Historic Fruitville Road cottages in Sarasota are staying put

A major development project in downtown Sarasota is no longer moving forward, giving 17 small businesses an unexpected second chance.

12th, October 2026, 05:14pm

Man arrested after stealing nearly $850 in merchandise from Hialeah Target, police say

A 31-year-old man was arrested after police said he stole nearly $850 worth of merchandise from a Target store in Hialeah during two separate incidents....

12th, October 2026, 05:00pm

What would Florida's proposed constitutional amendments do? - firstcoastnews.com

What would Florida's proposed constitutional amendments do?  firstcoastnews.com

12th, October 2026, 04:59pm

2 TPD officers, suspect hospitalized after accidentally being hit by police cruiser

Two officers and a suspect in an ongoing investigation were injured on Monday after another officer hit them with his police cruiser, the Tampa Police Department said.

12th, October 2026, 04:56pm

Driver hospitalized after crashing near Subway in Miami Springs

A traffic crash sent a driver to the hospital. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the area of Northwest 36th Street in Miami Springs early...

12th, October 2026, 04:33pm

2026 Florida General Election: What voters should know before heading to the polls - firstcoastnews.com

2026 Florida General Election: What voters should know before heading to the polls  firstcoastnews.com

12th, October 2026, 04:32pm

Lakeland police expand drone technology, add AI tools in nearly $22M deal

From rescuing children in a swamp to tracking down suspects, drones are already helping Lakeland police respond to emergencies. Now, the department is investing millions of dollars in technology that could get those eyes in the sky to a scene before officers even arrive.

12th, October 2026, 04:19pm

Cleveland Williams Obituary (2026) - Jacksonville, FL - Funerals by T. S. Warden - Jacksonville - Legacy | Obituary

Cleveland Williams Obituary (2026) - Jacksonville, FL - Funerals by T. S. Warden - Jacksonville  Legacy | Obituary

12th, October 2026, 04:15pm

Circus sideshow owner arrested after box truck with animals abandoned in Florida: police

The owner of Purple Pirate Circus Sideshow was arrested after an abandoned truck full of animals was found on the side of the road in New Smyrna Beach.

12th, October 2026, 04:12pm

Panther Coffee brings music back to Wynwood with its Third Thursday Series

The Wynwood Music Series is scheduled to return to Panther Coffee with soul musician and loop artist Matt Brown on Thursday, Oct. 15.

12th, October 2026, 04:11pm