Florida officers sue Ben Affleck and Matt Damon over film ‘The Rip’

Two South Florida police officers claim the Ben Affleck and Matt Damon film "The Rip" used too many real-life details in a fictional story, harming their reputations. 

Plant City police arrest suspect in deadly vehicle shooting

Kenny Morales-Garcia surrendered to authorities Monday in connection with the fatal shooting of Jesus De La Cruz Hernandez in Plant City on Saturday.

Hillsborough County launches mobile office for tax collector services

Hillsborough County Tax Collector Nancy Millan hopes a new office on wheels will make renewing licenses, registrations and other services more convenient for residents.

AI deepfake pornography targeting teens is rising, new survey warns

A disturbing new report is shedding light on just how widespread AI-generated deepfake pornography has become among teenagers.

Tampa VA hospital helping veterans rebuild their lives with custom prosthetic limbs

A specialized team at the James A. Haley VA in Tampa is helping veterans from across the Southeast rebuild their lives through custom-built prosthetics and intensive rehabilitation.

Highlands County deputy accused of DUI, leaving scene after rear-end crash in Sebring: FHP

A Highlands County Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested Monday morning on charges of DUI and leaving the scene of a crash. Investigators say the deputy rear-ended a truck while driving an agency vehicle and fled the scene, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

DOJ charges Southern California mayor for acting as Chinese government agent

The mayor of Arcadia has been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice with acting as an illegal agent of the People's Republic of China (PRC), officials announced on Monday. She will also resign from office. 

Chase Matthew's bassist charged with child sex crimes following music festival

A member of Chase Matthew’s band, Carsen Richards, was arrested in Kentucky following a music festival performance. He is facing child sex crime charges.

Tampa police brace for more 'teen takeovers' after downtown violence, arrests near Curtis Hixon Park

Tampa police are warning anyone planning another "teen takeover" event in downtown Tampa this week not to follow through after last Friday’s gathering near Curtis Hixon Park turned violent and led to dozens of arrests.

These cities rank as the best places to start a career in 2026, according to data

For young professionals searching for a job in a crowded market, finding an opportunity may come down to the zip code you're in, which might improve your odds of securing a job based on a recent report.

Group sues Trump administration over Reflecting Pool changes

A lawsuit has been filed against the Trump administration over its changes to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.