Teenager finds 4-year-old brother stabbed to death, mother injured inside St. Pete home: Police

A 4-year-old boy is dead, and his mother is hospitalized after police say the child's teenage sister found them inside a St. Pete home when she came home from school on Tuesday.

Cost of living is rising the most in these US cities

According to new data, the cost of living is rising in cities across the United States. Here’s where it’s the worst.

Polk County school board approves rezoning for high schools

Polk County School Board officials decided to rezone the district's high schools during their meeting Tuesday evening. 

Missing kayaker’s body found on Clearwater Beach

The body of a kayaker who had been missing for more than a week has been found on Clearwater Beach. 

Sunken Gardens prepares flamingos, plants for cold temperatures

As the cold weather takes over the Tampa Bay area, botanical gardens like Sunken Gardens are keeping an eye on the temperature.

ICE in Minnesota: Gov. Walz met with Border Czar Tom Homan, Trump comments

Some federal agents are expected to begin leaving Minnesota on Tuesday as leadership of immigration operations in the Twin Cities changes. Find live updates on ICE operations here.

Gasparilla pirates rebuffed as mayor refuses to surrender key to the city: ‘We will never surrender!’

The cannons roared and beads went flying as pirates as Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla (YMKG) made their way through downtown Tampa on Tuesday. But despite the loud demands and pirate escort, Mayor Jane Castor wasn't ready to hand over the key just yet.

MOSI unveils new name and expansion plans

MOSI is unveiling a name change and expanded learning spaces designed to reflect innovation at the heart of its mission.

Judge threatened to bring ICE head to MN over noncompliance with court orders

A federal judge threatened to bring the head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement to Minnesota this week because of the government's noncompliance with court orders.

Grandson charged with murdering retired grandparents found dead in their South Carolina home

Authorities in upstate South Carolina have arrested the 19-year-old grandson of a retired couple found slain in their home earlier this month, charging him with two counts of murder in a case that has shaken a small rural community.

Most buyer-friendly housing markets in 2026, according to Zillow

Zillow found certain cities in the Midwest and the Sun Belt will be most buyer-friendly in 2026, because of their prices and less competition. Here’s a look at the list.

3 brothers die in North Texas frozen pond; mother says she 'couldn't save them'

Three young brothers died after falling into an icy pond in Fannin County during a winter storm, according to the Bonham Fire Department. This is the second fatal accident involving students in North Texas this week.

West Virginia librarian accused of recruiting online to kill Trump

A West Virginia librarian has been charged after she allegedly posted videos seeking to recruit assassins targeting President Donald Trump.

Vern Buchanan announces retirement after 20 years in Congress

Florida Congressman Vern Buchanan has announced that he is retiring at the end of his current term after 20 years in Congress.