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A man accused of driving a stolen van smashed into a Florida business called "Smash Fitness" late Tuesday night before being found in a bush.

Lee County Sheriff's Office

Weiner dog race, Seminole Pow Wow Festival | Daytime

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February 27th, 2025

The legacy of Zion Cemetery is being reclaimed this Black History Month as the city and Tampa Housing Authority unveil a historical marker for Tampa's first African-American cemetery. 

Farron and Maggie exchange books as part of the 'blind date with a book' trend meant to promote reading and branching out of you comfort zone.

Chef Terrell Manning inherited his love of cooking from his grandmother. The young, local chef is now spreading the love in his book, "The Love Languages of Food" and sharing a taste with us in the Daytime kitchen.

Pope Francis was sitting upright and receiving therapy for double pneumonia Wednesday, the Vatican said.

All five teenagers will be tried as adults and are accused of a brutal beating that happened at a Davis Island dog park on February 13th.

Rep. Byron Donalds announces run for Florida governor

A man was arrested for murder after a man died from an overdose in 2023, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office announced.

A pedestrian is seriously injured after a crash with an off-duty Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputy vehicle.