Shelia Ann Nichols: Georgia woman ID-ed in 1983 Everglades murder mystery
Florida investigators identified a teenager from Decatur who vanished in 1983 and was found dead in the Florida Everglades.
Florida investigators identified a teenager from Decatur who vanished in 1983 and was found dead in the Florida Everglades.
Hillsborough County deputy released from hospital after ‘ambush' shooting in Ruskin
One Hillsborough County deputy has been released from the hospital, and another is recovering after they were injured in an ambush shooting in Ruskin on Thursday.
One Hillsborough County deputy has been released from the hospital, and another is recovering after they were injured in an ambush shooting in Ruskin on Thursday.
DeSantis signs death warrant for man convicted of 2006 murder
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant Friday for 61-year-old William Frances Silvia, who was convicted of fatally shooting his estranged wife in 2006.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant Friday for 61-year-old William Frances Silvia, who was convicted of fatally shooting his estranged wife in 2006.
Pasture mealybug: Grass-eating pest spreads to 16 Florida counties
Agricultural experts from the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) held an online workshop Friday about pasture mealybug, a tiny white insect that feasts on grasses.
Agricultural experts from the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) held an online workshop Friday about pasture mealybug, a tiny white insect that feasts on grasses.
Bradenton officer justified in deadly shooting of Willie Bell, prosecutors say
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has concluded its investigation into the March 10 officer-involved shooting that killed Willie Tyrone Bell, 56, during a search warrant in Bradenton. The State Attorney’s Office determined the SWAT officer's use of deadly force was legally justified.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has concluded its investigation into the March 10 officer-involved shooting that killed Willie Tyrone Bell, 56, during a search warrant in Bradenton. The State Attorney’s Office determined the SWAT officer's use of deadly force was legally justified.
USF marine science fire: St. Pete recovery operations save vital scientific research despite heavy damage
University leaders announced that recovery operations have yielded remarkably successful results two months after a lightning fire heavily damaged the University of South Florida St. Petersburg's College of Marine Science in May.
University leaders announced that recovery operations have yielded remarkably successful results two months after a lightning fire heavily damaged the University of South Florida St. Petersburg's College of Marine Science in May.
Will Florida see its next named storm this weekend?
Forecasters are tracking a broad disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico off the Florida coast that could bring much-needed rain to parched communities this weekend.
Forecasters are tracking a broad disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico off the Florida coast that could bring much-needed rain to parched communities this weekend.
Lead poisoning risk leads to recall of cup in retro syle lunch boxes
A popular collector's item is being recalled after federal safety officials discovered a hidden health hazard.
A popular collector's item is being recalled after federal safety officials discovered a hidden health hazard.
Kentucky family awarded record settlement against gun dealer
A ghost gun organization has been ordered to pay more than $100 million to a Kentucky family after the death of a teenager who bought a pistol-building kit online from the company.
A ghost gun organization has been ordered to pay more than $100 million to a Kentucky family after the death of a teenager who bought a pistol-building kit online from the company.
Family of death row inmate blames doctor in botched execution
The family of a Tennessee death row inmate, whose execution was halted because of problems inserting an IV, has filed a complaint, accusing the doctor of violating ethics after the failed execution in May.
The family of a Tennessee death row inmate, whose execution was halted because of problems inserting an IV, has filed a complaint, accusing the doctor of violating ethics after the failed execution in May.
College student's fatal canoe trip takes turn after lone survivor is arrested months later
The lone survivor of a late-night canoe trip that left a 20-year-old college student dead is now facing criminal charges.
The lone survivor of a late-night canoe trip that left a 20-year-old college student dead is now facing criminal charges.
Hillsborough tests voting machines, reminds voters of key Florida primary deadlines
As Florida's primary election draws closer, Hillsborough County election officials have completed one of the most important steps before voting begins: publicly testing the machines that will count ballots.
As Florida's primary election draws closer, Hillsborough County election officials have completed one of the most important steps before voting begins: publicly testing the machines that will count ballots.
Driver dead after car wedges under semi-truck in Winter Haven crash
One person is dead after a compact car became wedged under a semi-truck at a Winter Haven intersection on Thursday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
One person is dead after a compact car became wedged under a semi-truck at a Winter Haven intersection on Thursday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Texas Hill Country recovers from flooding that killed 2 as heavy rain continues elsewhere
A long recovery begins after historic South Central Texas rains trigger widespread Texas Hill Country flooding, leaving two dead in Kerr and Uvalde counties.
A long recovery begins after historic South Central Texas rains trigger widespread Texas Hill Country flooding, leaving two dead in Kerr and Uvalde counties.
Former 'Love During Lock-Up' personality Christopher Chipps arrested in Polk County
Former reality television star Christopher Chipps is back in jail after law enforcement officials arrested him in Polk County on driving and probation charges.
Former reality television star Christopher Chipps is back in jail after law enforcement officials arrested him in Polk County on driving and probation charges.
2 deputies injured, suspect killed in Ruskin ‘ambush’ shooting: Sheriff
A man who held his ex-girlfriend hostage overnight shot and wounded two Hillsborough County deputies during a Thursday afternoon ambush in Ruskin before a third deputy killed him, according to Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister.
A man who held his ex-girlfriend hostage overnight shot and wounded two Hillsborough County deputies during a Thursday afternoon ambush in Ruskin before a third deputy killed him, according to Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister.
Holiday shooting: Man killed after argument, suspect detained: PSO
A man is dead after an early morning shooting in Holiday, and the suspected gunman is in custody, according to the Pasco Sheriff's Office.
A man is dead after an early morning shooting in Holiday, and the suspected gunman is in custody, according to the Pasco Sheriff's Office.
Clearwater Duke Energy deal: City council clears first vote on 30-year contract
Clearwater city leaders voted unanimously Thursday to advance a 30-year franchise contract with Duke Energy, choosing corporate power over a proposed public alternative.
Clearwater city leaders voted unanimously Thursday to advance a 30-year franchise contract with Duke Energy, choosing corporate power over a proposed public alternative.
Polk County Fire Rescue to approve new Delta shift schedule to reduce hours, overtime
Polk County Fire Rescue and its union reached a tentative agreement Tuesday to launch a new scheduling shift designed to improve work-life balance for local firefighters.
Polk County Fire Rescue and its union reached a tentative agreement Tuesday to launch a new scheduling shift designed to improve work-life balance for local firefighters.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visits Tampa General Hospital to launch healthy food pledge
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins visited Tampa General Hospital on Thursday to roll out a nationwide push aimed at transforming how medical facilities feed their patients.
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins visited Tampa General Hospital on Thursday to roll out a nationwide push aimed at transforming how medical facilities feed their patients.