Historic Palmetto cemetery vandalized with graffiti, 17 graves damaged: 'It's evil, it hurts really bad'
A historic cemetery in Palmetto is now at the center of a disturbing vandalism investigation after families discovered damaged graves and graffiti across the property.
A historic cemetery in Palmetto is now at the center of a disturbing vandalism investigation after families discovered damaged graves and graffiti across the property.
Men in recovery support each other after losing everything in fire at Valrico sober living home
A fire at a Valrico sober living home has displaced about a dozen men who were working to rebuild their lives through recovery.
A fire at a Valrico sober living home has displaced about a dozen men who were working to rebuild their lives through recovery.
Family of Largo Navy veteran killed in motorcycle crash urge drivers to ‘look twice’
As orange ribbons mark National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month this May, the family of Sean Jennings Jr. is honoring his memory with a message they hope could save lives.
As orange ribbons mark National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month this May, the family of Sean Jennings Jr. is honoring his memory with a message they hope could save lives.
Mother's Day dinner dispute turns violent as man accused of stabbing grandmother 11 times: police
A Florida man is behind bars after allegedly stabbing his grandmother nearly a dozen times over a dispute regarding Mother’s Day dinner.
A Florida man is behind bars after allegedly stabbing his grandmother nearly a dozen times over a dispute regarding Mother’s Day dinner.
Lakeland World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday: 'I always had an American flag with me'
In Lakeland, one man is celebrating a milestone that few reach, reflecting on a life defined by quiet courage and a persistent love for his country. Stanley O’Dell turned 100 years old on St. Patrick’s Day, but don’t expect him to slow down.
In Lakeland, one man is celebrating a milestone that few reach, reflecting on a life defined by quiet courage and a persistent love for his country. Stanley O’Dell turned 100 years old on St. Patrick’s Day, but don’t expect him to slow down.
Trump's Golden Dome would cost over $1 trillion, CBO projects
A proposed high-tech missile defense system designed to protect the United States from attack would likely cost well over one trillion dollars, according to a new Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimate.
A proposed high-tech missile defense system designed to protect the United States from attack would likely cost well over one trillion dollars, according to a new Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimate.
Tampa's new Homeland Security Task Force arrests 6 in fentanyl trafficking bust
A Tampa-based Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) arrested six people in an alleged fentanyl-trafficking scheme.
A Tampa-based Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) arrested six people in an alleged fentanyl-trafficking scheme.
Florida special session: House, Senate and DeSantis billions apart on spending plan as budget deadline nears
For the second year in a row, Florida lawmakers have been forced into overtime to finalize the state budget.
For the second year in a row, Florida lawmakers have been forced into overtime to finalize the state budget.
Tampa leaders, WWE star Titus O’Neil promote alternative event for young people amid 'teen takeover' trend
Tampa police are offering an alternative event for teenagers Friday, as they are prepared for two more possible "teen takeover" events this weekend after last Friday’s gathering at Curtis Hixon Park turned violent and led to dozens of arrests.
Tampa police are offering an alternative event for teenagers Friday, as they are prepared for two more possible "teen takeover" events this weekend after last Friday’s gathering at Curtis Hixon Park turned violent and led to dozens of arrests.
Treasure Island secures $1.6M in federal funds to strengthen wastewater collection system
Federal officials pumped $1.6 million into Treasure Island’s wastewater infrastructure to fortify the coastal city against future storms.
Federal officials pumped $1.6 million into Treasure Island’s wastewater infrastructure to fortify the coastal city against future storms.
Sarasota County's new mosquito management facility features first-of-its-kind malaria testing program
Sarasota County commissioners officially cut the ribbon on a state-of-the-art Mosquito Management Services facility near Nakomis off Honore Avenue.
Sarasota County commissioners officially cut the ribbon on a state-of-the-art Mosquito Management Services facility near Nakomis off Honore Avenue.
Trump temporarily spared from paying $83M defamation award to E. Jean Carroll
President Donald Trump has been spared from paying E. Jean Carroll $83 million for now.
President Donald Trump has been spared from paying E. Jean Carroll $83 million for now.
Lithia 18-year-old could become youngest certified air traffic controller in the US
An 18-year-old from Lithia is ready to work as a certified air traffic controller, potentially making her the youngest in the United States.
An 18-year-old from Lithia is ready to work as a certified air traffic controller, potentially making her the youngest in the United States.
FBI report shows increase in attacks on law enforcement in 2025
New data shows that officer assaults hit a 10-year high in 2025. Here's what to know.
New data shows that officer assaults hit a 10-year high in 2025. Here's what to know.
Mom arrested in Florida after 2 daughters drown with cocaine in their systems: Sheriff
A mother has been arrested months after deputies say her two daughters had cocaine in their systems when they drowned in Texas three months ago.
A mother has been arrested months after deputies say her two daughters had cocaine in their systems when they drowned in Texas three months ago.
Florida prosecutors will get access to Tiger Woods’ prescription drug history, judge rules: Report
A Florida judge reportedly ruled that prosecutors will have access to Tiger Woods' prescription drug history following his DUI arrest.
A Florida judge reportedly ruled that prosecutors will have access to Tiger Woods' prescription drug history following his DUI arrest.
Top 100 summer destinations amid rising travel costs
Which summer destinations offer the most bang for your buck? New data is revealing the top travel destinations amid rising costs.
Which summer destinations offer the most bang for your buck? New data is revealing the top travel destinations amid rising costs.
1 killed, 1 seriously injured in I-75 chain-reaction crash: FHP
A massive pileup involving several tractor-trailers left one man dead and another seriously injured on I-75 in Sumter County late Monday night.
A massive pileup involving several tractor-trailers left one man dead and another seriously injured on I-75 in Sumter County late Monday night.
'Ted Lasso' star Cristo Fernández signs professional contract with El Paso Locomotive FC
El Paso Locomotive FC has signed forward Cristo Fernández, the club announced Tuesday, completing a professional soccer comeback for the athlete and actor best known for his role in the television series "Ted Lasso."
El Paso Locomotive FC has signed forward Cristo Fernández, the club announced Tuesday, completing a professional soccer comeback for the athlete and actor best known for his role in the television series "Ted Lasso."
Bradenton mother was drinking beer, on cellphone when 4-year-old daughter drowned at party: Documents
Court documents are shedding more light on what was going on during an after-hours pool party at a Bradenton apartment complex when a child slipped into the water and drowned.
Court documents are shedding more light on what was going on during an after-hours pool party at a Bradenton apartment complex when a child slipped into the water and drowned.