Judge allows evidence from similar attack in Jennifer Odom murder case

A judge ruled Monday that jurors in the upcoming murder trial of Jeffrey Crum will be allowed to hear evidence about a similar attack on a Pasco County teenager that happened just weeks before 12-year-old Jennifer Odom was abducted and killed.

8th, June 2026, 10:23pm

Major solar company files for bankruptcy: What to know about your warranty

A major residential solar installer has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, leaving many customers wondering what happens to their warranties and ongoing service.

8th, June 2026, 09:31pm

US Coast Guard ends involvement in Lynette Hooker investigation

The Coast Guard Investigative Service will continue to investigate Lynette Hooker's disappearance.

8th, June 2026, 08:59pm

83-year-old Hillsborough County business owner cleaning up ruins after fire destroys inventory

A business owner in his 80s has been left picking up the pieces after a fire destroyed his entire inventory.

8th, June 2026, 08:41pm

Family describes moment stolen car crashes into St. Pete home, sparking fire

A married couple is rebuilding after losing part of their home to a car crash that sparked a fire in a neighborhood along 14th Avenue South in St. Petersburg.

8th, June 2026, 08:38pm

St. Pete mayoral candidates prepare for debate, one turns down invite

Voters in St. Petersburg will have the chance on Tuesday to hear from candidates looking to unseat mayor Ken Welch. The incumbent mayor is planning to try to convince voters to give him a second term in office.

8th, June 2026, 07:28pm

'Walls are closing in': Suspect sent disturbing texts hours before shooting St. Pete man point-blank

PINELLAS PARK, Fla. (WFLA) — Hours before Robert Worthington was accused of shooting a man at point-blank range in Pinellas Park, he texted a friend saying he was homicidal, according to court documents. A bench warrant filed on Monday morning revealed more details about the deadly shooting that occurred last Friday, June 5, just before [...]

8th, June 2026, 07:27pm

Father arrested after abandoning his 4 children at a Largo facility: affidavit

A man was arrested in Largo on Friday after authorities said he abandoned his four children at a family services facility.

8th, June 2026, 07:19pm

VIDEO: Man wanted in Polk County arrested in Gainesville after ramming patrol cars, deputies say

A man wanted in Polk County for narcotics violations was arrested in Gainesville on June 5 after he fled deputies, according to authorities.

8th, June 2026, 06:51pm

TaxWatch flags Florida's $829.7M questionable budget projects

State lawmakers may be touting a leaner budget, but Florida TaxWatch says local member projects are out of control.

8th, June 2026, 05:59pm