3 men convicted in Ahmaud Arbery's murder found guilty of federal hate crimes
Three men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery were found guilty in a federal hate crimes trial Tuesday.
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Justice Department offering two of Ahmaud Arbery's killers plea deals on hate charges
Federal prosecutors have reached plea deals on federal hate crime charges with two of the three White men convicted of killing Black man Ahmaud Arbery, court documents show.
One Year Later: Ahmaud Arbery's Death Sparked Policy Change, Trial Still Unscheduled
In the year since Ahmaud Arbery was killed, the men charged in Arbery's murder still have no trial date. However, his mother Wanda Cooper-Jones remains confident they will be convicted.
Three Men Indicted In Ahmaud Arbery's Death
The three men accused in the February 23 shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery were indicted Wednesday by a grand jury, a district attorney said.
Attorney: Polygraph Confirms Man Who Filmed Fatal Shooting Not Involved
The Ahmaud Arbery family's attorney says they want the man who recorded the incident arrested despite his attorney's claim a polygraph confirms Bryan was not involved in the death.
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Companies join forces to address first responder shortage in Tampa Bay
The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay just joined forces with the Ultimate Medical Academy to get more emergency medical technicians on the road to address and need and to provide career paths for those eager to enter the medical field.
Florida woman who fatally shot neighbor appears in court, sheriff releases details of racist threats
Susan Louise Lorincz, 58, admitted to detectives that she called the children "the n-word."
Messi to Miami? MLS likely to get the best in the sport
Lionel Messi has pulled off his latest stunning feat: He is headed to Major League Soccer and joining Inter Miami.
Air pollution cloaks eastern US for a second day. Here's why there is so much smoke
Intense smoke blanketed the northeastern United States for a second day Wednesday, turning the air a yellowish gray and prompting warnings for people to stay inside and keep windows closed.
Supreme Court orders voting maps redrawn in favor of Black voters in Alabama
The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered Alabama officials to redraw the state's congressional map to allow an additional Black majority district to account for the fact that the state is 27% Black.
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Companies join forces to address first responder shortage in Tampa Bay
The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay just joined forces with the Ultimate Medical Academy to get more emergency medical technicians on the road to address and need and to provide career paths for those eager to enter the medical field.
Messi to Miami? MLS likely to get the best in the sport
Lionel Messi has pulled off his latest stunning feat: He is headed to Major League Soccer and joining Inter Miami.
Pinellas County Sheriff clears up details of 'permitless carry' law on social media
Tampa Bay law enforcement agencies are working to clear up some confusion about the forthcoming 'permitless carry' law, effective in July.
Taylor Budowich, former Trump aid appeared before grand jury in Miami
A federal grand jury investigating Donald Trump in Florida heard from at least one additional witness Wednesday amid signs that the Justice Department was moving toward a possible indictment over the former president's mishandling of classified documents.
Gov. DeSantis signs new law protecting Floridians from online data collection
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill Tuesday morning aimed at safeguarding the digital rights of Floridians.
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Atlanta police release body cam footage from Midtown hospital shooting
Newly released body cam footage from the mass shooting in Midtown shows Atlanta police searching for the suspect, Deion Patterson, 24.
Prosecutors to drop charges against officers involved in Rayshard Brooks shooting
Prosecutors investigating whether to pursue charges against the Atlanta police officers involved in the June 2020 shooting death of Rayshard Brooks said they plan to have the charges dismissed.
Atlanta Police takes female suspect into custody in deadly Midtown shootings
Atlanta Police said a female suspect has been taken into custody following shootings that left two persons dead and another hurt.
Federal appeals court delays Sen. Lindsey Graham's testimony in Georgia election probe
A federal appeals court agreed to temporarily put on hold a lower court's order requiring that Sen. Lindsey Graham testify before a special grand jury.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp moves to quash subpoena in Fulton County election probe
Kemp's attorneys alleged that the subpoena could "influence the November 2022 election cycle," and called its timing "suspect."
