US expands offensive with daytime strikes against Iran
The U.S. military launched another wave of strikes against Iran on Tuesday, continuing operations that resumed the previous evening. The daytime attacks marked an escalation in the campaign aimed at limiting Iran's ability to disrupt commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. military launched another wave of strikes against Iran on Tuesday, continuing operations that resumed the previous evening. The daytime attacks marked an escalation in the campaign aimed at limiting Iran's ability to disrupt commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Florida pauses plan to label CAIR a terrorist organization after lawsuit
Florida officials are pausing their plan to designate the Council on American-Islamic Relations, or CAIR, and other groups as terrorist organizations under a new state law.
Florida officials are pausing their plan to designate the Council on American-Islamic Relations, or CAIR, and other groups as terrorist organizations under a new state law.
James Duckett: New execution date set for former Florida officer convicted of killing girl
A former Mascotte police officer convicted of raping and killing an 11-year-old girl nearly 40 years ago is scheduled to be executed this month.
A former Mascotte police officer convicted of raping and killing an 11-year-old girl nearly 40 years ago is scheduled to be executed this month.
Man fleeing ICE officers in Florida is struck and killed by tractor-trailer, police say
A man fleeing federal immigration authorities and other federal agents was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer on Tuesday, authorities said.
A man fleeing federal immigration authorities and other federal agents was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer on Tuesday, authorities said.
Police search for men after St. Pete apartment building vandalized
St. Pete police are investigating a case of vandalism at a downtown apartment building over the weekend.
St. Pete police are investigating a case of vandalism at a downtown apartment building over the weekend.
New Pasco Fire Rescue station opens in Wesley Chapel, more facilities planned as county grows
Pasco County's rapid growth is driving major investments in emergency services. As the county's population has increased by 22% since 2020, Pasco Fire Rescue is expanding its footprint with new stations and modern facilities designed to improve response times and firefighter safety.
Pasco County's rapid growth is driving major investments in emergency services. As the county's population has increased by 22% since 2020, Pasco Fire Rescue is expanding its footprint with new stations and modern facilities designed to improve response times and firefighter safety.
Florida prisoner, 74, becomes oldest inmate executed in state's modern history
Florida executed one of its oldest death row prisoners in history, a 74-year-old convicted murderer who is one of three older inmates set to die in the span of a month in the nation’s busiest death penalty state.
Florida executed one of its oldest death row prisoners in history, a 74-year-old convicted murderer who is one of three older inmates set to die in the span of a month in the nation’s busiest death penalty state.
Crystal River dog breeder arrested after multiple dogs' rotted remains found in home: Deputies
A Crystal River man was arrested on animal cruelty charges after rotted remains of multiple dogs were found inside his home.
A Crystal River man was arrested on animal cruelty charges after rotted remains of multiple dogs were found inside his home.
2 Tampa men accused of zip-tying 13-year-old during armed robbery
Two Tampa men face federal charges for allegedly breaking into an apartment complex with guns and zip-tying their victims, according to federal prosecutors.
Two Tampa men face federal charges for allegedly breaking into an apartment complex with guns and zip-tying their victims, according to federal prosecutors.
Tampa property rezoning: Land tract near historic cemeteries sparks unmarked grave concerns
A fierce debate is brewing over a 1.5-acre land tract on North Boulevard that sits among historic cemeteries and could contain unmarked graves. The Hillsborough County Planning Commission began reviewing a residential rezoning request this week that preservation advocates strongly oppose.
A fierce debate is brewing over a 1.5-acre land tract on North Boulevard that sits among historic cemeteries and could contain unmarked graves. The Hillsborough County Planning Commission began reviewing a residential rezoning request this week that preservation advocates strongly oppose.
United passenger says crew ordered him to change controversial T-shirt before he could travel
A New Jersey man says he was forced to change an anti-war T-shirt before boarding a United Airlines flight after a flight attendant deemed the message offensive.
A New Jersey man says he was forced to change an anti-war T-shirt before boarding a United Airlines flight after a flight attendant deemed the message offensive.
Bradenton police release video of weekend 'teen takeover' on Riverwalk
Bradenton police broke up a ‘teen takeover’ involving up to 300 young people near the Riverwalk on Saturday.
Bradenton police broke up a ‘teen takeover’ involving up to 300 young people near the Riverwalk on Saturday.
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport expands into global aviation hub
The once sleepy airport in Sarasota is rapidly transforming into a global aviation hub as international aerospace manufacturers build assembly lines and bring new aircraft to the United States.
The once sleepy airport in Sarasota is rapidly transforming into a global aviation hub as international aerospace manufacturers build assembly lines and bring new aircraft to the United States.
Goodbye middle seat: United Airlines announces new seating option
United Airlines is introducing a new Economy Plus seating option that replaces the traditional middle seat with an open space and shared table.
United Airlines is introducing a new Economy Plus seating option that replaces the traditional middle seat with an open space and shared table.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay retiring Kumba roller coaster after 33 years
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announced that award-winning coaster, "Kumba," will take its final ride next month as the theme park unveils its new "Kumba's Revenge."
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announced that award-winning coaster, "Kumba," will take its final ride next month as the theme park unveils its new "Kumba's Revenge."
Drug trafficking ring dismantled as Pinellas County deputies seize 132 pounds of cocaine worth $2.1M
A multi-agency investigation ended with the arrest of several people and the dismantling of a massive drug trafficking organization based in Pinellas County, according to the sheriff's office.
A multi-agency investigation ended with the arrest of several people and the dismantling of a massive drug trafficking organization based in Pinellas County, according to the sheriff's office.
Deputy US Marshal fatally shot while serving arrest warrant in Louisiana
A deputy U.S. marshal was shot and killed Monday while serving an arrest warrant in Louisiana, authorities said.
A deputy U.S. marshal was shot and killed Monday while serving an arrest warrant in Louisiana, authorities said.
Best cities for first-time home buyers revealed
Finding an affordable first home may feel tougher than ever, but new data reveals the U.S. cities where first-time buyers have the best chance to succeed.
Finding an affordable first home may feel tougher than ever, but new data reveals the U.S. cities where first-time buyers have the best chance to succeed.
Department of Health and Human Services lifts $10 billion child care funding freeze on five states
Court records show the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has lifted a $10 billion freeze on child care subsidies and social services funding for California, Illinois, Colorado, New York and Minnesota after legal obstacles got in the way of the Trump administration's funding freeze attempts.
Court records show the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has lifted a $10 billion freeze on child care subsidies and social services funding for California, Illinois, Colorado, New York and Minnesota after legal obstacles got in the way of the Trump administration's funding freeze attempts.
ICE to immediately cease most vehicle stops, federal sources says
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been instructed to suspend most vehicle stops nationwide during immigration enforcement operations, according to federal sources.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been instructed to suspend most vehicle stops nationwide during immigration enforcement operations, according to federal sources.