Texas child becomes first to die of measles in U.S. since 2015
Officials say the school-aged child was not vaccinated and was hospitalized in Lubbock last week after testing positive for measles. This is the first death in the U.S. caused by measles since 2015, according to the CDC.
Officials say the school-aged child was not vaccinated and was hospitalized in Lubbock last week after testing positive for measles. This is the first death in the U.S. caused by measles since 2015, according to the CDC.
Alabama man charged in 14 murders, including firefighter and UPS worker
Damien McDaniel, a 22-year-old Alabama man, has been charged in connection Jordan Melton and a UPS worker.
Damien McDaniel, a 22-year-old Alabama man, has been charged in connection Jordan Melton and a UPS worker.
Will Buxton set for IndyCar on FOX debut broadcast in St. Pete
Longtime motorsports journalist and commentator Will Buxton says he's ready to be the voice of IndyCar on FOX, starting with the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
Longtime motorsports journalist and commentator Will Buxton says he's ready to be the voice of IndyCar on FOX, starting with the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
Karen Huger 'RHOP' star sentenced to 1 year
Karen Huger, "RHOP" star, has been sentenced to two years with one year suspended.
Karen Huger, "RHOP" star, has been sentenced to two years with one year suspended.
Venezuelan gang member claiming to work for food delivery service arrested in Florida: MCSO
A suspected member of the Venezuelan gang Tren De Aragua has been arrested in Florida after deputies say concerned homeowners called the sheriff’s office after spotting him, dressed in all black, walking along a sea wall and through backyards.
A suspected member of the Venezuelan gang Tren De Aragua has been arrested in Florida after deputies say concerned homeowners called the sheriff’s office after spotting him, dressed in all black, walking along a sea wall and through backyards.
Video: Florida man caught by K9 after carjacking driver, crashing stolen van into gym, deputies say
A man faces serious charges after deputies in southwest Florida say he carjacked the driver of a van, then crashed the stolen van into a gym while intoxicated.
A man faces serious charges after deputies in southwest Florida say he carjacked the driver of a van, then crashed the stolen van into a gym while intoxicated.
Madeline Soto case: Remembering the 13-year-old one year later; accused killer preps for trial
Today marks one year since 13-year-old Maddie Soto first went missing. The teen's body was found only days later. Tributes from across the community are continuing to pour in for the young girl.
Today marks one year since 13-year-old Maddie Soto first went missing. The teen's body was found only days later. Tributes from across the community are continuing to pour in for the young girl.
Injured manatee rescued, taken to ZooTampa: FWC
A manatee is recovering at ZooTampa after crews found it in southwest Florida suffering from what the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) called a "recent watercraft wound."
A manatee is recovering at ZooTampa after crews found it in southwest Florida suffering from what the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) called a "recent watercraft wound."
Christianity seeing rebound, but 'generational replacement' lags: Survey
More people are reporting praying and attending religious services less, which can be contributed to a "generational replacement" gap, a new survey says.
More people are reporting praying and attending religious services less, which can be contributed to a "generational replacement" gap, a new survey says.
Sarasota County moves closer to dredging waterways, including Phillippi Creek, after recent flooding
Sarasota County commissioners are acknowledging the need to dredge major waterways after neighborhoods saw historic flooding during the 2024 hurricane season.
Sarasota County commissioners are acknowledging the need to dredge major waterways after neighborhoods saw historic flooding during the 2024 hurricane season.
Deputy's patrol vehicle hits, seriously injures pedestrian in Hillsborough County
A man was seriously injured after being hit by an off-duty deputy's patrol vehicle, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office and the Florida Highway Patrol.
A man was seriously injured after being hit by an off-duty deputy's patrol vehicle, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office and the Florida Highway Patrol.
Missing Pasco County teen found safe
The Pasco County Sheriff's Office says a teen reported missing has been found safe.
The Pasco County Sheriff's Office says a teen reported missing has been found safe.
Deputies arrest man accused of punching Dollar General clerk in mouth, knocking out teeth
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says deputies have arrested the man accused of punching a clerk in the face at a dollar store, causing her to lose teeth.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says deputies have arrested the man accused of punching a clerk in the face at a dollar store, causing her to lose teeth.
Tulsi Gabbard says more than 100 intelligence officers to be fired over sexually explicit chats
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said more than 100 federal employees within the intelligence community will be terminated for alleged ties to explicit chats.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said more than 100 federal employees within the intelligence community will be terminated for alleged ties to explicit chats.
Pinellas County commissioners look to crack down on short-term rental issues
Pinellas County Commissioners made it clear: they’re hoping to crack down on issues short-term rentals are causing for homeowners.
Pinellas County Commissioners made it clear: they’re hoping to crack down on issues short-term rentals are causing for homeowners.
Orlando college student sets Guinness World Records in juggling
He's one of the best jugglers in the world, and if you get the chance to see him in action, you'll see why.
He's one of the best jugglers in the world, and if you get the chance to see him in action, you'll see why.
Tampa library dedicated to civil rights icon needs the public’s help recovering from Hurricane Milton
A cornerstone of Tampa's black history remains damaged by Hurricane Milton.
A cornerstone of Tampa's black history remains damaged by Hurricane Milton.
Florida lawmakers propose renaming 'Gulf of Mexico' to 'Gulf of America' in new bills
Florida lawmakers have introduced bills to rename the "Gulf of Mexico" as the "Gulf of America" in compliance with President Donald Trump’s executive order.
Florida lawmakers have introduced bills to rename the "Gulf of Mexico" as the "Gulf of America" in compliance with President Donald Trump’s executive order.
Tampa business goes solar with more 450 panels; a new trend of the Sunshine State
Florida’s sunny reputation is driving a surge in solar energy use, with more homeowners and businesses making the switch. Florida ranks second in the nation for new solar panel installations, and one Tampa business is embracing the trend in a big way.
Florida’s sunny reputation is driving a surge in solar energy use, with more homeowners and businesses making the switch. Florida ranks second in the nation for new solar panel installations, and one Tampa business is embracing the trend in a big way.
Man arrested in deadly 2023 Valrico overdose: HCSO
A man was arrested in a deadly overdose that happened in Valrico back in 2023, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
A man was arrested in a deadly overdose that happened in Valrico back in 2023, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

















