How a Georgia murder probe solved a NASCAR legend's home burglary

A Georgia man has been linked to a burglary at the North Carolina home of late NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and it's not his first crime, investigators say.

Former Bay Area QB Stephen Garcia prepares for surgery, foundation's fundraiser

Former Jefferson High School and University of South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia is gearing up for surgery next month after he recently completed chemotherapy and pelvic radiation for stage 4 colorectal cancer.

Florida election controversy: Candidate name on Pasco polling building

Voters who arrived at a polling place at Pasco-Hernando State College arrived to find the name of one of the candidates on the outside of the building.

Harvard to pay $53M over body parts sold on black market

Harvard has agreed to a $53 million settlement over a scandal involving donated human remains stolen from its medical school morgue and sold to buyers.

Howard Frankland Bridge Express Lanes: Electronic tolling begins Saturday

Drivers crossing Old Tampa Bay on Interstate 275 will soon pay electronic tolls as new Express Lanes open on the Howard Frankland Bridge on Saturday, according to the Florida Department of Transportation. 

St. Pete Ceramics rebounds with 'Out of the Ashes' exhibition after devastating fire

A St. Petersburg ceramic studio that was destroyed by a fire in January is displaying its members' artwork at a local gallery to raise funds for its rebuilding efforts.

Man dies after being knocked over by wave at Fort DeSoto Park: PCSO

A 61-year-old man drowned Wednesday morning after a large wave knocked him over in the water at Fort DeSoto Park, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. 

15-year-old boy stabbed in Bradenton, manhunt underway for suspect

A 34-year-old stabbed a 15-year-old boy multiple times outside a Bradenton home on Tuesday afternoon before running from the area, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office. 

National Guard troops have minimal impact on crime in DC, analysis finds

President Donald Trump’s deployment of thousands of National Guard troops to Washington, part of his crime-reduction strategy in Democratic-run cities, has become a daily fixture across the capital. But a Reuters review of court documents shows how those troops only play a small role in law enforcement. 

Florida woman posing as bank worker had $3,200 hidden in 'private ATM' at jail

A 31-year-old woman is facing multiple charges after deputies said she posed as a bank worker to scam a resident and later tried to sneak thousands of dollars in cash into jail. 

Tampa investing $2.2 million to flood-proof Forest Hills wastewater station

Nearly two years after Hurricanes Helene and Milton flooded parts of Forest Hills, the City of Tampa is upgrading critical infrastructure in the northwest Tampa neighborhood.

St. Pete Mayor's race: Ken Welch, Charlie Crist head to runoff election

The race for St. Pete's next mayor will head to a runoff election between incumbent Ken Welch and former Florida Governor Charlie Crist. 

Ohio couple accused of barging into cruise ship cabin, attacking family and 9-year-old

An Ohio couple was arrested after authorities said they forced their way into a family's cruise ship cabin and attacked two adults and their 9-year-old child after being asked to quiet down.