These 6 Orlando restaurants were shut down over health violations
Read full article: These 6 Orlando restaurants were shut down over health violationsLast 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.
Florida missing child alert canceled after 4 children found safe, FDLE says
Read full article: Florida missing child alert canceled after 4 children found safe, FDLE saysA Florida missing child alert was canceled on Saturday evening after four children out of Clearwater were found safe, according to the FDLE.
Florida county battered by 2024 hurricanes spends $125M on beach restoration
Read full article: Florida county battered by 2024 hurricanes spends $125M on beach restorationThe white sandy beaches along a swath of Florida’s Gulf Coast were battered by three hurricanes last year, leading to a multimillion-dollar effort to repair a coastline that is the region’s economic engine.
‘Waste, fraud and abuse:’ DeSantis slams these Florida cities over ‘excessive’ spending
Read full article: ‘Waste, fraud and abuse:’ DeSantis slams these Florida cities over ‘excessive’ spendingDuring 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.
Here’s what causes nearly every alligator attack in Florida, experts say
Read full article: Here’s what causes nearly every alligator attack in Florida, experts sayA study released last month by the University of Florida has revealed exactly what’s responsible for the vast majority of alligator attacks.
‘A true Floridian:’ Florida Gov. DeSantis declares new ‘day’ on Aug. 1. Here’s why
Read full article: ‘A true Floridian:’ Florida Gov. DeSantis declares new ‘day’ on Aug. 1. Here’s whyFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis has ordered flags at half-staff as he declared a new “day” in the state on Aug. 1, according to his office.
Florida nonprofit founder, accountant charged with stealing over $100M from special needs victims, DOJ says
Read full article: Florida nonprofit founder, accountant charged with stealing over $100M from special needs victims, DOJ saysTwo 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.
Florida woman posing as licensed daycare arrested for death of 9-month-old child, police say
Read full article: Florida woman posing as licensed daycare arrested for death of 9-month-old child, police sayA 31-year-old St. Petersburg woman, accused of the death of a nine-month-old child in her care nearly a year ago, was arrested on Tuesday by the St. Peterburg Police Department, officials said.
These 6 Central Florida restaurants were shut down last week. Here’s why
Read full article: These 6 Central Florida restaurants were shut down last week. Here’s whyLast week, another half-dozen restaurants across Central Florida were told to close after they were visited by a health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.
Hillsborough assistant state attorney accused of transmitting and possessing child porn, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Hillsborough assistant state attorney accused of transmitting and possessing child porn, sheriff’s office saysA Hillsborough County Assistant State Attorney is accused of transmitting and possessing child pornography, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
This may be the most mysterious death in Florida history. Here’s what we know
Read full article: This may be the most mysterious death in Florida history. Here’s what we knowAn investigative report shows that Reeser smoked a cigarette, sitting in her easy chair before heading to bed. That was the last day she was seen alive.
A bomb threat prompted a plane evacuation at a Florida airport. No explosives were found
Read full article: A bomb threat prompted a plane evacuation at a Florida airport. No explosives were foundA bomb threat note found on a plane at a Florida airport prompted the evacuation of the aircraft and a temporary closure, but no explosives were found, officials said.
‘Making it official:’ Florida is one step closer to enshrining ‘Gulf of America’ in law
Read full article: ‘Making it official:’ Florida is one step closer to enshrining ‘Gulf of America’ in lawFlorida lawmakers are one step closer to making “Gulf of America” an official moniker under state statutes.
2 face charges after 16-year-old girl kidnapped, dismembered in Florida, police say
Read full article: 2 face charges after 16-year-old girl kidnapped, dismembered in Florida, police saySt. 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.
‘The Great Donald Trump:’ Florida dentist behind ‘disturbing’ threats gets prison sentence
Read full article: ‘The Great Donald Trump:’ Florida dentist behind ‘disturbing’ threats gets prison sentenceA 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 man has arms and legs amputated after kidney stone procedure goes wrong at hospital
Read full article: Florida man has arms and legs amputated after kidney stone procedure goes wrong at hospitalA 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.
