Florida teen accused of killing mother 1 year after killing dad learns his fate

A jury has reached a verdict in the trial of Collin Griffith, a 17-year-old boy accused of stabbing his mother to death a year after he killed his father in Oklahoma.

Tampa police save man pinned underneath his car

The Tampa Police Department praised the quick response of some of their officers after they saved a man's life who was trapped underneath his car.

Florida pastor's wife dies after brutal beating during home invasion, family says

Lucy Pat Curl, the wife of an Orlando pastor, died Wednesday morning after being removed from life support, according to her family. The 85-year-old woman had been in a medically induced coma following a brutal beating during a home invasion, police said.

Dog park shooting trial: Prosecution rests, defense to begin its case Thursday

Testimony resumed in a Tampa courtroom on Wednesday in the trial of Gerald Declan Radford, who's accused of targeting and killing another man at a dog park because he was gay.

Tampa Bay Lightning honor dad who saved son’s life with CPR after he was struck by lightning

A Tampa man who made it his mission to spread awareness of the importance of CPR training after saving his son's life two and half years ago when a bolt of lightning struck him, was honored by the Tampa Bay Lightning. 

Lakeland man in custody accused of killing brother-in-law, threatening sister and neighbor with gun: LPD

A murder suspect is in custody after Lakeland Police say he shot his brother-in-law and threatened his sister before entering a residence next door, threatening the resident if she reported him.

Bodycam video shows gunfire exchange between convicted felon, Tampa police

The Tampa Police Department released body camera video on Wednesday showing the moment they say a suspect opened fire on officers, forcing them to return fire.

Is FAFSA part of the Education Department? And other things to know

Managing the FAFSA is a key role of the Department of Education. Here are other things to know as President Trump is evaluating the function and future of the department.

Dade City man loses control of car, dies after colliding with tree, utility pole: FHP

A deadly car crash in Zephyrhills claimed the life of a Dade City man on Tuesday night after he lost control of his vehicle and collided with a tree and a utility pole, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

USPS accepting packages from China, reversing decision

The U.S. Postal Service reversed course Wednesday, saying it would continue to accept all inbound mail and packages from China and Hong Kong.

Florida's troubled citrus industry looks for help

Citrus growers called on lawmakers Tuesday to continue providing research and advertising money to help an industry that has seen production drop more than 90 percent in less than three decades.

Beloved Cortez Village restaurant reopens four months after Hurricanes Helene, Milton

A beloved Cortez Village restaurant reopened on Tuesday, four months after back-to-back storms. Slicker's Eatery has seen a lot since opening during the COVID-19 pandemic. From red tide seasons to, more recently, Hurricanes Helene and Milton. 

Trump admin recalls USAID staff worldwide amid foreign aid freeze

The Trump administration is recalling USAID staff from overseas, placing most on leave as part of a broader foreign aid freeze. The move effectively dismantles the agency's global presence and has sparked backlash from diplomatic and humanitarian groups.

Pasco County may soon grade homework again, superintendent says

Nearly three years after Pasco County schools eliminated homework grading, the new superintendent is proposing a return to the old policy, which would allow homework to count toward a student’s final grade.