Busiest US death chamber: Florida executes 2 men in a day, including an octogenarian

Florida puts 80-year-old man to death for a double murder, hours after executing ex-police officer for a girl’s killing.

28th, July 2026, 06:28pm

Mosquito bite results in confirmed case of dengue fever in Hillsborough County

The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County has confirmed a human case of locally-acquired dengue fever stemming from a mosquito bite.

28th, July 2026, 06:21pm

Taco Bell is offering $1 (lettuce-free!) Mexican Pizzas today only

Taco Bell is offering $1 Mexican Pizzas today only.

28th, July 2026, 06:09pm

Catamaran loses control, injuring 1 and prompting rescue in Manatee County

One person was injured after a 30-foot catamaran lost control and struck a piling near the Manatee Avenue Bridge on Monday.

28th, July 2026, 05:36pm

Neighbors push back against proposed $80 million sportsplex location in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County recently got the greenlight to move forward with plans for the $80 million expansion of the indoor sports and ice complex at Premier Sports Campus North in Lakewood Ranch, the parcel of land next to the Lakewood Ranch Library.

28th, July 2026, 05:27pm

'You took action': Citizen's 911 call helped Florida deputies rescue kidnapped girl, sheriff says

Multiple assets helped Marion County deputies bring an abducted 13-year-old girl home safe Monday night, including a 911 call from a citizen who saw the AMBER alert and recognized the suspect's vehicle.

28th, July 2026, 05:13pm

USDA announces $35 million to combat feral swine on agricultural lands in Florida

The United States Department of Agriculture announced that it is making $35 million available to combat feral swine on agricultural lands, according to a press release on Tuesday.

28th, July 2026, 05:08pm

VIDEO: 2 drivers arrested after officer catches them street racing on Florida road, police say

Two drivers were arrested Saturday night after police said they were caught street racing.

28th, July 2026, 04:13pm

Hernando deputies arrest woman on cocaine possession 3 days after prior drug arrest: sheriff

A woman was arrested for cocaine possession on Monday, just three days after being arrested on other drug charges, the Hernando County Sheriff's Office reports.

28th, July 2026, 03:37pm

Lawmakers honor late Sen. Lindsey Graham

The late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) was honored in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday morning ahead of his funeral service in Washington, D.C.

28th, July 2026, 03:17pm