Last week, 10 more Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down (at least temporarily) after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

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 10-day event drew 907 participants from 30 states and overseas, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The longest snake pulled during the challenge measured nearly 17 feet.

Millennials aren’t just renting longer — they’re increasingly buying homes, and Central Florida is among the biggest hotspots.

A Central Florida man has been arrested over drug-related charges, roughly one year after he originally got out of prison on a commuted sentence, deputies said.

This summer, pest control company Orkin has revealed its latest list of “bed bug cities” in the U.S. — and one Florida city managed to crack the upper echelons for the first time ever.

Baker Mayfield feels “disrespected” by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and is focused on playing his best football.

Last week, nearly a dozen Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down temporarily after a visit from a health inspectors, according to state records.

Lion & Hyena Ridge debuts Saturday as the latest milestone in the park’s $200 million, five-year investment in new attractions and guest experiences.

Over a dozen more eateries across Central Florida were forced to close down after receiving a visit from a health inspector last week, according to state records.

The Florida Gators appear at the SEC Football Media Days in Tampa. New coach Jon Sumrall has expectations of winning every game, but says his team has a long way to go as fall camp looms. He already has one victory as a Gator under his belt. Judging by his players' comments at Media Days, Sumrall has won the buy-in from his football team. Sports Director Jamie Seh reports from Tampa.

The theme park announced that Kumba will permanently close next month, making way for its successor, Kumba’s Revenge.

The latest ranking of America's happiest cities has been revealed - and it shows which area of Florida is struggling the most.

Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey says the SEC is having serious talks about breaking away from the NCAA.

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.

One of the eateries — a Chinese restaurant in Orlando — suffered its fourth closure this year, according to state records.

For the fourth year in a row, one Florida city ranked at the top of the list.

NHL free agency has some big names still available, including Patrick Kane and Vladimir Tarasenko.

A new study has revealed the “best-run” cities in the country — and a couple happen to be right here in the Sunshine State.

Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning has won the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP.

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.

While the quake cropped up near Cuba, the USGS says that some impacts were felt as far as the Sunshine State.

DeSantis revealed the major components of his new plan, including residency requirements and how the exemptions might be rolled out.

Last week, another three Central Florida restaurants were forced to shut their doors after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

The latest study reveals the top-ranked places to live across the U.S. — including right here in the Sunshine State.

Forbes has released its list of the best employers in the country — and Florida in particular.

Last week, nine more restaurants across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

Less than two months ago, a health inspector noted that the restaurant had over 100 live roaches on its premises, along with roughly 400 rodent droppings.

A recent study shows that two destructive termites are spreading much farther throughout the state than experts initially predicted.

Alex Newhook broke a tie with 8:53 left and the Montreal Canadiens outlasted the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Game 7 on Sunday night to end the thrilling first-round series.

A Florida sheriff says a body found in Tampa Bay has been identified as the second missing University of South Florida doctoral student from Bangladesh.

Last week, 12 more eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

This month, Walmart announced plans to remodel nearly 60 stores across the Sunshine State as part of an ongoing modernization initiative, according to the company.

The wreckage of a U.S. Coast Guard ship lost in a deadly attack more than a century ago, during World War I, was been discovered off the coast of England.

Another home loss in the playoffs has the Tampa Bay Lightning on the brink of an early vacation again.

Alexandre Texier broke a tie 1:06 into the third period and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Wednesday night to take a 3-2 lead in the first-round series.

The FBI’s Tampa office is asking anyone with photos or video from the Brevard County Rest Area in Grant-Valkaria on April 17 to help locate Alejandro Jacomino Gonzalez.

In a story published April 24, 2026, about Bangladeshi students at the University of South Florida who were reported missing earlier this month, The Associated Press erroneously reported that one of the students, Nahida Bristy, lived on campus.

Last week, seven more restaurants across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

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U.S. News & World Report has revealed its latest list of the best places to retire in 2026.

Juraj Slafkovsky scored his third power-play goal 1:22 into overtime and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 in Game 1 of their first-round series on Sunday night.

A new report has ranked metros across the nation on rent affordability. But despite being the best in the state, one Florida city still lags behind much of the country.

Last week, six more eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

The winners of the second annual "Spotless Spaces Competition" are out — and one Florida airport earned top marks nationwide.

Earlier this year, Tripadvisor released its list of the highest-rated attractions and experiences in the world.

In a recent social media post, Bilzerian vowed to have anyone putting Israel before America "tried for treason."

Move aside, Jaws — there's a new shark in town. And he's got an unfortunate name.

During a bill signing on Monday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called on state lawmakers to ban cousins from getting married in Florida.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a law allowing Florida leaders to label groups as domestic or foreign terrorist organizations.

