5 indicted in firearm trafficking ring after more than 100 Florida guns smuggled into Canada

Federal officials announced the indictment of five men on charges tied to a firearms trafficking conspiracy that smuggled more than 100 weapons purchased in Tampa and South Florida into Canada.

Epstein files: What’s getting released, when, and what to expect

The countdown has begun for the government to publicly unseal its grand jury files on Jeffrey Epstein. Here’s what’s getting released, and what to expect.

Florida lawmakers target crypto ATM scams

Florida lawmakers are considering new safeguards designed to curb rising crypto ATM scams.

Salvation Army Angel Tree looking for donations to help Pinellas County children

The Salvation Army is making a final push this week to ensure every child and senior enrolled in its Angel Tree and Silver Bells programs receives holiday gifts. 

Who is Eileen Higgins? Democrat elected Miami's first woman mayor

Eileen Higgins ended a nearly 30-year drought for Democrats by winning the Miami mayor race, defeating Republican Emilio Gonzalez in the election.

Families outraged after grave covers removed at Tampa cemetery

Families visiting loved ones at a cemetery in East Tampa have been stunned this week, discovering personal tributes forcibly removed from dozens of graves.

Royal Caribbean passenger who died was served 33 drinks, according to lawsuit

In a case that could have significant implications for the cruise industry, the family of Michael Virgil, a 35-year-old man who died aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise, has filed a lawsuit against the company. 

Shoppers jump into action to save man who collapsed inside Bradenton Walmart

Shoppers at the Walmart on Cortez Road West in Bradenton helped save an elderly man on Monday after he collapsed in the freezer aisle and hit his head. Witnesses say the man wasn’t breathing when they reached him.

Benchmark Arena becomes Santa's workshop as volunteers assemble 1,000 bikes

Benchmark International Arena looked more like Santa’s workshop Tuesday as hundreds of volunteers packed the space for OnBikes’ annual "Santa’s Bike Shop."

Local fire officials warn of potential holiday fire dangers

Bay Area officials are warning residents about potential fire hazards related to holiday decorations and batteries that aren’t disposed of properly. 

Engineers release Florida's infrastructure report card, improvements made

The American Society of Civil Engineers released the state's infrastructure report card on Tuesday. They issued the state a C+, which is an improvement from 2021's report card when the state received a C.