7-year-old Sarasota boy fights extremely rare disease

A 7-year-old Sarasota boy has been diagnosed with a rare disease. Now, he is up north getting treatment that will cost nearly $5 million and will last into the fall. He was in class at school when his teachers noticed that he was not his normal self.

2nd, June 2026, 08:29pm

'Listen to your wife': Former SEC quarterback, Tampa native opens up about colorectal cancer fight

Former University of South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia is opening up about the toughest challenge of his life: a diagnosis of stage four colorectal cancer.

2nd, June 2026, 08:14pm

Man who killed his girlfriend’s baby and threw the body in a pond is executed in Florida

A Florida man who confessed to killing his girlfriend’s infant daughter and throwing her body in a pond three decades ago was executed Tuesday evening.

2nd, June 2026, 07:38pm

Ex-HCSO chief deputy involved in academic cheating scandal picked to lead Hillsborough school security

Hillsborough County Public Schools announced a new round of leaders among its personnel Tuesday afternoon, including two new executive leaders.

2nd, June 2026, 07:32pm

Troopers find 15 lbs. of marijuana after speeding Mustang leads them on cross-county chase: FHP

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — What began as an attempted traffic stop in Hillsborough County quickly devolved into a chase, and later a drug bust, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Just after midnight on Tuesday, a trooper was conducting routine traffic enforcement on I-75 when a black Ford Mustang flew by at an estimated 122 mph. [...]

2nd, June 2026, 07:22pm

Florida passes DeSantis property tax relief plan, now headed to November ballot

In just two days, the Florida legislature has officially wrapped up its last scheduled special session of the year by passing the Governor's property tax relief plan.

2nd, June 2026, 07:19pm

DeSantis urges Floridians to stay prepared ahead of any storm threat

On the second day of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke in Central Florida about the importance of being ready.

2nd, June 2026, 06:59pm

WATCH: Florida woman arrested after setting house on fire with mother trapped inside, police say

A woman was arrested on Sunday after she set fire to a bedroom door while her 62-year-old mother was inside of the room, according to authorities.

2nd, June 2026, 06:57pm

Body cam video shows driver handcuffed after deadly Florida beach toll booth crash: deputies

Body camera footage shows the arrest of a woman who drove a truck through a toll booth onto a beach in Volusia County, killing a toll worker, according to authorities.

2nd, June 2026, 05:52pm

AAA, Muma Children's Hospital team up to help decrease e-ride injuries

As we continue to see more e-bikes and e-scooters on the roads and sidewalks, AAA is launching a campaign to help prevent injuries.

2nd, June 2026, 05:25pm