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With a fire lighting the night in her honor, the dance group Hip Expressions held their annual tribal burn; Leanne Selman’s colleagues dedicated Saturday’s performance to her. Selman was murdered by a gunman who barged into Citibank’s Hillsborough County campus; she did not know the suspect. Tribal Burn set up an…
The man accused of running over two Bradenton Police Officers with his car over the weekend was in court Monday for his first appearance.
18-year-old Jeremiyah Shepheard dribbled down the court like a point guard on a mission. Basketball has been a big part of his life for as long as he can remember.
Florida Republicans were hoping to pick up a few extra seats on Capitol Hill with the help of the new congressional map that looked to favor the GOP. However, Florida's Congressional Delegation remains largely unchanged after the election.
Metropolitan Ministries' Holiday Tents are back as the non-profit prepares for higher demand from the community over the next two months.
A 16-year-old student was arrested on Monday morning after an anonymous tip accused him of bringing a weapon to school, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.
The FBI is investigating a “suspected homicide” aboard a cruise ship that returned to port after departing from Galveston, Texas, the agency said in a statement Monday.
A judge on Monday denied a motion to dismiss the murder case against Lindsay Clancy, potentially clearing the way for her to be retried next year in the deaths of her three young children.
Newly released body camera video shows the moments before a man rammed into two Bradenton Police officers in a Wawa parking lot and fled the scene.
Newly released body camera video shows the moments before a man rammed into two Bradenton Police officers in a Wawa parking lot and fled the scene.
Police in Holmes Beach are looking for information on whoever threw tons of patio furniture and trash into the pool of a vacation rental.
President Donald Trump is holding a sudden White House press briefing.
Popular weight loss drugs including Ozempic and Wegovy will carry a new warning about a possible rare side effect that can sometimes lead to permanent vision loss, U.S. health regulators announced Monday.
The Pinellas Park Police Chief, Adam Geissenberger, announced his decision to retire on Monday after more than 25 years with the department.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he plans to hold a press conference at the Pentagon on Tuesday morning and argued that he is “not worried” about the impeachment articles Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) plans to reintroduce against him this week.
On this week's 'Bucs with Bowles' Jeff Dubrof and Todd Bowles discuss the tough Sunday Night Football loss and what happens next as the Bucs enter their bye week
Rep. Thomas Massie moved Monday to force a vote to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, putting pressure on his fellow Republicans to decide whether to remove one of the Trump’s administration’s most prominent figures following sweeping election losses.
Officers with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office showcased a new tool that was used to take a burglary suspect into custody last month.
SPRING HILL, Fla. (WFLA) — A young girl who was last seen Saturday evening was found dead in Spring Hill on Sunday afternoon, the Pasco Sheriff's Office confirmed in a press conference on Monday. Victoria Perez, 16, was reported missing by family members on Sunday morning, the sheriff's office said. Just a few hours…
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office completed its recovery operations at the site of a deadly Florida plane crash.
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)-- A 6-year-old drowned in a manure pit at a Lancaster County farm on Sunday, according to the Lancaster County Coroner's Office. The coroner's office responded to a farm on Meadeville Road in Salisbury Township at 4:25 p.m. on Sunday for a farming accident involving a juvenile…
Disney Character Warehouse is now open at Tampa Premium Outlets.
The Justice Department lost its fourth official in the week following the midterms, with Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division Brett Shumate resigning Monday.
The College Football Playoff will double in size to 24 teams beginning next year, bringing an end to a three-decade era of conference title games that used to be among the marquee events of the season. College leaders announced the new format Monday, after ESPN agreed to rework its contract to add the 11 new
U.S. Representative Thomas Massie posted on X that Hegseth committed impeachable acts eight times.
Florida deputies captured a large gator at a condo complex after flooding forced it to move away from its usual habitat.
An Ohio State University fraternity has been placed on temporary suspension while it investigates a reported incident in which two individuals were set on fire.
The Bradenton Police Department said new charges have been filed against the man who rammed two officers in a Wawa parking lot while fleeing.
A cruise ship employee who reportedly spent nine hours stranded in the Pacific Ocean was rescued by two Southern California fishermen who spotted him treading water miles off the coast of Catalina Island.
“Some days are better than others,” Biden wrote. “It hasn’t stopped me. But sometimes it slows me down.”
A man was arrested early Saturday after deputies said he pointed a rifle at another driver in a road rage incident.
Villa Vie said the monthly fuel cost per cabin jumped from about $1,800 to as much as $8,000.
A new traffic pattern could slow down drivers on I-275 in Tampa. The change is part of the work for the overhaul of the Westshore Interchange.
