2 Hillsborough County deputies seriously injured after being 'intentionally' struck, 'ambushed' in Brandon
Two deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office were seriously injured after being hit by a car while responding to a call for service Thursday morning.
Two deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office were seriously injured after being hit by a car while responding to a call for service Thursday morning.
TMZ marks 18 years of breaking big stories
TMZ just turned 18, having launched on November 8, 2005.
TMZ just turned 18, having launched on November 8, 2005.
Will recreational pot be on 2024 ballot?
Voters could decide on recreational marijuana use in Florida. The issue could be on the 2024 ballot. One proposal would make it legal for anyone in Florida over the age of 21 to possess up to three ounces of pot without facing criminal charges.
Voters could decide on recreational marijuana use in Florida. The issue could be on the 2024 ballot. One proposal would make it legal for anyone in Florida over the age of 21 to possess up to three ounces of pot without facing criminal charges.
'Losing trust': Marion County woman's disappearance remains unsolved 8 months later, deputies say
Mystery continues to surround a Marion County woman's disappearance more than eight months later.
Mystery continues to surround a Marion County woman's disappearance more than eight months later.
Airbnb reveals Florida's most popular rentals, including waterfront stays starting at $107 a night
These five homes, spanning Orlando, Jensen Beach, Jupiter and Homosassa, have an average nightly rate of about $138, with the most affordable listed at $107 a night.
These five homes, spanning Orlando, Jensen Beach, Jupiter and Homosassa, have an average nightly rate of about $138, with the most affordable listed at $107 a night.
Will recreational marijuana be on Florida’s ballot? Case heads to state Supreme Court
Peppering lawyers for the state and the Florida Chamber of Commerce with questions, some Florida Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical Wednesday of arguments that the court should reject a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow recreational use of marijuana by people 21 or older.
Peppering lawyers for the state and the Florida Chamber of Commerce with questions, some Florida Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical Wednesday of arguments that the court should reject a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow recreational use of marijuana by people 21 or older.
The Bitzee could be this year's hot toy for kids; here's what it is
These new interactive toys are creating a buzz and could become one of the top stocking stuffers for the holiday season.
These new interactive toys are creating a buzz and could become one of the top stocking stuffers for the holiday season.
Steve Martin celebrates Florida school district pulling his book from libraries: 'Have to buy a copy!'
'So proud to have my book Shopgirl banned in Collier County, Florida!' Martin joked on Instagram
'So proud to have my book Shopgirl banned in Collier County, Florida!' Martin joked on Instagram
Capture of massive python 'surreal,' man says
Mike Elfenbein was one of those guys who experienced a "surreal" and "lucky" take-down at Big Cypress National Preserve in South Florida over the weekend. Elfenbein, his son Cole, and three other guys they had just met were in the area just lookin' for pythons. The species of python they caught are not native to Florida and are considered invasive due to their impacts to native wildlife, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Mike Elfenbein was one of those guys who experienced a "surreal" and "lucky" take-down at Big Cypress National Preserve in South Florida over the weekend. Elfenbein, his son Cole, and three other guys they had just met were in the area just lookin' for pythons. The species of python they caught are not native to Florida and are considered invasive due to their impacts to native wildlife, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Orlando weather: Patchy fog early Wednesday will give way to sunny afternoon
By daybreak on Wednesday, more fog could form, especially near the St. Johns River in Lake and Volusia counties. However, it will completely burn off by mid-morning if it does form.
By daybreak on Wednesday, more fog could form, especially near the St. Johns River in Lake and Volusia counties. However, it will completely burn off by mid-morning if it does form.
Online sports betting returns to Florida in a limited capacity with Hard Rock Bet
Online sports betting has relaunched in Florida in a limited capacity.
Online sports betting has relaunched in Florida in a limited capacity.
European vacation: Flights to major cities have fallen to just hundreds of dollars
Demand for travel to Europe is up, so airlines are increasing flights to meet that demand – which means cheaper flights and more flights for travelers to choose from.
Demand for travel to Europe is up, so airlines are increasing flights to meet that demand – which means cheaper flights and more flights for travelers to choose from.
Man arrested after hit-and-run crash on OBT leaves 25-year-old moped rider in critical condition: FHP
The 25-year-old on the moped remains in the hospital in critical condition, troopers said.
The 25-year-old on the moped remains in the hospital in critical condition, troopers said.
NASA: Record-breaking black hole discovered by Webb and Chandra telescopes
The discovery using NASA's Webb telescope is exciting for black hole research because there is still much unknown about these enigmas of the universe. Astronomers believe black holes formed within the first billion years after the Big Bang.
The discovery using NASA's Webb telescope is exciting for black hole research because there is still much unknown about these enigmas of the universe. Astronomers believe black holes formed within the first billion years after the Big Bang.
Florida man told Salvation Army staff they would 'all burn up' hours before he set building on fire: police
Police have arrested a man accused of intentionally setting fire to the Salvation Army's Osceola Christian Ministry Center in Kissimmee, Florida.
Police have arrested a man accused of intentionally setting fire to the Salvation Army's Osceola Christian Ministry Center in Kissimmee, Florida.
Bear in Florida steals $45 Taco Bell delivery off someone's porch moments after it was dropped off
An Orlando-area family had their food delivery stolen off their front porch by a black bear, and the whole incident was caught on camera.
An Orlando-area family had their food delivery stolen off their front porch by a black bear, and the whole incident was caught on camera.
Missing golden retriever found safe after being gone for nearly 5 months
Molly, who went missing in June, was recently found in a corn field by a farmer who quite literally bumped into her.
Molly, who went missing in June, was recently found in a corn field by a farmer who quite literally bumped into her.
Target makes low-cost Thanksgiving meal an option for customers
The Target deal consists of ingredients commonly used for Thanksgiving meals that cost under $25 total. It comes after Walmart and Aldi similarly lowered prices on holiday meals.
The Target deal consists of ingredients commonly used for Thanksgiving meals that cost under $25 total. It comes after Walmart and Aldi similarly lowered prices on holiday meals.
‘Take Care of Maya’ trial: Jury deliberates in $220M case against All Children's Hospital
After two months, a jury in Sarasota County began deliberations Tuesday afternoon in a $220 million case against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital that was at the heart of the Netflix documentary ‘Take Care of Maya’.
After two months, a jury in Sarasota County began deliberations Tuesday afternoon in a $220 million case against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital that was at the heart of the Netflix documentary ‘Take Care of Maya’.
Florida man helps take down carjacking suspect in Starbucks drive-thru: 'I'm going to get you, buddy'
After a police chase ended near an Ocala Starbucks where a suspect allegedly tried to carjack a woman, a man in the next car jumped in to help and held onto the suspect until police caught up.
After a police chase ended near an Ocala Starbucks where a suspect allegedly tried to carjack a woman, a man in the next car jumped in to help and held onto the suspect until police caught up.



