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Companies join forces to address first responder shortage in Tampa Bay
The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay just joined forces with the Ultimate Medical Academy to get more emergency medical technicians on the road to address and need and to provide career paths for those eager to enter the medical field.
Pope Francis to have abdominal surgery, in latest health concern
Technically called a laparotomy, Wednesday's procedure involves general anesthesia and is intended to repair a hernia.
Tampa Bay Area experts urge early hurricane preparedness, reference hurricane Ian's lingering impact
You may have noticed more frequent rainy days across the bay area. June 1 kicks off the official first day of hurricane season and experts say that now is the time to make a plan to protect your loved ones.
One case of malaria in Tampa Bay Area confirmed by FL Department of Health
The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota and Manatee Counties say there has been one confirmed case of malaria.
FDA proposes revamping medication guides that come with prescriptions
The proposed rule would require the prescriptions you get to come with a new kind of single-page medication guide with an easy-to-use set of directions and easy-to-understand safety information.
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Supreme Court orders voting maps redrawn in favor of Black voters in Alabama
The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered Alabama officials to redraw the state's congressional map to allow an additional Black majority district to account for the fact that the state is 27% Black.
Taylor Budowich, former Trump aid appeared before grand jury in Miami
A federal grand jury investigating Donald Trump in Florida heard from at least one additional witness Wednesday amid signs that the Justice Department was moving toward a possible indictment over the former president's mishandling of classified documents.
Pence announces presidential run: 'Different times call for different leadership'
Former Vice President Mike Pence announced he's running for president on Wednesday, setting up a battle for the Republican nomination with his former boss, Donald Trump.
Gov. DeSantis signs new law protecting Floridians from online data collection
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill Tuesday morning aimed at safeguarding the digital rights of Floridians.
Chris Christie set to announce bid for 2024 GOP presidential nomination on Tuesday
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is set to launch his second bid for the White House Tuesday, kicking off another clash with former President Donald Trump.
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Messi to Miami? MLS likely to get the best in the sport
Lionel Messi has pulled off his latest stunning feat: He is headed to Major League Soccer and joining Inter Miami.
Air pollution cloaks eastern US for a second day. Here's why there is so much smoke
Intense smoke blanketed the northeastern United States for a second day Wednesday, turning the air a yellowish gray and prompting warnings for people to stay inside and keep windows closed.
Supreme Court orders voting maps redrawn in favor of Black voters in Alabama
The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered Alabama officials to redraw the state's congressional map to allow an additional Black majority district to account for the fact that the state is 27% Black.
Biden set to host Rishi Sunak for British PM's first White House visit
The US and UK have been the leading contributors of military aid to Ukraine, and are coordinating on providing F-16 fighter jets to reinforce long-term deterrence against Russia.
Taylor Budowich, former Trump aid appeared before grand jury in Miami
A federal grand jury investigating Donald Trump in Florida heard from at least one additional witness Wednesday amid signs that the Justice Department was moving toward a possible indictment over the former president's mishandling of classified documents.
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Sherpa who saved climber in Everest death zone says it was hardest rescue 'in my life'
Gelje Sherpa was on his way to the top of the world's highest mountain when he spotted the climber clinging to the rope.
Zelensky makes dramatic Japan appearance as G7 leaders take aim at Russia and China
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky joined leaders of major democracies on Saturday at a summit in Japan dominated by a push to present a unified front against both Russia and China.
Argentina raises interest rate to 97% as it struggles to tackle inflation
The Central Bank of Argentina raised its key interest rate Monday by six percentage points to 97% in an effort to tackle soaring inflation that has reached 30-year highs.
End of Title 42 immigration policy brought fewer migrants than expected, but communities are still on high alert
The expiration of a Covid-related border restriction policy known as Title 42 has so far brought fewer migrant arrivals than expected, but southern border communities still worry about overcrowded migrant processing and detention facilities.
