Evacuation issued due to South Venice brush fire

A Venice neighborhood was evacuated Friday out of concern for a brush fire, officials said.

5th, June 2026, 03:11pm

Child riding e-bike crashes with vehicle in Bradenton

A child is in the hospital after being hit by a vehicle in Bradenton Friday.

5th, June 2026, 02:30pm

7-year-old dead after being hit by car while riding scooter in Pasco County

Troopers confirmed on Friday that a young boy has died after being hit by a car in Pasco County.

5th, June 2026, 01:49pm

Jerry Demings suspends campaign for Florida governor, announces cancer diagnosis

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings announced he will be suspending his campaign in the 2026 Florida governor's race after being diagnosed with cancer.

5th, June 2026, 01:36pm

Viral video shows customer putting hair in child's food before demanding another dish

A video of a woman putting hair in her child's food in order to demand a free dish went viral after the restaurant posted surveillance footage on social media.

5th, June 2026, 01:36pm

'Should have his head chopped off': Pennsylvania man found guilty of harassing Tampa General CEO

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Pennsylvania man is facing up to five years in prison after saying the CEO of Tampa General Hospital "should have his head chopped off." The office of U.S. Attorney Greg Kehoe said Lawrence Brunn, 63, has been harassing CEO John Couris since at least 2022. The "frequency and intensity" of [...]

5th, June 2026, 01:35pm

Security cameras sold by Amazon, Home Depot and others recalled over fire hazard

"All consumers who used the long, flat-head screw to install the solar panel on top of the camera should participate in the recall," CPSC said.

5th, June 2026, 01:28pm

Driver crashes into Tarpon Springs bayou, escapes through sunroof

A driver was left uninjured after their vehicle wound up in Spring Bayou Friday morning.

5th, June 2026, 01:21pm

Lakeland man caught with 4 kinds of drugs tells trooper he 'stays broke' cause of drug problem: FHP

A man is facing several charges after a traffic stop led to a drug bust Friday.

5th, June 2026, 12:18pm

Anthony Head, 'Ted Lasso' and 'Buffy' actor, dies at 72

Anthony Head, the suave, smooth-voiced British actor known for roles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Ted Lasso,’ has died, his family said Friday. He was 72.

5th, June 2026, 12:14pm