, but the financial burden isn’t evenly distributed. A new analysis reveals where borrowers are facing the greatest challenges.
Student debt has surpassed $1.72 trillion nationwide, but the financial burden isn’t evenly distributed. A new analysis reveals where borrowers are facing the greatest challenges.
Gulfport exhibition features ceramic pots built for oyster reef restoration
Ashley Rivers is using her ceramics skills to draw attention to the challenges that the local oyster population faces in the area.
Ashley Rivers is using her ceramics skills to draw attention to the challenges that the local oyster population faces in the area.
Winter Haven woman uses AI to solve mystery inside 1884 Shakespeare book
A Winter Haven woman turned to artificial intelligence to uncover a 140-year-old family mystery hidden inside a vintage edition of Shakespeare's complete works.
A Winter Haven woman turned to artificial intelligence to uncover a 140-year-old family mystery hidden inside a vintage edition of Shakespeare's complete works.
Sarasota starts 60-day Lido Beach dune project to block storm surge
Heavy machinery is in place at Lido Beach to build 1.2 miles of protective sand dunes to shield coastal roads and property from severe storm surge.
Heavy machinery is in place at Lido Beach to build 1.2 miles of protective sand dunes to shield coastal roads and property from severe storm surge.
Controversial South Tampa flood relief project moves forward following city council vote
Tampa City Council voted 4-3 Thursday to move forward with the controversial South Howard Flood Relief Project after about 18 months of planning and hours of passionate debate from residents, business owners and council members.
Tampa City Council voted 4-3 Thursday to move forward with the controversial South Howard Flood Relief Project after about 18 months of planning and hours of passionate debate from residents, business owners and council members.
These are the luckiest baby names, according to new data
Can the right baby name boost future success? Here are the luckiest baby names according to a new analysis.
Can the right baby name boost future success? Here are the luckiest baby names according to a new analysis.
Americans' average household incomes are higher than ever, Census data shows
Median household income in the United States rose in 2025, setting a record for American earnings, according to new Census Bureau figures.
Median household income in the United States rose in 2025, setting a record for American earnings, according to new Census Bureau figures.
How a single button press gives Manatee County first responders immediate eyes on campus
The Manatee County School District has deployed a new security system that gives first responders immediate visual access to school cameras through staff badges during campus emergencies.
The Manatee County School District has deployed a new security system that gives first responders immediate visual access to school cameras through staff badges during campus emergencies.
Scuba diver finds hope in Tampa after stroke-like emergency: 'I had to come up from zero'
A routine scuba dive in the Bahamas nearly took a man's life when a rare injury left him paralyzed and fighting for his recovery in an intensive care unit.
A routine scuba dive in the Bahamas nearly took a man's life when a rare injury left him paralyzed and fighting for his recovery in an intensive care unit.
Another hit to the wallet: Why health care price increases are expected in 2027
Health insurance premiums are set to surge next year as insurers request rate increases driven by rising prescription costs and a changing pool of policyholders.
Health insurance premiums are set to surge next year as insurers request rate increases driven by rising prescription costs and a changing pool of policyholders.
Man returns library magazine 132 years late, avoids $12,055 fine
A man returned a September 1894 issue of “The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine” to the Concord Public Library after keeping it for decades.
A man returned a September 1894 issue of “The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine” to the Concord Public Library after keeping it for decades.
Best coffee cities in America: See who's number 1
Listen up coffee lovers. According to new data, these are the best coffee cities in America.
Listen up coffee lovers. According to new data, these are the best coffee cities in America.
School bus rear-ended in fiery Clearwater crash, police say
A car crashed into the back of a school bus and burst into flames Thursday afternoon in Clearwater, according to police.
A car crashed into the back of a school bus and burst into flames Thursday afternoon in Clearwater, according to police.
Florida woman poisoned dogs with antifreeze, left them to die in kennel, deputies say
A former Florida woman was arrested after investigators said she intentionally poisoned her two dogs and abandoned them inside a vacant Naples apartment, according to the Collier County Sheriff's Office.
A former Florida woman was arrested after investigators said she intentionally poisoned her two dogs and abandoned them inside a vacant Naples apartment, according to the Collier County Sheriff's Office.
Watch: Man breaks free from handcuffs, punches deputy in Ohio courthouse escape
An Ohio man being transported from a courthouse to prison made a dramatic attempt to escape after breaking free from his restraints and assaulting deputies.
An Ohio man being transported from a courthouse to prison made a dramatic attempt to escape after breaking free from his restraints and assaulting deputies.
Epstein estate sued over his collection of child sexual abuse images
Two women filed a class action lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein’s estate after learning images of them as girls were contained in thousands of child sexual abuse materials seized by authorities.
Two women filed a class action lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein’s estate after learning images of them as girls were contained in thousands of child sexual abuse materials seized by authorities.