New poll shows where global confidence in key institutions stands

A new poll shows how global trust in major institutions — including the military, national governments and banks — has changed over the past two decades.

Florida temporarily bans sloth imports after 55 Sloth World sloth deaths

The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said an executive order is being drafted to temporarily ban the import of sloths to Florida, following the deaths of more than 50 sloths intended for Sloth World Orlando.

Kouri Richins sentenced to life for husband’s fentanyl murder

Kouri Richins, a Utah mother who gained attention for writing a children’s book about grief after her husband’s death, has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering him.

Tampa International Airport awarded nearly $11M federal grant for runway, taxiway upgrades

Tampa International Airport is receiving nearly $11 million in federal funding to help modernize airfield infrastructure, according to an announcement from U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor.

Louisiana to pay nearly $5M to family of man killed in traffic stop

Louisiana officials reached a settlement with the family of Ronald Greene, a Black driver killed by state police during a 2019 traffic stop.

South Carolina officer killed during pursuit involving teen driver

South Carolina police officer Don “DJ" Keller was killed in the line of duty while responding to assist officers during a traffic stop involving a 15-year-old driver in Greenwood.

Missing Florida baby and teen safely located after statewide alert

A missing Florida baby and teenager have been safely located in North Carolina after a statewide Missing Child Alert was activated. No other details were released. 

St. Petersburg police seek men after 'brutal attack'

Police in St. Petersburg are asking for help identifying three men following a brutal attack early Sunday morning.

St. Pete ‘drug house’ owner arrested after being shot during botched robbery: Police

The owner of a ‘drug house’ in St. Petersburg has been arrested nearly a month after being shot during a botched robbery that claimed the life of one of the robbery suspects and landed a second in jail, according to police. 

'Alligator Alcatraz,' Florida's controversial immigrant detention center, to close: reports

Florida has spent over $1 million a day to run its "Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention center in the Everglades. It's still waiting on $608 million in reimbursement from the U.S. government.

Popular 'Revenge of the Nerds' and 'Bloodsport' actor Donald Gibb dead at 71

Donald Gibb, the towering actor best known for playing the popular brute "Ogre" in comedy classic Revenge of the Nerds, has died at the age of 71, according to multiple reports. 

Hegseth tells Congress 'We control the strait'

The ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran will be among the topics on the agenda for President Donald Trump when he arrives in China.

Tampa delays controversial street redesign after neighborhood uproar

People in South Tampa will get a chance to weigh in Wednesday on a plan to redesign El Prado Boulevard, a project that’s sparked a growing debate in the neighborhood.