Florida woman allegedly drugs man she met at club, steals his nearly $100K Rolex: police
A woman was arrested after allegedly meeting a man at a club in South Florida, going home with him and drugging him before stealing his nearly $100,000 Rolex watch, according to court records.
A woman was arrested after allegedly meeting a man at a club in South Florida, going home with him and drugging him before stealing his nearly $100,000 Rolex watch, according to court records.
Florida considers blocking undocumented students from career programs, technical schools
Florida officials are considering whether to block undocumented students from enrolling in career and technical education programs.
Florida officials are considering whether to block undocumented students from enrolling in career and technical education programs.
Polk bicyclist killed in hit-and-run; driver arrested: PCSO
A 56-year-old bicyclist was killed Sunday night after being hit by a pickup truck near Lakeland, and the driver was later arrested after Polk County deputies say he left the scene.
A 56-year-old bicyclist was killed Sunday night after being hit by a pickup truck near Lakeland, and the driver was later arrested after Polk County deputies say he left the scene.
Video: Deputies rescue 2 men sitting on tree limb after boat capsized in Hillsborough River
Two boaters were rescued Tuesday afternoon after their boat capsized, forcing them to climb onto a tree limb over the Hillsborough River.
Two boaters were rescued Tuesday afternoon after their boat capsized, forcing them to climb onto a tree limb over the Hillsborough River.
Kennedy Center demolition worries rise with closing after judge blocks Trump name restoration
The Kennedy Center will close most of its facility for renovations after its Trump‑aligned board voted Tuesday to proceed with the shutdown just hours after a federal judge again blocked the institution from restoring Donald Trump’s name to the building, as lawyers warned the venue could deteriorate into an “unsafe, decrepit structure" that may need to be taken down.
The Kennedy Center will close most of its facility for renovations after its Trump‑aligned board voted Tuesday to proceed with the shutdown just hours after a federal judge again blocked the institution from restoring Donald Trump’s name to the building, as lawyers warned the venue could deteriorate into an “unsafe, decrepit structure" that may need to be taken down.
Clearwater group submits 9,000+ signatures seeking to overturn Scientology's Garden Avenue deal
A months-long fight over a 470-foot stretch of South Garden Avenue is set to reach a new milestone Wednesday as opponents of Clearwater's decision to hand over the public street to the Church of Scientology prepare to deliver thousands of petition signatures to City Hall.
A months-long fight over a 470-foot stretch of South Garden Avenue is set to reach a new milestone Wednesday as opponents of Clearwater's decision to hand over the public street to the Church of Scientology prepare to deliver thousands of petition signatures to City Hall.
Fugitive captured at the border sentenced for kidnapping, raping Florida teen in 1992
A 58-year-old man was sentenced Wednesday to 12 years in prison for a 1992 kidnapping and sexual assault in Boynton Beach after spending more than three decades on the run, authorities said.
A 58-year-old man was sentenced Wednesday to 12 years in prison for a 1992 kidnapping and sexual assault in Boynton Beach after spending more than three decades on the run, authorities said.
Search continues for missing Florida paddleboarder last seen 4 miles off coast
A multi-agency search is underway off Jupiter Beach after a 48-year-old paddleboarder vanished roughly four miles out at sea, officials said.
A multi-agency search is underway off Jupiter Beach after a 48-year-old paddleboarder vanished roughly four miles out at sea, officials said.
Wind shear and Saharan dust stifle Atlantic tropical development
A lone tropical disturbance in the middle of the Atlantic holds a low 30% chance of development as El Niño conditions stifle storm formation.
A lone tropical disturbance in the middle of the Atlantic holds a low 30% chance of development as El Niño conditions stifle storm formation.
Fourth Florida resident dies after contracting flesh-eating bacteria linked to oysters
A fourth person in Florida has died after contracting flesh-eating bacteria commonly linked to consuming raw or undercooked oysters, health officials said.
A fourth person in Florida has died after contracting flesh-eating bacteria commonly linked to consuming raw or undercooked oysters, health officials said.
Parents push back as Pinellas County Schools consider closing seven schools
Emotions ran high on Tuesday night as families packed meetings throughout Pinellas County. Parents and students came looking for answers about how the proposed school closures could affect their families.
Emotions ran high on Tuesday night as families packed meetings throughout Pinellas County. Parents and students came looking for answers about how the proposed school closures could affect their families.
Rays stadium project raises concerns about future of HCC tennis center
The proposed new Tampa Bay Rays stadium is raising questions about what could happen to Hillsborough College's popular tennis center.
The proposed new Tampa Bay Rays stadium is raising questions about what could happen to Hillsborough College's popular tennis center.
Kitten named Bungee recovering after nearly 55-foot fall from St. Petersburg overpass
A kitten that took a nearly 55-foot plunge from an I-275 overpass in St. Petersburg is making progress in his recovery.
A kitten that took a nearly 55-foot plunge from an I-275 overpass in St. Petersburg is making progress in his recovery.
Hillsborough brothers arrested after child sex abuse material investigation leads to standoff: HCSO
A 43-year-old convicted felon was arrested Tuesday following an armed standoff during a child sexual abuse material search warrant in Plant City.
A 43-year-old convicted felon was arrested Tuesday following an armed standoff during a child sexual abuse material search warrant in Plant City.
West Central Florida Honor Flight marks milestone with 4,000th veteran
More than 70 Bay Area military veterans traveled to Washington, D.C., on Tuesday to visit war memorials during a milestone Honor Flight.
More than 70 Bay Area military veterans traveled to Washington, D.C., on Tuesday to visit war memorials during a milestone Honor Flight.
St. Petersburg residents weigh in on city’s sidewalk master plan
St. Petersburg is mapping out where it needs more sidewalks and residents are getting a say in what comes next.
St. Petersburg is mapping out where it needs more sidewalks and residents are getting a say in what comes next.
4 acts drop out of Ed Sheeran’s tour in solidarity with rapper Macklemore
Ed Sheeran’s tour is facing a wave of departures after four supporting acts pulled out in solidarity with Macklemore, following the rapper’s removal over his pro-Palestinian remarks.
Ed Sheeran’s tour is facing a wave of departures after four supporting acts pulled out in solidarity with Macklemore, following the rapper’s removal over his pro-Palestinian remarks.
Officers testify on day two of trial for plastic surgeon charged with murdering Pinellas County attorney
Tuesday, several law enforcement officers embedded in the investigation testified in the trial for a former plastic surgeon who's accused of murdering a Pinellas County attorney.
Tuesday, several law enforcement officers embedded in the investigation testified in the trial for a former plastic surgeon who's accused of murdering a Pinellas County attorney.
Black bears attack 2 women in Colorado just days apart, bringing yearly total to 10 as encounters surge
Bear attacks are at an all-time high in Colorado as bears continue to seek food in residential areas across the state.
Bear attacks are at an all-time high in Colorado as bears continue to seek food in residential areas across the state.
Rep. Thomas Massie moves to impeach Pete Hegseth over Iran war
Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., introduced a resolution to impeach Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on the House floor Tuesday.
Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., introduced a resolution to impeach Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on the House floor Tuesday.



















