Police: Texas woman shot, stabbed, and dismembered partner before dumping remains

A 31-year-old woman has confessed to violently killing and dismembering a man with whom she lived, following an anonymous tip that led detectives to a Texas landfill, police said Thursday.

Tampa man accused of having AI-generated child porn

Tampa police detectives arrested a 30-year-old man who now faces more than 100 felony charges linked to explicit child exploitation material.

Alligator Alcatraz to close after aiding 21,000 deportations, DeSantis says

One year after it opened, Alligator Alcatraz, the detention center used by Florida and the federal government to house undocumented immigrants, is shutting down.

TSA finds hidden smoke grenades at Indianapolis airport

TSA officers at Indianapolis International Airport recently intercepted two live smoke grenades hidden inside a traveler's checked luggage.

David Clayton-Thomas, lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, dies

David Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears who was known for hits including “Spinning Wheel" and “And When I Die," has died at 84.

Florida man accused of crashing into pipe at water plant, disrupting service to residents: ‘I messed up’

A Florida man accused of disrupting water service to hundreds of residents after crashing into a large pipe at a water plant and taking off was arrested after a family member took him to the hospital.

Alex Murdaugh cites unknown male DNA in bid for new testing

Alex Murdaugh's defense team filed a series of motions seeking independent DNA testing, a change of venue and expanded access to case materials as the convicted South Carolina attorney continues to challenge his murder case.

Tampa joins World's Largest Swimming Lesson as Bay Area drowning deaths top 1,200 over past decade

More than 1,200 people drowned across the Tampa Bay region over the past decade, according to state health data. As families spend more time at pools, beaches and lakes this summer, the city of Tampa is joining a worldwide movement to teach a skill experts say can save lives.

Haines City data center project stalled by water capacity shortage

A proposed data center project in Haines City has been stalled because the fast-growing city does not have enough water to supply the facility.

St. Pete pickup truck driver killed in head-on crash: Police

A 72-year-old man was killed early Thursday morning after his pickup truck crossed into oncoming traffic and crashed head-on with a van in St. Petersburg, according to police.

Largo to launch open-container entertainment district near new City Hall

The city of Largo is establishing a specialized entertainment district that allows visitors to carry alcoholic beverages outdoors by the end of the summer.

Surfside condo collapse: New federal report reveals flaws emerged weeks before 2021 disaster

A newly released federal report from the National Institute of Standards and Technology reveals that the structural failures at Champlain Towers South in Surfside began three weeks before its deadly collapse in 2021. 

Detroit Lions player arrested in connection to violent Tampa armed robbery, kidnapping

Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold has been arrested four months after a Tampa armed robbery and kidnapping linked to an Airbnb the player rented in Largo. 

TSA says more than 300 drones have been seized near World Cup sites

Hundreds of "unauthorized" drones have been seized at FIFA World Cup sites since the tournament began earlier this month. Here's what to know.