WATCH: Deputies rush to evacuate residents of Lutz apartments as flames consume building

Hillsborough County deputies evacuated residents of a Lutz apartment complex after a maintenance building caught fire on Wednesday, according to body camera footage.

9th, April 2026, 05:45pm

'I still can't get him back': Friend remembers victim of Lakeland shooting after suspect's arrest

LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — A tip from Crime Stoppers helped officers arrest a murder suspect after six weeks on the run. Janard Childs was arrested Wednesday in Plant City. He's accused of killing Deandre “Dre” Montgomery on Feb. 22 in Lakeland. The victim’s friend said the arrest is not bringing the relief she expected. "I [...]

9th, April 2026, 05:43pm

Polk County Taco Bell manager accused of pointing gun at woman: arrest report

Police arrested a Taco Bell employee in Polk County after he allegedly pointed a gun at a woman during a verbal altercation.

9th, April 2026, 05:30pm

Armed driver who claims to have made 'citizen's arrest' on I-275 appears before judge

The man seen on video holding another driver at gunpoint in the middle of I-275 made his first appearance before a judge Thursday.

9th, April 2026, 05:20pm

RECALL: Refunds offered for $170 Sam's Club Christmas decoration

You could be eligible for a full refund of more than $100 due to the recall of a Christmas decoration sold last year through Sam's Club.

9th, April 2026, 05:03pm

Zillow Gone Wild in Ohio: Yes, the living room is a bridge

Those on the hunt for homes out of the ordinary are quite familiar with the social media account Zillow Gone Wild. And this week, a house for sale in Ohio received a mention.

9th, April 2026, 04:34pm

Man's death at Auburndale mobile home park being investigated as homicide, police say

A homicide investigation is underway in Auburndale after an 85-year-old man was found dead at local mobile home park.

9th, April 2026, 04:17pm

Where diesel prices have set records, and where they could spike next

Six states saw diesel prices reach record levels on Thursday.

9th, April 2026, 03:55pm

Video shows semi weaving recklessly on I-75 before driver's arrest: FHP

The driver of a semi-truck was arrested Tuesday after a Florida Highway Patrol trooper said he observed him driving recklessly, nearly causing a crash, on a stretch of interstate in Sumter County.

9th, April 2026, 03:48pm

Mother of cheerleader who died says energy drink habit caused her death: 'There's no warnings'

The Texas mother who filed a lawsuit against an energy drink distributor after her 17-year-old daughter died from a caffeine-induced enlarged heart says she wants other parents to know about the risks of consuming these drinks.

9th, April 2026, 03:32pm