Church leader in FBI raid to appear in court
A church leader who was arrested in Hillsborough County is expected to appear in court on Tuesday in Michigan. FOX 13’s Kellie Cowan reports.
Person drowns in pond at Plant City park
PLANT CITY, Fla. (WFLA) — A person drowned in a pond at a park in Plant City on Monday. Plant City Police Department officers were called to Samuel W. Cooper Park on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. at around 1:30 p.m. for a report of a male in distress in the pond. Police said […]
Dozens of victims discovered inside Tampa mansion linked to church forced labor scheme
TAMPA, Fla. - Investigators say a sprawling Tampa mansion served as the backdrop for a disturbing operation. According to newly released court documents, 57 people, including minors, were forced to live and work under harsh conditions, reportedly enduring food and sleep deprivation, threats, and physical abuse....
Fugitive Found: Lakeland Man Arrested At Restaurant On Hillsborough County Warrant
LAKELAND, Fla. – A 23-year-old Lakeland man, Ismael Yandel Febles Serrano, was taken into custody late Monday night by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) on an active warrant out of Hillsborough County. The PCSO was contacted by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) on Monday, September 29th,...
Kingdom of God Global Church continues to operate 24/7 prayer line after leaders federally...
A federal investigation has not stopped the Kingdom of God Global Church from operating.
MacDill AFB families file lawsuit against base housing owner over ‘toxic mold’
Families who lived on base at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa have just filed a lawsuit against the company that runs its privatized housing.
Unemployment numbers higher among Black women
ST. PETERBURG, Fla. — The unemployment numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics are out, and while there’s a slight increase across the board for people without a job, the numbers for some demographics are dramatically higher. What You Need To Know. The unemployment rate for...
Former Tampa police chief’s husband under investigation
Keith O'Connor, Tampa's code enforcement director and the husband of former Tampa Police Chief Mary O'Connor, has a long history with the employee whose criminal charges sparked an investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Evan Axelbank reports.
St. Pete man hit, killed trying to cross highway: FHP
LARGO, Fla. - A Largo man is accused of hitting and killing a pedestrian on Monday night. It happened at the intersection of U.S. 19 and Ulmerton Road around 10:40 p.m. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 65-year-old Largo man was turning left onto Ulmerton Road from U.S. 19 when he struck a 43-year-old St....
Pasco Sheriff’s Office Arrests River Ridge Middle School Student for Making Written Threats to...
The Pasco Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a 12-year-old student from River Ridge Middle School for making written threats to kill. According to the Pasco Sheriff's Office's Facebook post, there is no ongoing threat to the safety of the school community. The Pasco Sheriff's Office stated that threats...
