Who is Samuel Lilley? American Airlines pilot involved in DC midair crash has Georgia ties

A family with Georgia ties is grieving after learning their loved one was one of the pilots killed in the crash between a small American Airlines plane and a military helicopter crash near Reagan National Airport.

DC plane crash: What we know about the aircraft involved

An Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with an American Airlines passenger jet killing three soldiers, 60 passengers and four crew members. Here’s what we know about the aircraft involved.

LIVE DC plane crash updates: Midair collision leaves no survivors

Officials do not believe anyone survived the midair collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and a military helicopter over Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, D.C. on Wednesday night.

Pilot of American Airlines jet that crashed in Washington DC had Florida ties

One of the pilots of the passenger jet involved in a mid-air collision in Washington, D.C. was a native of New York but grew up in Florida, where he learned to fly planes, according to records and statements from those who knew him.

Guns, drugs found in vehicle following chase in Polk County: FHP

A chase through Polk County ended with two people in handcuffs after troopers said they found guns, drugs and cash in a vehicle they had to forcibly stop with multiple PIT maneuvers.

Tampa council members looking into city employee complaints about harassment, discrimination

Tampa City Council members listened to a series of complaints from former City of Tampa employees about alleged discrimination and harassment during the council's workshop on Thursday.

How do you become an air traffic controller? Deadly crash puts job requirements in spotlight

After a tragic midair collision at Reagan National Airport, air traffic controller staffing and training have come under scrutiny. Here’s what it takes to enter this demanding career.

Lakewood Ranch expansion coming to eastern Sarasota County despite push back

The peace and quiet is what brought Mike Hutchinson and Eileen Fitzgerald to Old Miakka. It's also why the couple sued Sarasota County, challenging changes to the comprehensive plan that would bring upwards of 5,000 new homes to the area.