Man accused of beating toddler to death for urinating on couch now faces murder charges
Alegray Jones, 30, was initially charged with aggravated manslaughter but is now facing a murder charge for the death of 2-year-old Jayden Hines.
Alegray Jones, 30, was initially charged with aggravated manslaughter but is now facing a murder charge for the death of 2-year-old Jayden Hines.
California woman reported missing while on vacation in Miami found safe
A California mother of two was found safe after she was reported missing from two weeks while vacationing in Miami.
A California mother of two was found safe after she was reported missing from two weeks while vacationing in Miami.
Cross-country team puts shelter dogs on track for brighter future
Tampa's Steinbrenner High School Boys Cross Country Team takes shelter dogs from the Humane Society of Tampa Bay to Al Lopez Park for some exercise and a change of scenery.
Tampa's Steinbrenner High School Boys Cross Country Team takes shelter dogs from the Humane Society of Tampa Bay to Al Lopez Park for some exercise and a change of scenery.
No. 2 House Republican says GOP would act against Gaetz
House Republicans would "take action" on Rep. Matt Gaetz if the Justice Department formally moves ahead against him, the chamber’s No. 2 GOP leader said Wednesday.
House Republicans would "take action" on Rep. Matt Gaetz if the Justice Department formally moves ahead against him, the chamber’s No. 2 GOP leader said Wednesday.
Neighbors grab burglary suspect who attacked Winter Haven homeowner, hold him down until police arrive
Neighbors rushed to help a Winter Haven homeowner who had been attacked by an alleged burglar, holding down the suspect until police arrived.
Neighbors rushed to help a Winter Haven homeowner who had been attacked by an alleged burglar, holding down the suspect until police arrived.
Disney makes dress code more ‘inclusive’ for theme park employees
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro announced that the company’s theme parks have added inclusion as one of their core values.
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro announced that the company’s theme parks have added inclusion as one of their core values.
Florida Senators introduce 'CRUISE Act' to revoke CDC's no-sail order
The act would reportedly revoke the CDC's current no-sail order on cruises and require the agency to provide guidance for cruises to resume safely.
The act would reportedly revoke the CDC's current no-sail order on cruises and require the agency to provide guidance for cruises to resume safely.
Dunwoody father remembered as a hero as rescuing 3 in Florida riptide
A Dunwoody father is being remembered as a hero after he saved three people from a riptide in Florida on April 8.
A Dunwoody father is being remembered as a hero after he saved three people from a riptide in Florida on April 8.
Hernando accident victim identified as 17-year-old CHS student
Friends, family members, and classmates are mourning a Hernando County teenager who died in a tragic accident just weeks before graduating. Valentina Tomashosky was electrocuted when she stepped on a live power line that had set her car ablaze.
Friends, family members, and classmates are mourning a Hernando County teenager who died in a tragic accident just weeks before graduating. Valentina Tomashosky was electrocuted when she stepped on a live power line that had set her car ablaze.
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.