Man admits to stabbing mother to death in Brandon case that 'shattered an entire family'

A man has pleaded guilty to a crime that "shattered an entire family" in 2024, the Hillsborough County State Attorney's Office said.

16th, April 2026, 08:09pm

Bradenton $30 million project aims to revamp area near LECOM Park

A $30 million project in Bradenton aims to revitalize an area just south of downtown near LECOM Park.

16th, April 2026, 08:09pm

Rays will 'evaluate alternatives' if they don't get commitment from Hillsborough Co., leaders weigh funding options

Hillsborough County leaders are getting a closer look at negotiations for a new Tampa Bay Rays stadium, as questions grow over how a multibillion-dollar deal would be funded.

16th, April 2026, 08:00pm

Hillsborough leaders weigh funding options for proposed Rays stadium as debate intensifies

Hillsborough County leaders are getting a closer look at negotiations for a new Tampa Bay Rays stadium, as questions grow over how a multibillion-dollar deal would be funded.

16th, April 2026, 08:00pm

Rays will 'evaluate alternatives' if they don't get commitment from Hillsborough County; leaders weigh options

Hillsborough County leaders are getting a closer look at negotiations for a new Tampa Bay Rays stadium, as questions grow over how a multibillion-dollar deal would be funded.

16th, April 2026, 08:00pm

Human remains connected to 1988 Florida cold case identified nearly 40 years later

Human remains connected to an unsolved case from 1988 were identified on Thursday, nearly four decades after their discovery.

16th, April 2026, 07:28pm

 Leo Govoni trial delayed again until 2027

A Pinellas County businessman found liable in the disappearance of more than a hundred million dollars meant for the disabled remains behind bars. Leo Govoni’s attorneys say they're overwhelmed with the amount of evidence in the case, and they need more time.  In court, it was stated that Govoni was being transferred out of the Hernando County jail. 8 On Your Side, just discovered he is being taken to Charlotte County. We are requesting the court documents to find out the reason why. 

16th, April 2026, 06:54pm

Officials raise awareness to help prevent caregivers from leaving children in hot cars

In Florida, April is designated as 'Hot car death prevention month,' with a focus on raising awareness about how dangerous it is to leave kids in vehicles.

16th, April 2026, 06:34pm

Elderly couple says pre-paid plots at Tampa cemetery no longer theirs

An elderly couple said the burial plots they paid for at a Tampa cemetery nearly 20 years ago are no longer theirs.

16th, April 2026, 06:11pm

Legislation to keep 'bad actors' from crossing border filed by Texas congressmen

Two Texas congressmen have reintroduced legislation to make it a law to collect biometric information to stop criminals and "bad actors" from illegally entering the U.S.

16th, April 2026, 05:55pm