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Isaiah's Law, a new measure that targets "habitual traffic offenders," went into effect in Florida on Wednesday. Named after 18-year-old Isaiah Raposa, a motorcyclist who was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Gibsonton, Florida, HB 35 defines the term and creates stiffer penalties for violations. Filed in Sep. of 2025..

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A dispute over a fake fifty-dollar...

A prescription for antibiotics or a test tube of blood bound for a laboratory could soon arrive by air instead of land in the Tampa Bay area. BayCare announced plans Wednesday to start the apparent first healthcare drone service for delivery of medications, lab samples and critical supplies. The nonprofit...

AUBURNDALE, Fla. - Auburndale police arrested a woman after an 85-year-old man was killed at a local mobile home park. An investigation by Auburndale police led to the arrest of Aurora Monique Cochran. Officials charged Cochran with accessory to murder after the fact, robbery without a firearm, and giving false informa

There are exactly three things you need to know about 1st. Street Diner in Winter Haven: the breakfast is phenomenal, the atmosphere is perfect, and you’re going to kick yourself for not discovering it sooner. Time to talk about what makes a truly great breakfast spot, because it’s not...

A 42-year-old man’s short-lived ride in a neighbor’s stolen car ended in handcuffs Saturday in Plant City, after deputies tracked down the vehicle and stopped it on a busy roadway. Authorities say video from the incident appears to show the driver pointing a firearm at people while cruising through the neighborhood. No

ORLANDO, Fla. – It’s a new month, and Florida’s fan-favorite grocer has revealed its lineup of upcoming locations. According to the company’s website, there are three openings announced so far for July — and one of them is right here in Central Florida. The first...

To the casual observer, nonprofits like Feeding Tampa Bay and the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay serve specific needs. One addresses food insecurity among those who cannot afford healthy, fresh food; the other administers the suicide helpline and helps those facing sexual or domestic violence and mental health challenges.

It’s been a rough six months for the restaurant industry across the Bay Area with dozens announcing plans to close or rebrand. FOX 13’s Aaron Mesmer reports.

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — June is Men’s Health Month. It’s a time meant to raise awareness about preventable health problems affecting men. It’s what one group considers being the perfect time to address issues often kept private. A local men’s group led by author Allan Teixeira...