With the discussion around property tax cuts hitting a fever pitch in Florida, a new report shows which counties have imposed the highest levies statewide.

The USCG said it received multiple mayday calls from the boaters, indicating the boat was taking on water and the boaters had put on life jackets.

A 20-year-old man arrested in Orange County after allegedly agreeing to meet what he believed was a 12-year-old boy is also facing similar charges in Arizona, according to court records.

U.S. News & World Report has released its latest ranking of the best places to live in the country, including a look at the Sunshine State.

Four boaters from Polk County, including one celebrating his birthday, were rescued Tuesday after going missing during a fishing trip near Clearwater, according to police.

A new report this month reveals that the Sunshine State is the top destination for fleeing NYC residents.

Last week, over a dozen restaurants across Central Florida were forced to close their doors after receiving a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

This week, U.S. News & World Report has revealed the best places to retire in 2026.

While the threat of a recession seems to have abated, there’s another danger looming over Florida’s future, UCF economist Sean Snaith announced in his latest forecast.

A Florida missing child alert was canceled on Saturday evening after four children out of Clearwater were found safe, according to the FDLE.

Last week, another 11 Central Florida restaurants were forced to temporarily shut their doors after a visit from a health inspector.

For the seventh year in a row, Forbes has released its list of the best employers in the country — and Florida in particular.

Meteorologists say La Nina has arrived, bringing cooler weather patterns worldwide.

DeSantis lauds the pop-culture influence of Hulk Hogan, whose real name is Terry Boella, the WWE superstar who died July 24 at 71 years old.

Last week, 10 more Central Florida restaurants were forced to shut down — at least for a while — following local health inspections, according to state records.

Florida’s palm trees are being increasingly jeopardized thanks to a disease that’s spreading through the state.

Last week, 13 more Central Florida restaurants were forced to close temporarily after a visit from a health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.

Hulk Hogan, the mustachioed, headscarf-wearing icon in the world of professional wrestling, has died at the age of 71, Florida police and WWE said Thursday.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says it is delaying by one month the planned cutoff of satellite data that helps forecasters track hurricanes.

Two Florida men were officially charged by the U.S. Department of Justice for allegedly employing a fraudulent scheme to steal over $100 million from a nonprofit organization that managed funds for people with special needs and disabilities, the department said.

U.S. News & World Report has released its latest ranking of the best places to live in the country, including a look at the Sunshine State.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a news conference in Clearwater.

Just a few months after Hooters filed for a motion for Chapter 11 protection, Hooters abruptly closed dozens of locations across the U.S.

Last week, half a dozen eateries across Central Florida were forced to close following a visit from a health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.

One person has died and at least 10 people were injured in Florida when a recreational boat crashed into a ferry and then left the scene off the Memorial Causeway Bridge.

A rainy day in Florida resulted in all but one Grapefruit League spring training game being canceled.

A Florida man settled this month after losing all of his limbs following a medical procedure back in 2019, according to court records obtained by News 6.

Heading into 2025, many workers may be looking for a new place to advance their careers and get more of what they want from their jobs.

Florida’s 2025 Legislative Session is less than two months away, but lawmakers have already been busy filing new pieces of legislation.

Amendments 3 and 4 had the majority vote but they failed due to this threshold.

A Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater aircrew rescued an 85-year-old man near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.

Scientists say human-caused climate change intensified deadly Hurricane Milton’s rainfall by 20 to 30% and strengthened its winds by about 10%.

According to posts on its social media channels, the Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) experienced over 4 feet of flooding during Helene, causing a loss of power and damage to vital equipment.

Back in July, a Florida IT security company accidentally hired a North Korean hacker who was posing as a western tech worker.

The “11 to Save” sites are historic spots across Florida that are at risk of being shut down or destroyed.

State officials said that the operation comes after SB 1764 went into effect on Monday, cracking down on street racers across the state.

The city of Clearwater said on social media around 2:40 p.m. Sunday that Ginny Zipprer, 15, and Alexander Puyda, 18, had been located.

Florida. Gov. Ron DeSantis has canceled a planned news conference in Clearwater Wednesday because of the weather.

After applying for Social Security, Klass said he received a letter in 2020 claiming he hadn’t proven he was actually a citizen.

An Orlando man booked in Brevard County is accused of stealing some $118,413.45 in merchandise from Best Buy stores across the state in a crime spree lasting the better part of a year, according to investigators.

Baseball season openers in New York and Philadelphia have been postponed a day until Friday because of rainy forecasts in both cities.

Fanatics founder Michael Rubin says his company is being unfairly blamed for new Major League Baseball uniforms that have see-through pants and other fit and design problems.

The U.S. Coast Guard Air Station in Clearwater had an uninvited guest when a snake slithered its way onto its helicopter.

At the time, first responders were dealing with the plane wreckage, which had sparked fires nearby after crashing into a mobile home park.

Witnesses say the crash sounded like a huge explosion.

Authorities say a pilot and two people on the ground died when a small plane crashed into a Florida mobile home park.

A small plane crash in Clearwater left four mobile homes ablaze and killed 3 people, according to local officials.

