Dead suspect in double stabbing investigation near USF identified: HCSO

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has identified the suspect found dead near the University of South Florida as detectives continue to piece together a double stabbing case that unfolded Wednesday morning.

Detective accused of pulling gun on officer over microwaved fish

A South Carolina detective has been arrested and fired after allegedly pointing his department-issued firearm at a fellow officer inside the Myrtle Beach Police Department, according to authorities.

Priest removed as exorcist after remarks about UFOs and demons

A prominent Catholic priest was removed from his role as an exorcist in his archdiocese after comments he made linking UFOs to the presence of demon activity in a recent Facebook post.

Man accidentally shoots himself in groin while shopping at Florida Walmart: SCSO

A man adjusting a holstered gun in his waistband accidentally shot himself inside the Venice Walmart on Thursday morning, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.  

Tampa school zone catches 6,000 speeders in 2 days as city weighs $100 camera fines

Tampa City Council members voted Thursday to approve an ordinance updating the city code to operate automated speed detection systems in 18 school zones. 

Frontier passengers tackle man who allegedly choked off-duty flight attendant, tried to open door mid-flight

Federal officials have filed charges against the man accused of assaulting a flight attendant and trying to escape a Frontier Airlines plane before passengers pinned him down while the plane was en route to Chicago earlier this week. 

Seminole woman hit, killed by truck pulling trailer: FHP

A Seminole woman died Thursday morning after being hit by a vehicle backing down Bellewood Avenue North, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

America 250: How the US has changed over the last 250 years

From life expectancy to education to income to style and technology, here’s a look at how much the United States has changed over the last 250 years – and it’s significant.

Water begins flowing into Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after renovations

Water began flowing back into the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Thursday following weeks of renovations to coat its massive granite basin.

Florida man accused of dumping mom’s body into river with chains and cinder blocks: ‘Sorry excuse for a man’

A missing Florida woman's body was discovered tightly bound and submerged in a river, leading to the arrest of her son, who continued living in her home while raiding her bank accounts, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.

Trump signs order affecting job protections for 8,000 federal employees

As part of a broader overhaul to the federal workforce, on Wednesday, President Trump signed an executive order to make it easier to terminate thousands of government workers. 

USDA confirms first US case of flesh-eating screwworm in Texas, triggering quarantines

Federal agricultural officials on Wednesday confirmed the first U.S. case of the destructive New World screwworm in a Texas calf, triggering emergency quarantine measures and sparking a sharp political clash over the adequacy of the government's response.

Clearwater police officer, Marine veteran trains four days a week for world shooting competition

An elite Clearwater police officer and military veteran is transforming a decade of battlefield discipline into competitive precision as he prepares for a global shooting competition. 

America 250 merchandise scams: BBB warns of fake online products

With the country’s 250th birthday celebration approaching, patriotic merchandise is flying off the shelves, but consumer watchdogs warn that scammers are taking advantage of the patriotic spending spree.

St. Pete rising power bills spark $590K feasibility study vote to leave Duke Energy, create city-run utility

St. Petersburg leaders are preparing for a high-stakes vote Thursday on whether to spend $590,000 to study leaving Duke Energy and launching a city-owned power utility. The move comes as residents demand relief from skyrocketing electricity rates.