Florida man claiming to be ICE agent arrested after threatening to deport 2 Hispanic men: MCSO
A Florida man is accused of pretending to be an ICE agent and threatening to deport two Hispanic men during a traffic stop.
These Florida cities could see home prices fall
Florida is experiencing a housing affordability crisis and high insurance rates.
Suspect in custody following carjacking, sexual assault: North Port Police Department
Law enforcement officers in Florida are investigating a carjacking that took place in North Port and a subsequent sexual assault that happened in Charlotte County.
Florida mom shot 10 times while in bed with 3 kids in murder-for-hire hit, deputies say
A Florida man has been arrested after he shot and killed his girlfriend while she slept in bed with their three children, deputies say. The man then allegedly attempted to stage the murder as a home invasion.
Florida grandmother sentenced to prison for baby's hot car death
A judge sentenced Tracey Nix to five years in prison after an emotional hearing on Thursday, nearly two-and-a-half years after her infant granddaughter died in a hot car in Hardee County.
Social Security head canceled vital contract with Maine to punish governor, emails show
An order to ban Maine parents from registering their newborns at local hospitals was issued to punish the state’s governor for defying the Trump administration, emails show.
Polk County Sheriff’s Office’s K-9 Cat dies from cancer
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its K-9s.
St. Pete City Council approves funding to replace Tropicana Field roof
The St. Petersburg City Council approved about $23 million on Thursday for a new roof at Tropicana Field.
Man accused of pulling gun outside Tampa 7-Eleven during attempted robbery
A man faces serious charges after Tampa police say he pulled a gun on another man in the parking lot of a 7-Eleven early Thursday.
Peeping Tom caught on camera peering into windows of South Tampa home: Police
Tampa police are searching for a man caught on camera peering into the windows of a South Tampa home.
NCAA Women’s Final Four fan events tip off Thursday in Tampa
While UCLA, South Carolina, Texas and UConn get ready to battle for a national championship, thousands of fans are expected to fill downtown Tampa for a weekend packed with free events leading up to the NCAA Women’s Final Four at Amalie Arena.
Florida deputy killed in shootout with suspect outside store
A deputy died after being shot in an exchange of gunfire with a suspect on Wednesday, according to the Walton County Sheriff's Office.
Couple who owns Manasota Key vacation rentals welcomes first renters since Hurricanes Helene, Milton
Eddie Powers is putting the finishing touches on his two vacation rentals on Manasota Key. He and his wife, Jen, are about to welcome their first renters since the 2024 hurricanes.
Tavares child abuse case: Prosecutors seeking death penalty for mother, boyfriend involved in brutal beating
Prosecutors have announced they will seek the death penalty for Kimberley Mills and her boyfriend, Andre Walker, who are accused of brutally beating and killing 10-year-old Tavares boy Xavier Williams.
Teen hospitalized after being hit by car on downtown Tampa bridge: TPD
The Tampa Police Department says a teen suffered serious injuries after being hit by a car on a downtown bridge Wednesday night.
Grassroots movement to stop New College’s takeover of Ringling Museum gains strength
A grassroots effort is working to stop the transfer of the management of the Ringling Museum in Sarasota from FSU to New College of Florida.
Anna Maria Island City Pier remains cut off from land after damage from Hurricane Milton
In the City of Anna Maria, restaurants and shops are back open. The crowds during spring break make it look almost like nothing happened, but around the city, homeowners continue to repair flood and wind damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Armed woman shot by deputies came close to critically injuring Pinellas deputy: Court documents
New court documents are offering up more details about what led seven deputies to open fire on a woman early Tuesday morning in Indian Shores.
Tariffs impacts: Tampa businesses see quick price hikes on foreign goods
President Donald Trump hopes new tariffs imposed on all foreign goods will make people buy more items that are American-made, but there are concerns about just how much prices will rise for everyday things like food, clothing, toys and appliances.
Florida man accused of assaulting roommate’s dog with trailer hitch
A Florida man was arrested in Palm Beach County for beating his roommate's dog with a trailer hitch, according to deputies.