Historic Fruitville Road cottages could be torn down to make way for new residential development

SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) — A group of historic cottages along Fruitville Road near downtown Sarasota could be demolished. The colorful cottages currently house a number of small businesses including a breakfast joint, a spa, lunch spots and more. The 3.4-acre property made up of 22 parcels is currently under contract. A developer aims to clear [...]

6th, April 2026, 11:22pm

Rapper Offset hospitalized after being shot near Florida casino: reports

Rapper and songwriter Offset was shot Monday near the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, a spokesperson told NBC News.

6th, April 2026, 10:44pm

Human skull found at Los Angeles park during kids' Easter egg hunt, investigators say

Investigators have confirmed that a small human skull was found partially buried during a family’s Easter egg hunt at a Southern California park on Sunday.

6th, April 2026, 09:20pm

Florida school bus driver charged after bus with 29 kids on board is clipped by train

A school bus driver is facing more than two dozen felony charges after authorities in Sumter County said she put several students at risk.

6th, April 2026, 09:00pm

Rays are victorious in return to Tropicana Field after Hurricane Milton tore off the roof in 2024

With cowbells ringing in the stands, Bryan Baker was fired up after striking out Pete Crow-Armstrong to give the Tampa Bay Rays a triumphant return to Tropicana Field.

6th, April 2026, 08:09pm

Tax deadline nears as experts warn of complications and crooks

With the April 15 tax deadline approaching, time is running out for those who have yet to file their returns.

6th, April 2026, 07:53pm

TMZ receives new ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case

Nancy Guthrie was reported missing on Feb. 1 and authorities believe she was kidnapped.

6th, April 2026, 07:37pm

Pinellas Co. Schools implement advanced weapons detection systems at 2 high schools

Starting Tuesday, April 7, two Pinellas County high schools will have weapons detection systems in place.

6th, April 2026, 07:33pm

Florida lawmakers focus on redistricting, sending budget and tax concerns to back burner

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — State lawmakers are facing a long list of issues in the months ahead, with some proposing back-to-back special sessions after failing to meet their goals during the legislative session earlier this year. Property taxes, redistricting, finishing the budget, and even artificial intelligence reform are all on the menu, but only one [...]

6th, April 2026, 07:16pm

Florida horse rescue owners arrested for 38 counts of animal cruelty, sheriff says

The two owners of a "horse rescue sanctuary" in Ocala were arrested on Monday and accused of 38 counts of animal cruelty.

6th, April 2026, 06:56pm