Lakeland man dies after hit-and-run crash while changing wheel in Pinellas County, FHP says
Read full article: Lakeland man dies after hit-and-run crash while changing wheel in Pinellas County, FHP saysA 37-year-old Lakeland man died after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run crash along an interstate in Pinellas County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
VIDEO: Florida man seen stealing $21K art sculpture by stashing it in pants, police say
Read full article: VIDEO: Florida man seen stealing $21K art sculpture by stashing it in pants, police saySt. Petersburg police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspected thief who was seen on camera taking an art piece valued at $21,000 from an art gallery.
Video shows suspected DUI driver going wrong way on Florida interstate
Read full article: Video shows suspected DUI driver going wrong way on Florida interstateA suspected DUI driver was caught on video going the wrong way on a Florida interstate before crashing into a vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Florida man drives around construction barricades, hits 2 workers, troopers say
Read full article: Florida man drives around construction barricades, hits 2 workers, troopers sayTroopers said he came across some construction barricades, which were set up as Pinellas County workers attended to a flooded section of the roadway that had been washed out.
Winds from Hurricane Milton topple trees, cause cranes to collapse on Florida’s Gulf Coast
Read full article: Winds from Hurricane Milton topple trees, cause cranes to collapse on Florida’s Gulf CoastThe National Weather Service says it has received reports of multiple collapsed cranes due to high winds in St. Petersburg, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) south of Siesta Key, where Milton made landfall.
TRUMP v. HARRIS: Could these 2 Florida counties predict this year’s winner?
Read full article: TRUMP v. HARRIS: Could these 2 Florida counties predict this year’s winner?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.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium seeks donations after damage from Hurricane Helene
Read full article: Clearwater Marine Aquarium seeks donations after damage from Hurricane HeleneAccording 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.
These Florida Publix stores are shutting down ahead of Hurricane Helene
Read full article: These Florida Publix stores are shutting down ahead of Hurricane HeleneWith 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.
DeSantis pledges solutions by 2025 as condo owners struggle with post-Surfside fees
Read full article: DeSantis pledges solutions by 2025 as condo owners struggle with post-Surfside feesFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a roundtable to discuss possible solutions for condo owners being hit with huge assessments and fees following the collapse of Champlain Towers South in Surfside.
‘Professional burglars:’ Suspects in $1.7M theft ring came to US illegally, Florida sheriff says
Read full article: ‘Professional burglars:’ Suspects in $1.7M theft ring came to US illegally, Florida sheriff saysOfficials said all of the suspects were in the U.S. illegally, targeting homes that belonged to small business owners.
Could these 2 Florida counties predict the next president of the US?
Read full article: Could these 2 Florida counties predict the next president of the US?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.
Gov. DeSantis gives $7.2M to St. Petersburg College for new tech lab, gives remarks on VP Harris and Osceola sheriff
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis gives $7.2M to St. Petersburg College for new tech lab, gives remarks on VP Harris and Osceola sheriffFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference in St. Petersburg.
‘Operation Keep Our Streets:’ 32 arrested in Florida street racing crack down
Read full article: ‘Operation Keep Our Streets:’ 32 arrested in Florida street racing crack downState officials said that the operation comes after SB 1764 went into effect on Monday, cracking down on street racers across the state.
Florida man finds out he’s not a citizen after over 60 years living in the US
Read full article: Florida man finds out he’s not a citizen after over 60 years living in the USAfter applying for Social Security, Klass said he received a letter in 2020 claiming he hadn’t proven he was actually a citizen.
Florida teen accused of fatally shooting 11-year-old brother with stolen gun
Read full article: Florida teen accused of fatally shooting 11-year-old brother with stolen gunPolice said that the boy had been at home with his 14-year-old brother and 13-year-old sister because there was no school on Friday.
DeSantis signs hurricane resilience bills at news conference in Redington Shores
Read full article: DeSantis signs hurricane resilience bills at news conference in Redington ShoresFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two bills to shore up “My Safe Florida” programs meant to dole out hurricane mitigation grants for owners of eligible homes and condos, as well as condo associations, to boost storm resiliency.