Texas mall massacre gunman identified as witnesses describe horror of the shooting spree that killed 8 people
The man who opened fire Saturday at an outlet mall in Allen, Texas, killing eight people and wounding at least seven others was identified as 33-year-old Mauricio Garcia, the Texas Department of Public Safety said Sunday.
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Messi to Miami? MLS likely to get the best in the sport
Lionel Messi has pulled off his latest stunning feat: He is headed to Major League Soccer and joining Inter Miami.
Lionel Messi says he's joining MLS' Inter Miami after exit from Paris Sant-Germain
After months — years, even — of speculation, Messi finally revealed his decision to join a Miami franchise that has been led by another global soccer icon, David Beckham.
PGA Tour to merge with LIV Golf and DP World Tour
The PGA Tour is set to merge with Saudi-backed LIV Golf and the DP World Tour "to unify the game of golf," the PGA Tour announced Tuesday, ending the split in the men's sport.
Horse dies at Belmont Park after sustaining injury during race ahead of next week's Triple Crown finale
A horse died following a race at Belmont Park after sustaining an injury Thursday ahead of next week's Triple Crown finale.
SEC to play 8-game conference football schedule in 2024; long-term model still TBD
The SEC will play 8 conference games in 2024 when it expands to 16 teams with the addition of Oklahoma and Texas, but beyond that, the outlook is a bit murky.
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Jodie Comer halts matinee of Broadway's ''Prima Facie'' due to difficulty breathing in NYC
Jodie Comer had difficulty breathing due to the poor air quality in New York City because of smoke from the Canadian wildfires.
"Based on a True Story" brings a "You"-like vibe to a twisty, darkly comic series
Kaley Cuoco continues to burnish her post-"Big Bang Theory" credentials as a streaming queen with "Based on a True Story."
Tupac Shakur receives posthumous Hollywood Walk of Fame star
More than 25 years after he was gunned down in Las Vegas, Tupac Shakur received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Tom Holland says he's on a break from acting after 'difficult' experience filming 'The Crowded Room'
Tom Holland learned about the value of prioritizing his mental health after producing and starring in his upcoming AppleTV+.
Shannen Doherty shares behind the scenes of cancer battle
The "Beverly Hills, 90210" star on Tuesday posted a video on her Instagram account of her receiving treatment as tears filled
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It could be dangerous to keep cash in Venmo, PayPal apps, regulator warns
Apps like PayPal and Venmo might be convenient, but they're not banks — and a federal financial services watchdog is worried that too many consumers are treating them as such.
Peloton is recalling 2 million bikes because seats could break in the middle of a ride
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the seat posts of the bike models involved could break, injuring the riders.
FDA considers first ever over-the-counter birth control pill
The FDA is concerned about the effectiveness of the pill in overweight women and if individuals would follow the instructions properly.
New York becomes first state to ban natural gas stoves, furnaces in most new buildings
The law requires all-electric heating and cooking in new buildings shorter than seven stories by 2026, and for taller buildings by 2029.
Kroger and its subsidiaries will end weekly grocery specials in newspapers
The ads for Kroger stores and subsidiaries, including Ralphs, Fred Meyer, and King Soopers, will shift online. Printed copies will be available in stores, the company said.
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City of Tampa uses AI system to make roadways safer
The City of Tampa is using a new technology to help keep drivers safe. City employees are now using AI to predict traffic patterns.
Messi to Miami? MLS likely to get the best in the sport
Messi to Miami? MLS likely to get the best in the sport
New York air quality measures 484 on 1 to 300 scale, worst in the world
Canada's wildfire smoke is causing historic measurements of air quality in New York. N95 masks used during covid are sad to be helpful in avoiding health complications.
New York air quality measures 484 on 1 to 300 scale, worst in the world
The New Smyrna man rescued the woman from a sinking boat in 1982.
First responders shortage in Tampa Bay gets support from two groups, offering incentives
Two Tampa Bay groups are offering incentives to those interested in becoming first responders. The groups are actively recruiting for the next few weeks.
