University of Florida bans 'Gator Bait' chant because of its 'horrific historic racist imagery'
President Kent Fuchs outlined a plan that will address racism inequity on campus.
President Kent Fuchs outlined a plan that will address racism inequity on campus.
11 face felony charges from night of civil unrest; more charges likely in coming weeks, state attorney says
Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren announced charges for 11 people stemming from the rioting and looting that occurred during demonstrations in Tampa in late May.
Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren announced charges for 11 people stemming from the rioting and looting that occurred during demonstrations in Tampa in late May.
Man suspected of shooting eight victims in San Antonio arrested in Florida
During surveillance, Marshals observed Crew exit the hotel room and, together with the Broward County Sheriff's Office, took him into custody without incident. Crew was booked into the Miami-Dade County Jail.
During surveillance, Marshals observed Crew exit the hotel room and, together with the Broward County Sheriff's Office, took him into custody without incident. Crew was booked into the Miami-Dade County Jail.
Mama bear, 2 cubs spotted in Sebring neighborhood
A mama bear and two cubs were seen playing in the front yard of a Sebring neighborhood on Wednesday. Stacy Ann Shoop captured video of the trio from her son’s bedroom window around 10 a.m. in the Harder Hall subdivision.
A mama bear and two cubs were seen playing in the front yard of a Sebring neighborhood on Wednesday. Stacy Ann Shoop captured video of the trio from her son’s bedroom window around 10 a.m. in the Harder Hall subdivision.
Publix worker quits after boss nixes "Black Lives Matter" face mask
'Change doesn't come until the people unaffected are just as upset as the people who are.'
'Change doesn't come until the people unaffected are just as upset as the people who are.'
'They may be living next to you': Over 1,400 charges filed against 16 child porn suspects in Polk County
While describing the 16 child porn suspects arrested in a recent operation, the Polk County sheriff had a warning for the public, saying those types of suspects can be someone you wouldn't expect.
While describing the 16 child porn suspects arrested in a recent operation, the Polk County sheriff had a warning for the public, saying those types of suspects can be someone you wouldn't expect.
Key West installs new permanent rainbow crosswalks
Key West workers have installed permanent rainbow crosswalks on the Florida island city’s main thoroughfare.
Key West workers have installed permanent rainbow crosswalks on the Florida island city’s main thoroughfare.
Pharmacists, nurse, theme park employees among arrests for "horrific" child porn
The Polk County Sheriff's Office announced Monday the arrest of 16 men who allegedly possessed and distributed child pornography.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office announced Monday the arrest of 16 men who allegedly possessed and distributed child pornography.
2 missing George Floyd protesters found murdered in Florida; suspect arrested
Two missing female George Floyd protesters from Florida were found dead by police who have charged a 49-year-old man with killing them.
Two missing female George Floyd protesters from Florida were found dead by police who have charged a 49-year-old man with killing them.
Report: 40,000 cruise ship workers still trapped at sea
More than 40,000 cruise ship workers are still stuck at sea because of concerns about the coronavirus.
More than 40,000 cruise ship workers are still stuck at sea because of concerns about the coronavirus.
3 suspects in custody after off-duty FWC officer shot, killed
Florida Wildlife Conservation officer Julian Keen Jr., 30, was shot and killed early Sunday morning, according to the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office.
Florida Wildlife Conservation officer Julian Keen Jr., 30, was shot and killed early Sunday morning, according to the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office.
Three St. Petersburg bars close after employees test positive for COVID-19
The Galley, Parks and Rec and Avenue Eat & Drink closed their doors one week after reopening after staff members tested positive for COVID-19.
The Galley, Parks and Rec and Avenue Eat & Drink closed their doors one week after reopening after staff members tested positive for COVID-19.
Trump flotilla on Tampa Bay to celebrate president's birthday, Flag Day
President Donald Trump is back in Washington after spending part of his birthday here in Florida, where his supporters wanted to wish him well.In Hillsborough County, a flotilla of boaters took part in the Trump 2020 birthday boat rally, which sailed from Beer Can Island to Apollo Beach.
President Donald Trump is back in Washington after spending part of his birthday here in Florida, where his supporters wanted to wish him well.In Hillsborough County, a flotilla of boaters took part in the Trump 2020 birthday boat rally, which sailed from Beer Can Island to Apollo Beach.
Florida women charged after 6-month-old baby found dead in plastic container, deputies say
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Tanya Galvin, 41, and Ricky Nicole Tubbs, 25, in connection with the death of a 6-month-old baby found in a plastic container.
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Tanya Galvin, 41, and Ricky Nicole Tubbs, 25, in connection with the death of a 6-month-old baby found in a plastic container.
Trayvon Martin's mother calls for more cops, says she disagrees with calls to 'defund' police: report
Calls to defund police departments have increased in the wake of George Floyd's death in police custody.
Calls to defund police departments have increased in the wake of George Floyd's death in police custody.
The week in numbers: Florida among 21 states seeing rise in COVID-19 cases as 7 vaccines race forward
More than 20 states experience uptick in COVID-19 infections after easing lockdowns while unemployment rates remain high in the Black Belt.
More than 20 states experience uptick in COVID-19 infections after easing lockdowns while unemployment rates remain high in the Black Belt.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill allowing college athletes to make money off their fame
The new rule will begin in Florida in July of 2021.
The new rule will begin in Florida in July of 2021.
Small plane safely lands along I-75 in southwest Florida
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the single-engine plane landed along the highway near Pine Ridge Road in Collier County, successfully avoiding any vehicles on the ground.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the single-engine plane landed along the highway near Pine Ridge Road in Collier County, successfully avoiding any vehicles on the ground.
HCSO needs help identifying hundreds of Walmart looters who stole more than $100,000 worth of items
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is hoping you can help them identify hundreds of looters who broke into a Walmart store and more than $100,000 worth in merchandise.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is hoping you can help them identify hundreds of looters who broke into a Walmart store and more than $100,000 worth in merchandise.
‘We will not let hate win’: Pulse nightclub mass shooting victims remembered 4 years later
Four years ago on June 12, 2016, 49 people were killed and 58 were wounded when a gunman entered Pulse, an LGBTQ nighclub in Orlando, Fla. and opened fire.
Four years ago on June 12, 2016, 49 people were killed and 58 were wounded when a gunman entered Pulse, an LGBTQ nighclub in Orlando, Fla. and opened fire.