Week of events celebrating Tampa's 138th birthday

The city of Tampa is celebrating its 138th birthday with a week of free events happening around the area.

Talbot House’s proposed new Lakeland location raises concern about crime, drugs, traffic and property values

A community and homeless services provider in Lakeland may be moving to a new location, but some homeowners in that area are concerned about crime, traffic, and depreciating property values.

DUI suspect hits skateboarder, mailbox after drinking at Applebee's: police

A DUI suspect struck a skateboarder and a mailbox with his car after drinking at a local Applebee's, according to the Port St. Lucie Police Department.

9 dead in Massachusetts assisted living facility fire, officials say

Officials say nine people died in a fire at an assisted living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, where people were hanging out of windows screaming for help.

Kentucky church shooting: Suspect identified after killing 2, wounding trooper

A gunman identified as 47-year-old Guy E. House shot and wounded a Kentucky state trooper during a traffic stop near Blue Grass Airport on Sunday.

Democrats preparing for 2028 presidential race in early voting states

The first presidential primary votes won’t be cast for another two and a half years, but three Democratic presidential prospects are campaigning in South Carolina for 10 days this month.

Teen girl attacked, bitten by 10-foot alligator in Florida, deputies say

A teenage girl is recovering after being bitten by a 10-foot alligator, according to the Walton County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred in Pond Creek, about 20 to 25 miles northeast of Destin.

‘River of Angels’ memorial rises in Kerrville as flood victims remembered

A memorial wall in Kerrville too shape over the weekend - a powerful expression of grief as locals struggle to come to terms with the immense scale of the tragedy.

Teen found hurt after Hillsborough deputies respond to reported shooting

A 16-year-old is hospitalized after Hillsborough County deputies say the teen was hurt on Sunday night, but the circumstances surrounding what happened remain a mystery.

Tampa Islamic leaders, family of man killed in West Bank call for justice

The family of Saif Musallet, a 20-year-old U.S. citizen and Tampa resident killed during a trip to the West Bank, joined Islamic leaders on Monday to call for "urgent U.S. government action" in the aftermath of his death.

Sentencing phase for man who killed wife, in-laws begins Monday

Jury selection is set to begin Monday in the sentencing phase for Shelby Nealy, who faces the death penalty for murdering three of his former in-laws nearly a year after killing his wife.

Tampa businessman killed in West Bank amid rising tensions

Saif Musallet, a U.S. citizen and Tampa resident, was killed on Friday during a trip to the West Bank, according to his family and Palestinian health officials.

Largo police officer and another driver hospitalized after crash: LPD

A Largo police officer and the driver of another vehicle were hospitalized after a car crash on East Bay Drive and Country Club Drive just before 2:30 p.m., according to the Largo Police Department.