Severely neglected dogs found in Tampa apartment, caregiver arrested: HCSO
A woman was arrested Monday after deputies found two severely neglected dogs in a Tampa apartment.
A woman was arrested Monday after deputies found two severely neglected dogs in a Tampa apartment.
Crews place protective dividers along St. Petersburg bike lanes
Crews in St. Petersburg are placing new protective street dividers along major traffic corridors to keep cars out of bike lanes and increase rider safety.
Crews in St. Petersburg are placing new protective street dividers along major traffic corridors to keep cars out of bike lanes and increase rider safety.
Crosley Green maintains his innocence: Prayer vigil planned ahead of parole hearing
Crosley Green, who has spent over 35 years behind bars for a 1989 Titusville murder he maintains he did not commit, faces a critical parole hearing on August 12.
Crosley Green, who has spent over 35 years behind bars for a 1989 Titusville murder he maintains he did not commit, faces a critical parole hearing on August 12.
Best friend of Real Housewives of New Jersey’s Milania Giudice dies after fall from Egmont Key structure
A 20-year-old University of Tampa student has died days after she was flown to a hospital following a fall from a structure on Egmont Key, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
A 20-year-old University of Tampa student has died days after she was flown to a hospital following a fall from a structure on Egmont Key, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Small town leaders in Polk County push back against proposed Amendment 3
Small-town leaders in Polk County are pushing back against a proposed state amendment that would dramatically raise Florida's homestead exemption, warning the change could cripple municipal budgets.
Small-town leaders in Polk County are pushing back against a proposed state amendment that would dramatically raise Florida's homestead exemption, warning the change could cripple municipal budgets.
Florida puts ex-officer, 80-year-old Pasco County killer to death on same day
A former police officer convicted of the on-duty rape and murder of a young girl was put to death Tuesday, the first of two lethal injections planned for a single day in Florida, hours before an 80-year-old man became the second-oldest inmate executed in modern U.S. history.
A former police officer convicted of the on-duty rape and murder of a young girl was put to death Tuesday, the first of two lethal injections planned for a single day in Florida, hours before an 80-year-old man became the second-oldest inmate executed in modern U.S. history.
Pinellas County death row case: New book questions 1985 murder conviction
Author Pamela Colloff's new book challenges the conviction of death row prisoner James Dailey, arguing Pinellas County prosecutors relied on an unreliable jailhouse informant for crucial murder evidence.
Author Pamela Colloff's new book challenges the conviction of death row prisoner James Dailey, arguing Pinellas County prosecutors relied on an unreliable jailhouse informant for crucial murder evidence.
Florida universities offer degree programs in social media influencing, branding
Some Florida universities are expanding their communications programs to offer courses and degrees focused on social media influencing.
Some Florida universities are expanding their communications programs to offer courses and degrees focused on social media influencing.
California family members claim they were attacked at luxury Maui resort during violent melee
A California family claims it was targeted in a racially motivated attack at a luxury Maui resort after a group allegedly hurled chairs and beat relatives ranging from teenagers to senior citizens.
A California family claims it was targeted in a racially motivated attack at a luxury Maui resort after a group allegedly hurled chairs and beat relatives ranging from teenagers to senior citizens.
Latest shark bite comes as Florida’s Volusia County leads state in unprovoked attacks, data shows
A Georgia man is recovering after protecting his pregnant fiancée from a shark bite in waist-deep water off Daytona Beach Shores. Florida continues to lead the nation in unprovoked shark bites, with 11 recorded cases last year, according to Florida Museum data.
A Georgia man is recovering after protecting his pregnant fiancée from a shark bite in waist-deep water off Daytona Beach Shores. Florida continues to lead the nation in unprovoked shark bites, with 11 recorded cases last year, according to Florida Museum data.
YouTube star MrBeast helps grant wish of Tampa Bay area boy battling cancer
An 11-year-old boy from the Tampa Bay area, who has spent the past year battling leukemia, recently got the surprise of a lifetime after meeting one of the world's biggest YouTube stars.
An 11-year-old boy from the Tampa Bay area, who has spent the past year battling leukemia, recently got the surprise of a lifetime after meeting one of the world's biggest YouTube stars.
Nurse impaled by pole during hike forced to trek 10 miles for help: 'A freak thing'
A wound care clinic nurse survived a freak hiking accident — and impressively hiked 10 miles to safety after suffering a serious injury.
A wound care clinic nurse survived a freak hiking accident — and impressively hiked 10 miles to safety after suffering a serious injury.
Former college soccer player found dead off San Diego beach in one of nation's wealthiest beach communities
A former college soccer player has been identified as the 26-year-old woman found dead in the waters off San Diego's La Jolla Shores Beach as investigators work to determine what happened.
A former college soccer player has been identified as the 26-year-old woman found dead in the waters off San Diego's La Jolla Shores Beach as investigators work to determine what happened.
America's top states according to US News & World Report: See where your state ranks
The latest Best States rankings according to the 2026 US News & World Report are in. See which states climbed to the top.
The latest Best States rankings according to the 2026 US News & World Report are in. See which states climbed to the top.
Tampa officer fired after Taser use, policy violations: 'You're lucky I didn't beat you up'
A Tampa police officer was fired following an internal investigation that found he repeatedly violated department policies during a traffic stop earlier this year, according to the Tampa Police Department.
A Tampa police officer was fired following an internal investigation that found he repeatedly violated department policies during a traffic stop earlier this year, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Coy ‘Denver’ Parton, brother of Dolly Parton, dies at 82
Coy "Denver" Parton, who passed away on Thursday, worked for years as a crane operator building bridges, according to his obituary.
Coy "Denver" Parton, who passed away on Thursday, worked for years as a crane operator building bridges, according to his obituary.
Two children hospitalized after car crashes into Hillsborough County apartment
A truck crashed into two apartment units in Palm River-Clair Mel on Tuesday morning, sending two children to the hospital in serious condition, officials said.
A truck crashed into two apartment units in Palm River-Clair Mel on Tuesday morning, sending two children to the hospital in serious condition, officials said.
FBI Tampa Teen Academy: Students get behind-the-scenes look at SWAT and forensics
Dozens of Bay Area teenagers are learning how federal agents solve major crimes and execute tactical operations during a hands-on summer academy.
Dozens of Bay Area teenagers are learning how federal agents solve major crimes and execute tactical operations during a hands-on summer academy.
Joint Base Charleston to be re-named in honor of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, White House says
Joint Base Charleston in South Carolina will be re-named in honor of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, the White House said Tuesday.
Joint Base Charleston in South Carolina will be re-named in honor of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, the White House said Tuesday.
Dad visits Tropicana Field on 30-day MLB stadium tour honoring late son, promoting water safety
Jonathan St. Clair is visiting all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums in 30 days to honor his late toddler son, Jasper, who died in an accidental drowning 14 years ago, all while raising money and awareness for childhood water safety.
Jonathan St. Clair is visiting all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums in 30 days to honor his late toddler son, Jasper, who died in an accidental drowning 14 years ago, all while raising money and awareness for childhood water safety.