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St. Petersburg woman was found stabbed to death; her son, with a history of mental health issues, was injured and will be charged.
Weather & Environment in ...
The NWS issued a Cold Weather Advisory for southwest and west central Florida warning of low wind chills until 10 AM EST, affecting areas like Tampa and St. Petersburg.
An 11-year-old girl was hospitalized with serious injuries after being hit by a car in Brooksville while walking on an unpaved road after getting off a school bus.
The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay issued a Cold Weather Advisory due to very cold wind chills and a Rip Current Statement signaling a high risk for dangerous currents along the coast.
Pasco Sheriff Chris Nocco is set to discuss a recent human trafficking arrest at a briefing, amid attention on a deputy-involved fatal shooting of Matthew Phillips.
Pasco County deputies shot and killed Matthew Vincent Phillips during an arrest attempt following a confrontation where he was armed and noncompliant.
Court documents detail former prosecutor Patrick Scruggs' response to a rush-hour traffic incident, including a stabbing, now leading to his legal trial.
Martez Manning, with seven prior felonies, pleaded guilty to illegal gun possession. His sentencing is pending, with a possibility of 15 years to life.
Politics & Govt in ...
Tampa Police will honor Officer Norris Epps, Jr. on the 30th anniversary of his death with a ceremony at the Monument to Fallen Officers on January 16, 2025.
Tracey Nix was convicted of leaving a child in a car causing harm but acquitted of manslaughter after her granddaughter died of hyperthermia in the vehicle.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
The Courtney Campbell Causeway pedestrian trail in Clearwater will close for overpass construction until late 2025, affecting local trail connectivity.
A Tampa daycare worker was arrested on child abuse charges after allegedly harming a 3-year-old, with evidence from surveillance footage and witness reports.
Police are seeking the accomplice in a $21,000 sculpture theft from the Duncan McClellan Gallery in St. Petersburg, while one man is already apprehended.
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