'He was just love': Family speaks out after 14-year-old killed in St. Pete shooting

Gaige Santos-Brown, 14, was shot and killed Friday, just blocks away from his home.

25th, May 2026, 10:37pm

Massive fire rips through South Florida junkyard, spreads to businesses

Thick, black smoke permeated the air Monday evening as crews battled a massive fire that began at a junkyard in Opa-locka.

25th, May 2026, 10:15pm

19-year-old killed in 'tragic' Plant City crash; driver charged after waiting to call 911: officials

A Plant City man is facing charges following a deadly crash in which authorities said he hit a 19-year-old pedestrian and then drove several miles before calling 911.

25th, May 2026, 09:27pm

US military says it carried out 'self-defense' strikes in Iran, including missile launch sites

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military said Monday that it carried out “self-defense” strikes in southern Iran, including on missile launch sites and boats placing mines. U.S. Central Command says the strikes were done “to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces” but that it was “using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire.” President [...]

25th, May 2026, 08:02pm

Pope Leo manifesto: World leaders should be ‘slowing things down’ on AI

Pope Leo XIV on Monday warned about the risks posed by AI in his first encyclical. 

25th, May 2026, 07:26pm

State Attorney to contractor: pay restitution or face criminal charges

A South Tampa couple who called Better Call Behnken for help after problems with a handyman business now has the promise of a refund or accountability.

25th, May 2026, 06:41pm

Bystander helps pull 2 men out of water after boat runs ashore in Tampa

A resident who lives nearby said he was out in his yard heading inside for the night, when he heard someone screaming for help.

25th, May 2026, 06:28pm

Witnesses describe shooting in downtown St. Petersburg during Memorial Day

A man was shot and killed in downtown St. Petersburg during Memorial Day, and police say that the suspect remains elusive.

25th, May 2026, 06:25pm

Polk County family honors fallen Army officer on first Memorial Day without him

Families from across Florida gathered at Florida National Cemetery on Memorial Day to honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for the country.

25th, May 2026, 06:07pm

Hundreds come to pay their respect for fallen heroes at Bay Pines Memorial Day ceremony

Several ceremonies were held on Monday to honor the sacrifice of our nation's heroes who paid the ultimate price for our freedom, including a ceremony held at Bay Pines VA Hospital.

25th, May 2026, 05:35pm