The Auburndale City Commission will hold a special meeting Tuesday to discuss a planned data center.
Officials are investigating a house fire in Hillsborough County.
A year after a driver plowed into a crowd in Ybor City killing four people, a candlelight vigil was held Sunday night for one of the victims.
Caleb Williams found Colston Loveland for a 38-yard catch to set up Cairo Santos' 38-yard field goal as time expired, and the Chicago Bears picked up a sloppy 27-24 victory over Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday night.
Two adults were arrested Saturday morning after deputies found two children in a U-Haul van with several drugs and prescription pills inside.
Mark Scheifele scored on a 5-on-3 power play with 1.6 seconds left and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on Sunday after blowing a late three-goal lead.
Crews worked to contain a structure fire at a resort in St. Pete Beach Sunday evening.
"Dana is actually coming to the White House tomorrow," Trump said, adding that the UFC executive is visiting "for other reasons."
Crews rescued the pilot of a small aircraft after he conducted an emergency landing at Estero Bay Preserve Saturday afternoon.
Three shootings in Winston-Salem, N.C., over the weekend left two people dead, and two people have been charged, according to the Winston-Salem Police Department.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are set to battle the Chicago Bears Sunday night at Soldier Field.
Florida Gov.-elect Byron Donalds (R) on Sunday said the Republican Party will have to campaign with its own crafted healthcare policy items going into the 2028 election.
The admission comes as congressional leaders seek answers about Jensen Huang's ties to the woman and NVIDIA opens an internal investigation.
A woman is recovering after deputies said she crashed her vehicle into a building in Tampa Saturday morning.
Prosecutors reduced the felony charges against the former Florida State University football player accused of leading troopers in a Hillsborough County pursuit in October.
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. (WFLA) — A small plane had to make an emergency landing on a roadway in North Fort Myers on Saturday, according to local authorities. The Lee County Sheriff's Office said that, at around noon on Nov. 7, an aircraft experienced mechanical issues and was forced to make an emergency landing near
Calls about a bomb threat sparked panic at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital on Sunday morning.
Nikita Kucherov scored a power-play goal 3:23 into overtime and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied past the Minnesota Wild 4-3 on Saturday night.
Democrats, on the wings of the big midterm wave, are looking to grind President Trump’s war with Iran to a halt once they retake the majority next year. Senate Democrats say they have some Republican support to end the conflict, which has dragged on for more than eight months, and have threatened to use the
On Friday, the U.S. launched new defensive strikes against Iran targeting the country’s air defense systems, which President Trump described as “minor.”
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday that he has offered the job of White House press secretary to his friend and UFC boss Dana White, an announcement unconventional even for the norm-busting president. White said Saturday that he plans to meet with Trump on Monday at the White House…
Carel Aaron Van Der Merwe, who is originally from South Africa, was traveling to visit family when the arrest happened, his attorney Marc Christopher confirmed to NewsNation, the Hill’s broadcasting partner.
Democrats won every congressional district along the U.S.-Mexico border during Tuesday's midterm elections, flipping three Republican-held districts, including two in Texas.
The Bradenton Police Department said two officers are hospitalized after a suspect hit them with his car early Sunday morning.
With the cold front settled to our south, lower humidity and cooler temperatures have settled in across the Tampa Bay area Sunday morning and will keep conditions incredibly pleasant throughout the day. Wake-up temperatures Sunday morning started off roughly 7-14° cooler than Saturday morning, with temperatures…
The trajectory of education policy in a trio of historically red states is about to see a major shake-up after voters there elected Democratic governors for the first time in decades. For years, positions on school choice LGBTQ topics in classrooms and efforts either for or against diversity, equity and inclusion…
Detectives are searching for additional victims after a man lost thousands of dollars in a suspected fraud scheme targeting horse buyers.
"All of the humanity, history, despair, and triumph that constitutes Elvis’ identity was stolen..."
Troopers released video footage Saturday of the person who they believe crashed into a vehicle while completing a DoorDash delivery in Citrus County.
The U.S. launched new defensive strikes against Iran targeting the country's air defense systems, President Trump said on Friday, describing the strikes as “minor.”
A shooting involving a deputy left one suspect in custody and a Crystal River roadway temporarily closed Saturday evening
A Georgia inmate received extra prison time after pleading guilty to fraudulently selling hunting leases to Florida hunters while incarcerated, wildlife officials announced Friday.
HOLLY SPRINGS, N.C. (WNCN) -- A car crash killed one and seriously injured seven other bicyclists on Saturday morning near Holly Springs, North Carolina just south of the NC 540 Toll highway, according to fire/rescue officials. The incident involving the Capital Cycling Club was reported around 9:40 a.m. in the 4200…
A busy interstate in Hernando County was reopened after crews knocked down an RV fire Saturday afternoon.
