Suspect in USF students' murders indicted by grand jury, State Attorney seeking death penalty
The grand jurors of Hillsborough County indicted Hisham Abugharbieh on Thursday, May 7. He is accused of murdering two USF students, Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon.
The grand jurors of Hillsborough County indicted Hisham Abugharbieh on Thursday, May 7. He is accused of murdering two USF students, Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon.
New owners of Beachcomber Resort plan to keep ‘old Florida’ feel
A South Carolina-based hotelier has expanded its footprint in the Bay Area after purchasing The Beachcomber Resort on Monday.
A South Carolina-based hotelier has expanded its footprint in the Bay Area after purchasing The Beachcomber Resort on Monday.
Sen. Rick Scott calls Florida’s rising unemployment rate ‘urgent’ as state lags national trend
Nationally, April's jobs numbers exceeded expectations of most economists, with employers adding a projected 115,000 jobs.
Nationally, April's jobs numbers exceeded expectations of most economists, with employers adding a projected 115,000 jobs.
A Spring Hill mother’s love transforms hospital courtyard after loss of newborn son
Arielle and Louis Cafiero are raising their son LJ and baby Francesca, while honoring the memory of LJ’s twin brother, Lorenzo.
Arielle and Louis Cafiero are raising their son LJ and baby Francesca, while honoring the memory of LJ’s twin brother, Lorenzo.
Future of Ron DeSantis’ controversial 'Alligator Alcatraz' ICE holding facility revealed
Governor Ron DeSantis' famed "Alligator Alcatraz" U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) holding facility in the Florida swamp will "return to the Everglades" after it is no longer needed, a senior Florida government official has told Fox News.
Governor Ron DeSantis' famed "Alligator Alcatraz" U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) holding facility in the Florida swamp will "return to the Everglades" after it is no longer needed, a senior Florida government official has told Fox News.
Florida TikTok influencer accused of having child porn wanted to ‘try something new’: Affidavit
A TikTok influencer from Sarasota known for Looksmaxxing content is accused of having child pornography on his phone.
A TikTok influencer from Sarasota known for Looksmaxxing content is accused of having child pornography on his phone.
Country Thunder music festival kicks off in Clearwater after chaotic last-minute move from beach
Country Thunder is officially underway in Clearwater, after a last-minute venue change that followed weeks of controversy.
Country Thunder is officially underway in Clearwater, after a last-minute venue change that followed weeks of controversy.
USF honors slain doctoral students during graduation weekend
Graduation ceremonies are underway this weekend at the University of South Florida, where celebrations are being paired with tributes honoring two doctoral students killed last month.
Graduation ceremonies are underway this weekend at the University of South Florida, where celebrations are being paired with tributes honoring two doctoral students killed last month.
Tampa passenger killed after vehicle hits FDOT-contracted truck during crash investigation on I-4: FHP
A Tampa man is dead early Friday morning after a vehicle hit an FDOT-contracted truck that was investigating a crash from the previous night on Interstate 4 in Hillsborough County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Tampa man is dead early Friday morning after a vehicle hit an FDOT-contracted truck that was investigating a crash from the previous night on Interstate 4 in Hillsborough County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Tampa man accused of abusing children for years, nearly 100,000 child porn files recovered :TPD
A 71-year-old Tampa man is facing additional felony charges after investigators say they uncovered evidence linking him to the sexual abuse of multiple children over more than a decade, according to the Tampa Police Department.
A 71-year-old Tampa man is facing additional felony charges after investigators say they uncovered evidence linking him to the sexual abuse of multiple children over more than a decade, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Pasco County Schools considers requirement that could send unpotty-trained kindergarteners home
A heated debate is growing in Pasco County after the school district discussed a possible policy requiring kindergartners to be potty trained before coming to campus.
A heated debate is growing in Pasco County after the school district discussed a possible policy requiring kindergartners to be potty trained before coming to campus.
No theft charges filed after St. Pete man's vintage car stolen, suspect accused of using fake documents
A St. Petersburg man is searching for answers after his car was stolen while he was away for work.
A St. Petersburg man is searching for answers after his car was stolen while he was away for work.
Hillsborough County deputies investigating Bloomingdale shooting that left man dead: HCSO
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Thursday evening in the Bloomingdale area.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Thursday evening in the Bloomingdale area.
DeSantis signs bill regulating costs, water use tied to large-scale data centers in Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new bill Thursday aimed at controlling large-scale data centers and preventing consumers from footing the bill for the massive facilities’ utility demands.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new bill Thursday aimed at controlling large-scale data centers and preventing consumers from footing the bill for the massive facilities’ utility demands.
Tampa man in jail agrees to demolish backyard guest house after court denies appeal in neighbor dispute
A Tampa businessman at the center of a years-long legal battle that stemmed from a neighbor dispute over a backyard guest house, pool and pickleball court has agreed to comply with a judge’s demolition order.
A Tampa businessman at the center of a years-long legal battle that stemmed from a neighbor dispute over a backyard guest house, pool and pickleball court has agreed to comply with a judge’s demolition order.
Lakeland man accused of beating driver with hammer during road rage: 'Violent and brutal'
A Lakeland man was booked on multiple felony charges after deputies say he brutally attacked another driver with a hammer during a road rage incident in Winter Haven while the victim’s children were inside the vehicle.
A Lakeland man was booked on multiple felony charges after deputies say he brutally attacked another driver with a hammer during a road rage incident in Winter Haven while the victim’s children were inside the vehicle.
FEMA reform: 10 changes proposed to speed disaster aid in Tampa
The FEMA Review Council, which was appointed by President Trump and includes Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, is urging Congress to adopt ten reforms in hopes of speeding aid to those in need and revitalizing a troubled agency.
The FEMA Review Council, which was appointed by President Trump and includes Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, is urging Congress to adopt ten reforms in hopes of speeding aid to those in need and revitalizing a troubled agency.
Hillsborough County school bus data shows fewer drivers passing stop-arms
As the school year begins to wind down, Hillsborough County Public Schools leaders say safety around school buses remains a top priority, pointing to new data that shows progress but also ongoing risks for students.
As the school year begins to wind down, Hillsborough County Public Schools leaders say safety around school buses remains a top priority, pointing to new data that shows progress but also ongoing risks for students.
St. Pete man arrested in Seffner crash that killed teen, accused of leaving scene in Uber: FHP
A St. Petersburg man is facing multiple charges after Florida Highway Patrol troopers say he left the scene of a deadly three-vehicle crash, then ordered an Uber to return home with his young child.
A St. Petersburg man is facing multiple charges after Florida Highway Patrol troopers say he left the scene of a deadly three-vehicle crash, then ordered an Uber to return home with his young child.
Former Jefferson High School QB Stephen Garcia tackling stage 4 cancer diagnosis: 'Fight it one day at a time'
Former Jefferson High School quarterback Stephen Garcia, 38, was recently diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer.
Former Jefferson High School quarterback Stephen Garcia, 38, was recently diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer.