Lego unveils smart brick sets that bring ‘your creations to life’
Lego has revealed Smart Play, a screen-free product that brings builds to life with technology, debuting with interactive Star Wars sets. Here’s what we know.
Lego has revealed Smart Play, a screen-free product that brings builds to life with technology, debuting with interactive Star Wars sets. Here’s what we know.
Uber driver kidnapped at gunpoint after picking up customer at Tampa strip club: PCSO
Polk County deputies have arrested a suspected gunman accused of forcing an Uber driver to go to Dundee after being picked up at a Tampa strip club.
Polk County deputies have arrested a suspected gunman accused of forcing an Uber driver to go to Dundee after being picked up at a Tampa strip club.
Hegseth censures Sen. Mark Kelly after 'illegal orders' video
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Monday that a letter of censure has been issued to U.S. Senator Mark Kelly over the Arizona lawmaker's participation in a video that called on troops to “refuse illegal orders."
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Monday that a letter of censure has been issued to U.S. Senator Mark Kelly over the Arizona lawmaker's participation in a video that called on troops to “refuse illegal orders."
FTC finds spike in reported losses from fraud among seniors, reaching $2.4 billion in 2024: Report
A report from the Federal Trade Commission showed a spike in reported losses from fraud among seniors.
A report from the Federal Trade Commission showed a spike in reported losses from fraud among seniors.
Work continues on historic Anna Maria City Pier after 2024 hurricane damage
One by one, new pilings are being installed as the City of Anna Maria Island works to build back the city pier, which has been closed since Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused damage to the pier and even washed away the pier's walkway.
One by one, new pilings are being installed as the City of Anna Maria Island works to build back the city pier, which has been closed since Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused damage to the pier and even washed away the pier's walkway.
DHS says Hilton is refusing to let ICE agents stay at hotels
Hilton Hotels is accused of canceling reservations for DHS law enforcement.
Hilton Hotels is accused of canceling reservations for DHS law enforcement.
Polk County Sheriff's Office opens for sixth district office in fast growing NE Polk County
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is opening another district office — this time in the northeast part of the county.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is opening another district office — this time in the northeast part of the county.
Florida leaders react to Nicolás Maduro's capture, first appearance in a New York courtroom
Today, Sens. Rick Scott and Ashley Moody held a press conference in Miami and celebrated the end of Maduro's rule, with Scott calling Maduro a narco-terrorist and saying he jeopardized the security of not just Venezuelans but Americans.
Today, Sens. Rick Scott and Ashley Moody held a press conference in Miami and celebrated the end of Maduro's rule, with Scott calling Maduro a narco-terrorist and saying he jeopardized the security of not just Venezuelans but Americans.
Convicted killer who murdered former Lakeland city commissioner and her husband sentenced to death
Convicted killer Marcelle Waldon was sentenced to death on Monday in Polk County in the killings of a former Lakeland city commissioner and her husband.
Convicted killer Marcelle Waldon was sentenced to death on Monday in Polk County in the killings of a former Lakeland city commissioner and her husband.
Man dies from burns during incident at Haines City High School
Officials arrived at Haines City High School Sunday night to find a 32-year-old man lying in an alcove near one of the buildings with severe burns.
Officials arrived at Haines City High School Sunday night to find a 32-year-old man lying in an alcove near one of the buildings with severe burns.
Fire tears through vehicles at Grand Hyatt hotel garage: TFR
Several cars were on fire Monday afternoon in the garage at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Tampa, according to Tampa Fire Rescue.
Several cars were on fire Monday afternoon in the garage at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Tampa, according to Tampa Fire Rescue.
Two arrested in armed robbery at Latin grocery store in Bradenton: Deputies
Two men were arrested after an armed robbery at a Latin grocery store in Bradenton on Sunday, according to deputies.
Two men were arrested after an armed robbery at a Latin grocery store in Bradenton on Sunday, according to deputies.
2026 tax brackets vs. 2025: Here’s what’s changed, other things to know
Your paycheck could stretch further in 2026 as the IRS raised tax brackets and deductions under Trump’s “big beautiful bill." Here’s what changes.
Your paycheck could stretch further in 2026 as the IRS raised tax brackets and deductions under Trump’s “big beautiful bill." Here’s what changes.
Man in custody after JD Vance's Ohio home damaged, Secret Service says
The vice president and his family were not in Ohio when the incident occurred early Monday morning.
The vice president and his family were not in Ohio when the incident occurred early Monday morning.
Ohio police smash sunroof, drag injured driver from burning car after rollover crash
Ohio police officers rescued a severely injured driver from a burning, overturned vehicle during a dramatic late-night rollover crash.
Ohio police officers rescued a severely injured driver from a burning, overturned vehicle during a dramatic late-night rollover crash.
US drops number of vaccines it recommends for every child: What to know
The U.S. took the unprecedented step Monday of dropping the number of vaccines it recommends for every child. Here's what we know.
The U.S. took the unprecedented step Monday of dropping the number of vaccines it recommends for every child. Here's what we know.
Nicolás Maduro pleads not guilty in NYC court
The capture of Nicolás Maduro represents one of the most aggressive actions taken by the United States against a sitting foreign leader in decades.
The capture of Nicolás Maduro represents one of the most aggressive actions taken by the United States against a sitting foreign leader in decades.
Buddy Baseball opens new accessible field for players with special needs
On Monday morning, Buddy Baseball celebrated the opening of their new accessible field for players with special needs.
On Monday morning, Buddy Baseball celebrated the opening of their new accessible field for players with special needs.
Florida’s pot proposal called ‘fatally flawed’ by state attorney general
Attorney General James Uthmeier and two major business groups have urged the Florida Supreme Court to reject a proposed recreational-marijuana constitutional amendment, arguing it is misleading and conflicts with federal law.
Attorney General James Uthmeier and two major business groups have urged the Florida Supreme Court to reject a proposed recreational-marijuana constitutional amendment, arguing it is misleading and conflicts with federal law.
Tim Walz ends reelection campaign for governor of Minnesota
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will not seek reelection for a third term as governor, saying he can't give a political campaign his all after what he described as an "extraordinarily difficult year for our state."
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will not seek reelection for a third term as governor, saying he can't give a political campaign his all after what he described as an "extraordinarily difficult year for our state."