Tampa Murder Trial Put on Ice After Jurors Say They Were Cornered in Elevator
Yesterday, a Hillsborough County judge abruptly hit pause on a murder trial after jurors reported being intimidated inside a courthouse elevator. The judge told the courtroom that a man and a woman had been identified and could face contempt proceedings while the court sorts out what happened. Judge Stops Trial...
Tampa murder trial paused over allegations juror intimidation in courthouse elevator
Two people attending a Hillsborough County murder trial could face potential contempt of court charges after allegedly intimidating jurors in a courthouse elevator. Judge Lyann Goudie paused Terry Stephens' trial Wednesday to question the jury after they reported feeling uncomfortable about comments made Tuesday. The j
Pulse nightclub survivor’s mother still seeking answers and accountability 10 years later
ORLANDO, Fla. — Christine Leinonen sits inside her Polk City home, surrounded by reminders of the life she once knew. Every shelf and every wall carries her son Christopher's memory — a wall of DVDs she calls a shrine, seven framed photos capturing casual dinners, white coat ceremonies, and moments of joy.
The 78th Annual Lakeland Open water ski tournament was held from June 6 to...
This historic tournament—one of the longest-running continuous water ski competitions in the United States—marks a poignant chapter for the local water sports community. The property was recently sold to developers to be transformed into an RV park, which aligns the waterfront with RV sites and brings an end to the ven
LIVE RADAR: Afternoon storms moving through Tampa Bay
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Heat and humidity are sticking around, but rain chances are building as we head toward the weekend. Afternoon highs stay above average through the rest of the week, and once you factor in the humidity, it will feel like 100 degrees or hotter for many neighborhoods during the hottest part of the day
Avelo has flown nearly 350K passengers in Lakeland in 2 years, officials say
Nearly 350,000 passengers have flown through Lakeland Linder International Airport since Avelo Airlines flights launched in June 2024, according to airport officials.
Polk Sheriff Puts ‘Frankey The Handyman’ On Blast As Boldest Thief Yet
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is once again taking his crime-fighting show to social media, this time zeroing in on a man he dubs "Frankey the handyman." In a short video posted today on X, Judd labels the suspect "possibly the boldest thief we've seen in a while," folding the callout into his widely watched #MorningB
Last-Second I-4 Exit Turns Fatal For Off-Duty Polk County Deputy
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and Jonathan Morales Pabon POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A 32-year-old...
Tampa Bay keeps its character through thoughtful design
• The building boom in Tampa Bay is real but thoughtful design is needed to protect long-term value. • National architecture billings have signaled contraction since 2023, but Tampa Bay runs well ahead. • Record population gains, a luxury surge, and a 30,000-unit housing shortfall mean design discipline, not demand...
Flood-prone homes rising to new heights in Tampa Bay, thanks to new technology
After repeated flooding from recent hurricanes and coastal storms, some Tampa Bay homeowners are choosing to lift their entire homes above future floodwater instead of tearing them down or walking away.
