Missing Alabama boy, 4, found dead after search; Dog found alive
The body of a missing 4-year-old Alabama boy has been found, authorities said Friday.
The body of a missing 4-year-old Alabama boy has been found, authorities said Friday.
Ohio dentist and wife found shot to death inside home with young children
Officers were called to the home of Ohio dentist Spencer Tepe and his wife Monique the morning of Dec. 30 for a welfare check.
Officers were called to the home of Ohio dentist Spencer Tepe and his wife Monique the morning of Dec. 30 for a welfare check.
New York flavor in downtown Tampa
In the center of downtown Tampa, there's a taste of a typical New York diner ready to serve anyone with a craving for home cooking at almost any hour of the day.
In the center of downtown Tampa, there's a taste of a typical New York diner ready to serve anyone with a craving for home cooking at almost any hour of the day.
Who is Jocelyn Nungaray? Houston girl mentioned during Trump speech on Venezuela strike
President Donald Trump mentioned Jocelyn Nungaray during a press conference regarding U.S. strike on Venezuela. Two suspected Venezuelan gang members are accused of killing the 12-year-old near her Houston home.
President Donald Trump mentioned Jocelyn Nungaray during a press conference regarding U.S. strike on Venezuela. Two suspected Venezuelan gang members are accused of killing the 12-year-old near her Houston home.
2 dogs found dead in Riverview house fire: HCFR
Two dogs were killed in a fire that broke out in the garage of a home in Riverview Friday night, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
Two dogs were killed in a fire that broke out in the garage of a home in Riverview Friday night, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
Democrat and Republican lawmakers react to US strikes on Venezuela and arrest of Maduro
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle reacted to the U.S. strikes on Venezuela and capturing of its leader Nicolás Maduro.|
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle reacted to the U.S. strikes on Venezuela and capturing of its leader Nicolás Maduro.|
Most of Tampa Bay area enters severe drought to start 2026 from lack of rain
The Withlacoochee Forestry Center of the Florida Forest Service said it's already responded to nine wildfires in 2026 in the Tampa Bay area. The latest one was in Citrus County, and the current weather isn’t enough to keep the wildfires down.
The Withlacoochee Forestry Center of the Florida Forest Service said it's already responded to nine wildfires in 2026 in the Tampa Bay area. The latest one was in Citrus County, and the current weather isn’t enough to keep the wildfires down.
Woman dies in suspected mountain lion attack in Colorado
Wildlife officials in Colorado are investigating a suspected mountain lion attack that left one hiker dead.
Wildlife officials in Colorado are investigating a suspected mountain lion attack that left one hiker dead.
Business donates jewelry to Lakeland teen recovering in hospital after being shot by stepfather
The owners of a jewelry business are showing their support and love to the victims of a murder suicide, including a 13-year-old who suffered gunshot wounds.
The owners of a jewelry business are showing their support and love to the victims of a murder suicide, including a 13-year-old who suffered gunshot wounds.
SPCA Florida gives specialized care to kittens burned in a house fire
On New Year’s Eve, the SPCA Florida received a call from their rescue partners in Lakeland about two badly burned kittens in a house fire.
On New Year’s Eve, the SPCA Florida received a call from their rescue partners in Lakeland about two badly burned kittens in a house fire.
Retired cop accused of threatening 75-year-old PCSO volunteer officer over parking citation: Grady Judd
A retired law enforcement officer is facing charges after deputies say he threatened a 75-year-old Polk County Sheriff’s Office volunteer officer while being issued a parking citation in Lakeland.
A retired law enforcement officer is facing charges after deputies say he threatened a 75-year-old Polk County Sheriff’s Office volunteer officer while being issued a parking citation in Lakeland.
3 Floridians among those ill after eating raw oysters amid national salmonella outbreak
Three Floridians reported falling ill from salmonella in a national outbreak that includes 64 total cases across 22 states. People are reporting eating raw oysters, according to the CDC.
Three Floridians reported falling ill from salmonella in a national outbreak that includes 64 total cases across 22 states. People are reporting eating raw oysters, according to the CDC.
Glass art from around the world on display in St. Petersburg
Beautiful glass pieces made by artists from around the world are currently on display for "Magic + Migration: Nature in Contemporary Glass."
Beautiful glass pieces made by artists from around the world are currently on display for "Magic + Migration: Nature in Contemporary Glass."
Longtime realtor expecting Tampa Bay area's housing market to stabilize in 2026
Some realtors in the Tampa Bay area are forecasting a stabilization in the housing market in 2026.
Some realtors in the Tampa Bay area are forecasting a stabilization in the housing market in 2026.
Florida’s test scores decline as nation struggles with student performance
Florida’s school test scores are declining as the nation struggles with student performance as well.
Florida’s school test scores are declining as the nation struggles with student performance as well.
Suspects accused of dumping sick puppies in a Largo park illegally bred dogs: Police
Two suspects were arrested and face 12 counts of felony animal cruelty charges each after police say they abandoned dogs in Taylor Park.
Two suspects were arrested and face 12 counts of felony animal cruelty charges each after police say they abandoned dogs in Taylor Park.
Truck driver charged with bank robbery after claiming C-4 explosives, firing on officers: feds
Willie Edward McGee Jr. allegedly stole $3,234 from First Citizens Bank before getting into a shootout with Rocky Mount police.
Willie Edward McGee Jr. allegedly stole $3,234 from First Citizens Bank before getting into a shootout with Rocky Mount police.
Officers buy jacket, snow pants for freezing shoplifting suspect
The man was also treated for an infection on his hand that was causing him pain.
The man was also treated for an infection on his hand that was causing him pain.
FBI disrupts alleged ISIS-inspired New Year’s Eve attack plot targeting NC grocery store
Prosecutors say Christian Sturdivant, 18, of Mint Hill, N.C., allegedly plotted an attack on New Year's Eve in support of the Islamic State terrorist group.
Prosecutors say Christian Sturdivant, 18, of Mint Hill, N.C., allegedly plotted an attack on New Year's Eve in support of the Islamic State terrorist group.
Artists and businesses prep for Corey Avenue Art and Craft Festival in St. Pete Beach
If you’re looking for a way to support local businesses in the new year, Corey Avenue in St. Pete Beach is holding the popular Art and Craft Festival on Saturday and Sunday.
If you’re looking for a way to support local businesses in the new year, Corey Avenue in St. Pete Beach is holding the popular Art and Craft Festival on Saturday and Sunday.