Isaiah's Law: New Florida rule targets unlicensed drivers

A newly enacted Florida traffic regulation closes a legal loophole by upgrading penalties for habitual offenders who drive without a valid driver's license.

Ybor City crash: Newly released video shows driver moments after fatal wreck

The Hillsborough County State Attorney released video showing the moments after Silas Sampson allegedly crashed into a crowd outside an Ybor City bar last November, killing four people and injuring 20 others.

1 killed after tree falls onto Zephyrhills home: PCSO

Pasco County deputies are investigating after they say a tree collapsed onto a Zephyrhills home, leaving one person dead.

Kerr Kriisa, former NCAA basketball star, arrested for alleged fraud scheme

Former college basketball player Kerr Kriisa has been accused of fraudulently obtaining nearly $2.2 million from two victims. Here's what to know.

New Bexley Box in Lakeland to help officers comfort young victims

The Lakeland Police Department received a Bexley Box on Monday, providing essential supplies and toys to help care for kids affected by crimes and traumatic incidents. 

DeSantis vetoes $2 million grant for St. Petersburg animal shelter

A St. Petersburg animal shelter has paused its major expansion project after Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a requested $2 million in state funding.

Trump confirms a helipad is being built on the White House lawn

Another project will be getting underway at the White House with President Trump confirming Monday that a helipad is being built on the south lawn.

19 New Jersey deaths linked to extreme heat

Millions of people across the world have been experiencing an unusual and unbearable hot and humid summer as temperatures have impacted various regions since the start of 2026. 

Driver and passenger were switching seats before SUV hit deputy's patrol car during DUI traffic stop: HCSO

Two people were arrested early Monday after Hillsborough County deputies say the pair tried to switch seats during a DUI traffic stop before their vehicle rolled into a deputy's patrol car.

Lauren Bennett, 'Party Rock Anthem' singer, dies

Singer Lauren Bennett, best known for her vocals on LMFAO's global hit "Party Rock Anthem," has died, her former band G.R.L. revealed.

Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs, including many in Xbox division

Microsoft has announced it is cutting 4,800 jobs, including many in its Xbox division. Here's what to know.

Lakeland man gets 30 years in prison for gun charge tied to Christmas Eve shooting that killed grandmother

A Lakeland man was sentenced to 30 years in prison after investigators linked him to the firearm used in a Christmas Eve 2020 shooting that killed a 70-year-old grandmother and injured three members of her family.

Group sues DeSantis over Florida domestic terrorist law

The Council on American-Islamic Relations filed a federal lawsuit late Wednesday after Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his intent to label the group a domestic terrorist organization under a new state law.

US Coast Guard saves 8, including infant and child, after vessel capsizes off Fort Myers Beach

A quick-thinking crew from U.S. Coast Guard Station Fort Myers Beach saved eight lives, including an infant and a child, after a boat capsized Friday afternoon near the Sanibel Causeway in Florida.

Lakeland City Commission holds first public hearing on proposed data center moratorium

Lakeland city commissioners held the first public hearing Monday at 9 a.m. at City Hall on a proposed one-year moratorium on new large-scale computing facilities.

Pasco County community gathers at SunWest Park memorial after 3-year-old drowns during festival

A day after a holiday celebration turned tragic, visitors returned to Pasco County's SunWest Park to remember a 3-year-old boy who died after drowning during the park's Scallop and Music Festival.