Clearwater officials apologize to North Greenwood residents over historic armory sale process

City of Clearwater officials apologized to North Greenwood residents Monday after neighbors said they were blindsided by the pending sale of the historic National Guard Armory to a local food manufacturer.

Julio Foolio murder: Trial begins for 4 men accused in rapper’s shooting death

The trial for the four men charged in the shooting death of Jacksonville rapper Charles Jones, who went by the name Julio Foolio, began Wednesday with opening statements.

Ex-minor leaguer claimed he was ‘scared & frustrated’ before fleeing deadly Manatee County I-75 crash: PCA

A probable cause affidavit is revealing more details about what was going through the mind of a former minor league baseball player after he was allegedly involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash on I-75 in Manatee County on Monday morning.

Tampa's Homesick Bagels brings a taste of Jersey to North Hyde Park

For Travis Kaiser, bagels are personal. Growing up at the Jersey Shore, he says weekly trips to the bagel shop were part of life. Now, he is bringing that tradition to Tampa through Homesick Bagels.

St. Pete couple facing more child abuse charges, accused of leaving toddler at home in filthy conditions: SPD

A couple already facing felony child abuse charges in connection to the death of an infant are now accused of abusing a second child and leaving her in filthy living conditions, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.

Memphis Police: Remains of 3 children found in drainage area

Police in Memphis, Tennessee, say they have recovered the remains of three children between 3 and 7 years old after a caller reported a possible human skull in a wooded area.

'Storage Wars' star Darrell Sheets dies at 67: Report

Darrell Sheets, who appeared on the popular A&E series “Storage Wars," has died. Here's what to know.

Iran war has military seeking higher funding in 2027 for drones, air defenses

The war with Iran has led the U.S. military looking to increase its spending for next year to billions on drones, air defense systems and fighter jets. 

Gun used in Shreveport shooting was stolen from truck, court documents say

A Louisiana man has been charged with supplying the gun that was used in the Shreveport shooting that killed eight children over the weekend, which court documents show had been stolen from a truck.

Appeals court rules 'Alligator Alcatraz' can stay open, rejecting push for federal environmental impact review

"Alligator Alcatraz," an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades, can remain open, an appeals court ruled on Tuesday, upholding its earlier decision to block a judge's order for the facility to wind down operations for failing to comply with federal environmental law.

Child on electric skateboard hit, killed in Wesley Chapel subdivision: FHP

A 12-year-old boy was killed Tuesday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle in Wesley Chapel, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

BTS merchandise pop-up stops Tampa traffic

Crews in Tampa are setting up a large merchandise pop-up event ahead of a highly anticipated weekend for fans of global K-pop sensation, BTS.

Virginia voters back redistricting plan, here’s what that means for seats in Congress

Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a mid‑decade redistricting plan that could improve Democrats’ chances of picking up as many as four additional U.S. House seats in November’s midterm elections, which will determine control of a narrowly divided Congress.

Tensions rise after Iran attack on three ships as US blockade continues

President Donald Trump announced an extension to the ceasefire that was set to expire on Wednesday as the U.S. awaits a proposal from Iran.

Sarasota school board enforces strict limits on student demonstrations, escalating free speech battle

A divided Sarasota County School Board narrowly approved a new student protest policy on Tuesday, a move many in the community link to recent demonstrations over immigration enforcement.