Florida AG targets Orlando Irish dance competition over transgender athletes, policies

Florida Republican leaders, including Attorney General James Uthmeier, are demanding that two dance organizations participating in the upcoming North American Irish Dance Championships in Orlando prevent transgender girls and women from competing in female categories.

These states are hit hardest by child care costs, new data shows

Think child care is expensive where you live? You’re probably right. A new report reveals the states where child care costs are eating up the biggest chunk of household income.

Rain and storms move across Bay Area chipping away at drought conditions

A weak front is bringing heavy rain and scattered storms across Florida today, placing almost all of the Bay Area under a marginal risk for excessive rainfall. 

Man wins $50K lawsuit after protesting, trolling national guard with Darth Vader theme song

The District of Columbia has agreed to a $50,000 settlement to resolve a lawsuit from a man who claimed police detained him for playing Darth Vader's theme song while following an Ohio National Guard patrol.

Airbnb guests visiting Polk County accused of stealing from Wawa: ‘Fooled around and found out’

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says a group of 15, including three juveniles, who were staying at a Davenport Airbnb came to the area ‘on vacation and will leave on probation’ after he says they stole items from a Davenport Wawa. 

Pinellas County Schools launches girls-only auto maintenance summer camp at Northeast High

There is something very special happening at Northeast High School in St. Petersburg this week. In an effort to help young women break into a historically male-dominated field, Pinellas County Schools is hosting its first-ever girls-only Basic Auto Maintenance Summer Camp.

Hillsborough County man accused of attacking store owner during $50K jewelry robbery at University Square Mall

A 28-year-old man was arrested after Hillsborough County deputies say he posed as a customer before attacking a jewelry store owner during a robbery at University Square Mall, where he stole approximately $50,000 worth of merchandise.

Video: Florida man drives tractor to retrieve pickup truck he crashed earlier in a ditch before DUI arrest

A Florida man was arrested for DUI after deputies say he was under the influence of alcohol when he drove a tractor to the location where he crashed a pickup truck earlier to try to tow it out of a ditch. 

Argentine YouTubers arrested after allegedly bypassing security at World Cup game: cops

Two YouTubers from Argentina are facing felony charges after they were arrested at a World Cup match as authorities say they allegedly tried to bypass security using bogus credentials.

St. Pete apartment complex shooting leaves man critically injured; police investigating

A man was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after an early Tuesday morning shooting at an apartment complex in St. Petersburg, according to the St. Pete Police Department.

Tampa water quality: New first-of-its-kind treatment facility to remove forever chemicals

The city of Tampa is building a new facility that will use Suspended Ion Exchange (SIX) treatment technology to remove PFAS and organic matter from the local water supply.

Tesla crashes into porch of North Tampa home; TECO responds to downed power line: Police

A Tesla crashed into the front porch of a home in the North Tampa area Tuesday morning, according to the Tampa Police Department. Officers are investigating whether speed played a role in the wreck.

Signed and secured: Why a new Florida law is bringing cursive back to classrooms

Florida students will be required to demonstrate proficiency in cursive writing under a new state law taking effect this week, making the skill a requirement before advancing to middle school.