Man sentenced to 18 years for fatal New Year's Eve DUI Uber crash in North Port

The man convicted of drunkenly crashing into an Uber and killing a passenger on New Year's Eve in 2019 has been sentenced to 18 years in prison.

2nd, June 2026, 05:24pm

Cold case: Remains of missing Florida man found after decade

The family of a missing man from DeFuniak Springs is finally closer to closure as a decade-long cold case receives a significant update.

2nd, June 2026, 05:03pm

Hernando County moves forward with proposed data center moratorium after resident concerns

Hernando County commissioners are moving forward with a proposal that would temporarily halt new data center development applications as county leaders work to determine how those facilities should be regulated.

2nd, June 2026, 04:57pm

Armed, ski mask-wearing teen arrested after Sarasota police say he burglarized car

Sarasota police responded to a home on South Osprey Avenue at 12:30 a.m. Saturday after a suspect was spotted wearing a ski mask and all-black clothing while standing next to an open vehicle.

2nd, June 2026, 04:31pm

Man gets 25 years in prison for running over Hillsborough County deputy, breaking his legs

A man will spend over two decades in prison for a 2024 incident in which he rammed a Hillsborough County deputy with his vehicle, breaking both of the deputy's legs.

2nd, June 2026, 04:26pm

Arrest made in fatal Memorial Day shooting in downtown St. Pete

A man was arrested Tuesday in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in downtown St. Pete on Memorial Day.

2nd, June 2026, 04:23pm

Convenience store worker accused of stealing, selling fake Florida Lottery ticket

A Panama City convenience store employee was arrested on Thursday for allegedly stealing and selling what he believed to be a winning lottery ticket.

2nd, June 2026, 04:10pm

Florida family recovering after apartment fire; father in critical condition

Two children injured in a structure fire at the Pine Ridge Apartments in Port St. Joe are recovering, authorities announced Sunday.

2nd, June 2026, 03:43pm

McDonald’s launches World Cup 2026 Happy Meals — for adults, too

The FIFA World Cup 26 Meal is made for grown-up fans and will be available at participating U.S. McDonald's locations starting June 4.

2nd, June 2026, 03:43pm

Valedictorian says diploma being withheld after principal cuts off graduation speech

A North Carolina valedictorian said on Monday afternoon that the school was refusing to give her diploma following her graduation speech to her class of 2026.

2nd, June 2026, 03:35pm