Authorities work to identify suspected drowning victim at Withlacoochee State Forest campground
Investigators are working to identify a drowning victim found in the Withlacoochee River at River Junction Campground in Webster Tuesday morning.
Investigators are working to identify a drowning victim found in the Withlacoochee River at River Junction Campground in Webster Tuesday morning.
Illegal immigrant who murdered Michigan woman sues Trump, demands $75M, public apology, US citizenship
An illegal immigrant serving a lengthy prison sentence for the murder of a Michigan woman is suing President Donald Trump, alleging he faced humiliation when his case was used as a political talking point, and is demanding $75 million, a public apology, and U.S. citizenship.
An illegal immigrant serving a lengthy prison sentence for the murder of a Michigan woman is suing President Donald Trump, alleging he faced humiliation when his case was used as a political talking point, and is demanding $75 million, a public apology, and U.S. citizenship.
Manatee County illegal gambling shutdown: Over $23K seized, detectives say
Detectives with the Manatee County Sheriff's Office shut down an illegal gambling operation at a local storefront in Bradenton Friday night following a weeks-long investigation.
Detectives with the Manatee County Sheriff's Office shut down an illegal gambling operation at a local storefront in Bradenton Friday night following a weeks-long investigation.
Florida postal worker who picked up stray cats on route kept over 70 animals in squalor: MCSO
Martin County deputies arrested a 77-year-old woman after discovering between 70 and 80 animals living in squalid conditions inside her home.
Martin County deputies arrested a 77-year-old woman after discovering between 70 and 80 animals living in squalid conditions inside her home.
2 arrested after $96K vandalism caught on camera at St. Pete apartment building: Police
Two men turned themselves in to St. Petersburg police after they allegedly caused nearly $100,000 in damage to a downtown apartment building earlier in July.
Two men turned themselves in to St. Petersburg police after they allegedly caused nearly $100,000 in damage to a downtown apartment building earlier in July.
DOJ investigating Harvard's international financial aid practices
President Trump called for a federal investigation by the Department of Justice into Harvard University’s China-related academic programs, arguing the school is acting as a shill, allowing Chinese donors to create scholarships that exclude American students.
President Trump called for a federal investigation by the Department of Justice into Harvard University’s China-related academic programs, arguing the school is acting as a shill, allowing Chinese donors to create scholarships that exclude American students.
Polk County shoe repair expert becomes social media sensation as ‘America’s Cobbler’
Inside a small shoe repair shop in Polk County, Jim McFarland is keeping a fading American trade alive while introducing the art of cobbling to an entirely new generation.
Inside a small shoe repair shop in Polk County, Jim McFarland is keeping a fading American trade alive while introducing the art of cobbling to an entirely new generation.
Tampa hosts SEC Media Days for the first time ever
It's a landmark week for both the city of Tampa and the world of college football. For the first time in history, Tampa is hosting SEC Media Days — the unofficial kickoff to the college football season.
It's a landmark week for both the city of Tampa and the world of college football. For the first time in history, Tampa is hosting SEC Media Days — the unofficial kickoff to the college football season.
Hillsborough Schools discusses plan to reduce classroom screen time
Hillsborough County School Board members are expected to meet again Tuesday to discuss the district’s new screen time guidance aimed at creating a better balance between technology use and unplugged time spent working and interacting in the classroom.
Hillsborough County School Board members are expected to meet again Tuesday to discuss the district’s new screen time guidance aimed at creating a better balance between technology use and unplugged time spent working and interacting in the classroom.
Treasury intercepts nearly $99M in federal payments to deceased individuals under Trump fraud order
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has prevented nearly $99 million in federal payments from being disbursed to deceased individuals using a new verification system deployed under President Donald Trump's executive order targeting government fraud, waste and abuse.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has prevented nearly $99 million in federal payments from being disbursed to deceased individuals using a new verification system deployed under President Donald Trump's executive order targeting government fraud, waste and abuse.
