Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced $112 million in grants for water-quality improvements along the Gulf Coast and for some Central Florida utilities companies.

A 29-year-old Winter Haven man was killed in a crash with a tank truck in Hillsborough County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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.

According to Tampa police, the driver lost control and crashed into a business, striking more than a dozen people who were outside at the time.

The reimagined Lion & Hyena Ridge spans nearly 35,000 square feet of dynamic savanna terrain. It will be home to a pride of five young male lions, and a pair of playful hyenas.

Returning Nov. 14 through Jan. 5, Christmas Town will transform the park into a dazzling winter wonderland filled with holiday cheer.

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

A Colombian South American Theft Group was tracked down in Central Florida after it targeted Asian business owners in the region, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Raising the specter of not being able to meet future water needs, a Polk County agency is challenging a decision that would allow the neighboring Tampa Bay region to pull more water from the Alafia River.

A 7-year-old girl died and two other children were injured when they were struck by a truck, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Charges were dropped against a pet owner accused of leaving a dog tied to a fence along Interstate 75 in Florida before Hurricane Milton struck last year, according to court records.

After courts rejected arguments that he should not be executed because of his age, 72-year-old Samuel Smithers was put to death by lethal injection Tuesday evening at Florida State Prison in the 1996 murders of two women in Hillsborough County.

A 54-year-old Apopka man driving an SUV on Interstate 4 in Hillsborough County died after suffering a medical emergency and crashing, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Last week, a dozen more eateries across Central Florida were told to close temporarily after a visit from a health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.

No injuries were reported after a sedan with three occupants crashed into a tractor-trailer and wound up pinned beneath it along Interstate 75 in Hillsborough County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Publix has announced two new stores will be coming to Central Florida later this month, along with a free tasting event at all stores statewide.

During a news conference on Wednesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and state CFO Blaise Ingoglia highlighted certain parts of the state over what they dubbed “excessive” spending.

A Royal Caribbean cruise ship rescued at least a dozen people from a raft after the vessel diverted from its original route to avoid Tropical Storm Imelda.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and others held a news conference in Tampa to highlight state cancer initiatives.

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.

According to a post on social media, flumes will make their final descent on Sept. 7.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier will hold a news conference at a jail in Tampa to discuss the dismantling of a large-scale diesel theft operation.

Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo has announced that he would begin work to end all of the state’s vaccine mandates.

Police say a toddler died after a vehicle backed into him in Plant City.

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

An Orlando woman who got out of her car after a crash on Interstate 4 was struck and killed by another vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Running select nights from Sept. 5 through Nov. 2, this year’s edition features 25 terrifying experiences, including two new haunted houses, three new scare zones, and ghoulish shows.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a news conference at the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office with Lt. Gov. Jay Collins.

Ocoee police are searching for a missing 91-year-old man who may be in the Hillsborough County area.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds an event at a charter school in Tampa.

A deputy with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office was held at gun point by two teens during an undercover narcotics operation in Riverview, a news release stated.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference in Tampa to announce state Sen. Blaise Ingoglia, R-District 11, as his pick to succeed former Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis.

The rainforest-themed area invites guests to explore an immersive world filled with animal habitats, interactive play zones, and thrilling attractions.

It’s no surprise that Florida is a strange place. But some places in the Sunshine State are stranger than others.

A 20-year-old Orlando woman faces attempted murder and other serious charges after being accused striking a man with a stolen vehicle in Hillsborough County on Saturday afternoon, leaving the victim with severe injuries, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A Florida Missing Child Alert has been issued for four children out of Hillsborough County, who were last seen on Monday.

Severe weather strikes Florida.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke in Tampa before signing two bills into law which cover mental health topics.

According to detectives, the investigation linked him to burglaries in Broward, Hillsborough, and Manatee counties, among other areas of the state.

A 39-year-old Orlando man riding a motorcycle through Hillsborough County was killed in a crash on Interstate 4, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A Hillsborough County Assistant State Attorney is accused of transmitting and possessing child pornography, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and first lady Casey DeSantis will hold a roundtable at a church in Brandon.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference in Tampa.

Deputies said that the 92-year-old victim had been targeted in a bank and romance scam nearly two years ago.

A man arrested in Hillsborough County is accused of impersonating a federal agent and using unauthorized emergency lights, according to the sheriff’s office.

Under new leadership, the park is set to unveil significant additions and upgrades, including the debut of Wild Oasis at Jungala in May.

A man holding a loaded rifle and wearing “military tactical gear” was shot and killed by Florida deputies, according to the sheriff’s office.

These large lizards can reach up to 5 feet long in some cases, and they pose a potential threat to the state if left unchecked.

Drivers passing by this park are likely to spot a massive tower standing alone amid a bunch of trees. What they might not know is the tragic tale surrounding it.

A Tampa man accused of stealing an ambulance "finished drinking a beer in full view of Troopers" before he was arrested, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

After the Rays withdrew from a $1.3 billion ballpark deal earlier this month, their future in the Tampa Bay area remains uncertain.

