Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed two bills expanding veterans' programs and support for their families, including residency for spouses in veterans' homes and improved transition resources.

A vigil was held for the missing Zilliot family in Hudson, Florida, amid fears of their loss, with human remains found on their former roommate’s property.

A car killed a nesting loggerhead sea turtle on Anna Maria Island, possibly due to disorientation from artificial lights. The incident highlights challenges in balancing human activity and wildlife conservation.

Weather update from NWS in Tampa forecasts hot and sunny conditions with chances for isolated showers and thunderstorms, especially in the afternoons. Highs in the mid-90s with high humidity expected.

Florida plastic surgeon Dr. Benjamin Brown is charged with second-degree felony homicide after his wife died following cosmetic procedures he performed.

A nearly 500-pound black bear was shot to death in a Florida neighborhood, leading to an investigation by wildlife authorities and raising concerns over a proposed law allowing residents to shoot bears deemed threats.

An employee was arrested after a knife incident at a Walmart in Tampa following an altercation that led to one person being injured. The store was temporarily closed for investigation.

An injured American bald eagle was rescued in Polk County and is recovering under the care of animal professionals, with its prognosis looking positive.