A mother and her daughter are OK after a rogue tire came off a vehicle and slammed into their windshield in Florida.

While many baby boomers have now entered retirement, many more remain in the workforce with retirement upcoming.

The study shows that of the 20 top cities for baby boomers to move to, this Florida city ranked as No. 1.

Fifty-two endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles suffering from “cold stun” are rehabbing at four facilities in Florida after a flight on a private plane from the New England Aquarium in Massachusetts.

Given Florida’s popular beaches, warm weather and amazing tourist attractions, it’s no surprise that the state brings in its own crowd of celebrities wanting to live here.

The woman was found dead on a sidewalk in the Bayside Gardens IV complex between the parking area and one of the condominium buildings, officials stated in a release.

Several of Florida's beaches ranked high in popularity on social media sites like Instagram and TikTok, according to a recent study.

A meteotsunami was recorded in Florida last week as a line of thunderstorms tracked onto the coast.

After months of rescue and rehabilitation attempts by SeaWorld, Apollo was sent to Clearwater Marine Aquarium as his final home.

Noah Song has no illusions of the challenges ahead as he approaches the end of his first week of spring training since joining the Philadelphia Phillies from the U.S. Navy.

Police in Florida say a 24-year-old man told police he lured his mother to his apartment, where he beat her with a hammer before fatally stabbing her.

Seven people were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard on Saturday after their 39-foot vessel was disabled by a lightning strike 100 miles offshore of Clearwater, according to a news release.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday announced he had approved $14 million in red tide research and mitigation efforts, earmarked for the 2022-23 state budget.

A 34-year-old man who pleaded guilty to killing a pregnant teenage Florida girl a decade ago faces a shorter prison sentence if her remains are found before he's sentenced.

Officials say a Florida woman was killed when she crashed into a police vehicle that was conducting a traffic stop.

Officials say a 46-year-old woman has been arrested on animal cruelty charges after throwing a 3-year-old pug named Bucky off of a seventh-floor balcony Clearwater condominium during an argument with her ex-boyfriend.

The ashes of Winter the dolphin have been returned to the sea, about two months after the beloved marine mammal of movie star fame died at a Florida aquarium.

A Florida man has been charged after authorities say they found an active explosive in his bag after he was spotted running away from a Jan. 6 anniversary rally.

Florida authorities said they found cocaine and methamphetamine wrapped around a man's penis during a traffic stop.

Officials say a construction worker is feared dead after a portion of a concrete stairwell in a Florida parking garage collapsed on him.

Police in Florida have arrested a 29-year-old man on manslaughter charges in connection to the death of an older man whose body was found floating offshore earlier this month in the Gulf of Mexico.

On the 16th anniversary of her rescue, Clearwater Marine Aquarium proudly announced Friday its plans to honor Winter the Dolphin’s long legacy.

We know Florida is strange and so was this call to police for help.

Police say a 3-year-old Florida boy is recovering after accidentally shooting himself in the shoulder with a gun.

Police say serial Florida bank robber once dubbed the “I-4 bandit” has been arrested for a new holdup.

A Clearwater man was arrested Thursday after intentionally running over and seriously injuring a woman, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

Several events are planned this weekend in remembrance of Winter, the marine mammal star of the “Dolphin Tale” movies who died at age 16.

Florida’s most famous dolphin Winter died of twisted intestines.

Amy Carmichael lives more than 4,000 miles from the Florida aquarium that housed Winter, the “Dolphin Tale” movie star with a prosthetic tail who died this week at age 16.

Winter, the prosthetic-tailed dolphin that starred in the “Dolphin Tale” movies, died during treatment on Thursday, according to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.

Winter the dolphin is currently battling a possible gastrointestinal infection.

Officials say the prosthetic-tailed dolphin that starred in the "Dolphin Tale" movies may be fighting a gastrointestinal infection.

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the Florida legislature would return for a special session to combat vaccine mandates and protect jobs as the federal government prepares to release an executive order requiring vaccinations.

The Orange County battalion chief, who was fired earlier this week after failing to follow a direct order over a COVID-19 vaccine mandate, joined Gov. Ron DeSantis Thursday morning speaking out against mandates.

Linsie Kirsh, a single mom from Clearwater, is the latest victim of a high-tech bank switch that diverted $1,200 in unemployment benefits to a different bank account with the help of the victim’s stolen identity.

A 70-year-old man has been accused of slamming a child to the ground at a playground after yelling that kids were making too much noise.

A sheriff’s deputy fatally shot a man who authorities said forced his way into the home of a former girlfriend and pointed a gun at a man in the house.

A security camera at a Florida aquarium recorded a group of women changing clothes, and top executives watched the video.

Police say a passenger in a vehicle that was fleeing a traffic stop was killed when the driver made a U-turn into oncoming traffic and then crashed into a building.

Authorities say a Florida man crashed a stolen car through an airport fence and got into a Coast Guard airplane’s cockpit before he was arrested.

A beautiful beach day in Florida can quickly go south when storms strike out of nowhere, which is exactly what happened Wednesday in Clearwater.

