A LaBelle man turned a $5 scratch-off into a $1 million top prize and chose a $640,000 lump-sum when he claimed the win in late December.

A late-night shooting in Haines City's Charles Cove left a man dead and detectives have opened an active investigation.

A 61-year-old Bradenton man died after his SUV veered onto the shoulder and struck a tree on 9th Street East near 51st Avenue East. Troopers say the crash is under investigation.

Hernando County Fire Rescue says crews are on scene of a working structure fire in the 14000 block of Redwood Street in Spring Hill. Officials asked drivers and nearby residents to avoid the area.

Seminole Hard Rock Tampa and The Motor Enclave unveiled Hard Rock Speedway at Cars EN Coffee — a multi-year partnership executives say will expand the region's motorsports offerings.

A Tampa inmate who faced child-sex charges died after being found unresponsive at Falkenburg Road Jail. Hillsborough detectives have opened an in-custody death investigation.

Publix recalled 12-count garlic knot rolls after labels failed to list egg as an allergen. Affected packs were removed from shelves and refunds are available.

Hot and muggy Sunday with a mid‑afternoon chance of scattered storms. A front arrives Monday, bringing cooler, breezy and rainier conditions through midweek.

Family recipes and Georgian wines headline Nene's new South Tampa menu, where khachapuri and a crown pilaf sit alongside dumplings and desserts.

Hillsborough deputies say a man was arrested after being found with a 15‑year‑old at an Oakridge trailhead; authorities say forensic searches turned up hundreds of illicit files.

A Thonotosassa man turned a routine gas-stop into a $1 million scratch-off win and took a $640,000 lump-sum payout.

A 63-year-old Sarasota man was struck while crossing Bee Ridge Road Friday night and later died, the Florida Highway Patrol says.

A Florida parents' group that started with school‑board fights now has White House access, drawing praise from allies and warnings from critics over funding and influence.