Man found guilty of murder in stabbing of girlfriend and her 14-year-old daughter

A Hillsborough County jury has convicted a 27-year-old man of first-degree murder for the brutal stabbing deaths of his girlfriend and her 14-year-old daughter inside their local apartment.

Iran latest: Trump says US-Iran peace deal could be signed this weekend

After calling off new military strikes on Iran on Thursday, President Donald Trump told reporters a peace deal could be signed by both countries as soon as this weekend.

Florida bans shelter animal imports from Texas and New Mexico over flesh-eating screwworm

Florida agriculture officials implemented an emergency ban restricting rescue groups and animal shelters from bringing dogs and cats into the state from Texas and New Mexico after a flesh-eating parasite emerged out West.

Hillsborough County warehouse manager stole, pawned more than $40K in equipment from employer: HCSO

A warehouse manager is accused of stealing more than $40,000 worth of equipment from his employer and pawning the items for cash over a period of multiple years, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

OB-GYN group issues first-ever vaccine recommendations

A leading OB-GYN organization is breaking from federal vaccine guidance. The new schedule aligns with prior recommendations, before changes were made under the Trump administration.

Manatee County's Piney Point funding gap reaches $23.4M as commissioners clash 

A funding rift has divided Manatee County commissioners as they work to handle an unexpected $23.4 million shortfall stemming from the prolonged cleanup of the Piney Point phosphate plant.

Florida cracks down on organized teen takeovers: ‘We will keep our streets safe’

A sweeping law enforcement crackdown is underway across Florida to permanently end chaotic, social media-driven "teen takeovers" of beaches and public parks. 

Tampa CRA delays Rays stadium funding vote until August

The Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) voted 5-2 Thursday to delay a vote on funding for the proposed Tampa Bay Rays stadium until August 20.

Retired Lakeland police officers push for annual pension increases amid rising inflation

Retired Lakeland police officers say a lack of pension adjustments has left them struggling to afford basic necessities like food and medicine amid rising inflation.

Sabrina Aisenberg: Forensic photo shows missing baby 28 years later

A newly released age-progression image aims to bring fresh leads to the mysterious 1997 disappearance of Sabrina Aisenberg, who vanished from her Valrico home as an infant.

Kennedy Center's lawsuit against Chuck Redd dismissed

A judge dropped a Kennedy Center lawsuit against Chuck Redd after the musician refused to perform at a holiday event over the center’s board voting to rename it after President Donald Trump.

Lakeland man found dead after car submerges in retention pond: Police

A 61-year-old Lakeland man was found dead after his vehicle became fully submerged in a retention pond early Thursday morning, according to the Lakeland Police Department.

Florida mom arrested after baby overdoses on methamphetamine: MCSO

A mother faces a felony charge after toxicological tests revealed her infant child died from a methamphetamine overdose, according to the Alachua County Sheriff's Office.

Trump nominates Jay Clayton to serve as Director of National Intelligence

President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he is nominating Jay Clayton to serve as the next Director of National Intelligence, selecting the former Securities and Exchange Commission chairman and current U.S. attorney for the southern District of New York to lead the nation's intelligence community.