HCSO closes 2005 cold case murder of Tampa woman after suspect's death
After two decades, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has closed a cold case investigation due to the death of a suspect in the 2005 murder of 31-year-old Tammy Fickey.
After two decades, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has closed a cold case investigation due to the death of a suspect in the 2005 murder of 31-year-old Tammy Fickey.
Florida reactions mixed after capture of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro
Celebrations erupted Saturday in South Florida following news of the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Celebrations erupted Saturday in South Florida following news of the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Trump claims US will 'run' Venezuela after Maduro captured
The United States carried out a large-scale strike in Venezuela early Saturday, President Donald Trump said.
The United States carried out a large-scale strike in Venezuela early Saturday, President Donald Trump said.
Tarpon Springs gears up for 120th annual Epiphany Day
It’s an event that’s rich in history and tradition. The 120th annual Greek Orthodox Epiphany Day in Tarpon Springs — commemorating the baptism of Jesus Christ by St. John the Baptist. The ceremony celebrates faith, family and tradition.
It’s an event that’s rich in history and tradition. The 120th annual Greek Orthodox Epiphany Day in Tarpon Springs — commemorating the baptism of Jesus Christ by St. John the Baptist. The ceremony celebrates faith, family and tradition.
Dirt bike rider hospitalized after serious crash in Brooksville: HCFR
A person was flown to the hospital after they suffered serious injuries in a dirt bike crash Saturday afternoon, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.
A person was flown to the hospital after they suffered serious injuries in a dirt bike crash Saturday afternoon, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.
Missing Alabama boy, 4, found dead after search; Dog found alive
The body of a missing 4-year-old Alabama boy has been found, authorities said Friday.
The body of a missing 4-year-old Alabama boy has been found, authorities said Friday.
Ohio dentist and wife found shot to death inside home with young children
Officers were called to the home of Ohio dentist Spencer Tepe and his wife Monique the morning of Dec. 30 for a welfare check.
Officers were called to the home of Ohio dentist Spencer Tepe and his wife Monique the morning of Dec. 30 for a welfare check.
New York flavor in downtown Tampa
In the center of downtown Tampa, there's a taste of a typical New York diner ready to serve anyone with a craving for home cooking at almost any hour of the day.
In the center of downtown Tampa, there's a taste of a typical New York diner ready to serve anyone with a craving for home cooking at almost any hour of the day.
Who is Jocelyn Nungaray? Houston girl mentioned during Trump speech on Venezuela strike
President Donald Trump mentioned Jocelyn Nungaray during a press conference regarding U.S. strike on Venezuela. Two suspected Venezuelan gang members are accused of killing the 12-year-old near her Houston home.
President Donald Trump mentioned Jocelyn Nungaray during a press conference regarding U.S. strike on Venezuela. Two suspected Venezuelan gang members are accused of killing the 12-year-old near her Houston home.
2 dogs found dead in Riverview house fire: HCFR
Two dogs were killed in a fire that broke out in the garage of a home in Riverview Friday night, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
Two dogs were killed in a fire that broke out in the garage of a home in Riverview Friday night, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
Democrat and Republican lawmakers react to US strikes on Venezuela and arrest of Maduro
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle reacted to the U.S. strikes on Venezuela and capturing of its leader Nicolás Maduro.|
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle reacted to the U.S. strikes on Venezuela and capturing of its leader Nicolás Maduro.|
Most of Tampa Bay area enters severe drought to start 2026 from lack of rain
The Withlacoochee Forestry Center of the Florida Forest Service said it's already responded to nine wildfires in 2026 in the Tampa Bay area. The latest one was in Citrus County, and the current weather isn’t enough to keep the wildfires down.
The Withlacoochee Forestry Center of the Florida Forest Service said it's already responded to nine wildfires in 2026 in the Tampa Bay area. The latest one was in Citrus County, and the current weather isn’t enough to keep the wildfires down.
Woman dies in suspected mountain lion attack in Colorado
Wildlife officials in Colorado are investigating a suspected mountain lion attack that left one hiker dead.
Wildlife officials in Colorado are investigating a suspected mountain lion attack that left one hiker dead.
Business donates jewelry to Lakeland teen recovering in hospital after being shot by stepfather
The owners of a jewelry business are showing their support and love to the victims of a murder suicide, including a 13-year-old who suffered gunshot wounds.
The owners of a jewelry business are showing their support and love to the victims of a murder suicide, including a 13-year-old who suffered gunshot wounds.
SPCA Florida gives specialized care to kittens burned in a house fire
On New Year’s Eve, the SPCA Florida received a call from their rescue partners in Lakeland about two badly burned kittens in a house fire.
On New Year’s Eve, the SPCA Florida received a call from their rescue partners in Lakeland about two badly burned kittens in a house fire.
Retired cop accused of threatening 75-year-old PCSO volunteer officer over parking citation: Grady Judd
A retired law enforcement officer is facing charges after deputies say he threatened a 75-year-old Polk County Sheriff’s Office volunteer officer while being issued a parking citation in Lakeland.
A retired law enforcement officer is facing charges after deputies say he threatened a 75-year-old Polk County Sheriff’s Office volunteer officer while being issued a parking citation in Lakeland.
3 Floridians among those ill after eating raw oysters amid national salmonella outbreak
Three Floridians reported falling ill from salmonella in a national outbreak that includes 64 total cases across 22 states. People are reporting eating raw oysters, according to the CDC.
Three Floridians reported falling ill from salmonella in a national outbreak that includes 64 total cases across 22 states. People are reporting eating raw oysters, according to the CDC.
Glass art from around the world on display in St. Petersburg
Beautiful glass pieces made by artists from around the world are currently on display for "Magic + Migration: Nature in Contemporary Glass."
Beautiful glass pieces made by artists from around the world are currently on display for "Magic + Migration: Nature in Contemporary Glass."
Longtime realtor expecting Tampa Bay area's housing market to stabilize in 2026
Some realtors in the Tampa Bay area are forecasting a stabilization in the housing market in 2026.
Some realtors in the Tampa Bay area are forecasting a stabilization in the housing market in 2026.
Florida’s test scores decline as nation struggles with student performance
Florida’s school test scores are declining as the nation struggles with student performance as well.
Florida’s school test scores are declining as the nation struggles with student performance as well.