Rebekah Nelson

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TAMPA, Fla. — The University of South Florida said an empty 9mm cartridge was found on the Tampa campus parking lot on Tuesday. USF Police said students reported finding the cartridge in Parking Lot 9. The item is now in police possession. A K9 unit from the U.S. Department of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives was requested to sweep the surrounding area out of an abundance of caution, but officials stated that the search did not uncover any other items or evidence.

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BRANDON, Fla. — The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said they're currently at the scene of a deputy-involved shooting in Brandon. According to HCSO, the investigation is at Windingwood Avenue and Providence Road. The investigation is being conducted by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Five patients who were injured during the Florida State University shooting last week have been released from the hospital. Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare confirmed to ABC News that the patients were discharged and that they are now only treating one patient. Last Thursday, law enforcement officials said Phoenix Ikner, 20, began shooting at random at the school's Tallahassee campus. The tragedy left five victims injured, along with two others dead.

2 days ago | abcactionnews.com | Rebekah Nelson

TAMPA, Fla. — John Mulaney is heading to Tampa—and no, this won't require you to go to a secondary location. The famed comedian behind the hit Netflix specials "Kid Gorgeous" and "New in Town" is bringing his latest act to The Straz on Dec. 6. The "Mister Whatever" tour will bring Mulaney back to Tampa for the first time since 2023. Other Florida stops include Orlando and Hollywood. MISTER WHATEVER tour pre-sale starts tomorrow.

2 days ago | abcactionnews.com | Rebekah Nelson

TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. — One person was injured during an attempted burglary in Pinellas County early Tuesday morning. The Tarpon Springs Police Department said around 12:43 a.m., officers responded to the 100 block of West Lime Street after receiving a 911 call about the burglary. When they arrived, they made contact with the two people involved, who know each other. Police said one person was shot and treated at a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.