Powerball ticket sold in Oregon nets $1.326B jackpot, Florida player gets $1M prize
Read full article: Powerball ticket sold in Oregon nets $1.326B jackpot, Florida player gets $1M prizeA Powerball ticket sold in Oregon matched all six numbers in the delayed Saturday drawing to win the $1.326 billion jackpot as another sold in Pinellas County scored a second-tier prize.
Florida teen accused in her brother’s death after ‘botched robbery’
Read full article: Florida teen accused in her brother’s death after ‘botched robbery’Following an investigation, detectives said that the victim had been “hanging out with a group of juveniles,” heading from an apartment complex toward a local trampoline park.
This Florida woman was reduced to ashes. How she died remains a mystery
Read full article: This Florida woman was reduced to ashes. How she died remains a mysteryAn investigative report shows that Reeser smoked a cigarette, sitting in her easy chair before heading to bed. That was the last day Reeser was seen alive.
Off-duty Orlando police officer accused of DUI in Pinellas County traffic stop
Read full article: Off-duty Orlando police officer accused of DUI in Pinellas County traffic stopAn Orlando police officer faces a charge of driving under the influence following his arrest early Sunday in Pinellas County, according to the sheriff’s office.
‘Just nosey:’ Florida man arrested after crossing police tape at plane crash site
Read full article: ‘Just nosey:’ Florida man arrested after crossing police tape at plane crash siteAt the time, first responders were dealing with the plane wreckage, which had sparked fires nearby after crashing into a mobile home park.
86-year-old woman among 3 killed when plane crashes into Florida home, erupts in flames
Read full article: 86-year-old woman among 3 killed when plane crashes into Florida home, erupts in flamesA small plane crash in Clearwater left four mobile homes ablaze and killed 3 people, according to local officials.
‘Family spat’: Florida teens arrested after sister murdered over Christmas gift argument
Read full article: ‘Family spat’: Florida teens arrested after sister murdered over Christmas gift argumentThe three siblings went to their grandmother’s home, which is where they got into an argument over Christmas gifts, the release shows.
2 dead when stolen Mustang crashes head-on into Uber on Skyway Bridge in Florida, troopers say
Read full article: 2 dead when stolen Mustang crashes head-on into Uber on Skyway Bridge in Florida, troopers sayTwo people are dead and four others are injured after a 22-year-old Hialeah man in a stolen Ford Mustang crashed head-on into an Uber while attempting to evade capture on the Skyway Bridge.
Your Florida Daily: Man charged with killing father with pickup truck, families sue developer over cemetery flooding
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: Man charged with killing father with pickup truck, families sue developer over cemetery floodingThe investigation revealed that Thomas McKeown's son, Mark McKeown, was driving the truck.
Florida woman accused of digging fingernails into trooper after speeding 120 mph
Read full article: Florida woman accused of digging fingernails into trooper after speeding 120 mphAccording to troopers, Brittany Bianchi, 31, was caught speeding on the Gandy Bridge around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, driving 120 mph in a 55 mph zone.
These 2 Florida spots among top places to visit nationwide. Have you been?
Read full article: These 2 Florida spots among top places to visit nationwide. Have you been?When it comes time to plan out vacations, Florida is an obvious pick for many people thanks to its sandy beaches, warm weather and variety of attractions.
‘Love and miss her:’ Florida woman reflects after mother’s body found in gator’s mouth
Read full article: ‘Love and miss her:’ Florida woman reflects after mother’s body found in gator’s mouthThe daughter of the woman whose body was found in the mouth of an alligator in Pinellas County released a statement on Monday saying how hard the death has been on her family.
Nearly 14-foot-long gator found at Florida waterway where body was discovered, victim identified
Read full article: Nearly 14-foot-long gator found at Florida waterway where body was discovered, victim identifiedThe Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office identified the person whose body found in a waterway near a large alligator on Friday.
Florida high school football coach stops dad attacking teen son, police say
Read full article: Florida high school football coach stops dad attacking teen son, police sayIn a release, police said they responded to the school around 2:40 p.m. after receiving a report about “a possible assault in progress” at the school’s football field.