The fan-favorite Caribbean-themed restaurant chain now has just over a dozen locations left nationwide.

WalletHub has released its list of the safest cities in the U.S. — and one Florida locale is just a couple of spots from the bottom.

Last week, over a dozen more eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

DeSantis is expected to be joined by Attorney General James Uthmeier and Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner Mark Glass.

The governor signed several new bills, including on that renames a major airport in Florida. News 6 breaks down the full list.

Troopers said they received calls from concerned citizens over a truck on Interstate 4 that had "missiles" strapped to the back.

Safety Damar Hamlin is returning to Buffalo for a sixth season after signing a one-year contract with the team.

A federal judge on Thursday denied the NCAA’s motion for a temporary restraining order to stop DraftKings from using registered trademarks associated with its men’s and women’s basketball tournaments.

A brother and sister have been charged after an explosive device was found outside a gate at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa.

The governor will speak at the Highlands County Fairgrounds at 10 a.m. and will be joined by Senate President Ben Albritton and Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson.

Alvaro Folgueiras nailed a 3-pointer with 4.5 seconds remaining and Iowa eliminated defending national champion Florida, sending the top-seeded Gators home with a 73-72 victory in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Florida began its national title defense with the second-largest victory margin in NCAA Tournament history, pounding Prairie View A&M 114-55.

A new “Orlando Baseball” sign, recently installed in front of a downtown Orlando building on East Robinson Street, signals the group’s ongoing efforts.

This week, a new report ranks the most overweight and obese cities in America.

The FBI says a suspicious package found at MacDill Air Force Base contains possible energetic materials, and the investigation is ongoing.

Gerrit Cole has returned to a mound to pitch in a game after a 377-day absence and threw a scoreless first inning for the New York Yankees in an exhibition game against the Boston Red Sox.

Last week, seven more eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

This month, a new report has revealed how much square footage you can get for $400,000 in major cities across the Sunshine State.

The parent company of the “Sesame Street” franchise is suing SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment, accusing them of “repeated, intentional breaches” of its current contract agreement, and “rogue retaliatory actions.” Sesame Workshop doesn’t just want money, though; it wants to end its nearly 50-year deal with SeaWorld altogether.

A recent report reveals that Florida is the top destination for fleeing NYC residents.

Last week, seven more restaurants across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

The latest ranking of America's happiest cities has been revealed - and it shows which area of Florida is struggling the most.

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, ten more restaurants across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

Time is running out for Bahama Breeze in Florida.

An airport in Florida has sparked a social media debate about proper travel attire by claiming it wanted to ban people from wearing pajamas there.

A new report this week details the hardest-working cities in America. And one city in particular took the top spot for Florida.

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge hit two homers in his spring debut as he prepares for the World Baseball Classic next month.

State Rep. Kevin Steele ended his bid for Chief Financial Officer, announcing Thursday he instead plans to seek re-election to his Pasco County House district.

The report states that Florida had six cities near the top of this year's ranking.

With the discussion around property tax cuts hitting a fever pitch in Florida, a new report shows which counties have imposed the highest levies statewide.

The latest report may seem bad enough, but experts warn that there's something even worse yet to come.

For the third time in recent weeks, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is putting a nurse in his crosshairs.

Last week, four more eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

A recent study reveals the best places to retire in America — and it turns out Florida isn’t at the top of that list.

The planned stadium, designed to hold about 31,000 fans, aims to be “the most intimate in Major League Baseball."

Last week, five more eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

Darden Restaurants announced this week that the company will be doing away with all of its Bahama Breeze restaurants.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a news conference at Hillsborough College in Tampa.

Nikita Kucherov scored the tying goal in the third period, Jake Guentzel scored the only goal in the shootout, and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied from a four-goal deficit to beat the Boston Bruins 6-5 in front of 64,617 fans at an NHL Stadium Series game.

A 19-year-old Tampa man driving a car through Sumter County on Interstate 75 died upon rear-ending a semi-tractor, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

As waves of pirates stormed the streets of Tampa, they confronted perhaps their greatest barrier of the weekend: an unusually cold Florida winter.

Last week, half a dozen 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.

Love to eat out? You may not want to in Florida after this!

Last week, eight Central Florida eateries were forced to close after a visit from a state health inspector, according to state records.

After Florida's attorney general said he would no longer enforce race-based laws, several Black Democratic legislators have announced a news conference in response.

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.

San Francisco's star linebacker Fred Warner is out for the 49ers' playoff game against Seattle.

Like many southern states, Florida has persistent problems with bedbugs, largely thanks to its warm humid climate and high levels of tourism.