St. Pete Pier prepares for massive New Year's Eve celebration and fireworks
What better way to ring in the new year than with thousands of your closest friends watching fireworks on the St. Pete Pier? There’s a New Year’s Eve event that will have you welcoming 2026 in grand Florida fashion.
What better way to ring in the new year than with thousands of your closest friends watching fireworks on the St. Pete Pier? There’s a New Year’s Eve event that will have you welcoming 2026 in grand Florida fashion.
5 hospitalized after shooting in downtown Fort Lauderdale, police say
Five people were hospitalized after a shooting outside a bar in downtown Fort Lauderdale, in the early hours of Sunday morning, December 28, according to police.
Five people were hospitalized after a shooting outside a bar in downtown Fort Lauderdale, in the early hours of Sunday morning, December 28, according to police.
Man dead in crash at St. Pete intersection, police say
Police say a 31-year-old man was traveling at a high rate of speed in his vehicle when he was killed in a crash Saturday night at an intersection in St. Petersburg.
Police say a 31-year-old man was traveling at a high rate of speed in his vehicle when he was killed in a crash Saturday night at an intersection in St. Petersburg.
Downtown Tampa's Winter Village marks 10th year with ice shows, skating and local shops
Being in warmer weather may not have you feeling the Christmas spirit, but downtown Tampa's Winter Village is sure to change that around!
Being in warmer weather may not have you feeling the Christmas spirit, but downtown Tampa's Winter Village is sure to change that around!
Florida’s oyster industry plans comeback after years of decline
Florida’s Apalachicola Bay, once producing 90% of the state’s oysters, has been closed since 2020 due to environmental collapse.
Florida’s Apalachicola Bay, once producing 90% of the state’s oysters, has been closed since 2020 due to environmental collapse.
Man charged with DUI after crash that killed teen: HCSO
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man for the death of a 16-year-old after a traffic crash.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man for the death of a 16-year-old after a traffic crash.
9-year-old girl killed in US 301 crash near Selmon Expressway: FHP
A 9-year-old Riverview girl is dead after a crash on U.S. 301 near the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway interchange Saturday night.
A 9-year-old Riverview girl is dead after a crash on U.S. 301 near the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway interchange Saturday night.
Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, suspect in Tupac's murder, claims police search was unlawful
Attorneys for Duane “Keffe D” Davis say he was a 60-year-old retired cancer survivor when police arrested him – not the dangerous drug dealer prosecutors are painting him to be.
Attorneys for Duane “Keffe D” Davis say he was a 60-year-old retired cancer survivor when police arrested him – not the dangerous drug dealer prosecutors are painting him to be.
Fire erupts at Brandon home: HCFR
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue crews battled a fire at a home in Brandon on Saturday afternoon.
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue crews battled a fire at a home in Brandon on Saturday afternoon.
Woman dies on Christmas, struck by bullet from man doing target practice nearby, police say
A man in Oklahoma told police he had been target practicing with a new gun he’d gotten for Christmas, when he heard someone died from a gunshot wound a couple of roads over.
A man in Oklahoma told police he had been target practicing with a new gun he’d gotten for Christmas, when he heard someone died from a gunshot wound a couple of roads over.
Haines City man accused of fire station break-in on Christmas, stealing PCSO Grady Judd cowboy hat
According to the Winter Haven Police Department, Daniel Puga, 22, is accused of stealing a Polk County Sheriff’s Office Grady Judd cowboy hat from a truck and breaking into a Winter Haven Fire Station early Christmas morning.
According to the Winter Haven Police Department, Daniel Puga, 22, is accused of stealing a Polk County Sheriff’s Office Grady Judd cowboy hat from a truck and breaking into a Winter Haven Fire Station early Christmas morning.
Death investigation underway at gas station in Sarasota: SCSO
Detectives are investigating after a 911 caller reported a person was found dead near a vehicle in a Sarasota gas station parking lot early Saturday morning.
Detectives are investigating after a 911 caller reported a person was found dead near a vehicle in a Sarasota gas station parking lot early Saturday morning.
Texas 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos vanishes outside her home on Christmas Eve
A search is underway Saturday in Texas after a 19-year-old woman who "normally goes for a morning walk" disappeared outside of her home on Christmas Eve, police said.
A search is underway Saturday in Texas after a 19-year-old woman who "normally goes for a morning walk" disappeared outside of her home on Christmas Eve, police said.
Fire breaks out at Riverview home: HCFR
Firefighters extinguished flames after a home caught on fire in Riverview Saturday morning, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
Firefighters extinguished flames after a home caught on fire in Riverview Saturday morning, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
Drunk Salvation Army bell ringer tried to impale Publix manager with kettle, deputies say
Drunk Salvation Army bell ringer tried to impale Publix manager with kettle, deputies say
Drunk Salvation Army bell ringer tried to impale Publix manager with kettle, deputies say
Fire destroys two semi-tractor trailers and damages third in Hernando County
Several semi-trucks catch fire at Hernando County RaceTrac convenience store.
Several semi-trucks catch fire at Hernando County RaceTrac convenience store.
JonBenet Ramsey case could benefit from new DNA technology
JonBenet Ramsey, who was murdered in her Boulder home on Christmas in 1996, may see her case revived as new DNA technology offers hope for answers.
JonBenet Ramsey, who was murdered in her Boulder home on Christmas in 1996, may see her case revived as new DNA technology offers hope for answers.
Scooter driver killed in crash on US 27 in Davenport: PCSO
A 52-year-old man is dead after a crash involving a scooter and a car in Davenport Christmas morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
A 52-year-old man is dead after a crash involving a scooter and a car in Davenport Christmas morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Could a 50-year mortgage make homeownership more affordable?
As people look ahead to 2026, many are hoping it’s the year they can finally afford to buy a home. One idea that’s gaining traction is a 50-year mortgage, pitched as a way to lower monthly payments.
As people look ahead to 2026, many are hoping it’s the year they can finally afford to buy a home. One idea that’s gaining traction is a 50-year mortgage, pitched as a way to lower monthly payments.
Motorcyclist dead in Tampa crash, police say
Police say a motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Tampa Friday evening.
Police say a motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Tampa Friday evening.