Florida man accused of killing adoptive parents faces life in prison as trial comes to an end
A North Port man who was adopted from Ukraine as a teenager will spend the rest of his life in prison after a jury found him guilty Friday of murdering his adoptive parents in 2023.
A North Port man who was adopted from Ukraine as a teenager will spend the rest of his life in prison after a jury found him guilty Friday of murdering his adoptive parents in 2023.
Motorcyclist killed when woman makes U-turn on U.S. 19 despite having red light: FHP
A motorcyclist was killed following a Thursday afternoon crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A motorcyclist was killed following a Thursday afternoon crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Medical examiner reveals cause of death for missing teen found dead in Manatee County pond
The medical examiner has announced the official cause of death for a North Carolina teen who disappeared in Florida and was found dead in a Manatee County retention pond.
The medical examiner has announced the official cause of death for a North Carolina teen who disappeared in Florida and was found dead in a Manatee County retention pond.
Strawberry Festival announces 2026 concert lineup
The Strawberry Festival has just announced its 2026 concert lineup, which includes Alabama, Riley Green and Dierks Bently.
The Strawberry Festival has just announced its 2026 concert lineup, which includes Alabama, Riley Green and Dierks Bently.
Florida couple crowned ‘World’s Oldest Married Couple’ shares secret to long-lasting marriage
Eleanor and Lyle Gittens were just crowned world record holders by the Guinness Book of World Records this month.
Eleanor and Lyle Gittens were just crowned world record holders by the Guinness Book of World Records this month.
Madeira Beach VFW needs $200K to reopen in January after being damaged in the 2024 hurricanes
The VFW means a lot to the veterans who spend time there, and VFW Post 4256 in Madeira Beach has been out of commission for well over a year due to storm damage.
The VFW means a lot to the veterans who spend time there, and VFW Post 4256 in Madeira Beach has been out of commission for well over a year due to storm damage.
52 children in Hillsborough County get adopted at Busch Gardens
Friday is a day more than 50 Bay Area children and families will never forget.
Friday is a day more than 50 Bay Area children and families will never forget.
Florida couple's costly fight for justice after hit-and-run trial delays
Janice Boulay was struck by a driver in a Massachusetts parking lot in April 2021. The crash shattered her knee, broke her hand and leg, and left her hospitalized and in rehabilitation for months.
Janice Boulay was struck by a driver in a Massachusetts parking lot in April 2021. The crash shattered her knee, broke her hand and leg, and left her hospitalized and in rehabilitation for months.
Despite end to shutdown, travel may not be back to normal anytime soon
Although federal workers like air traffic controllers and TSA agents are set to receive their paychecks soon, airlines are still operating under mandates that could lead to cancellations and delays.
Although federal workers like air traffic controllers and TSA agents are set to receive their paychecks soon, airlines are still operating under mandates that could lead to cancellations and delays.
Tampa City Council discusses safety solutions after deadly bar crash killed four, injured thirteen
Less than a week after a deadly crash into a bar killed four people and injured thirteen others, the city of Tampa is discussing ways to make Ybor City safer for pedestrians and businesses.
Less than a week after a deadly crash into a bar killed four people and injured thirteen others, the city of Tampa is discussing ways to make Ybor City safer for pedestrians and businesses.
Man found not guilty in 2024 North Tampa homicide
A Tampa man who was accused of shooting and killing a rival last year was found not guilty on Thursday evening.
A Tampa man who was accused of shooting and killing a rival last year was found not guilty on Thursday evening.
Research shows illegal shark fin trade occurring globally despite international protections
Research shows the illegal shark fin trade is still occurring globally despite international protections spanning more than a decade.
Research shows the illegal shark fin trade is still occurring globally despite international protections spanning more than a decade.
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue creates roving units division
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR) is creating a new division of roving paramedics and ambulances.
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR) is creating a new division of roving paramedics and ambulances.
Shot fired in Wesley Chapel dispute, 1 person in custody: PCSO
One person is in custody after a shot was fired during an altercation between two people in Wesley Chapel Thursday evening, Pasco County deputies say.
One person is in custody after a shot was fired during an altercation between two people in Wesley Chapel Thursday evening, Pasco County deputies say.
Stores brace for price rounding and cash register chaos as the U.S. Mint shuts down penny production
Whether they are being pinched, paying for your thoughts, going towards two cents, time may be running out for pennies.
Whether they are being pinched, paying for your thoughts, going towards two cents, time may be running out for pennies.
Former Marine executed for the 1979 killing of a girl, 6, who was abducted from her bedroom
A man convicted of killing a 6-year-old girl who was abducted from her bedroom has been executed in Florida.
A man convicted of killing a 6-year-old girl who was abducted from her bedroom has been executed in Florida.
Food giveaway seen as a helping hand for those missing SNAP benefits
Hundreds of families waited hours outside the Lee Davis Community Center in Tampa, some arriving before sunrise Friday, all waiting for the same thing: help to put food on the table.
Hundreds of families waited hours outside the Lee Davis Community Center in Tampa, some arriving before sunrise Friday, all waiting for the same thing: help to put food on the table.
Deadly Ybor crash: Suspect accused of killing 4 to remain behind bars until trial
Silas Kenneth Sampson, 22, will remain in jail while he awaits trial for the deadly crash that killed four people and injured more than a dozen others outside Bradley’s on 7th Avenue in Ybor City.
Silas Kenneth Sampson, 22, will remain in jail while he awaits trial for the deadly crash that killed four people and injured more than a dozen others outside Bradley’s on 7th Avenue in Ybor City.
Bonnet Springs Park postpones annual Christmas light event because of traffic woes
Bonnet Springs Park is postponing its very popular holiday Christmas light event.
Bonnet Springs Park is postponing its very popular holiday Christmas light event.
USF softball to hold memorial game for former teammate who died of brain cancer
The USF softball season may be months away, but the Bulls are preparing for a big game on Friday.
The USF softball season may be months away, but the Bulls are preparing for a big game on Friday.



















