Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the results of a major human-trafficking and crimes-against-children operation, resulting in 116 arrests to date.
The theme park announced that Kumba will permanently close next month, making way for its successor, Kumba’s Revenge.
New body camera and drone video released by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office shows the moment the deputies were shot. Both remain hospitalized but are alert and speaking on the phone, officials said.
Drivers passing by this park are likely to spot a massive tower standing alone amid a bunch of trees. What they might not know is the tragic tale surrounding it.
During the final week of May, another seven eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.
A police officer was taken into custody this week after he was accused of racking up charges on a dead man’s credit card, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
A Hillsborough County middle school teacher has allegedly been removed after a viral video appeared to show her hanging a Black baby doll in her classroom, according to CBS affiliate WTSP-TV.
Veterans can register for the complimentary ticket through May 10 and have until June 30 to visit the Orlando park.
According to the sheriff’s office, the teens knew the victim through online gaming and traveled from the Tampa area to Deltona to trade an AR-style rifle — one that was later determined to be stolen.
An Apopka man was arrested in Hillsborough County after allegedly driving recklessly and causing a crash with a motorcycle on I-4. Preston Nascimento, 22, was arrested on Saturday night on I-4 in the Plant City area.
The Food, Wine & Garden Festival includes more than 65 menu items, wines, craft brews, and cocktails paired with the park’s rides and animal experiences.
Last week, five more eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.
From Jan. 24 through March 1, every Saturday and Sunday, guests can dive into a Big Easy celebration packed with jazz, Cajun flavors, and roller coasters.
The supposed tow truck driver told the SUV owner that he didn’t have a choice, hooking up the crashed vehicle anyway and telling the owner it would be dropped off down the street.
During the week of New Year’s, half a dozen restaurants across Central Florida were forced to close temporarily over health violations, according to the state’s DBPR.
A Florida Highway Patrol trooper says he saw Cirilo Rayo-Callejas speeding past traffic in a Ford Mustang and changing lanes without signaling in the eastbound lanes of I-4. The trooper says by the time he arrested him, the car had reached 154 mph.
Another nine eateries across Central Florida were forced to close their doors after a visit from a health inspector last week, according to state records.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced $112 million in grants for water-quality improvements along the Gulf Coast and for some Central Florida utilities companies.
Last week, over a dozen restaurants across Central Florida were forced to close their doors after receiving a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.
According to Tampa police, the driver lost control and crashed into a business, striking more than a dozen people who were outside at the time.
The reimagined Lion & Hyena Ridge spans nearly 35,000 square feet of dynamic savanna terrain. It will be home to a pride of five young male lions, and a pair of playful hyenas.
Returning Nov. 14 through Jan. 5, Christmas Town will transform the park into a dazzling winter wonderland filled with holiday cheer.
Last week, another 11 Central Florida restaurants were forced to temporarily shut their doors after a visit from a health inspector.
A Colombian South American Theft Group was tracked down in Central Florida after it targeted Asian business owners in the region, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Raising the specter of not being able to meet future water needs, a Polk County agency is challenging a decision that would allow the neighboring Tampa Bay region to pull more water from the Alafia River.
A 7-year-old girl died and two other children were injured when they were struck by a truck, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Charges were dropped against a pet owner accused of leaving a dog tied to a fence along Interstate 75 in Florida before Hurricane Milton struck last year, according to court records.
After courts rejected arguments that he should not be executed because of his age, 72-year-old Samuel Smithers was put to death by lethal injection Tuesday evening at Florida State Prison in the 1996 murders of two women in Hillsborough County.
A 54-year-old Apopka man driving an SUV on Interstate 4 in Hillsborough County died after suffering a medical emergency and crashing, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Last week, a dozen more eateries across Central Florida were told to close temporarily after a visit from a health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.
No injuries were reported after a sedan with three occupants crashed into a tractor-trailer and wound up pinned beneath it along Interstate 75 in Hillsborough County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Publix has announced two new stores will be coming to Central Florida later this month, along with a free tasting event at all stores statewide.
During a news conference on Wednesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and state CFO Blaise Ingoglia highlighted certain parts of the state over what they dubbed “excessive” spending.
A Royal Caribbean cruise ship rescued at least a dozen people from a raft after the vessel diverted from its original route to avoid Tropical Storm Imelda.
Last week, 10 more Central Florida restaurants were forced to shut down — at least for a while — following local health inspections, according to state records.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier will hold a news conference at a jail in Tampa to discuss the dismantling of a large-scale diesel theft operation.
Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo has announced that he would begin work to end all of the state’s vaccine mandates.
An Orlando woman who got out of her car after a crash on Interstate 4 was struck and killed by another vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Running select nights from Sept. 5 through Nov. 2, this year’s edition features 25 terrifying experiences, including two new haunted houses, three new scare zones, and ghoulish shows.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a news conference at the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office with Lt. Gov. Jay Collins.
A deputy with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office was held at gun point by two teens during an undercover narcotics operation in Riverview, a news release stated.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference in Tampa to announce state Sen. Blaise Ingoglia, R-District 11, as his pick to succeed former Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis.
A 20-year-old Orlando woman faces attempted murder and other serious charges after being accused striking a man with a stolen vehicle in Hillsborough County on Saturday afternoon, leaving the victim with severe injuries, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
According to detectives, the investigation linked him to burglaries in Broward, Hillsborough, and Manatee counties, among other areas of the state.
A Hillsborough County Assistant State Attorney is accused of transmitting and possessing child pornography, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
A man arrested in Hillsborough County is accused of impersonating a federal agent and using unauthorized emergency lights, according to the sheriff’s office.
A man holding a loaded rifle and wearing “military tactical gear” was shot and killed by Florida deputies, according to the sheriff’s office.
These large lizards can reach up to 5 feet long in some cases, and they pose a potential threat to the state if left unchecked.
Drivers passing by this park are likely to spot a massive tower standing alone amid a bunch of trees. What they might not know is the tragic tale surrounding it.
A Tampa man accused of stealing an ambulance "finished drinking a beer in full view of Troopers" before he was arrested, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
After the Rays withdrew from a $1.3 billion ballpark deal earlier this month, their future in the Tampa Bay area remains uncertain.
St. Petersburg police say a man and a woman face charges in the alleged kidnapping and killing of a 16-year-old girl who was reported missing in February.
A Tampa dentist who was arrested last year after making over 100 threats and “disturbing” messages online has now been sentenced, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a new front on his war against vaccine mandates Wednesday, urging lawmakers to ban all mandates for mRNA-related vaccines.
As spring rolls around the corner, the Florida Strawberry Festival is back in Plant City delivering live performances, rides and attractions and fresh strawberries!
Hundreds of beer cans were scattered on the shoulder of a Florida highway after a tractor-trailer failed to complete a turn on Tuesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A woman riding in a Hillsborough County Fire Rescue ambulance died after the vehicle entered an intersection without yielding and was struck by a tractor-trailer, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The festival will feature a mouth-watering menu and headlining concerts every Saturday with additional performances on select Fridays and Sundays.
As spring rolls around the corner, the Florida Strawberry Festival is back in Plant City delivering live performances, rides and attractions and fresh strawberries!
A suspect is dead after Tampa police say he hit several people with a car before leading officers on a chase on I-275.
On select weekends, families can join their favorite Sesame Street friends including Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird, and more.
Did you know - Lake Eola is a sinkhole and much of Central Florida sits on top of a massive sinkhole? An Engineering Professor explains what that means and what homeowners should keep in mind.
