Billy Adams trial: Jury selection set to begin for Tampa rapper accused of killing pregnant girlfriend
Jury selection begins Wednesday for Tampa rapper Billy Adams, who faces first-degree murder charges for allegedly killing his pregnant girlfriend and her unborn child.
Jury selection begins Wednesday for Tampa rapper Billy Adams, who faces first-degree murder charges for allegedly killing his pregnant girlfriend and her unborn child.
Man accused of kidnapping, killing Jennifer Odom in 1993 heads to trial
A man linked to a decades-old cold case through DNA evidence goes on trial Monday for the 1993 abduction and murder of 12-year-old Jennifer Odom.
A man linked to a decades-old cold case through DNA evidence goes on trial Monday for the 1993 abduction and murder of 12-year-old Jennifer Odom.
Primary election 2026: How to cast a ballot in Bay Area
Voters across the Bay Area will cast ballots in Florida’s primary election on Tuesday, August 18.
Voters across the Bay Area will cast ballots in Florida’s primary election on Tuesday, August 18.
Humane Society of Tampa Bay treats dozens of abandoned rabbits
More than 20 domesticated rabbits are recovering after being dumped at a local park without food or protection. Humane Society staff urge pet owners to seek help instead of abandoning fragile animals.
More than 20 domesticated rabbits are recovering after being dumped at a local park without food or protection. Humane Society staff urge pet owners to seek help instead of abandoning fragile animals.
Florida’s upcoming executions: Three long-standing capital cases
Florida set a modern record for executions in 2025, when Gov. Ron DeSantis issued death warrants that ultimately led to 19 executions—the most in a single year in the state's modern death-penalty era. The previous record was eight executions, set in 2018.
Florida set a modern record for executions in 2025, when Gov. Ron DeSantis issued death warrants that ultimately led to 19 executions—the most in a single year in the state's modern death-penalty era. The previous record was eight executions, set in 2018.
Indiana storms, flooding leave at least 7 dead as waters peak in Indianapolis
Days of severe storms and flooding across Indiana have left at least six people dead, including a 4-year-old boy, as swollen rivers inundated communities.
Days of severe storms and flooding across Indiana have left at least six people dead, including a 4-year-old boy, as swollen rivers inundated communities.
D23 announcements: Villains Land, Piston Peak, Tropical Americas, Monstropolis
The latest D23 news and updates on Villains Land, Piston Peak National Park, Tropical Americas, and more coming to Walt Disney World's theme parks.
The latest D23 news and updates on Villains Land, Piston Peak National Park, Tropical Americas, and more coming to Walt Disney World's theme parks.
Professional Santas, Mrs. Clauses gather in Tarpon Springs for annual workshop
More than 80 professional Santas and Mrs. Clauses attended the Palm Tree Santas Workshop in Tarpon Springs. The event featured out-of-state instructors who provided training on photo sessions, hospital visits and different types of environments.
More than 80 professional Santas and Mrs. Clauses attended the Palm Tree Santas Workshop in Tarpon Springs. The event featured out-of-state instructors who provided training on photo sessions, hospital visits and different types of environments.
2 arrested after 10-year-old found unresponsive from possible fentanyl overdose in Florida hotel room: LCSO
Two people were arrested after a 10-year-old child was found unresponsive from a possible drug overdose at a Fort Myers hotel, where Lee County deputies say they discovered fentanyl and drug paraphernalia inside the room.
Two people were arrested after a 10-year-old child was found unresponsive from a possible drug overdose at a Fort Myers hotel, where Lee County deputies say they discovered fentanyl and drug paraphernalia inside the room.
Bradenton hit-and-run crash victim dies from injuries
A 47-year-old man has died from his injuries nearly a week after a hit-and-run driver struck him while he crossed a Bradenton street with his bicycle, according to the Bradenton Police Department.
A 47-year-old man has died from his injuries nearly a week after a hit-and-run driver struck him while he crossed a Bradenton street with his bicycle, according to the Bradenton Police Department.
Family killer Chris Watts seeks prison marriage with new love interest: report
The convicted murderer, who killed his pregnant wife and two young daughters and is currently serving several life sentences in prison, has reportedly found a new love interest, Lizzie Henderson.
The convicted murderer, who killed his pregnant wife and two young daughters and is currently serving several life sentences in prison, has reportedly found a new love interest, Lizzie Henderson.
Paddleboarder dies on Colorado reservoir, second death in 9 days
A paddleboarder drowned in a Colorado reservoir Friday. marking the second paddleboarding death there in nine days.
A paddleboarder drowned in a Colorado reservoir Friday. marking the second paddleboarding death there in nine days.
Bicyclist dies after being hit by car near Lakeland: PCSO
A bicyclist was killed after being hit by a car Saturday night near Lakeland, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A bicyclist was killed after being hit by a car Saturday night near Lakeland, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Tropical Storm Lala batters Hawaii with flooding, powerful winds; 1 dead
Tropical Storm Lala battered Hawaii on Sunday with powerful winds, torrential rain and dangerous flooding after weakening from a hurricane without making landfall.
Tropical Storm Lala battered Hawaii on Sunday with powerful winds, torrential rain and dangerous flooding after weakening from a hurricane without making landfall.
California traffic stop leads to $817K cocaine seizure, CHP says
California authorities seized about 30 pounds of suspected cocaine worth an estimated $817,200 during a traffic stop.
California authorities seized about 30 pounds of suspected cocaine worth an estimated $817,200 during a traffic stop.
New Port Richey stabbing leaves man dead; suspect wanted for murder: Police
A man was killed after an argument turned physical and led to a stabbing in New Port Richey, according to the New Port Richey Police Department.
A man was killed after an argument turned physical and led to a stabbing in New Port Richey, according to the New Port Richey Police Department.
St. Pete grassroots group calls for more oversight of Flock camera network
A new grassroots group is pushing for more oversight of St. Petersburg's Flock camera network, saying residents should have a greater say in how the technology and the data it collects are used.
A new grassroots group is pushing for more oversight of St. Petersburg's Flock camera network, saying residents should have a greater say in how the technology and the data it collects are used.
Florida man accused of exposing himself, throwing TV at deputies: ‘Imma kill y'all’
A Florida man was arrested after Bay County deputies say he exposed his genitals, threw a television from an apartment balcony onto vehicles and threatened to kill law enforcement officers.
A Florida man was arrested after Bay County deputies say he exposed his genitals, threw a television from an apartment balcony onto vehicles and threatened to kill law enforcement officers.
Bikes from the Heart: Sacred Heart ministry hits 3,000 bike milestone in Tampa
A volunteer-run ministry at Sacred Heart Catholic Church reached a major milestone by presenting its 3,000th refurbished bicycle to a client of the Tampa Hope homeless shelter on Saturday morning.
A volunteer-run ministry at Sacred Heart Catholic Church reached a major milestone by presenting its 3,000th refurbished bicycle to a client of the Tampa Hope homeless shelter on Saturday morning.
Brandon 'street takeover' leads to 16 arrests: FHP
A street takeover involving over a dozen vehicles and pedestrians led to 16 arrests early Saturday morning in Brandon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A street takeover involving over a dozen vehicles and pedestrians led to 16 arrests early Saturday morning in Brandon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.