Trial for self-proclaimed psychic pushed back after it's revealed victim's son knows man arrested in scam

As a self-proclaimed psychic prepares for trial, it was revealed that the victim's son knows one of the men recently arrested in the elaborate scam. The defense thinks it's shady and not a coincidence, but prosecutors disagree, saying there is nothing there. 

Statewide prosecutors drop election crimes charges against Tampa felon

Statewide prosecutors dropped election crimes charges against a Tampa felon arrested during a voter fraud crackdown in September. The defendant is back in prison after he was recently sentenced for failing to register as a sex offender in two separate cases.

Former Marine threatened victim before killing under Tampa overpass, policy say

A former US Marine is accused of killing a man under a Tampa overpass. He was charged with murder, and a judge set his bond at $200,000 during a hearing.

Tampa Bay area artist approaches craft with patience to create portraits

Cora Waterhouse specializes in portraits, spending hours in a small studio space bringing patience to the crafting process. She also teaches art for 15 years.

Tangled hurricane debris remains, frustrating some residents in rural Polk, Hillsborough counties

Many residents are still waiting for the debris from Hurricane Ian to be picked up from the curbs along Tampa Bay area roadways. Some residents in Polk and Hillsborough counties are growing frustrated.

Gibsonton woman wants repairs done to finally return home after sewage leak in May

A Gibsonton woman says she hasn’t been able to live in her house for about seven months due to a sewer leak underneath it. “I want to come home, but I can’t come home to this until somebody fixes it."

Drone light shows create a science fiction-worthy spectacle in the sky

Move over, fireworks. Fleets of sparkling drones are lighting up the skies over big events and celebrations across the world. 

Veteran entrepreneurs bring elements of service to Small Business Saturday

Small business owners eagerly await Small Business Saturday, the yearly holiday shopping event dedicated to small, local shops and companies. This year, Hillsborough Community College is highlighting veterans who own small businesses and are doing more to give back with your shopping dollars.

Ybor City club manager says more should have been done to stop suspected arsonist

The suspected arsonist who set fire to an Ybor City club with more than 1,000 people inside later threw Molotov cocktails at a home in Lakeland. The club's owner says more could have been done to stop the suspect before he made it across county lines.

Tampa police arrest man caught on camera jumping Burger King counter, threatening workers to get free food

Police said the suspect walked into a Burger King restaurant in South Tampa, demanding free food from employees. When they refused, he jumped on the counter and began threatening workers. One employee managed to ask a customer in the drive-through to call 911, and when officers arrived, they found the man eating the food in the men's restroom.

Bay Area non-profit helps students dress for success

As prices rise for everything, keeping growing children in clothing appropriate for school is more of a challenge, but a Bay Area non-profit is helping reduce the burden. 

Titus O’Neil, Metropolitan Ministries hand out hundreds of Thanksgiving box meals

WWE star Thaddeus "Titus O’Neil" Bullard and his non-profit, The Bullard Foundation, teamed up with Metropolitan Ministries to give out boxes of food ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday at Sligh Middle School.

Bay Area Girl Scout honors veterans with Gold Award project

Plant High School Senior Kathleen Roset pursued her Gold Award project with a simple idea, creating a memorial bench for veterans, but in researching how to make the project happen, she discovered the veteran's community in a way she had never experienced before.

1 shot, killed in Plant City, police say

The Plant City Police Department is investigating a homicide after a man was found shot to death early Saturday morning.