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Gov. DeSantis calls meeting on terrorism designations
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Cabinet called a Friday emergency meeting to establish official procedures for labeling terrorist organizations in Florida.
University of Florida brings back banned gator bait tradition
The University of Florida brought back its "gator bait" cheer Saturday night during its season-opening football game against Florida Atlantic University.
Florida man convicted in ‘Hog Trail Murders’ becomes state’s 15th execution
A Florida death row inmate linked to the "Hog Trail Murders" was executed by lethal injection for the 1996 kidnapping and murder of Richard Allen Montgomery.
Sebring bank killer takes death penalty fight to Supreme Court of Florida
Attorneys argued the initial appeal for convicted Sebring bank gunman Zephen Xaver’s death sentence before the Supreme Court of Florida on Thursday morning.
Lightning strike sparks apartment fire in Brooksville, dozens displaced overnight: HCFR
Hernando County Fire Rescue crews rushed to an apartment complex in Brooksville on Tuesday after a suspected lightning strike sparked a fire inside a 24-unit building.
Power-Pole’s front porch idea becomes a global fishing brand
What began on a front porch in Tampa nearly 30 years ago has grown into one of the most recognizable brands in the fishing industry.
Baker Mayfield agrees to $165 million, three-year extension with Bucs
Quarterback Baker Mayfield has agreed to a three-year, $165 million contract extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, securing his place as the franchise quarterback through the 2029 season.
Lightning strikes St. Petersburg Catholic High School gym
A lightning strike hit the gymnasium at St. Petersburg Catholic High School, sending smoke pouring from the building's roof.
FWC announces no violations after sharks found cut up on Redington Beach
Florida Fish and Wildlife announced that no violations happened after witnesses reported two sharks found cut up on the beach in Redington Beach.
Argument leads to boat crash off Durney Key in Pasco County, one injured: FWC
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Pasco County Sheriff’s Office and Port Richey Police Department responded Sunday after two boats crashed near Durney Key.