Mermaids are making a splash at Clearwater Marine Aquarium.

Police say a Florida man who was driving a motorcycle with his young stepdaughter in his lap is facing several charges.

CLEARWATER, Fla. – The Clearwater Marine Aquarium has opened its newest educational exhibit, Whales: Living With Giants. According to the aquarium’s website, guests will come head-to-head with whales through educational multi-media exhibits, an undersea virtual reality experience, walk-through life-size whale gallery and an interactive kid’s zone. Virtual Reality Dive at Whales: Living with Giants exhibit (Clearwater Marine Aquarium)The virtual reality experience, which requires an additional ticket add-on, was created by an Emmy Award-winning documentary team. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is a non-profit organization that has a mission of preserving the environment while inspiring others through leadership in the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of marine life; environmental education; research; and conservation. Whales: Living with Giants will be open through Aug. 31.

Florida spring breakers have gone viral in a video after helping a handcuffed man escape a Clearwater police cruiser. The video shows a crowd of spring breakers surrounding a police cruiser on the beach. Asad has been charged with aiding prisoner escape and resisting arrest without violence. Adam Asad, 18, of Oldsmar is the suspect who helped a handcuffed prisoner to escape on the beach. He faces two charges -- aiding prisoner escape and resisting arrest without violence.

CLEARWATER, Fla. – Clearwater Marine Aquarium is about to celebrate the rescue anniversaries of some of its most famous dolphins, Winter and Hope. [TRENDING: This woman received the first COVID-19 vaccine | Judge scolds theme park trespasser | Chuck Yeager dies at 97]To celebrate both rescue anniversaries, the aquarium is hosting an event called Rescue Days. Talk to members of the Clearwater Marine Aquarium rescue team and check out one of our rescue vehicles from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Foster families can enjoy a socially distanced behind-the-scenes tour prior to the aquarium opening to guests. Meet with dogs from the SPCA Tampa Bay from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12. (Clearwater Marine Aquarium)Click here to learn about the event and to learn more about the aquariums health and safety guidelines that are in place.

Florida will receive 400,000 rapid-test kits a week that can be used to detect COVID-19 infections at schools, senior centers and long-term care facilities, Gov. Molecular tests, such as RT-PCR tests, detect the virus' genetic material but can take from a day to a week to get the results. Antigen tests detect specific proteins on the surface of the virus and come back within 15 minutes. Nevertheless, DeSantis said Tuesday that he may use some of the rapid test kits coming to Florida to supplant PCR testing that the state is conducting, saying it would reduce costs by 75%. In all, DeSantis said Florida would receive 6.4 million rapid test kits under the federal government’s plan to provide more than 150 million kits across the nation.

CLEARWATER, Fla. Now that Florida is in the cone of uncertainty for a disturbance in the Caribbean thats predicted to become Tropical Storm Isaias, Gov. [READ: Heres how the coronavirus pandemic will impact hurricane season in Florida | COVID or no COVID, some Central Florida residents will need to evacuate if hurricane comes]We are monitoring (Potential) Tropical Cyclone Nine very closely. It looks like were not going to know the storms exact strength and trajectory for a couple more days, DeSantis said. Because social distancing guidelines are in place, local leaders have been forced to reevaluate how they prepare for hurricanes and other potential storms. [RELATED: Florida reports more than 200 COVID-19 deaths, setting new single-day record | What is a potential tropical cyclone?]

CLEARWATER, Fla. Parents across Florida have had to decide whether to keep their students home or to send them back to schools in August amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, while Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is not one of those parents because his children are too young, he said he would send them for in-person learning. The governor and his wife First Lady Casey DeSantis have three young children, Madison, 4, Mason, 2, and Mamie, who is about 5 months old. I would have no way of being able to definitively say that nobody in, in any child care setting, a caregiver, has ever come down with it. If theres an outbreak in Pasco County, you know, is the health department tying that to a child care or not?

CLEARWATER, Fla. The U.S. Coast Guard rescued three people from Tennessee after their boat capsized Wednesday some 15 miles off Florida's Gulf Coast. The agency said in a news release that the boaters called at 2:09 p.m., saying their flat bottom fishing boat was taking on water and they needed assistance. A Jayhawk helicopter crew located the men wearing life jackets and clinging to the capsized boat. After everything went wrong, these men did everything right, said Lt. Tim Keily, the Air Station Clearwater helicopter co-pilot. They immediately called for help, wore their life jackets and stayed with their boat.

CLEARWATER, Fla. – Two people were injured, one critically, from a lightning strike Sunday on Clearwater Beach, officials said. Officials received a call around 2:15 p.m. as a line of storms moved onshore from the Gulf of Mexico, officials said. Gacek Arkadiusz, 37, of Des Plaines, Illinois, was unconscious and not breathing when police arrived at the scene around 2:15 p.m., officials said. Arkadiusz was taken to a hospital in critical condition where he remains as of Monday, Clearwater police said. Sav Keomany, 43, of Pickerington, Ohio, who was a few feet away, was taken to the hospital in stable condition.