Hillsborough School Board moves to reverse controversial leggings dress code after parent backlash
TAMPA, Fla. – Just weeks after approving a revised student code of conduct, the Hillsborough County School Board…
Canadian woman arrested, accused of having 12 fraudulent IDs during Tampa traffic stop: HCSO
TAMPA, Fla. – A Canadian woman was arrested after Hillsborough County deputies say they found 12 fraudulent ID…
Suspected burglar accused of reaching for crowbar during fight with Hillsborough deputies: HCSO
Suspected burglar fights Hillsborough deputies A suspected burglar was arrested after Hillsborough County deputies say a suspicious person…
Florida man accused of killing mom and burning body because she ‘wanted to be cremated’
article George Beemer allegedly shot and killed his mother before setting her on fire because she “wanted to…
Florida man arrested after deputies find dead, neglected dogs during welfare check: HCSO
article Courtesy: Holmes County Sheriff’s Office HOLMES COUNTY, Fla. – A Florida man was arrested on multiple charges…
Early morning SpaceX launch brings sonic boom to Central Florida
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – An early morning SpaceX launch on the Space Coast generated a sonic boom that…
Man accused of federal child sex crimes may have exploited kids in Tampa, Lakeland
article Joseph Dalton Bowman was indicted on federal child sex crimes and authorities believe there may be victims…
Florida puts ex-officer, 80-year-old Pasco County killer to death on same day
STARKE, Fla. – A former police officer convicted of the on-duty rape and murder of a young girl…
‘Just got smacked’: Florida 14-year-old credits helmet for saving life in crash
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A 14-year-old boy recovering from a severe bike crash credits one simple piece of…
Mahjong Tampa Bay: Centuries-old tile game gains popularity across local spots
Mahjong gains popularity A centuries-old Chinese game is making a modern-day comeback. Mahjong is gaining popularity through the…
Lethal loophole: How manufacturers synthesize new kratom compounds after Florida ban
Kratom investigation In June 2025, Florida issued an emergency rule designating 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) — a concentrated kratom derivative…
17-year-old girl shot, killed in Orange County, deputies say
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A 17-year-old girl was killed in a shooting Wednesday afternoon in Orange County, according…