AI experts warn parents about risks hidden in AI-powered toys

Many stores have released Black Friday deals early, so if you’re out shopping, experts encourage parents to be aware of the potential risks AI-powered toys may pose for kids.

Former detention deputy sent behind bars for 15 years

A former detention deputy was in court on Friday to learn his fate in relation to a deadly crash in 2021.

Arrest made in road rage death of well-known local DJ

Tampa Police have arrested 31-year-old Joel Moreno Cobo, charging him with second-degree murder in the November 14 shooting death of Dedrick Lamar Sykes, known in Tampa’s nightlife as DJ Shy Guy.

Officer shoots, kills man wielding knife at St. Louis airport

Authorities said the unidentified man refused to drop the knife prior to the shooting incident early Friday morning.

Indian River County deputy killed, 2 others hurt serving eviction notice: Officials

An Indian River County Sheriff's Office deputy was shot and killed Friday morning while serving an eviction notice at the home in Florida, officials said. A second deputy and a locksmith were also shot after a suspect began firing at random inside the home, Indian River County Sheriff Eric Flowers said.

Grizzly bear attacks students, teachers in British Columbia; 11 injured

A grizzly bear attacked a group of students and teachers on a walking trail in British Columbia, Canada, injuring 11 people, two of them critically.

Florida man executed for killing his former manager at a convenience store

A man convicted of raping and fatally beating his former manager at a Florida convenience store in 1988 was put to death Thursday evening in the state’s record 17th execution this year.

Ybor City shows resiliency after two tragic weekends with tree lighting

Ybor City held its 15th annual tree lighting in Centro Ybor on Thursday night.  This celebration came in the face of two back-to-back tragedies. 

Florida State linebacker Ethan Pritchard sues apartments after shot in head

Ethan Pritchard filed a lawsuit in Gadsen County against two apartment complexes in Havana after he suffered severe injuries from a shooting on August 31.

Florida man walking ‘buck naked’ in 36-degree weather claims he was doing a TikTok challenge: Grady Judd

A Florida man claiming to be taking part in a TikTok challenge was arrested after he was caught on camera walking ‘buck-naked’ down a Polk County street, according to the sheriff’s office.