Accused killer sent suicidal texts during Sarasota shooting, arsenal of weapons recovered at scene: SCSO
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office released new information in the tragic shooting that left four people dead inside a home in a Sarasota neighborhood on Tuesday.
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office released new information in the tragic shooting that left four people dead inside a home in a Sarasota neighborhood on Tuesday.
Spirit Airlines to sell 20 jets, recalls furloughed flight attendants
Spirit said selling the aircraft will improve its financial situation.
Spirit said selling the aircraft will improve its financial situation.
Clearwater woman arrested in deadly hit-and-run on Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard: Police
A woman was arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash on Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard that killed a pedestrian earlier this month, according to the Clearwater Police Department.
A woman was arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash on Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard that killed a pedestrian earlier this month, according to the Clearwater Police Department.
'Selling poison to our children': Grady Judd, AG Uthmeier detail takedown of fentanyl rings
In a sweeping multi-agency operation that spanned several months and crossed jurisdictional lines, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the dismantling of two massive drug trafficking syndicates on Friday morning during a press conference in Winter Haven.
In a sweeping multi-agency operation that spanned several months and crossed jurisdictional lines, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the dismantling of two massive drug trafficking syndicates on Friday morning during a press conference in Winter Haven.
Fire breaks out at amusement park in Dolly Parton's hometown
A fire erupted at a Tennessee amusement park, with dramatic video capturing the blaze.
A fire erupted at a Tennessee amusement park, with dramatic video capturing the blaze.
Popular weight-loss drugs linked to rare 'pirate disease,' researchers warn
Researchers are raising flags about GLP-1 weight-loss medications potentially increasing the risk of a rare disease.
Researchers are raising flags about GLP-1 weight-loss medications potentially increasing the risk of a rare disease.
Thousands of smoke detectors sold on Amazon recalled, CPSC says
Thousands of smoke detectors were recalled over failure to warn during a fire.
Thousands of smoke detectors were recalled over failure to warn during a fire.
Tarpon Springs High’s show choir premieres 'Howling Hearts' before road competitions
Tarpon Springs High School’s show choir is about to take its 2026 competition show on the road. But first, there’s one chance to see it at home.
Tarpon Springs High School’s show choir is about to take its 2026 competition show on the road. But first, there’s one chance to see it at home.
Government Shutdown: DHS closure seems certain as funding talks stall
A shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security appeared all but certain as House and Senate lawmakers prepared to leave Washington for a 10‑day recess and negotiations with the White House over Democrats’ demands stalled.
A shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security appeared all but certain as House and Senate lawmakers prepared to leave Washington for a 10‑day recess and negotiations with the White House over Democrats’ demands stalled.
Florida dad's plea goes TikTok-viral in search of stem cell donor for son
Juan Uribe is a father looking for a stem cell donor to match with his 15-year-old son, Max.
Juan Uribe is a father looking for a stem cell donor to match with his 15-year-old son, Max.
Florida housing relief: Bill aimed at cutting closing costs for families clears first hurdle
State lawmakers are considering a few bills to help first-time homebuyers in Florida, including one that would waive taxes for low to moderate-income families.
State lawmakers are considering a few bills to help first-time homebuyers in Florida, including one that would waive taxes for low to moderate-income families.
New FBI data highlights rise in domestic violence, teen dating abuse
New FBI data is shedding light on a growing and deadly problem across the country: domestic violence.
New FBI data is shedding light on a growing and deadly problem across the country: domestic violence.
Florida first-time homebuyers: New bill would require employers to assist with down payments, closing costs
State Representative Jervonte Edmonds is looking at a way to make it easier for Floridians to live where they work.
State Representative Jervonte Edmonds is looking at a way to make it easier for Floridians to live where they work.
Lithia development proposal to build homes on strawberry fields advances after unanimous vote
A proposal to build over 100 homes on 121 acres of strawberry fields in Lithia is moving forward, despite neighbors warning it would increase traffic in the area.
A proposal to build over 100 homes on 121 acres of strawberry fields in Lithia is moving forward, despite neighbors warning it would increase traffic in the area.
Florida emergency trust fund nears expiration, House yet to act on extension
The future of a state emergency trust fund used by Governor Ron DeSantis is uncertain as it nears its expiration date Monday.
The future of a state emergency trust fund used by Governor Ron DeSantis is uncertain as it nears its expiration date Monday.
Lakeland brush fire spreads, destroys home and sheds: PCFR
Polk County Fire Rescue crews responded Thursday afternoon to a brush fire in Lakeland that spread, burning through a home and a pair of sheds.
Polk County Fire Rescue crews responded Thursday afternoon to a brush fire in Lakeland that spread, burning through a home and a pair of sheds.
Florida Poly to launch cybersecurity and AI laboratory on campus
After receiving nearly $3 million in federal funding, the security operations center on campus will be expanded with the addition of an artificial intelligence lab.
After receiving nearly $3 million in federal funding, the security operations center on campus will be expanded with the addition of an artificial intelligence lab.
Florida House advances terrorist group designation bill, activists call it attack on free speech
The state is moving ahead with Florida House Bill 1471, which would give the head of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement broad reign to label groups as terrorist organizations.
The state is moving ahead with Florida House Bill 1471, which would give the head of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement broad reign to label groups as terrorist organizations.
Tampa police: 19-year-old arrested, woman dead after dispute leads to shooting
A 19-year-old man was arrested in connection with a shooting that left a woman dead Thursday afternoon, according to the Tampa Police Department.
A 19-year-old man was arrested in connection with a shooting that left a woman dead Thursday afternoon, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Home sales plunge, while housing affordability hits best level since March 2022, data finds
Existing home sales posted their largest monthly sales decline in four years despite increasing affordability.
Existing home sales posted their largest monthly sales decline in four years despite increasing affordability.