Orlando Mass Shooter’s Dad: Hillary Clinton ‘Good for United States’

The father of the Pulse shooter sat directly behind Hillary Clinton during her Monday rally in Kissimmee, Florida.

Florida Sales Tax Holiday 2016: What You Need to Know

The annual reprieve from sales taxes on school-related purchases gets under way soon.

$5.3 Million Williams Road Project Begins Soon

Hillsborough County will stage a public meeting to give residents details about upcoming work on Williams Road and State Road 574.

Publix Heiress Donates $800K to Anti-Medical Marijuana Group

A group fighting legalized medical marijuana in Florida got a shot in the arm courtesy of the Carol Jenkins Barnett Family Trust.

Florida’s ‘Do Not Call List’ Hits 1 Million Users

Florida residents are taking advantage of a program that makes it illegal for solicitors to call or text them.

Black Bear Hunts: Hillsborough Commission Takes A Stand

The Hillsborough County Commission voted Thursday morning to oppose Florida’s sanctioned black bear hunts.

Florida Gov. Rick Scott Says 'Stop Trump' Efforts Must End

The Sunshine State’s governor is calling on Republicans to back the nominee apparent.

Florida Sheriff Calls Out Barack Obama On Prison Releases

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says early release for 61 convicted felons, including 11 Floridians, is ‘outrageous.’

Gov. Rick Scott's Attempt To Woo Yale To Florida Falls Flat

The Connecticut state legislature proposed a tax that would tax the university 7 percent on its endowment.

Florida Woman Fights To Keep Clothes-Wearing Gator Pet

The state has said the 6-foot, 125-pound reptile must be moved to a facility despite his penchant for dressing up and eating Butterfingers.

Florida Primary 2016: Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton Win Big; Rubio Out

Unofficial election results show Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton taking the win for their respective parties.

Sarah Palin: Thugs To Blame For Donald Trump Rally Ruckuses

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has been on the campaign trail in Florida for Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump.

Law Protects Florida Pastors Who Say No To Gay Marriages

The new law was one of 25 signed into law by Gov. Rick Scott late last week.

Bernie Sanders Plans Tampa Rally

Sen. Bernie Sanders will be in town for a rally on Thursday, the same day Democrat challenger Hillary Clinton plans an appearance.

When Is Florida's Presidential Primary 2016?

Sunshine State voters head to the polls a bit later than residents in some other states.

Early Voting 2016: Find Your Tampa Bay Polling Place

Democrats and Republicans who want to cast their votes early in the Presidential Preference Primary will find dates vary by county.

Republicans Winning Florida Campaign Contribution Race

The Republican Party’s presidential candidates have outraised Democrats by more than $10 million.

Input Sought On U.S. 301 Widening Proposal

An upcoming public hearing will focus on plans to widen the stretch of U.S. 301 from State Road 60 to Interstate 4.

Tax Collector Closing East Hillsborough Office Temporarily

The shutdown of the East Hillsborough Tax Collector’s Office is temporary to make way for new construction.

Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center To Unveil New Lobby

A grand opening for the new lobby at the Falkenburg Road facility is set for Tuesday.

Hillsborough County 2016 Presidential Primary Early Voting Locations

The polls are set to open to early voters next week in Hillsborough County.

Florida's Open Carry Proposal Dies In Senate

The Senate Judiciary Committee has failed to act on the measure, which cleared the House.

Watch: Dancing Dog Will Steal Your Heart

Shelter workers are hoping the little girl’s fancy paw work will be enough to help her find a good home.

Hillsborough Considers Animal Abuse Registry

The proposal would require convicted animal abusers to register with the county.

Bill Would Let Florida Use Military Force To Block 'Invaders'

The proposal to stop some refugees from gaining entry into the Sunshine State cleared a hurdle in the Florida House Wednesday.

Presidential Preference Primary 2016: Deadline Approaching

Those who want to register to vote or charge their party affiliation only have a few weeks left to do so.

Falkenburg Road Closing Announced

A portion of the road will close for repairs to the CSX railroad tracks.

Selmon Expressway Reversible Lanes: Gasparilla Schedule

The reversible express lanes will operate on a special schedule for the festivities in downtown Tampa.

Florida Concealed Weapons Permits May Get Cheaper

A bill to reduce the price by $10 has cleared another hurdle.

Hillsborough Cold Weather Shelters Opening

The shelters are available for the homeless and those without adequate heat.

Tampa Bay Tornadoes: Damage Assessments Released

The National Weather Service has released intensity information on the storms that tore through Sarasota and Manatee counties Sunday.

Free Trees for Florida Homeowners

The state has 10,000 trees up for grabs.

Bills Aim To Make Guns Legal At Airport Terminals

Two Tampa Bay area lawmakers filed identical bills that would make it legal for some people to carry guns at airports.

Concealed Weapon Permit Requests Likely to Spike: Putnam Says

State officials anticipate an uptick following President Barack Obama’s decision to take executive action to address gun control.

Concealed Weapons Permits: Florida Tops 1.4 Million

The state reports a surge in licenses in 2015.

ICYMI: Tampa Bay Tops State in Job Creation

The region’s unemployment rate was pegged at 4.6 percent by the state in November.

Capitol Lawn-Landing Pilot Eyes Congressional Run

The Florida man made headlines following an April stunt to bring awareness about the need for campaign finance reform.

Recess May Become Mandatory in Florida Schools

Bills introduced in the House and Senate would make 20 minutes of free-play daily a must for young students.

U.S. Capitol Lawn-Landing Pilot Enters Guilty Plea

The Ruskin man’s Tax Day stunt drew national attention.

Death Metal Singing Cop Canned

He was caught on video singing “Let the Killing Begin.”