Sarasota police officers recount saving people from burning motel

We’re getting a look at the moments Sarasota Police officers ran toward a burning motel to get people out.

16th, September 2026, 06:38pm

Surveillance video shows man attack bailiffs during sentencing hearing, attempt to flee

Two bailiffs at Columbiana County Court in Ohio were injured Monday afternoon in an assault at the courthouse.

16th, September 2026, 06:34pm

Florida Attorney General speaks out on prosecuting child predators

A 34-year-old man has been arrested after officials said he allegedly sexually abused his girlfriend's daughter.

16th, September 2026, 06:29pm

DeSantis breaks with GOP over budget stabilization amendment

As the midterms quickly approach, voters will see three separate amendments on their ballots statewide, with one that's creating an unusual divide among Republicans.

16th, September 2026, 06:26pm

Trial continues for Pinellas plastic surgeon accused of lawyer's murder

One day after a detective described a black duffel as a “murder bag,” the court got a closer look Tuesday at what investigators say was packed inside it during the murder trial of former plastic surgeon Tomasz Kosowski.

16th, September 2026, 06:16pm

Kosowski trial: What was inside the suspect's 'murder bag'?

One day after a detective described a black duffel as a “murder bag,” the court got a closer look Tuesday at what investigators say was packed inside it during the murder trial of former plastic surgeon Tomasz Kosowski.

16th, September 2026, 06:16pm

Sydney Gruters, Kelly Kirschner battle to replace Rep. Vern Buchanan in Congress

Rep. Vern Buchanan is retiring from Congress in January. That means that after about 20 years, voters in the Tampa Bay and Suncoast communities will see a new representative advocating for them on Capitol Hill.

16th, September 2026, 05:42pm

Georgia death row inmate gets a last-minute reprieve, while an execution in Texas is on track

(AP) — The execution of a man who killed two real estate agents in Georgia was halted by a judge’s late-night decision a day before he was scheduled to die, while an execution in Texas of a man convicted of a triple murder in his neighbor’s home was still expected to take place Wednesday. This [...]

16th, September 2026, 05:30pm

Hillsborough Co. Commission votes for Sports Authority to oversee design of Rays ballpark

The Tampa Bay Rays' stadium deal is on the move. Wednesday, the Hillsborough County Commissioners approved an interlocal agreement to have the Tampa Sports Authority oversee the design of the ballpark.

16th, September 2026, 05:29pm

Florida education board approves AI rules for colleges

The Florida State Board of Education unanimously approved new rules Wednesday requiring Florida schools to establish guidelines for the use and limitations of artificial intelligence or AI.

16th, September 2026, 05:19pm