UnitedHealthcare names new CEO following Brian Thompson killing

UnitedHealthcare named Tim Noel as the company's new CEO on Thursday after the former one, Brian Thompson, was killed in Manhattan in December.

Judge considering bond for 'Black Swan' Ashley Benefield while she appeals conviction

A Manatee County judge will soon decide whether to grant bond for Ashley Benefield while she appeals her manslaughter conviction in the 2020 shooting death of her estranged husband.

Tampa business owner shows off variety of antique typewriters from collection

Tampa Typewriter Co. owner Jack Armstrong has been collecting and repairing typewriters since 2017. While most of his collection features recognizable pieces, he has an affinity for the odd-looking failures from the early days of typewriters.

Child hit by car after getting off school bus in Brooksville dies: FHP

An 11-year-old girl who was hit by a car after getting a school bus in Hernando County on Tuesday has died, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Brandon man tries to take off after threatening people with a gun: HCSO

A Brandon man is facing several charges after threatening two people with a gun inside a home, according to the HIllsborough County Sheriff's Office.

Safety violations at Mosaic plant led to worker's 'preventable' death, federal investigators say

The U.S. Department of Labor has cited Mosaic Fertilizer for two “serious" safety violations, which OSHA investigators say contributed to the death of a 29-year-old worker at the company's Mulberry plant last summer.

Gasparilla 2025: Bicycle safety patrols ready to roll into action

Law enforcement officials will be protecting pirates and parade-goers by land, by air and by sea during Gasparilla 2025, and part of the safety plan includes bicycle patrols. 

Florida snow: 'I Survived the Blizzard of 2025' t-shirts for sale to support a cause

Floridians can now celebrate this week's rare snowfall with the "I Survived the Blizzard of 2025" t-shirt, with 100% of proceeds going to support people experiencing homelessness at The Kearney Center in Tallahassee.

Part of Bay Area under freeze warning Friday morning. Here's how low temperatures could drop

The Tampa Bay area is not done with chilly weather just yet. A freeze warning will be in effect Thursday night into Friday morning for part of the region, while the entire Bay Area will be under a cold weather advisory.

New Port Richey man gets heart transplant after setbacks

A New Port Richey man became the 100th heart transplant recipient, and first heart transplant of the year, at a Largo hospital. 

St. Pete hosts affordable housing fair for those displaced by hurricanes

Hundreds of families are still in limbo, waiting to get back into their homes after the hurricanes, so the City of St. Petersburg hosted a rental housing fair Wednesday night to connect those in need with affordable housing options.