Former Ukrainian beauty queen says she isn't fighting Russian invasion

A former beauty queen has clarified that she hasn't traded in her tiara for a rifle to join Ukraine's ongoing resistance to Russia's invasion and that a photo she posted showing her holding a rifle (which was actually an airgun) was meant to "inspire."

Florida's average gas price hits highest since 2012

On Sunday, Florida’s average gas price hit $3.96 per gallon, the highest since April 2012. It is costing drivers about $20 more to fill up their tanks right now compared to this time last year.

Group marches through Hyde Park to show solidarity with Ukraine and call for the end of violence

People are taking to the streets in Tampa to call for an end to the violence in Ukraine. A few dozen demonstrators came together in Hyde Park Village with signs and flags to hold a special march and rally.

Russian attacks halt planned civilian evacuations in Ukraine for 2nd time, official says

On Day 11 of Russia’s war on Ukraine, Russian troops shelled encircled cities, and it appeared that a second attempt to evacuate civilians had failed due to continued violence.

Bay Area bridges light up for Ukraine

Two Bay Area bridges will boast a yellow and blue color scheme for one week in support of Ukraine. 

Russia-Ukraine war: Cease-fire attempt fails amid more shelling

What looked like a breakthrough cease-fire to evacuate residents from two cities in Ukraine quickly is not holding, according to Ukrainian officials.

Mastercard, Visa suspend operations in Russia amid Ukraine invasion

Mastercard said cards issued by Russian banks will no longer be supported by its network and any card issued outside the country will not work at Russian stores or ATMs.

Bay Area Jewish community reacts, raises money for Ukraine

Rabbi Joel Simon says it pains his soul that Jews around the world are not able to pray as freely as those in South Tampa Friday night.

Ukrainian woman stuck in Bay Area as Russia invades Ukraine

While the world watches what’s happening in Ukraine, a Ukrainian woman visiting Tampa wishes she was there to help.

Russia-Ukraine war: What to know after Russians take Europe's largest nuclear plant

Russia's war on Ukraine is in its ninth day. U.N. and Ukrainian officials say no radiation was released from a Russian attack at Europe’s biggest nuclear power plant in Ukraine.

Russia blocks Twitter, Facebook access, expanding media crackdown

Russian President Vladimir Putin has intensified a crackdown on media outlets and individuals who fail to hew to the Kremlin line on the war in Ukraine.

Piano man plays music as Ukrainian refugees arrive in Poland

Ukrainian refugees fleeing to Medyka, Poland, were greeted with live music, as a man played the piano near the border crossing on March 4.

Venice business owner on a mission to get supplies to Ukraine

Vladimir Durshpek, owner of D-Trans L.L.C is working with trucking companies across America to collect humanitarian supplies for Ukraine.

Vladimir Putin needs to be assassinated, U.S. senator says

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham says someone in Russia needs to step up and kill President Vladimir Putin for the good of the world.