Medical marijuana user hospitalized after turning to synthetic 'spice' due to cost
A bad batch of synthetic marijuana, also known as ‘spice,’ is making its way around Hillsborough County. Two people have died after using the drug and another 40 have been hospitalized, as of Tuesday.
A bad batch of synthetic marijuana, also known as ‘spice,’ is making its way around Hillsborough County. Two people have died after using the drug and another 40 have been hospitalized, as of Tuesday.
Acting as own attorney, Tampa rape suspect tries to blame teenage girl
A Tampa man accused of raping a teenager over two years ago claimed he was the real victim, but jurors did not buy Reco Johnson’s claims.
A Tampa man accused of raping a teenager over two years ago claimed he was the real victim, but jurors did not buy Reco Johnson’s claims.
7-foot beehive removed from St. Pete home, revealing 100 pounds of honey behind bathroom wall
A beekeeper was requested at a St. Pete home, where she found a 7-foot behive behind the shower wall. She believes there was around 100 pounds of honey and up to 80,000 bees living in there.
A beekeeper was requested at a St. Pete home, where she found a 7-foot behive behind the shower wall. She believes there was around 100 pounds of honey and up to 80,000 bees living in there.
Ex-NFL player Zac Stacy claims ex-girlfriend 'staged' brutal assault video
The former Jets player is accused of hitting his ex-girlfriend in front of their 5-month-old son last month in a now viral video.
The former Jets player is accused of hitting his ex-girlfriend in front of their 5-month-old son last month in a now viral video.
Florida Democrats plot for 2022 as GOP voting numbers grow
In Florida, for the first time in modern history, registered Republican voters outnumber Democrats. Gov. Ron DeSantis is heading into a reelection campaign buoyed by a national profile and a cash reserve unmatched by any Democratic challenger.
In Florida, for the first time in modern history, registered Republican voters outnumber Democrats. Gov. Ron DeSantis is heading into a reelection campaign buoyed by a national profile and a cash reserve unmatched by any Democratic challenger.
Drugged geese drown, landing Florida homeowners association in hot water
Ten geese drowned in a South Florida lake after a homeowners association's attempt to trap, sedate and euthanize them went horribly awry.
Ten geese drowned in a South Florida lake after a homeowners association's attempt to trap, sedate and euthanize them went horribly awry.
Tiger Woods to make return to competition next week, 10 months after car crash
In Tiger Woods' first competition back, the PNC Championship, he will play with this son Charlie.
In Tiger Woods' first competition back, the PNC Championship, he will play with this son Charlie.
Blue Origin space flight delayed for Michael Strahan, 5 others due to high wind
Michael Strahan was supposed to blast off Thursday from West Texas with five others for the 10-minute flight.
Michael Strahan was supposed to blast off Thursday from West Texas with five others for the 10-minute flight.
Deputy shoots, kills armed elderly Riverview man during in-home welfare check
When a deputy walked into a Riverview home, she believed someone inside needed medical attention. Instead, she encountered a retired officer armed with a gun and was forced to fire her own weapon – killing him, according to the sheriff.
When a deputy walked into a Riverview home, she believed someone inside needed medical attention. Instead, she encountered a retired officer armed with a gun and was forced to fire her own weapon – killing him, according to the sheriff.
U.S. Border Patrol: Good Samaritan finds $1 million in cocaine floating near Florida Keys, turns it in
A good Samaritan discovered nearly 70 pounds of cocaine -- worth nearly $1 million -- floating near the Florida Keys and notified authorities.
A good Samaritan discovered nearly 70 pounds of cocaine -- worth nearly $1 million -- floating near the Florida Keys and notified authorities.
After multiple delays, ULA launches Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral
When the launch does happen, the rocket will reportedly carry a laser communications demonstration project into space.
When the launch does happen, the rocket will reportedly carry a laser communications demonstration project into space.
One-armed high school basketball star beating the odds
Life Christian Academy senior guard Hansel-Emmanuel Donato has to dribble, shoot, and pass with his right hand. That’s because he doesn’t have a left arm.
Life Christian Academy senior guard Hansel-Emmanuel Donato has to dribble, shoot, and pass with his right hand. That’s because he doesn’t have a left arm.
Florida man tortured by fiancé's cult-like 'Bath & Body Works' Christmas candle sale
When asked what motivated him to tag along, Bateman cited the age-old maxim: Happy wife, happy life
When asked what motivated him to tag along, Bateman cited the age-old maxim: Happy wife, happy life
Tom Petty receives posthumous Ph.D. for music from Univ. of Florida
Nearly two decades after earning a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and more than four years after his death, rock icon Tom Petty has been awarded an honorary Ph.D. from the University of Florida.
Nearly two decades after earning a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and more than four years after his death, rock icon Tom Petty has been awarded an honorary Ph.D. from the University of Florida.
Florida man arrested for 1983 cold case murder after new fingerprint tech links him to slaying, police say
A Florida man was arrested this week for the death of a woman who was found badly beaten and run over at a train station nearly four decades ago after new fingerprint technology linked him to the slaying, authorities said this week.
A Florida man was arrested this week for the death of a woman who was found badly beaten and run over at a train station nearly four decades ago after new fingerprint technology linked him to the slaying, authorities said this week.
Mom says teen daughter's photos were used on explicit social media page
A Flagler County mother says her teenage daughter’s name and images were used to make a fake Instagram account promoting explicit content.
A Flagler County mother says her teenage daughter’s name and images were used to make a fake Instagram account promoting explicit content.
Wrong number in high school team's group chat leads to FaceTime call with Tampa Bay Bucs
When a group of Michigan high school basketball players accidentally added the wrong phone number to their group chat, it turned out to be Sean Murphy-Bunting of the Buccaneers. They FaceTimed with the cornerback and others -- including Tom Brady.
When a group of Michigan high school basketball players accidentally added the wrong phone number to their group chat, it turned out to be Sean Murphy-Bunting of the Buccaneers. They FaceTimed with the cornerback and others -- including Tom Brady.
Workers rescued from scaffolding collapse in South Florida
Rescue crews were bringing two workers back to safety after their scaffolding partially collapsed Wednesday on the side of a South Florida condo.
Rescue crews were bringing two workers back to safety after their scaffolding partially collapsed Wednesday on the side of a South Florida condo.
Suspect arrested in rape of 18-year-old woman delivering pizza, deputies say
Osceola County deputies arrested a rape suspect, accused of attacking a female pizza delivery driver.
Osceola County deputies arrested a rape suspect, accused of attacking a female pizza delivery driver.
Family plans to file civil suit after daughter with Down syndrome had face mask tied to head in school
A family’s face mask claim is put under the microscope after getting nationwide attention.
A family’s face mask claim is put under the microscope after getting nationwide attention.