Former Bucs player Vincent Jackson diagnosed with stage 2 CTE following posthumous study of brain

After his death, the family of Vincent Jackson donated his brain to get answers on what may have led up to his death in February. After months of research, they said he had stage 2 CTE.

Sheriff: Florida woman poisoned boyfriend to 'shut him up,' then called deputies 'so he wouldn't die'

The Florida woman allegedly admitted to poisoning her boyfriend, telling deputies, “I gave him just enough to shut him up and called y'all so he wouldn't die." As they arrested her, she continued, "Do whatever you want. If you don't take me, I will kill him."

Acting as own attorney, Tampa rape suspect tries to blame teenage girl

A Tampa man accused of raping a teenager over two years ago claimed he was the real victim, but jurors did not buy Reco Johnson’s claims.

Drugged geese drown, landing Florida homeowners association in hot water

Ten geese drowned in a South Florida lake after a homeowners association's attempt to trap, sedate and euthanize them went horribly awry. 

New details released about Florida teen accused of threatening mass school shooting

Daytona Beach Police said John Hagins, of North Miami, plotted to shoot fellow students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach on the final day before winter break. 

Deputy shoots, kills armed elderly Riverview man during in-home welfare check

When a deputy walked into a Riverview home, she believed someone inside needed medical attention. Instead, she encountered a retired officer armed with a gun and was forced to fire her own weapon – killing him, according to the sheriff.

NFL suspends Bucs' Antonio Brown, Mike Edwards for violating COVID-19 protocols

The NFL has suspended Antonio Brown and Mike Edwards of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for violating the league's COVID-19 protocols after finding they misrepresented their vaccination status.

Workers rescued from scaffolding collapse in South Florida

Rescue crews were bringing two workers back to safety after their scaffolding partially collapsed Wednesday on the side of a South Florida condo. 

Former Rams RB shot, killed by own father after argument over girlfriend's dog: police

A community is left devastated after 23-year-old former Los Angeles Rams practice squad running back Otis Anderson Jr. died after he was reportedly shot by his own father in Florida.

No arrests after hundreds of children involved in brawl at Tampa trampoline park

Parents who recorded video of a massive brawl at Sky Zone Trampoline Park in Tampa said a fight between a few kids quickly spiraled out of control. No one at Sky Zone responded for our request for comment about how they plan to prevent a repeat.

Florida reports lowest daily coronavirus cases per capita in nation

Florida is reporting the lowest amount of coronavirus cases per capita in the nation after Gov. Ron DeSantis was widely criticized by media outlets for his handling of the virus. 

Florida woman who sued for ivermectin dies from COVID

A teacher hospitalized with COVID-19 has died after her husband unsuccessfully sued to force doctors to treat her with ivermectin. He sued the hospital last month in an attempt to require doctors to administer ivermectin,

Gabby Petito’s family attorney hints at charges against ‘additional individuals’

Gabby Petito’s family attorney floated the notion that "additional individuals" could face charges in connection with her strangling in Wyoming more than two months ago.

Brian Laundrie died by self-inflicted gunshot, family attorney says

One month after Brian Laundrie's remains were found at a Florida preserve, his parents have learned his cause of death was a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, according to the family's attorney.