A Missing Child Alert has been issued for a 15-year-old boy last seen in Hillsborough County, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

St. Petersburg police say a man and a woman face charges in the alleged kidnapping and killing of a 16-year-old girl who was reported missing in February.

A Tampa dentist who was arrested last year after making over 100 threats and “disturbing” messages online has now been sentenced, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a new front on his war against vaccine mandates Wednesday, urging lawmakers to ban all mandates for mRNA-related vaccines.

Experience fun and flavor at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Food & Wine Festival and Concert Series.

As spring rolls around the corner, the Florida Strawberry Festival is back in Plant City delivering live performances, rides and attractions and fresh strawberries!

Hundreds of beer cans were scattered on the shoulder of a Florida highway after a tractor-trailer failed to complete a turn on Tuesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

It’s no surprise that Florida is a strange place. But some places in the Sunshine State are weirder than others.

A woman riding in a Hillsborough County Fire Rescue ambulance died after the vehicle entered an intersection without yielding and was struck by a tractor-trailer, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke at the opening of the Florida State Fair in Tampa.

The festival will feature a mouth-watering menu and headlining concerts every Saturday with additional performances on select Fridays and Sundays.

As spring rolls around the corner, the Florida Strawberry Festival is back in Plant City delivering live performances, rides and attractions and fresh strawberries!

Located within the Jungala area, Wild Oasis promises to be North America’s most immersive kid-friendly adventure realm.

A suspect is dead after Tampa police say he hit several people with a car before leading officers on a chase on I-275.

On select weekends, families can join their favorite Sesame Street friends including Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird, and more.

The good times will be rolling on select weekends at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday will hold a news conference in Tampa.

Registration for the Preschool Card ends Feb. 3 and is only available online.

Did you know - Lake Eola is a sinkhole and much of Central Florida sits on top of a massive sinkhole? An Engineering Professor explains what that means and what homeowners should keep in mind.

An Orlando man was killed and a Bartow woman suffered serious injuries in a wrong-way crash in Tampa according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A 23-year-old Davenport woman was struck and killed by a car after looking for her cellphone along the shoulder of Interstate 4 near Plant City, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Florida troopers investigate a deadly wreck on Interstate 4.

A 23-year-old man faces animal cruelty charges after being accused of tying a dog to a fence along a Florida highway ahead of Hurricane Milton, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

The Florida Highway Patrol released footage of a trooper pulling over on the side of the highway near Bruce B Downs Boulevard on Wednesday morning.

While there’s no way to guarantee which candidate will win, there’s a select group of counties in the country that have managed to consistently pick the victor.

An off-duty Hillsborough County deputy was injured and another driver was arrested after a wrong-way crash in Pinellas County.

With Hurricane Helene expected to make landfall in Florida on Thursday, Publix has announced that stores in Helene’s expected path are set to close early ahead of the storm’s arrival.

Get lost in the immersive sights and sounds of the rainforest as you make your way through all new animal exhibits and attractions at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Wild Oasis realm.

Lakeland police have announced the arrest of a man accused of “clearly attempting” to shoot and kill two detectives on Tuesday.

It’s no surprise that Florida is a strange place. But some places in the Sunshine State are weirder than others.

The theme park announced its oldest operating roller coaster will end its run on Labor Day.

Officials said all of the suspects were in the U.S. illegally, targeting homes that belonged to small business owners.

Accusing Florida of “dangerous political theater,” state and national teachers unions have urged an appeals court to side with a transgender Hillsborough County teacher who challenged a law requiring educators to use pronouns that align with their sex assigned at birth.

A 25-year-old man accused of setting fire to a mobile home near Plant City, killing four people and multiple dogs, told investigators he only meant to scare his roommates, according to new court documents.

While there’s no way to guarantee which candidate will win, there’s a select group of counties in the country that have managed to consistently pick the victor.

A 25-year-old man is accused of starting a house fire in Florida that killed four people and three dogs, according to sheriff's officials.

It’s Tampa’s most terrifying Halloween event and this year, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is celebrating 25 years of Howl-O-Scream.

A man suspected of multiple armed robberies tried to run from law enforcement by jumping down four balconies.

Phoenix Rising is set to open on July 21 to all guests

The plane caught fire soon after the tires blew out, with smoke billowing from the aircraft.

Investigators said she wrote a message on the governor's website asking to meet with DeSantis “as soon as possible."

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue announced its firefighters responded to hundreds of emergency calls on the Fourth of July.

A Hillsborough County deputy was hospitalized after being run over by a suspect, according to the sheriff’s office.

For the first time in the area’s history, an Asian film festival is coming to Tampa.

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

Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio was shot and killed in Tampa, his attorney Lewis Fusco confirmed with News 6 partner News4JAX.

A Tampa police officer deployed his Taser while attempting to arrest a domestic violence suspect who was then fatally struck by a car, according to a news release.

Hillsborough County deputies fatally shot a 19-year-old man who opened fire on law enforcement after he killed his mother and father near Tampa, according to the sheriff’s office.