'Long Island Lolita' Amy Fisher's son charged as cops probe possible microwave link in cat's killing
The adult son of notorious "Long Island Lolita" Amy Fisher and his girlfriend are facing felony animal-cruelty charges in the disturbing death of their pet cat, Reaper, according to Florida court records.
The adult son of notorious "Long Island Lolita" Amy Fisher and his girlfriend are facing felony animal-cruelty charges in the disturbing death of their pet cat, Reaper, according to Florida court records.
Hillsborough man arrested, accused of kicking and hitting dog: Deputies
Romar Carter, 23, faces an aggravated animal cruelty charge after deputies said witnesses saw him hitting and kicking his dog with a leash Sunday night in Hillsborough County.
Romar Carter, 23, faces an aggravated animal cruelty charge after deputies said witnesses saw him hitting and kicking his dog with a leash Sunday night in Hillsborough County.
Why the US cyclospora outbreak is difficult to trace
Federal investigators say the cyclospora parasite behind the suspected illnesses of thousands of Americans has been unusually difficult to trace. Experts say it does not leave behind any culturable samples and no genetic fingerprints, which forces officials to rely almost exclusively on patient interviews instead of lab confirmation.
Federal investigators say the cyclospora parasite behind the suspected illnesses of thousands of Americans has been unusually difficult to trace. Experts say it does not leave behind any culturable samples and no genetic fingerprints, which forces officials to rely almost exclusively on patient interviews instead of lab confirmation.
Preservationists claim old Eagle Lake schoolhouse slated for demolition qualifies for massive grants
A newly formed historical society is fighting to save the last historic building in Eagle Lake from a city plan to tear it down and build a new city hall complex.
A newly formed historical society is fighting to save the last historic building in Eagle Lake from a city plan to tear it down and build a new city hall complex.
Tropical Storm Bertha strengthens, Gulf Coast flood risk grows
Tropical Storm Bertha formed Monday evening and strengthened overnight in the Gulf, continuing to slowly organize as it tracks near the northern Gulf Coast, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
Tropical Storm Bertha formed Monday evening and strengthened overnight in the Gulf, continuing to slowly organize as it tracks near the northern Gulf Coast, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
Moffitt cancer survivor paddles 2,300 miles with his dog after groundbreaking treatment
Frank Carter has always chased adventure. But after a cancer diagnosis threatened to change everything, the Orange County man found a new purpose.
Frank Carter has always chased adventure. But after a cancer diagnosis threatened to change everything, the Orange County man found a new purpose.
Man accused of killing girlfriend after stabbing her 65 times; State Attorney’s Office seeks death penalty
A former MacDill Air Force Base data analyst could face the death penalty after prosecutors say he brutally stabbed his girlfriend 65 times inside his Tampa home on June 19.
A former MacDill Air Force Base data analyst could face the death penalty after prosecutors say he brutally stabbed his girlfriend 65 times inside his Tampa home on June 19.
How Florida's redrawn district map shifts Kathy Castor's reelection odds
Rep. Kathy Castor is preparing for the toughest reelection battle of her Congressional career after Republican state leaders redrew her Tampa Bay district to favor conservative voters.
Rep. Kathy Castor is preparing for the toughest reelection battle of her Congressional career after Republican state leaders redrew her Tampa Bay district to favor conservative voters.
Cyclospora outbreak: FDA declares Taylor Farms lettuce test false positive, but data still supports recall
Federal health officials declared that a recent Cyclospora-positive test result from Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce samples was a false positive.
Federal health officials declared that a recent Cyclospora-positive test result from Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce samples was a false positive.
Clearwater launches Adopt-a-Drain program to help prevent flooding
Clearwater recently started the Adopt-a-Drain program to allow residents to claim a storm drain and commit to keeping it clean.
Clearwater recently started the Adopt-a-Drain program to allow residents to claim a storm drain and commit to keeping it clean.