Bay area Veteran gifted new car to help her family commute

TAMPA, Fla. — Life just got a little easier for one bay area veteran and her…

2 arrested in Sarasota after outcry over viral video that showed raccoon being burned alive: Sheriff

SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla.  — The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said a father and daughter both face aggravated…

Bradenton Holocaust survivor and World War II veteran turns 101 years-old

BRADENTON, Fla. — Robert Schweiger of Bradenton, knows the value of hard work. He enjoys cooking dinner each…

Oldsmar firefighter, paramedic in high spirits after fighting off alligator

TAMPA, Fla. — Sit down and talk to J.C. Defeats, as his friends call him, and you’ll immediately…

Child in Riverview in critical condtion after possible lightning strike

A child is in critical condition after a possible lightning strike at Williams Park boat ramp…

Sarasota police practice school shooter training

SARASOTA, Fla.  — Officers in Sarasota are training for a real-life scenario if there’s ever an active…

VIDEO: Hillsborough K9, deputy find missing woman in Thonotosassa

THONOTOSASSA, Fla. — The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office shared body camera video Monday that showed the…

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office rescues 2 boaters stranded in water

TAMPA, Fla. — Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) saved two boaters that were left stranded in…