Father of 2-year-old beating victim wants harsher charges for suspect
Jayden Hines, 2, was pronounced dead at Lakeland Regional Medical Center early Friday morning after suffering blunt-force trauma to multiple areas of his body, according to police.
Jayden Hines, 2, was pronounced dead at Lakeland Regional Medical Center early Friday morning after suffering blunt-force trauma to multiple areas of his body, according to police.
Teen killed after stepping on downed power line while trying to escape burning car in Spring Hill
A 17-year-old girl was killed Sunday after being electrocuted while trying to escape a burning car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 17-year-old girl was killed Sunday after being electrocuted while trying to escape a burning car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Lakeland man beat child to death for urinating on couch, police say
Police arrested Alegray Jones, 30, after they say he killed his girlfriend’s two-year-old son while she was at work on Friday.
Police arrested Alegray Jones, 30, after they say he killed his girlfriend’s two-year-old son while she was at work on Friday.
WrestleMania 37: Fans ready for first in-person WWE event since pandemic began
It’s called the grandest stage of them all in pro-wrestling, and it’s in Tampa this weekend. WrestleMania brings the best out of WWE superstars, but the fun starts Friday for fans.
It’s called the grandest stage of them all in pro-wrestling, and it’s in Tampa this weekend. WrestleMania brings the best out of WWE superstars, but the fun starts Friday for fans.
Gaetz faces probe by House ethics over potential misconduct
The House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation of Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz.
The House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation of Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz.
Teen saves drowning toddler during spring break trip to Orlando
A 13-year-old girl is being credited with rescuing a toddler who nearly drowned in a hotel pool.
A 13-year-old girl is being credited with rescuing a toddler who nearly drowned in a hotel pool.
Truckers accused of kidnapping women along I-95; FBI seeks possible victims in Central Florida
Agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation say two truckers have been arrested for kidnapping and physically assaulting women in Georgia and New Jersey.
Agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation say two truckers have been arrested for kidnapping and physically assaulting women in Georgia and New Jersey.
Stepfather without license arrested after motorcycle crash injures baby held in his lap, police say
Clearwater police said the stepfather was holding the baby in his lap when the crash occurred. He was arrested for child neglect and driving without a license.
Clearwater police said the stepfather was holding the baby in his lap when the crash occurred. He was arrested for child neglect and driving without a license.
Tampa man arrested for shooting driver who lost control, hitting and killing teen boy
Two months after a 14-year-old Hillsborough County boy was hit by a car and killed, deputies have arrested the man accused of causing the chain reaction that led to his death. Investigators say Jose Ortiz shot at the driver, causing her to lose control and crash into Jason Lopez Jr.
Two months after a 14-year-old Hillsborough County boy was hit by a car and killed, deputies have arrested the man accused of causing the chain reaction that led to his death. Investigators say Jose Ortiz shot at the driver, causing her to lose control and crash into Jason Lopez Jr.
Judge hands down 24-year sentence for driver in Bayshore crash that killed mother, toddler
The wait for justice for the family and loved ones of Jessica and Lillia Raubenolt has been excruciating. After nearly three years, the man accused of killing the young mother and her toddler on Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa has been sentenced to 24 years in prison, 6 years short of the maximum of 30.
The wait for justice for the family and loved ones of Jessica and Lillia Raubenolt has been excruciating. After nearly three years, the man accused of killing the young mother and her toddler on Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa has been sentenced to 24 years in prison, 6 years short of the maximum of 30.
Royal Caribbean cancels cruises through June 30
However, the new cancellations exclude sailings onboard Quantum, Spectrum, Voyager, Anthem, Adventure, Vision, Jewel, and Odyssey of the Seas.
However, the new cancellations exclude sailings onboard Quantum, Spectrum, Voyager, Anthem, Adventure, Vision, Jewel, and Odyssey of the Seas.
Baby deer rescued after being found on road next to dead mother in Brevard County
While it is a heartbreaking situation, the rescue says the baby deer is doing good and is in the care of Creature Safe Place, Inc.
While it is a heartbreaking situation, the rescue says the baby deer is doing good and is in the care of Creature Safe Place, Inc.
Florida man arrested for allegedly impersonating doctor, injecting Botox while drinking
A Florida man is charged with impersonating a doctor and injecting Botox into unsuspecting victims during an event last month at which he was allegedly drinking alcohol.
A Florida man is charged with impersonating a doctor and injecting Botox into unsuspecting victims during an event last month at which he was allegedly drinking alcohol.
10-foot alligator found underneath car at Tampa apartment complex
"The caller advised there was a pond nearby, but this was no small gator... it was 10'2'!!!" the sheriff's office wrote.
"The caller advised there was a pond nearby, but this was no small gator... it was 10'2'!!!" the sheriff's office wrote.
Rep. Matt Gaetz sought preemptive pardon from Trump, report says
Gaetz is the subject of a sex trafficking investigation for his alleged relationship with a 17-year-old girl.
Gaetz is the subject of a sex trafficking investigation for his alleged relationship with a 17-year-old girl.
Environmental concerns mount as millions of gallons of wastewater head towards Tampa Bay
Wildlife advocates say they’re worried about a chain reaction coming for marine life, and they said they fear their hard work to restore the bay’s quality and what lives there will be shattered.
Wildlife advocates say they’re worried about a chain reaction coming for marine life, and they said they fear their hard work to restore the bay’s quality and what lives there will be shattered.
Florida teacher offered to pay for father's motel room in exchange for sex with 2-year-old, detectives say
Palm Beach County detectives say a fourth-grade teacher was ready to pay $200 in exchange for sex with a man's 2-year-old daughter.
Palm Beach County detectives say a fourth-grade teacher was ready to pay $200 in exchange for sex with a man's 2-year-old daughter.
Piney Point leak: Wastewater pond could be emptied in two days
As contaminated water is slowly pumped out of the leaking Piney Point wastewater pond, the risk of a full breach and flooding decreases. But the threat to the environment is growing with every gallon that's piped into Tampa Bay.
As contaminated water is slowly pumped out of the leaking Piney Point wastewater pond, the risk of a full breach and flooding decreases. But the threat to the environment is growing with every gallon that's piped into Tampa Bay.
Large alligators wrestle in Lakewood Ranch backyard as mating season gets underway
Gordon Silver says it's common to see alligators in his Lakewood Ranch neighborhood, but was still shocked to capture incredible video of two large gators getting "acquainted," as he called it, right in his own backyard.
Gordon Silver says it's common to see alligators in his Lakewood Ranch neighborhood, but was still shocked to capture incredible video of two large gators getting "acquainted," as he called it, right in his own backyard.
Florida couple charged with $5.8-million COVID relief fraud
A Polk County couple is accused of fraudulently collecting $5.8 million in COVID-19 relief money and using it to buy a luxury car, Louis Vuitton merchandise, and more, then flaunting it on Facebook.
A Polk County couple is accused of fraudulently collecting $5.8 million in COVID-19 relief money and using it to buy a luxury car, Louis Vuitton merchandise, and more, then flaunting it on Facebook.