Sarasota art sculpture 'Purpose' honors young ballerina who battled bone cancer

During a Friday morning in February, sculptor Angela Mia had the chance to meet the person who purchased one of her creations, a sculpture titled ‘Purpose.’

These states rank among the places with the highest tax rates, data suggests

Tax rates vary significantly by location, and residents in certain states are finding themselves facing a much higher tax burden than those in neighboring states.

FBI offers $20,000 reward in search for missing Mississippi girl

The FBI is offering a $20,000 reward for information in the disappearance of Myra Lewis, a Mississippi girl who has been missing since 2014.

Winter Haven woman accused of stabbing boyfriend slides out of handcuffs, grabs for officer’s gun: WHPD

A Winter Haven woman accused of opening fire outside an apartment after stabbing her boyfriend tried to steal an officer’s gun after police say she slid out of handcuffs, escaped from a patrol car and tried to run away, according to the Winter Haven Police Department.  

Kristi Noem defends department's immigration enforcement tactics during Senate hearing

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testified in the Senate amid criticism over immigration enforcement actions tied to President Donald Trump's deportation push.

Alleged New Hampshire country club shooter said he was targeting wealthy ‘elites’: report

The New Hampshire man accused of opening fire inside a country club last year, killing one person, reportedly confessed to the shooting, telling investigators he aimed to kill the rich.

Lakeland cleaning lady accused of ‘cleaning out’ more customers and pawning their stolen jewelry

A Facebook post from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office about a cleaning lady who was accused of stealing thousands of dollars of jewelry from a customer’s home led her to be re-arrested after another customer saw the post online, searched her home and realized her $2500 ring was missing.

A quiet place to breathe: New nurseries bring comfort to shelter moms

Metropolitan Ministries has opened two trauma sensitive nurseries inside its family residential shelters. The spaces are designed to give new moms privacy, dignity, and peace while caring for their babies.

Tampa man hit, killed by tractor-trailer in I-75 crash that closed interstate's northbound lanes: FHP

All lanes of northbound I-75 have reopened near Bruce B Downs Blvd. in Hillsborough County following a deadly crash that snarled traffic during the morning commute for hours, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. 

Toddler, missing teen saved in Hillsborough undercover human trafficking sting ending with 89 arrests: HCSO

An undercover human trafficking operation in Hillsborough County has resulted in the rescue of a toddler and a missing teenager, along with the arrest of 89 people trying to exploit children, officials announced Tuesday.