Hispanic Americans helped deliver a historic blow to the GOP in Tuesday's contest, diminishing gains President Trump made with Latino men while augmenting the ranks of Democrats in the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC). Exit polling data from polling firm BSP showed significant attrition among Latinos who backed…
A tow truck driver was arrested Tuesday after police said he admitted to stealing thousands of dollars' worth of items from a vehicle that he towed.
Michael Sanft, the Las Vegas lawyer who represented convicted murderer "Keffe D" during the Tupac murder trial, has died, a source told Nexstar's KLAS.
President Trump said he offered the job of White House press secretary to Dana White, president and CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Manatee County leaders are considering restricting kids under 16 from riding e-bikes and will hold a community information session Saturday afternoon.
A series of cyberattacks on grocery stores out of Europe raises concerns for cyber threats stateside.
Five people were killed and more than a dozen injured after a gunman opened fire Saturday afternoon in a market square in Krakow, Poland, police said.
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — An Apollo Beach man was arrested early Saturday morning after the Florida Highway Patrol said he struck and killed a bicyclist. Michael Barr, 37, was headed south on U.S. Highway 41 at around 3:25 a.m. when he attempted to overtake a man riding a bicycle. South of Old US-41, Barr collided
The Pasco County Sheriff's Office is on the scene of an armed and barricaded suspect in Holiday, a spokesperson said Saturday morning.
Parents are suing technology giant Google, alleging the AI Gemini chatbot offered on school Chromebooks helped a young teen plan her near-suicide and funeral.
“I do this to begin a healing process, reduce fear and anxiety across our community."
People prone to seasonal depression are bracing themselves as winter approaches.
While nominations will not be released until November 16, eagle eyed fans noticed Parton's name among the submissions of her frequent country collaborator and goddaughter, Miley Cyrus.
A cold front passed through our area and has ushered in drier and cooler air. Lower humidity is already being felt behind the front with dewpoints in the 50s and 60s. Mostly clear skies tonight helping temperatures dip into the low 50s for areas north of I-4 and low 60s for areas south. Sunday will
One person is injured following a shooting in Holiday that happened on Friday night, prompting an investigation by the Pasco County Sheriff's Office.
What changes are coming in 2027? Several Social Security rules will adjust in 2027, affecting workers and retirees.
"The oven’s doors can unexpectedly close when bumped, posing a burn hazard to consumers retrieving hot food," the CPSC warned.
An investigation is underway in St. Petersburg after one person was killed and another injured in an apparent shooting on Friday evening.
For many of Leanne Selman's friends, it's been less than 24 hours since they heard she had passed away. Deputies say that on Wednesday, Jacob Pearson stormed into Citibank's campus in Hillsborough County with a rifle, a handgun, and 90 rounds; Leanne Selman, who'd never met him, died at his hands over 2,500 dollars…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) - Coming off of the midterm elections, Florida State Democrats flipped 17 seats in the legislature, delivering the party's largest gains in the House in at least 30 years. While Florida Republicans still control both chambers in Tallahassee, they lost their supermajority. Democrats flipped one…
"Even the lightest touch against my skin could be uncomfortable."
A Florida deputy was in the right place at the right time to assist a driver with a broken-down car.
Nearly one year after a driver fleeing law enforcement crashed into a crowd outside Bradley's on 7th in Ybor City, families are still dealing with the physical and emotional toll of that night.
An adoption book author previously arrested on sex crime allegations and his husband have been accused of molesting one of their children, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Restaurants are giving free meals and more to veterans on Wednesday.
The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts has an exhibit dedicated to our military members and veterans. It is called: The Soldier's Lens.
Polk County is throwing out a pilot program aimed at reducing illegal dumping after cases actually went up in the target area.
According to Davidson County Chancery Court records, a notice of dismissal was filed on Thursday, Nov. 5.
Back in 1976, workers at Southern Bell Phone Company buried a time capsule at their Downtown Panama City building, located on East 5th Street, between Luverne and Magnolia Avenues.
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers player Warren Sapp has filed a new complaint with the City of Tampa after his previous lawsuit was dismissed last week.
Bryan Hasel walked away from an encounter with Florida police and was never seen again.
A Ponoma Park woman was arrested Friday after forgetting she had tied her dog to her vehicle and driving away with it still attached, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office reported.
As fans of the New York Yankees call for change amidst a 17-year championship drought, Tino Martinez is the latest Yankee legend to give his take on the team's woes.