Florida gator wrangled by former zookeeper turned police officer
A Florida police officer who used to work as a zookeeper got the chance to flaunt her skills when she helped corral an alligator in Cape Coral on Monday, Nov. 24.
Inside Florida’s historic Stetson Mansion, “The House That Hats Built"
Tucked away in the heart of Central Florida lies a hidden holiday treasure: the Stetson Mansion, once home to legendary hatmaker John B. Stetson.
Real ID latest: TSA adds security fee for those flying without acceptable identification
A rumored TSA charge for those flying without a REAL ID has become official, the agency announced. Here’s what to know about the new security fee.
Tampa Convention Center honored for becoming premiere event space
The Tampa Convention Center is in the spotlight once again for being one of the top meeting venues and destination services in the southern United States.
James Patterson claims Marilyn Monroe was murdered in explosive new book theory
The author claims Marilyn Monroe kept track of secrets from President Kennedy, Robert Kennedy and Mafia connections.
Gulfport hit-and-run suspect arrested after striking 2 people on an electric scooter: PCSO
An arrest has been made following a hit-and-run that injured two people who were riding an electric scooter in Gulfport, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Woman stabbed to death during argument in Tampa: Police
A deadly stabbing is under investigation in Tampa.
National Wreaths Across America Day is Dec. 13, how you can help honor and remember the fallen
More than 2 million volunteers across the country will once again remember the fallen, honor those who served, and teach the next generation the value of freedom at the National Wreaths Across America Day.
Woman flags down help after being shot in St. Petersburg
A woman was shot early Monday morning in St. Petersburg.
Eagle rescued from Lakewood Ranch lake released seven months later
An eagle that had been injured and rescued from a Lakewood Ranch lake by a man who jumped in to save it, went back home on Sunday.
Florida man turns five-acre property into winter wonderland
Thousands of lights fill a five-acre Nokomis property in Sarasota County.
‘Nothing Short of a Miracle:' Polk County family welcomed home after 20 hours stranded at sea
Four generations of a Polk County family returned to church Sunday, one week after being rescued from their capsized boat.
When is the official start of winter? Here's why meteorological winter begins on December 1
Calendars found in homes across the country usually say winter begins on Dec. 21, when in reality the season starts three weeks earlier on Dec. 1.
Cory Booker marries partner Alexis Lewis in two separate ceremonies
U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) announced that he married his partner Alexis Lewis on Saturday in an Instagram post.
Afghan national facing murder charge for DC shooting after National Guard member dies
U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom died on Thanksgiving, a day after she and Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe were ambushed and shot.
3 kids, 1 adult killed in California mass shooting at children's birthday party; 11 others hurt
At least four people are dead, and 10 others are hurt in a shooting that broke out at a child's birthday party in Stockton, California.
St. Pete man arrested after stealing Cybertruck during test drive, causing $20K in damages: PCSO
A St. Petersburg man is accused of stealing a Tesla Cybertruck while on a test drive and causing approximately $20,000 in damages to the vehicle, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office said.
Sanding Ovations wraps up successful comeback after later year's storms
Treasure Island’s signature sand sculpting festival wrapped up its final encore weekend on Sunday, marking a successful return after last year’s storms forced the event to cancel entirely.
Orban’s Nursery makes dramatic comeback after losing every Poinsettia in 2024 storms
One of the Bay Area’s most vibrant holiday traditions returned on Saturday as Orban’s Nursery in Bradenton displays and sells 50,000 poinsettias at its annual holiday kickoff.
2 dead, 3 hospitalized after multi-vehicle crash in Lakeland: PCSO
Two people are dead, and three others were sent to the hospital after four vehicles crashed in Lakeland Saturday afternoon, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.