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A witness told jurors in Tampa about the November 2023 attack that killed a mother and her 14-year-old daughter as prosecutors prepare a capital case.
Weather & Environment in ...
Mostly clear and muggy this morning; highs near 93°F. Scattered storms possible Wednesday, June 10.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
St. Petersburg finished a fast‑tracked $70M upgrade to its Northeast water reclamation plant after 2024 storm surge damaged critical equipment and forced shutdowns.
Chief Lee Bercaw opened a self‑initiated investigation after a bystander's Ybor City arrest video went viral. Tampa police say they are reviewing officers' body‑worn camera footage.
Politics & Govt in ...
David Jolly plans to tap former Rep. Gwen Graham as his lieutenant governor pick, Axios reports. The pairing would pair Jolly’s moderate appeal with Graham’s statewide name recognition.
A routine crash check on I‑4 turned into a rescue when Hillsborough deputies found an unresponsive driver, performed CPR and used a defibrillator; she’s now stable.
A Clearwater man was booked on a first-degree murder charge after deputies found a 50-year-old shot to death inside a Pinellas Park business. The investigation is ongoing.
Retail & Industry in ...
Publix pulled two lots of DiLuigi Smashables after a labeling mistake left milk off the ingredient list. Affected packages carry a Use By date of June 13, 2026.
Food & Drinks in ...
Southern California brand Better Buzz will take over the former Steak 'n Shake on Causeway Boulevard in Brandon, bringing its signature drinks to Tampa Bay.
A Dunnellon woman was arrested after deputies found roughly 92 animals in poor condition at a five‑acre property called Moonstone Field.
Two people were stabbed early Wednesday near USF; both are in stable condition and one involved is a student.
A 24-year-old Lakeland man died after his motorcycle clipped a semi-truck trailer while exiting a Commerce Park parking lot Wednesday night. Deputies say the initial contact was slight but caused the rider to lose control.
A pre-dawn I-75 pursuit in Hillsborough County ended near US‑301 after troopers recovered an AR‑15 and other weapons; suspects fled on foot and remain at large.
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