'He's not dead': Clearwater medics on administrative duty for declaring man who was breathing dead
A man who returned home from the hospital Tuesday said he feels like he has a second chance at life after paramedics pronounced him dead.
A man who returned home from the hospital Tuesday said he feels like he has a second chance at life after paramedics pronounced him dead.
Salt Life co-founder's shooting of teen girlfriend was 'an accident,' lawyer says after sentencing
Michael Hutto pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the 2020 fatal shooting of his teenage girlfriend, which the 56-year-old Salt Life clothing brand co-founder's lawyer called "an accident that destroyed two families' lives."
Michael Hutto pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the 2020 fatal shooting of his teenage girlfriend, which the 56-year-old Salt Life clothing brand co-founder's lawyer called "an accident that destroyed two families' lives."
Florida State Fair ride stops mid-air, causing carriages to flip frantically
A ride designed to use momentum to keep riders in their seats without restraints suddenly shut down at the Florida State Fair in Tampa.
A ride designed to use momentum to keep riders in their seats without restraints suddenly shut down at the Florida State Fair in Tampa.
Sarasota teen takes on 150-mile Alaskan sled dog race for brother who died from type 1 diabetes
A Sarasota teenager has been turning heads on the racetrack but is about to tackle one of the most grueling races on the planet 5,000 miles away from home.
A Sarasota teenager has been turning heads on the racetrack but is about to tackle one of the most grueling races on the planet 5,000 miles away from home.
Large alligator kills 85-year-old Florida woman
A large alligator attacked and killed an 85-year-old woman in Florida on Monday.
A large alligator attacked and killed an 85-year-old woman in Florida on Monday.
Pinellas Sheriff’s Office introduces new sticker to alert first responders of person with special needs
The sticker is part of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office’s Respond With Care program that Sheriff Bob Gualtieri just launched. It’s aimed at alerting and preparing first responders that someone with special needs may be in a home or a car that they’re approaching.
The sticker is part of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office’s Respond With Care program that Sheriff Bob Gualtieri just launched. It’s aimed at alerting and preparing first responders that someone with special needs may be in a home or a car that they’re approaching.
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. wins longest Daytona 500 in history
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. won the Daytona 500 in double overtime and under caution Sunday night in the longest running of "The Great American Race."
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. won the Daytona 500 in double overtime and under caution Sunday night in the longest running of "The Great American Race."
American bald eagles build new home at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center
Alongside all the human innovations, the Kennedy Space Center has become known for its refuge for thousands of animals -- including America’s national bird.
Alongside all the human innovations, the Kennedy Space Center has become known for its refuge for thousands of animals -- including America’s national bird.
From in-car temperatures as high as the 130s to rain, how weather impacts NASCAR races
The weather can play a huge role in the outcome of a race.
The weather can play a huge role in the outcome of a race.
'Rare' baby chimpanzee born at Florida safari park
A baby chimpanzee was born at Lion Country Safari in Loxahatchee, Florida, in late January, the second chimp born at the facility in a little over a year, the park said.
A baby chimpanzee was born at Lion Country Safari in Loxahatchee, Florida, in late January, the second chimp born at the facility in a little over a year, the park said.
6-year-old North Port girl accidentally shoots grandmother after finding gun in car, police say
Police are investigating after they say a 6-year-old accidentally shot her grandmother while she was driving on Thursday afternoon.
Police are investigating after they say a 6-year-old accidentally shot her grandmother while she was driving on Thursday afternoon.
Daytona 500: 10 fast facts about 'The Great American Race'
The 65th running of the Daytona 500 is Sunday. Here are some quick facts about the race, and a look at some of its most memorable moments.
The 65th running of the Daytona 500 is Sunday. Here are some quick facts about the race, and a look at some of its most memorable moments.
Pasco County couple commissions revolver-shaped swimming pool
The swimming pool in the backyard of Louis Minardi’s home may be distinctive to Florida: The custom-built pool is shaped like a six-shooter revolver, in a state made famous – sometimes infamous – by guns, gun politics and gun culture.
The swimming pool in the backyard of Louis Minardi’s home may be distinctive to Florida: The custom-built pool is shaped like a six-shooter revolver, in a state made famous – sometimes infamous – by guns, gun politics and gun culture.
Massive fire burns hundreds of plastic containers at plant nursery in Kissimmee
More than 70 firefighters responded to a raging fire at a nursery in Kissimmee, Florida, on Thursday morning where nearly five acres of plastic planters caught fire, sending plumes of smoke into the air.
More than 70 firefighters responded to a raging fire at a nursery in Kissimmee, Florida, on Thursday morning where nearly five acres of plastic planters caught fire, sending plumes of smoke into the air.
Watch: Tampa woman fights off attacker inside gym at apartment complex
Surveillance video caught the moments a stranger started attacking a Tampa woman and her efforts to fight back inside an apartment complex gym.
Surveillance video caught the moments a stranger started attacking a Tampa woman and her efforts to fight back inside an apartment complex gym.
DOJ won't charge Matt Gaetz with crimes in sex trafficking probe
DOJ officials confirmed to Rep. Matt Gaetz's lawyers that he would "not be charged with any crimes."
DOJ officials confirmed to Rep. Matt Gaetz's lawyers that he would "not be charged with any crimes."
Disney bride sees in color for first time at Walt Disney World wedding in Florida
A bride saw in color for the first time during her Disney Fairy Tale wedding in Florida, thanks to the help of specialty glasses.
A bride saw in color for the first time during her Disney Fairy Tale wedding in Florida, thanks to the help of specialty glasses.
'Burn after reading': Gabby Petito's parents say letter from Brian Laundrie's mom offered to help bury body
Brian Laundrie’s mother wrote a letter that said she, "would bring a shovel to help bury a body," according to a request filed Tuesday by the lawyers for Gabby Petito’s family; the letter's envelope said, "Burn after reading."
Brian Laundrie’s mother wrote a letter that said she, "would bring a shovel to help bury a body," according to a request filed Tuesday by the lawyers for Gabby Petito’s family; the letter's envelope said, "Burn after reading."
Family of Parkland victim creates program for families impacted by gun violence
As the five-year anniversary of the Parkland school shooting approaches, family members of the victims work to honor them.
As the five-year anniversary of the Parkland school shooting approaches, family members of the victims work to honor them.
Tampa rapper arrested for young mother's murder days after being acquitted of recording studio double-murder
Billy Adams walked from Tampa court a free man on Jan. 27. Three days later, police say he shot and killed a pregnant 22-year-old and left her body outside the vehicle where her toddler was sleeping.
Billy Adams walked from Tampa court a free man on Jan. 27. Three days later, police say he shot and killed a pregnant 22-year-old and left her body outside the vehicle where her toddler was sleeping.


















