WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Prosecutors say a violent gang leader who ran Florida operations for the Bloods-affiliated Sex Money Murder gang could spend the rest of his life in prison following a racketeering conviction in Polk County. A jury found Hernando Thom... See more
TAMPA, Fla. — President Donald Trump says he is considering limits on corporate investors buying up single-family homes, arguing the move could help lower prices and make homeownership more attainable for families. “People live in homes, not corporations,... See more
TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. — A centuries-old Epiphany tradition drew massive crowds and made history Tuesday in Tarpon Springs, as a record 74 teenagers dove into the chilly waters of Spring Bayou, all hoping to retrieve the ceremonial cross. Only one did. Atho... See more
LAKELAND, Fla. — Lakeland officially has a new mayor, and city leaders say the timing could not be more critical. Sara Roberts McCarley was sworn in Monday as Lakeland’s mayor, becoming the first woman ever elected directly by voters to lead the city. A f... See more
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A nationwide Salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters has sickened dozens of people across the country — including several in Florida — according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Health officials say at least 64 p... See more
