Missouri couple accused of locking teens in chicken pen, shooting them with BB guns in abuse case
The couple allegedly forced children into "fight nights" and threatened them with real guns.
The couple allegedly forced children into "fight nights" and threatened them with real guns.
Potentially catastrophic winter storm now threatens over 35 states, prompts Winter Storm Watches for millions
Behind the winter storm itself, Arctic temperatures could freeze snow and ice, potentially creating long-duration power outages and paralyzing travel for days.
Behind the winter storm itself, Arctic temperatures could freeze snow and ice, potentially creating long-duration power outages and paralyzing travel for days.
What is histoplasmosis? Outbreak leaves 1 dead, dozens ill in Tennessee
Tennessee health officials are investigating a fungal infection outbreak that has killed at least one person and sickened dozens more.
Tennessee health officials are investigating a fungal infection outbreak that has killed at least one person and sickened dozens more.
Clearwater shooting sends 2 to hospital: Police
Clearwater police are investigating a shooting that landed two men in the hospital on Tuesday night.
Clearwater police are investigating a shooting that landed two men in the hospital on Tuesday night.
National Passenger Safety Week aims to have drivers and passengers speak up for safety
It is National Passenger Safety Week, and it reminds us that road safety doesn’t start and end with the driver.
It is National Passenger Safety Week, and it reminds us that road safety doesn’t start and end with the driver.
SeaWorld Orlando offers Florida teachers free admission
The free Florida Teacher Card is valid for unlimited admission to SeaWorld Orlando through Sept. 3.
The free Florida Teacher Card is valid for unlimited admission to SeaWorld Orlando through Sept. 3.
AI data centers use massive amounts of power and water, Florida lawmakers want new rules
Florida lawmakers are moving forward with a bill aimed at putting restrictions on large data centers. These are massive facilities that power everything from streaming video to artificial intelligence.
Florida lawmakers are moving forward with a bill aimed at putting restrictions on large data centers. These are massive facilities that power everything from streaming video to artificial intelligence.
Abduction attempt leads to deadly self-defense shooting in Bradenton on New Year's Day: MCSO
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office has now determined that a deadly shooting early in the morning on New Year's Day was an act of self-defense after they say the victim tried to abduct the shooter's wife.
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office has now determined that a deadly shooting early in the morning on New Year's Day was an act of self-defense after they say the victim tried to abduct the shooter's wife.
Watch: Trump speaks at World Economic Forum in Switzerland
President Trump delivered an address at the World Economic Forum Wednesday, as tensions are rising with European leaders. Here’s what to know about the meeting.
President Trump delivered an address at the World Economic Forum Wednesday, as tensions are rising with European leaders. Here’s what to know about the meeting.
Rays, Hillsborough College enter ‘Memo of Understanding’ to start developing stadium, campus plans
The Tampa Bay Rays are a step closer to building a new stadium on the Tampa side of the bay. There was a vote at Hillsborough College (HC) on Tuesday that is the first step in that direction.
The Tampa Bay Rays are a step closer to building a new stadium on the Tampa side of the bay. There was a vote at Hillsborough College (HC) on Tuesday that is the first step in that direction.
Air Force One returns to Joint Base Andrews after 'minor electrical issue,' White House says
Air Force One had to return to Joint Base Andrews in Washington, D.C. after taking off Tuesday night.
Air Force One had to return to Joint Base Andrews in Washington, D.C. after taking off Tuesday night.
'Free America Walkout' draws protesters across Tampa Bay area
Protesters across the Tampa Bay area stepped away from work, school and stores on Tuesday as part of the nationwide "Free America Walkout," marking one year since the start of President Donald Trump's second term.
Protesters across the Tampa Bay area stepped away from work, school and stores on Tuesday as part of the nationwide "Free America Walkout," marking one year since the start of President Donald Trump's second term.
Tampa-based developer proposes island destination to complement Manatee County cruise port plan
A second development proposal is emerging alongside plans for a potential cruise port in Manatee County.
A second development proposal is emerging alongside plans for a potential cruise port in Manatee County.
Pinellas Schools superintendent recommends school closures, consolidations as enrollment drops
A couple of schools in Pinellas County are on the chopping block.
A couple of schools in Pinellas County are on the chopping block.
ICE in Minnesota: DHS Sec. Kristi Noem says arrests are coming in St. Paul church protest
ICE operations continue in Minnesota on Tuesday, with several news conferences planned to denounce ICE. Find live updates here.
ICE operations continue in Minnesota on Tuesday, with several news conferences planned to denounce ICE. Find live updates here.
Fugitive hides under bed before US Marshals take him into custody
The United States Marshals Service arrested Keantray Davon Bryant-Muellner after he was found hiding underneath a child's bed.
The United States Marshals Service arrested Keantray Davon Bryant-Muellner after he was found hiding underneath a child's bed.
Timothy Busfield can be released pending trial, judge rules
A judge has ordered that actor Timothy Busfield be released from jail during a detention hearing on child sex abuse charges.
A judge has ordered that actor Timothy Busfield be released from jail during a detention hearing on child sex abuse charges.
Sarasota County School Board votes to cooperate with all law enforcement — including ICE — in ceremonial vote
The temperature outside was cold, but students, parents and community members were fired up.
The temperature outside was cold, but students, parents and community members were fired up.
Law enforcement to protect Tampa by land, air and sea as pirates pillage and plunder during Gasparilla
Local, state, and federal agencies are preparing for Gasparilla season, which officially starts this weekend with the Children’s Gasparilla Parade.
Local, state, and federal agencies are preparing for Gasparilla season, which officially starts this weekend with the Children’s Gasparilla Parade.
Lovers’ Oak: The history behind tree along Lake Morton that’s been around as long as the City of Lakeland
The view of Lake Morton is beautiful no matter where you stand, but there's one spot in particular that's quite famous.
The view of Lake Morton is beautiful no matter where you stand, but there's one spot in particular that's quite famous.



















