ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — New data shows violent crime was down in 2025 in the Tampa Bay area. The city of St. Petersburg had the lowest number of homicides in nearly…
Read more St. Petersburg police chief says programs have kept youth crime downBRADENTON, Fla. — Bradenton Police say a man faces first degree murder charges for allegedly killing his ex-girlfriend and wounding one of her co-workers at a medical processing…
Read more Police: 1 dead, 1 hospitalized in shooting at Bradenton lab processing facilityHAINES CITY, Fla. — A man had to be hospitalized after an allegedly failed arson attempt at Haines City High School. According to Haines City Police Department officials,…
Read more Man suffers burns after attempted arson at Haines City High School, police sayTAMPA, Fla. — A proposed Tampa ordinance centered around bikes would’ve lowered speed limits, banned wheelies and more, but it was voted down at the last city council meeting.…
Read more Tampa bike ordinance fails amid concerns including racial profilingCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Court records describe a 6-year-old forced to live in a dog crate, weighing 27 pounds and with severe injuries when the child was found dead…
Read more 3 women charged in death of 6-year-old after years of abuseHAINES CITY, Fla. — A community is coming together to help a family of five after a house fire over the weekend. What You Need To Know A family…
Read more Community rallies to help Haines City family after weekend house fireROXBORO, N.C. — The mother of a toddler who died in the care of social services said she’s been left with unanswered questions. What You Need To Know…
Read more Mom left with questions after death of toddler in state careCHARLOTTE, N.C. — One week after being sworn in as the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s first female chief, Estella Patterson says her focus is on rebuilding trust, reducing violent…
Read more Chief Estella Patterson’s plan to rebuild trust and safety in CharlotteCLEARWATER, Fla. — Police in Clearwater released more information Monday about a deadly shooting that took place over the weekend outside of Fuzzy’s Sports Bar & Grill on…
Read more Deadly shooting being investigated outside Clearwater sports barWESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. — A family in Wesley Chapel is pleading for answers in a deadly hit and run that took the life of their loved one. Daniel Avena…
Read more Wesley Chapel family seeks answers after fatal hit and runFLORIDA — AAA is once again offering its Tow to Go program to help keep impaired drivers off the road over the holiday weekend. What You Need To…
Read more Impaired drivers can get free tow over Thanksgiving weekend, AAA saysBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A University of Alabama at Birmingham football player stabbed two teammates Saturday morning, hours before the team’s game against the University of South Florida,…
Read more UAB football player accused of stabbing 2 teammates before game against USFLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Ky., has declared a state of emergency after Tuesday’s deadly UPS cargo plane crash that killed at least nine people, he said…
Read more State of emergency declared, rescue efforts continue after crashLOUISVILLE, Ky. — A UPS cargo plane crashed and exploded in a massive fireball Tuesday while taking off from the company’s global aviation hub, killing at least seven…
Read more 7 people dead after UPS plane crash, airport reopens in morningLAND O’ LAKES, Fla. — A Land O’ Lakes mother is facing murder charges in the death of her child. The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office arrested 40-year-old Justine…
Read more Pasco County mother, school employee accused of killing her sonCHARLOTTE, N.C. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden met face to face Friday to discuss tensions over a new state law that requires…
Read more Mecklenburg sheriff and ICE meet to air frustrations and address new lawTAMPA, Fla. — Fire crews in Tampa contained a structure fire late Wednesday at West Kennedy Blvd and South Westland Avenue, according to Tampa Fire Rescue. The building that…
Read more Tampa fire crews contain blaze at former Pups Pub locationBuncombe County’s Board of Commissioners accepted a construction bid for a new Emergency Medical Services station in Swannanoa. What You Need To Know Buncombe County is building a…
Read more Swannanoa to see new EMS stationVOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — An 11-year-old was arrested in Volusia County on Sunday for making online threats against his school. The sheriff’s office says the FBI notified them…
Read more 11-year-old arrested in Volusia for online threats, sheriff’s office saysBELLE ISLE, Fla. — A new law is now in effect across Florida — one that could change the way people think about getting behind the wheel or the…
Read more Florida’s “Trenton’s Law” brings tougher DUI/BUI manslaughter penalties