Florida teen accused of killing mother 1 year after killing dad learns his fate
A jury has reached a verdict in the trial of Collin Griffith, a 17-year-old boy accused of stabbing his mother to death a year after he killed his father in Oklahoma.
A jury has reached a verdict in the trial of Collin Griffith, a 17-year-old boy accused of stabbing his mother to death a year after he killed his father in Oklahoma.
Tampa police save man pinned underneath his car
The Tampa Police Department praised the quick response of some of their officers after they saved a man's life who was trapped underneath his car.
The Tampa Police Department praised the quick response of some of their officers after they saved a man's life who was trapped underneath his car.
Florida pastor's wife dies after brutal beating during home invasion, family says
Lucy Pat Curl, the wife of an Orlando pastor, died Wednesday morning after being removed from life support, according to her family. The 85-year-old woman had been in a medically induced coma following a brutal beating during a home invasion, police said.
Lucy Pat Curl, the wife of an Orlando pastor, died Wednesday morning after being removed from life support, according to her family. The 85-year-old woman had been in a medically induced coma following a brutal beating during a home invasion, police said.
Dog park shooting trial: Prosecution rests, defense to begin its case Thursday
Testimony resumed in a Tampa courtroom on Wednesday in the trial of Gerald Declan Radford, who's accused of targeting and killing another man at a dog park because he was gay.
Testimony resumed in a Tampa courtroom on Wednesday in the trial of Gerald Declan Radford, who's accused of targeting and killing another man at a dog park because he was gay.
Tampa Bay Lightning honor dad who saved son’s life with CPR after he was struck by lightning
A Tampa man who made it his mission to spread awareness of the importance of CPR training after saving his son's life two and half years ago when a bolt of lightning struck him, was honored by the Tampa Bay Lightning.
A Tampa man who made it his mission to spread awareness of the importance of CPR training after saving his son's life two and half years ago when a bolt of lightning struck him, was honored by the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Lakeland man in custody accused of killing brother-in-law, threatening sister and neighbor with gun: LPD
A murder suspect is in custody after Lakeland Police say he shot his brother-in-law and threatened his sister before entering a residence next door, threatening the resident if she reported him.
A murder suspect is in custody after Lakeland Police say he shot his brother-in-law and threatened his sister before entering a residence next door, threatening the resident if she reported him.
Bodycam video shows gunfire exchange between convicted felon, Tampa police
The Tampa Police Department released body camera video on Wednesday showing the moment they say a suspect opened fire on officers, forcing them to return fire.
The Tampa Police Department released body camera video on Wednesday showing the moment they say a suspect opened fire on officers, forcing them to return fire.
Dade City man loses control of car, dies after colliding with tree, utility pole: FHP
A deadly car crash in Zephyrhills claimed the life of a Dade City man on Tuesday night after he lost control of his vehicle and collided with a tree and a utility pole, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A deadly car crash in Zephyrhills claimed the life of a Dade City man on Tuesday night after he lost control of his vehicle and collided with a tree and a utility pole, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Armed robbery suspect accused of punching woman, stealing her rings arrested after pawning jewelry: SPPD
Police have arrested a man they say attacked a woman and stole her rings as she was walking in St. Petersburg last week.
Police have arrested a man they say attacked a woman and stole her rings as she was walking in St. Petersburg last week.
Florida man in Dalmatian onesie arrested after wild chase with troopers, FHP says
A Florida man was recently arrested after leading authorities on a wild chase on Jan. 27 while wearing a Dalmatian onesie, according to police.
A Florida man was recently arrested after leading authorities on a wild chase on Jan. 27 while wearing a Dalmatian onesie, according to police.
Florida's troubled citrus industry looks for help
Citrus growers called on lawmakers Tuesday to continue providing research and advertising money to help an industry that has seen production drop more than 90 percent in less than three decades.
Citrus growers called on lawmakers Tuesday to continue providing research and advertising money to help an industry that has seen production drop more than 90 percent in less than three decades.
Beloved Cortez Village restaurant reopens four months after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
A beloved Cortez Village restaurant reopened on Tuesday, four months after back-to-back storms. Slicker's Eatery has seen a lot since opening during the COVID-19 pandemic. From red tide seasons to, more recently, Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
A beloved Cortez Village restaurant reopened on Tuesday, four months after back-to-back storms. Slicker's Eatery has seen a lot since opening during the COVID-19 pandemic. From red tide seasons to, more recently, Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Babe Ruth statue coming to St. Pete marking 100 years since first Spring Training visit
In a place where baseball's future can seem murky at times, the sport's past is a straight baseline to the Babe – George Herman “Babe" Ruth.
In a place where baseball's future can seem murky at times, the sport's past is a straight baseline to the Babe – George Herman “Babe" Ruth.
Pasco County may soon grade homework again, superintendent says
Nearly three years after Pasco County schools eliminated homework grading, the new superintendent is proposing a return to the old policy, which would allow homework to count toward a student’s final grade.
Nearly three years after Pasco County schools eliminated homework grading, the new superintendent is proposing a return to the old policy, which would allow homework to count toward a student’s final grade.
St. Pete mayor addresses Rays’ future, affordable housing, hurricane recovery in ‘State of the City’
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch spoke for close to an hour Tuesday morning as he gave his annual State of the City Address. He covered a lot of ground, speaking about everything from affordable housing, to the Tampa Bay Rays’ future, to hurricane recovery.
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch spoke for close to an hour Tuesday morning as he gave his annual State of the City Address. He covered a lot of ground, speaking about everything from affordable housing, to the Tampa Bay Rays’ future, to hurricane recovery.
SpaceX successfully launches Falcon 9 from Florida carrying Maxar 3 mission
SpaceX launched a commercial satellite from Florida on Tuesday evening. The space company had warned that one or more sonic booms could be heard across parts of Central Florida upon landing of the Falcon 9's first-stage booster.
SpaceX launched a commercial satellite from Florida on Tuesday evening. The space company had warned that one or more sonic booms could be heard across parts of Central Florida upon landing of the Falcon 9's first-stage booster.
Study suggests high levels of microplastics in the human brain from everyday items
Researchers are finding higher levels of microplastics in human brains.
Researchers are finding higher levels of microplastics in human brains.
Players with Tampa’s first professional women’s soccer team use platform to discuss body image
As the Tampa Bay Sun FC gets ready for their first game of 2025 this Saturday, the team is also inspiring positive conversations about body image ahead of National Girls & Women in Sports Day.
As the Tampa Bay Sun FC gets ready for their first game of 2025 this Saturday, the team is also inspiring positive conversations about body image ahead of National Girls & Women in Sports Day.
Polk County jury deliberates in trial of 17-year-old boy accused of killing mother
The jury is deliberating the fate of a 17-year-old boy accused of stabbing his mother to death.
The jury is deliberating the fate of a 17-year-old boy accused of stabbing his mother to death.
Manatee County making changes to school speed zone cameras, speed limits
Changes are coming to Manatee County's school speed zone cameras after commissioners received complaints as soon as the cameras went into operation. It came as many drivers were caught off guard – some even getting multiple tickets.
Changes are coming to Manatee County's school speed zone cameras after commissioners received complaints as soon as the cameras went into operation. It came as many drivers were caught off guard – some even getting multiple tickets.