Athina Morris
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Sebring bank shooter who killed 5 women pleads guilty
He faces the death penalty or life in prison without parole. → Read More
4 arrested after USF protest turns violent: police
However, some students have alleged police brutality. → Read More
Jack in the Box coming to Florida, seeking franchisees across Tampa Bay
The chain is known for its extensive menu with a variety of items, including burgers, tacos, teriyaki bowls, shakes, fries and more. → Read More
iPhone feature helps save man trapped in partially submerged car in Florida: report
Authorities say a iPhone distress signal helped them rescue a man who had been trapped in a vehicle that landed upside down in a Florida canal on Wednesday, The Miami Herald reported. → Read More
Behemoth gator spotted on Florida golf course
A golfer was stopped dead in his tracks when a dinosaur-like gator made an appearance at a course in Sebring, Florida, earlier this month. → Read More
1 dead, 2 hurt in Poinciana shooting
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a shooting in Poinciana Thursday evening. → Read More
5-year-old killed in East Tampa crash
A toddler was killed in a crash in East Tampa on Thursday. → Read More
Wife accused of shooting terminally ill husband in Florida hospital indicted by grand jury
“She didn’t just kill her husband and walk out of the room. She made a choice to stay there and point it at people. That was dangerous,” prosecutor Heatha Trigones said. → Read More
Laundrie attorney Steven Bertolino files motion to dismiss lawsuit against him
Steven Bertolino, the attorney representing Brian Laundrie’s parents, has filed a motion asking a judge to dismiss the civil lawsuit that was brought against him by Gabby Petito’s family. → Read More
85-year-old Florida gator attack victim identified
The 85-year-old woman who was killed in an alligator attack while walking her dog in Florida Monday has been identified as Gloria Serge. → Read More
Florida woman, 85, killed in alligator attack
An 85-year-old woman has been killed in an alligator attack in northern St. Lucie County, WPTV reports. → Read More
Florida woman accused of throwing puppies in bushes near shelter
A woman was arrested for animal cruelty after she allegedly admitted to throwing seven puppies in some bushes near a Florida animal shelter, authorities said. → Read More
Silver Alert issued for missing Tampa woman, 75
A Silver Alert was issued for Billie Joyce Watson Friday evening. → Read More
Adventure Island to open interactive splash and play zone for smaller guests
“The newest addition will have more than two dozen playful elements, a variety of interactive aquatic components, all within a zero-depth area – ideal for smaller kids – as well as additional shaded areas,” said a press release. “The newly constructed area will also house three new private cabanas featuring convenient access to the new area.” → Read More
Salt Life co-founder who killed teen changes plea to guilty
The millionaire charged with fatally shooting a teenager inside a Florida hotel has changed his plea to guilty. → Read More
Florida boy, 11, dies from flesh-eating bacteria after rolling ankle: report
“In my mind, I was in complete disbelief. I was like, he’ll be fine. This could never happen to our family,” Megan Brown said. “For this to kill him in just a matter of days was crazy,” → Read More
VIDEO: Woman fights off attacker in Tampa gym
“I would tell every woman always to keep fighting, never give up,” Alma said in a statement provided by the sheriff’s office. “As long as you fight back and show him that you’re strong and you’re not giving up, I believe it’s possible to escape. It’s better to reach out to law enforcement sooner than later. The sooner they have the information, the sooner they can catch that person.” → Read More
Actress Raquel Welch dies at 82: report
Actress Raquel Welch died Wednesday after a brief illness, TMZ reported. She was 82. → Read More
4 teens arrested in connection to fatal shooting of 15-year-old on Thanksgiving
The investigation is ongoing, deputies said. → Read More
Rebels release pictures of kidnapped pilot
Indonesia’s government says it is making every effort to persuade the rebels to release the pilot “because the priority is the safety of the hostage.” But it says it is not ruling out other efforts. → Read More