Manhunt Ends: Florida Man Arrested For 2022 Fatal Plant City Shooting After Years In...
PLANT CITY, Fla. – Nearly two and a half years after a fatal shooting rocked a Plant City liquor store, justice is finally within reach. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) announced today the arrest of Oscar Juan Molina, 48, the man accused of the 2022 homicide outside Twilight Zone Liquor.
Still no arrests 2 years after 7-year-old killed in July 4th crossfire
TAMPA - Yitzian Torres Garcia's grandparents remain heartbroken two years after the 7-year-old was killed when he was caught in the crossfire during a July 4th celebration near the Courtney Campbell Causeway. The case remains unsolved and police have not made any arrests. "We're still grieving. People tell us like,...
‘They’re circling’: Father, son surrounded by alligators after jet ski broke down
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (Gray News) - A Florida father and son were rescued after their jet ski broke down and left them surrounded by alligators in the water. A video shared by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office shows deputies arriving by boat to find the father and son sitting on the jet ski on Lake...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Florida
FLORIDA — A Wesley Chapel woman died Wednesday afternoon following a crash on State Road 52, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The incident occurred just before 2 p.m. when the 37-year-old woman was driving a Ford Explorer westbound on SR-52. At the same time, a 51-year-old man from Orlando was driving an...
The Cheeseburgers At This Florida Restaurant Are So Good, You’ll Drive Miles Just For...
There’s something almost poetic about finding burger perfection in an unassuming spot tucked away on 4th Street in St. Petersburg. El Cap isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel—they’re just making it taste better than anyone else. In a world of fancy food trends and Instagram-worthy culinary...
This Pirate-Themed Waterpark In Weeki Wachee Has Slides, Splash Zones, And Real Mermaid Vibes
If you’ve ever dreamed of diving into a storybook tropical escape—where pirate ships loom, mermaids twirl, and water slides twist through palms—Buccaneer Bay in Weeki Wachee, Florida, is the real-life splash of fantasy you didn’t know you needed. Located within Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, this quirky little waterpark is soaked in old-Florida charm, natural beauty, and just the right amount of mischief.
VIDEO: Officers smash through glass to rescue woman trapped in burning car
TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Police Department is praising officers who rushed to pull a driver to safety moments after a fiery crash. Just after 4 a.m. on Sunday, Tampa Police were called to a terrifying scene: A car flipped on its side and on fire along the 3200 block of East Fowler Ave.
Man accused of hitting and killing a 19-year-old in Riverview pleads guilty
RIVERVIEW, Fla. - A man accused of hitting and killing a 19-year-old in Riverview pleaded guilty on Wednesday. Caleb Green was arrested after a crash in January 2024 at the intersection of U.S. 301 and Bloomingdale Avenue in Riverview. Jeremiah Stone, 19, was killed in the crash while he was riding his motorcycle.
New Florida law targets speeding through flooded streets
- Drivers in Florida can now receive a ticket for speeding through flooded streets if they create wakes that push water into homes and garages. The new legislation, Florida Senate Bill 462, was signed into law after repeated complaints from homeowners in flood-prone areas like Shore Acres in St. Petersburg.
Couple visiting state park finds 3-carat diamond worth thousands
A trip to an Arkansas state park has turned into a potentially massive payday for one Florida couple. Jennifer and Scott of Tampa were visiting Crater of Diamonds State Park when they found a huge white diamond , later revealed to weigh a whopping 3.36 carats . The couple made the discovery in their third bucket of...