South Carolina executes man serving two death sentences
Stephen Stanko was convicted of killing his live-in girlfriend as he raped her teenage daughter, then shooting a friend and cleaning out his bank account.
Stephen Stanko was convicted of killing his live-in girlfriend as he raped her teenage daughter, then shooting a friend and cleaning out his bank account.
Search warrant: Jeff Knight ‘panicked’ and told his passengers to stop calling 911 after deadly ferry crash
A search warrant from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reveals new allegations about the Clearwater ferry crash that left one man dead.
A search warrant from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reveals new allegations about the Clearwater ferry crash that left one man dead.
USF researchers lean on Bay Area beach erosion lessons to help coastal ecosystems across the globe
USF researchers are using knowledge of the Bay Area's beach erosion and coastal ecosystems to help coastal areas around the world.
USF researchers are using knowledge of the Bay Area's beach erosion and coastal ecosystems to help coastal areas around the world.
Florida scallop season 2025: Here’s what to know
Scalloping is a time-honored tradition in Florida as harvesters hit the water in search of the scrumptious shellfish.
Scalloping is a time-honored tradition in Florida as harvesters hit the water in search of the scrumptious shellfish.
'Football basically saved my life:' Tampa Bay Sun midfielder Jade Moore plays with her heart
Tampa Bay Sun midfielder Jade Moore is almost done playing soccer.
Tampa Bay Sun midfielder Jade Moore is almost done playing soccer.
St. Pete officials reveal $160M disaster recovery plan to help victims of the 2024 hurricanes
The city of St. Pete moved closer to securing a grant for nearly $160 million for hurricane recovery.
The city of St. Pete moved closer to securing a grant for nearly $160 million for hurricane recovery.
Cicadas blamed for crash that left car on its side
An Ohio police department is warning people to leave their car windows up after cicadas invaded a car and caused a crash.
An Ohio police department is warning people to leave their car windows up after cicadas invaded a car and caused a crash.
Tampa-based non-profit enroute to Middle East to evacuate Americans amidst Iran-Israel conflict
A local veteran non-profit is working to get Americans, including Tampa Bay area residents, out of the Middle East and home safe.
A local veteran non-profit is working to get Americans, including Tampa Bay area residents, out of the Middle East and home safe.
New traffic signal upgrades aimed at helping emergency vehicles navigate intersections safer, faster
Hillsborough County crews are installing a new Smart Traffic Control system at 600 intersections and on 175 emergency vehicles.
Hillsborough County crews are installing a new Smart Traffic Control system at 600 intersections and on 175 emergency vehicles.
Man accused of sexually exploiting, extorting underage victims online charged with 200 counts of child porn
Hillsborough County deputies arrested a man they say was using social media sites to get sexual content from multiple juveniles and then blackmail them.
Hillsborough County deputies arrested a man they say was using social media sites to get sexual content from multiple juveniles and then blackmail them.
Brandon road rage shooting suspect appears in Hillsborough County court
Shots fired on a busy Hillsborough County roadway could have turned out much worse. Several gunshots were exchanged during a road rage incident in Brandon.
Shots fired on a busy Hillsborough County roadway could have turned out much worse. Several gunshots were exchanged during a road rage incident in Brandon.
4 detainees escape from Newark ICE detention center after 'revolt,' officials say
Four men escaped from an ICE detention center in Newark, New Jersey, after dozens of migrant detainees reportedly staged a revolt on Thursday.
Four men escaped from an ICE detention center in Newark, New Jersey, after dozens of migrant detainees reportedly staged a revolt on Thursday.
Girl vanished while playing in water at Florida beach
First responders are searching for a 10-year-old girl who disappeared while in the water at a Florida panhandle beach on Thursday evening.
First responders are searching for a 10-year-old girl who disappeared while in the water at a Florida panhandle beach on Thursday evening.
USPS warning customers of 'brushing' scams
The United States Postal Service is warning about new types of phishing and smishing scams against customers.
The United States Postal Service is warning about new types of phishing and smishing scams against customers.
8 arrested in Florida undocumented immigrant driver's license scheme: officials
Eight people have been arrested in Florida in connection with an alleged driver’s license scheme involving undocumented immigrants.
Eight people have been arrested in Florida in connection with an alleged driver’s license scheme involving undocumented immigrants.
Machete-wielding man dies after partner stabs him in self-defense, Lake Wales police say
Police in Lake Wales say a man attacked his longtime partner with a machete at an apartment complex on Thursday, leading her to stab him in self-defense, killing him.
Police in Lake Wales say a man attacked his longtime partner with a machete at an apartment complex on Thursday, leading her to stab him in self-defense, killing him.
'Juvenile delinquent' accused of firing shots in 'ambush' after arranging fight on social media: PCSO
A 16-year-old convicted felon is facing a long list of new charges after Polk County deputies say he arranged a fight with another teen on social media, then showed up with a gun and opened fire.
A 16-year-old convicted felon is facing a long list of new charges after Polk County deputies say he arranged a fight with another teen on social media, then showed up with a gun and opened fire.
Stolen credit card used across Hillsborough County, deputies searching for suspects
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is looking for three people accused of using a stolen credit card.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is looking for three people accused of using a stolen credit card.
Tampa Bay Sun FC hosts USL Super League championship game Saturday
Tampa Bay Sun FC will play in the USL Super League’s inaugural championship final at home on Saturday.
Tampa Bay Sun FC will play in the USL Super League’s inaugural championship final at home on Saturday.
When is Trump's military parade? Here's where to watch, what to expect
The U.S. Army’s 250th birthday celebration is on Saturday, June 14. Here's what you need to know about what to expect – and how to watch FOX 5's coverage.
The U.S. Army’s 250th birthday celebration is on Saturday, June 14. Here's what you need to know about what to expect – and how to watch FOX 5's coverage.



















