Lawmakers approve public education funds, union says it's not enough

Gov. Ron DeSantis is looking over the $114.5 billion state budget since he has line-item veto power. He's expected to sign it in June ahead of the new fiscal year.

3rd, June 2026, 06:18pm

New hire under fire: HCPS security chief appointment sparks debate

Hillsborough County Public Schools’ decision to hire former Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Anthony Collins as its new chief of security and emergency management is drawing both praise and criticism.

3rd, June 2026, 06:05pm

16-year-old Clearwater shooting suspect's family turned him in, Sheriff Grady Judd says

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says the Clearwater shooting suspect's family turned him in on Monday. Law enforcement agencies across the Tampa Bay say unruly behavior seen in some 'teen takeovers' will not be tolerated.

3rd, June 2026, 06:00pm

'On the run gnome more': Florida man arrested after stealing lawn gnomes on tricycle, deputies say

A man was arrested after he stole decorative lawn gnomes from a North Fort Myers resident's yard, according to authorities.

3rd, June 2026, 05:44pm

White House compares migrants to space aliens

A migrant advocacy organization that helps refugees throughout the world is taking offense to a White House website that says "aliens have been walking among us." Hilary Chester, vice president of international and domestic programs for Jesuit Refugee Service/USA tells Border Report Live that the references are dehumanizing and poke fun at migrants comparing them to space aliens.

3rd, June 2026, 05:15pm

Police officer charged over $10K to dead man's credit card, Polk sheriff says

A police officer was arrested on Tuesday after being accused of using a dead man's credit card to rack up thousands of dollars in charges.

3rd, June 2026, 05:10pm

Second suspect arrested in deadly Memorial Day shooting in downtown St. Pete

Police announced Wednesday that a second person was arrested in connection with a deadly Memorial Day shooting.

3rd, June 2026, 05:07pm

'Web of lies': Missing woman's body found weighed down by cinder blocks in Florida river

A missing person investigation has led to the arrest of a man who authorities said dumped a woman's body in a Florida river and then used her money to make personal purchases.

3rd, June 2026, 04:55pm

Pasco County store clerk accused of stealing scratch-off tickets with $15M grand prize

A Pasco County convenience store clerk was arrested Wednesday after investigators said he stole scratch-off tickets and later redeemed them.

3rd, June 2026, 04:17pm

Indiana mayor insinuates citizens opposing data centers are poor renters in 'sh***y houses'

Shelbyville Mayor Scott Furgeson was caught on camera insulting his own constituents and insinuating that everyone with "No Data Centers" signs in their yards were poor renters living in "sh***y houses."

3rd, June 2026, 04:07pm