Waterspout erupts at Clearwater Beach, hospitalizes beachgoers
Read full article: Waterspout erupts at Clearwater Beach, hospitalizes beachgoersFire officials announced on social media that the waterspout popped up around 4 p.m., causing winds that blew several items along the beach flying into the air.
Father faces charges in son’s death at Florida street racing event, police say
Read full article: Father faces charges in son’s death at Florida street racing event, police sayA 13-year-old boy was struck and killed by a motorcycle last month after being brought by his father to an illegal street racing event, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Man arrested in Pinellas County linked to Melbourne gun shop break-in, police say
Read full article: Man arrested in Pinellas County linked to Melbourne gun shop break-in, police sayA man arrested in Pinellas County is the suspect linked to a break-in at a Melbourne gun store last week, according to police.
Florida woman accused of driving recklessly toward Turkey Trot racers while leaving scene of crash
Read full article: Florida woman accused of driving recklessly toward Turkey Trot racers while leaving scene of crashA Florida woman was arrested on Thanksgiving after police said she drove recklessly toward a 5K Turkey Trot racecourse in St. Petersburg while leaving the scene of a crash.
Hundreds of thousands ordered to evacuate Tampa Bay as Hurricane Ian approaches
Read full article: Hundreds of thousands ordered to evacuate Tampa Bay as Hurricane Ian approachesDrivers were busy filling up gasoline at the Turkey Lake rest stop along the Florida turnpike Monday. However, only a few of the drivers are heading from the Tampa Bay Area, to more inland locations near Orlando.
Vulnerable Tampa Bay braces for storm not seen in a century
Read full article: Vulnerable Tampa Bay braces for storm not seen in a centuryIt’s been over a century since a major storm like Hurricane Ian has struck the Tampa Bay area, which blossomed from a few hundred thousand people in 1921 to more than 3 million today.
Escaped convict found asleep in car stolen from Orlando, troopers say
Read full article: Escaped convict found asleep in car stolen from Orlando, troopers sayTroopers arrested an escaped criminal Monday after he was found in a asleep in a car that was reported stolen out of Orlando, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Orange County rent control plan may face challenges, experts say
Read full article: Orange County rent control plan may face challenges, experts sayMany Floridians agree that affordable housing is a top issue, but what's difficult to agree on is how to address it. For example, in Orange County, the board voted Tuesday to put a rent control proposal in the hands of voters.
VIDEO: US Coast Guard rescues 7 after lightning strike disables vessel 100 miles offshore
Read full article: VIDEO: US Coast Guard rescues 7 after lightning strike disables vessel 100 miles offshoreSeven 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.
Gov. DeSantis appoints retired Marine as director of Florida State Guard
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis appoints retired Marine as director of Florida State GuardGov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday discussed the renewed Florida State Guard at a news conference in Pinellas County, announcing retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Chris Graham as its new director.
Man who died in Florida lake with gators missing 3 limbs, police say
Read full article: Man who died in Florida lake with gators missing 3 limbs, police sayPolice say a man found dead in a Florida lake while searching for Frisbees and other flying discs was missing three limbs after a likely encounter with alligators.
Gov. DeSantis approves $14M in red tide research, mitigation funding for next state budget
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis approves $14M in red tide research, mitigation funding for next state budgetFlorida 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.
Florida hits boating benchmark with 1M registered vessels, FWC says
Read full article: Florida hits boating benchmark with 1M registered vessels, FWC saysThe Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced Friday that Florida has passed the mark of 1 million registered recreational vessels.
Picasso exhibit in St. Petersburg features art never shown in US
Read full article: Picasso exhibit in St. Petersburg features art never shown in USCrowds filed in to The Dalí Museum on a chilly Tuesday morning in February to see the exhibition of works by Spanish artist Pablo Picasso — evidence that, after all these years, his work is still a draw.
Explosives found at Florida man’s home after arrest at rally
Read full article: Explosives found at Florida man’s home after arrest at rallyA 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.