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Justice Department research finds that women ages 18-24 who aren't enrolled in college are more likely than those who are in school to report having been assaulted.

Some homeowners in Sarasota County might have to purchase flood insurance for the first time or pay to elevate their property sometime next year....

Four cases of measles have been identified in Florida in the past two weeks, all of which involve travelers. Two of the cases diagnosed involved...

Tens of thousands marched across the Edmund Pettus bridge in the Alabama town, where 50 years ago state troopers attacked peaceful demonstrators calling for voting equality.

The positivity rate dipped below 5% again on Saturday as 4.44% of those who were tested for the first time had the virus. The results of more than 79,168 tests were released Saturday.

There were 438 new COVID-19 cases reported in the greater Tampa Bay region and only one death, which was reported in Hillsborough County.

A total of 44 deaths linked to COVID-19 were reported across Florida on Tuesday.

Marine Corps veteran Neal McCallum, 93, could not attend the official ceremony commemorating the nation's victory in the Pacific because of COVID-19 concerns, but he and others were recognized virtually.

The death toll for Florida from COVID-19 is nearing 12,000 since the pandemic began.

The 24-hour total is the lowest it’s been since June 15, when the state had fewer than 80,000 total cases.

The statewide total for coronavirus cases now stands at 728,921, and the positivity rate for new cases was just over 4%.

The storm carries maximum sustained winds of 105 mph, but could strengthen into a Category 4 storm once it enters the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

The governor said children "are not vectors" for spreading the coronavirus and said those who advocate school closures "are really the flat earthers of our day."

Pinellas County residents are being directed to stay at home for one week, starting Thursday morning, under a stay-at-home resolution approved by county…

The pandemic is keeping cars parked, which means fewer crashes — and big savings for auto insurers. Allstate, American Family Insurance and Geico have decided to return that extra cash to customers.

Thunderstorms capable of producing wind damage, hail, or even a tornado are possible across the Florida Panhandle late Wednesday night, then most of...

Coronavirus continues to spread across the state and many people have questions about how to stay safe. We invite you to submit your questions and we'll…

As Florida officials try to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, the state's voters will head to the polls and cast ballots today in the…

The number of people who have tested positive for COVID-19 in Florida has passed the half-million mark.With Wednesday's report, 502,739 people have tested…

When the storm's eyewall moved onshore around 1 a.m. ET, forecasters told people in its path, "TAKE COVER NOW!"

Florida health officials reported the highest daily increase in new coronavirus infections in the Tampa Bay area Wednesday.In a 24-hour period, 259 more…

Despite court guidelines to release people accused of unlawful assembly, Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri requested that more than 35 protesters…

For the second consecutive day, the Florida Department of Health is reporting a new single-day record for people testing positive with COVID-19.1,902 new…

Monday’s daily report from the state Department of Health shows an increase in 242 COVID-19 cases for the Tampa Bay area since Sunday; the highest single…

Citing concerns over the spread of coronavirus, the city of Sarasota is joining a growing list of Florida cities that require the wearing of face masks in…