Stabbing with broken salsa bottle at motel causes 'very severe' injury: HCSO

One person is recovering from what Hernando County Sheriff Al Nienhuis described as a “very severe” neck injury after being stabbed with a broken salsa bottle during a fight at a motel early Tuesday.

MLB owners approve sale of Tampa Bay Rays to group led by Jacksonville-based developer

The sale of the Tampa Bay Rays to a group led by a Jacksonville-based developer took a big step forward on Monday, with Major League Baseball owners unanimously approving the transfer of the franchise.

Man shot while riding scooter, Lakeland police searching for suspect

A man is recovering in the hospital after being shot while riding a scooter late Monday, according to the Lakeland Police Department.

Florida’s December bear hunt draws 100K applications, sparking further debate

Florida hunters have just hours left to apply for permits in the state’s upcoming black bear hunt, a controversial season scheduled for December that has drawn more than 100,000 applications.

Tampa mom reacts after Trump links Tylenol use in pregnancy to autism

President Donald Trump, alongside Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., announced on Monday that they believe acetaminophen — the active ingredient in Tylenol — is linked to higher autism rates when used during pregnancy.

Teen murder suspect arrested after body found in vacant lot in Tampa

A teen was arrested Monday for murder after a body was found last week in a vacant lot along North 39th Street in Tampa, according to deputies. 

Judge holds man accused of deadly hit-and-run in Gulfport in jail on no bond

Family and friends of a 38-year-old mother are grieving her death, as the man deputies say hit her with his car is being held in jail under no bond.

USF introduces lifelong Bull Rob Higgins as the CEO of Athletics

Rob Higgins was introduced as USF's CEO of Athletics on Monday morning in front of a large crowd at the school's women's basketball practice facility with big names in the house like mayor Jane Castor, Bucs legends Ronde Barber and Derrick Brooks, WWE superstar Titus O'Neil, Yankees legend Tino Martinez, MLB all-star Jose Bautista and many more.

Hillsborough State Attorney's Office drops pending charges for openly displaying a firearm

The State Attorney's Office of the 13th Judicial Circuit has dropped pending charges for openly displaying a firearm. It comes after a Florida appeals court recently ruled that an open carry ban is unconstitutional.

Florida couple accused of several armed robberies along I-75

A pair of Florida 21-year-olds have been arrested after a string of armed robberies along I-75, according to United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe.

Tampa homeless shelter unveils new community center

City of Tampa officials joined Tampa Hope leaders Monday for the opening of their new community center just one year after breaking ground. 

Fire at Punta Gorda synagogue ruled arson and a hate crime

The Punta Gorda Police Department is investigating a fire at a synagogue as both arson and a hate crime.

Lake Gibson High employee accused of stealing student's medication

A Lake Gibson High School employee was arrested Monday after Polk County deputies said she stole a student's medication.