Ronald Exantus updates: Kentucky felon jailed in Florida, days after early release
The Marion County Sheriff's Office shared new details on Friday morning about Ronald Exantus' arrest in Florida. Exantus was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 9, at a home in Marion County, Florida, for failing to register as a convicted felon within 48 hours after arriving in the state.
The Marion County Sheriff's Office shared new details on Friday morning about Ronald Exantus' arrest in Florida. Exantus was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 9, at a home in Marion County, Florida, for failing to register as a convicted felon within 48 hours after arriving in the state.
Florida woman accused of killing husband with billy club told son ‘dad was dead’: SLCSO
A Florida woman who investigators said was found trying to start a washing machine full of blood-soaked clothes is accused of killing her husband with a billy club.
A Florida woman who investigators said was found trying to start a washing machine full of blood-soaked clothes is accused of killing her husband with a billy club.
HCSO detention deputy arrested following altercation with roommate that turned physical
The tables were turned for a detention deputy with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office who found herself behind bars after being arrested for battery.
The tables were turned for a detention deputy with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office who found herself behind bars after being arrested for battery.
Crash slowed traffic to a crawl on Howard Frankland Bridge during rush hour
Traffic is flowing southbound again on the Howard Frankland Bridge after being at a near standstill during rush hour on Friday morning.
Traffic is flowing southbound again on the Howard Frankland Bridge after being at a near standstill during rush hour on Friday morning.
Tampa council dissolves racial reconciliation committee amid federal pressure: ‘Our hands are tied’
Tampa City Council voted unanimously Thursday to dissolve its Racial Reconciliation Committee.
Tampa City Council voted unanimously Thursday to dissolve its Racial Reconciliation Committee.
Father, son die in small plane crash in Levy County near Williston
An 11-year-old boy and his 41-year-old father were killed when their small plane crashed near Williston last weekend, authorities said.
An 11-year-old boy and his 41-year-old father were killed when their small plane crashed near Williston last weekend, authorities said.
St. Pete city council debates inclusive city flags after state stripped street murals
City leaders in St. Petersburg said they’re determined to reclaim messages that were paved over by the state. The Black History Matters and Pride street murals were erased under orders from Governor Ron DeSantis, in a statewide effort to remove "ideology" from public roadways.
City leaders in St. Petersburg said they’re determined to reclaim messages that were paved over by the state. The Black History Matters and Pride street murals were erased under orders from Governor Ron DeSantis, in a statewide effort to remove "ideology" from public roadways.
Cancer patient beats odds on rare disease that Moffitt Cancer Center will study with new $22.4M grant
A new federal grant is allowing Moffitt Cancer Center to study a rare and aggressive disease that affects cancer patients, and doctors hope the results will give them the chance for a longer life.
A new federal grant is allowing Moffitt Cancer Center to study a rare and aggressive disease that affects cancer patients, and doctors hope the results will give them the chance for a longer life.
Paralyzed Gibbs High School swimmer doesn't let disability define her: 'I feel free'
A 14-year-old Gibbs High School student is showing that anyone can overcome anything that life throws at them.
A 14-year-old Gibbs High School student is showing that anyone can overcome anything that life throws at them.
Manasota Key residents still working to rebuild, restart one year after Hurricane Milton
A trip down Manasota Key in Charlotte County brings you back to an old Florida feel.
A trip down Manasota Key in Charlotte County brings you back to an old Florida feel.
'Carolina Squats' remain legal in Florida despite safety concerns
There are some people in Tampa concerned with the safety of the "Carolina Squat," the legal but often controversial practice of lifting the front bumper of a vehicle four or more inches than the back bumper.
There are some people in Tampa concerned with the safety of the "Carolina Squat," the legal but often controversial practice of lifting the front bumper of a vehicle four or more inches than the back bumper.
83-year-old man found dead in walk-in freezer at Trinity assisted living facility: 'We need answers'
A family in the Tampa Bay area is outraged after an 83-year-old man was found dead in the walk-in freezer of an assisted living facility.
A family in the Tampa Bay area is outraged after an 83-year-old man was found dead in the walk-in freezer of an assisted living facility.
Haines City Woman leads protest against local law enforcement's ICE partnership
A Haines City woman is organizing a protest against the local law enforcement's partnership with ICE, which allows trained local officers to enforce federal immigration law.
A Haines City woman is organizing a protest against the local law enforcement's partnership with ICE, which allows trained local officers to enforce federal immigration law.
St. Pete woman accused of stealing $190,000 from elderly man
St. Petersburg Police arrested a woman and charged her with exploiting an elderly person.
St. Petersburg Police arrested a woman and charged her with exploiting an elderly person.
St. Pete Police looking for driver of car seen on camera near scene of deadly hit-and-run
St. Petersburg Police say 61-year-old Victoria Morley was just two blocks from home when a vehicle hit and killed her Friday night.
St. Petersburg Police say 61-year-old Victoria Morley was just two blocks from home when a vehicle hit and killed her Friday night.
Hurricane Milton: Tampa's path to full recovery far from over one year later
One year after Hurricane Milton tore through the Tampa Bay area, many residents are still recovering from the storm’s massive impact — and the path to full recovery is far from over.
One year after Hurricane Milton tore through the Tampa Bay area, many residents are still recovering from the storm’s massive impact — and the path to full recovery is far from over.
North Dakota ban on gender-affirming care for children upheld by judge
North Dakota's ban on gender-affirming care for children was upheld by a judge on Wednesday.
North Dakota's ban on gender-affirming care for children was upheld by a judge on Wednesday.
Tampa jury recommends death penalty for illegal immigrant convicted of killing girlfriend, her daughter
A Tampa jury recommended the death penalty for an illegal immigrant convicted of killing his girlfriend and her daughter back in April 2024.
A Tampa jury recommended the death penalty for an illegal immigrant convicted of killing his girlfriend and her daughter back in April 2024.
ZooTampa celebrates the birth of two Komodo dragons
Two Komodo dragons have hatched at ZooTampa.
Two Komodo dragons have hatched at ZooTampa.
Pasco County family recovering after SUV rams into home after driver suffers medical emergency
A Pasco County family is recovering after an SUV rammed through the back of their house Tuesday evening, nearly running them all over.
A Pasco County family is recovering after an SUV rammed through the back of their house Tuesday evening, nearly running them all over.