A Polk County jury convicted Clinton Robinson of first-degree murder in a September 2024 Fleming Avenue shooting; he received a life sentence.

Tarpon Springs' St. Nicholas Cathedral launched a $6M restoration campaign to tackle water damage and preserve stained glass, chandeliers and historic interior art.

A small plane crashed in north Lakeland Monday night near Moore Road, killing at least one person and drawing a federal response.

Sen. Rick Scott pushed a bill to require DHS to publish annual reports on how terrorist groups use generative AI, mirroring a House measure that advanced last year. Lawmakers point to growing evidence that groups like ISIS and al‑Qaeda are experimenting with AI for propaganda and recruitment.

Hot and humid in Tampa today with highs near 93°F and spotty afternoon storms possible. Heat index may top 100°F.

A tomato grower sold Manatee County acreage to Sam’s Club, a deal that could bring a new club store to Parrish amid a wave of local development.

A Tampa man was arrested after deputies say he fled a 97 mph traffic stop on SR 60, crashed in Lake Wales and was caught at a Publix.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sued TikTok and ByteDance, accusing the app of allowing underage accounts and misleading parents about harmful content. The 66‑page complaint seeks injunctions and penalties under the state’s minors‑protection law.

A 20-year-old Winter Haven man allegedly cut off his juvenile ankle monitor, stole a golf cart and led officers into the woods before being caught, police say.

A rabid stray cat attacked five people and a puppy in north Lakeland; authorities cited a neighbor and quarantined exposed animals as the state lab confirmed rabies.

Florida’s high court issued a reprimand for Kenneth Chesebro instead of suspending him, citing Georgia’s First Offender Act and prompting a sharp dissent from Justice Jorge Labarga.

Neighborhood associations, the Sierra Club and the Chamber are meeting with City Hall as St. Petersburg shapes a ballot measure to speed up stormwater and water upgrades.

Former state senator Annette Taddeo launched a bid for Florida CFO, pledging to take on insurance companies and make the office a watchdog for homeowners.