Sarasota man convicted of murder after argument over noise turns deadly: State attorney

A man accused of killing someone over an argument has been convicted of second-degree murder by a Sarasota jury, the State Attorney's Office said.

30th, October 2026, 02:38pm

VIDEO: Teen jumps from 2nd floor of Sarasota apartment to avoid arrest

Newly released video captured the arrest of a teen who jumped from the second floor of a apartment building while attempting to flee from Sarasota police officers.

30th, October 2026, 01:44pm

Could you survive 90 days without power? Expert sounds alarm

Survival expert Mykel Hawke said Americans should pay attention to the same threats military planners are preparing for.

30th, October 2026, 01:23pm

Nearly 6M popular coffee makers recalled after dozens of people burned

The recalled coffee makers were sold nationwide at Target, Walmart, and coffee and home goods stores from 1974 through October 2026.

30th, October 2026, 12:54pm

Teens lead troopers on 140 mph chase on I-75, ending at Hard Rock Casino: FHP

Two Hillsborough County teenagers were arrested Friday after leading Florida Highway Patrol troopers on a high-speed chase.

30th, October 2026, 12:51pm

Brandon sex offender had 'sexual conversations' with AI-generated children: HCSO

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office spent the past week going door-to-door, making sure the streets will be safe for Halloween festivities this weekend. The Sexual Predator Unit conducted compliance checks on over one thousand registered sex offenders across the unincorporated parts of the county. The goal is to ensure [...]

30th, October 2026, 12:30pm

Ex-Mickey Mouse actor tried to meet minor for sex, brought diapers, Polk sheriff says

Out of the hundreds arrested in a recent Polk County child predator sting, one suspect stood out for besmirching the good name of Mickey Mouse.

30th, October 2026, 11:34pm

Antique dolls, a haunted wedding dress and unexplained voices: St. Pete's new museum invites you to meet the paranormal

The Museum of Haunted History is opening its doors in St. Petersburg, giving ghost hunters and paranormal enthusiasts a chance to explore a collection of eerie artifacts, unexplained encounters and stories from the other side.

30th, October 2026, 11:05pm

DOJ says it won't appoint special counsel to investigate Epstein’s network 

“I’ve been a Republican my entire life because I believed in conservative values, personal responsibility and doing what’s right."

30th, October 2026, 10:28pm

Christa Pike says she remains in constant pain after botched execution in Tennessee

A month after Tennessee failed to execute the only woman on death row, Christa Pike has released a statement through her attorneys.

30th, October 2026, 10:10pm