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Tampa woman convicted of teen's 2004 murder gets reduced prison sentence

8 hours ago | fox13news.com | Ryan Burkett

A judge has reduced the sentence of a Tampa woman convicted in the 2004 murder of a 16-year-old girl from life in prison to 35 years, followed by eight years of probation. Murder of Emily Clemons The backstory: Laisha Landrum was 15 years old when she repeatedly hit Emily Clemons with a hammer and kitchen pots inside a Tampa apartment. Landrum's then-boyfriend and co-defendant, Rocky Almestica, helped move the body to a dumpster behind the complex. Clemons died from her injuries.
Former teacher accused of molesting, battering young students: MCSO

12 hours ago | fox13news.com | Ryan Burkett

A former teacher at a public charter school faces serious charges after Manatee County deputies say multiple elementary-aged students came forward saying he inappropriately touched them. Arrest of Richard Silberman The backstory: The Manatee County Sheriff's Office says the investigation into Richard Silberman began on April 4 when a student at Team Success told investigators that Silberman touched a 10-year-old's clothing and had made similar previous advances.
Gov. Ron DeSantis holds news conference in St. Augustine

13 hours ago | fox13news.com | Ryan Burkett

Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference in St. Augustine on Thursday morning. The governor will be joined by First Lady Casey DeSantis and Florida Department of Children and Families Secretary Taylor Hatch, but no further details on the planned topic were released.
2 arrested in murder case after human remains found, Pasco deputies say

14 hours ago | fox13news.com | Ryan Burkett

Two people have been arrested, including one on murder charges, days after Pasco County deputies said they found human remains north of Dade City. What we know: The Pasco Sheriff's Office said remains were found Tuesday morning in the area of Old Trilby Rd. and Trilby Rd. Pasco County deputies say they've made two arrests after human remains were found in Trilby on Tuesday. Deputies called the case an isolated incident, but said they suspected foul play.
'Extended road closure' on Westshore Blvd. after vehicle crashes into TECO pole: TPD

14 hours ago | fox13news.com | Ryan Burkett

A stretch of S. Westshore Blvd. is shut down on Thursday after a vehicle crashed into a TECO pole, with the Tampa Police Department saying there will be an "extended road closure." What we know: TPD says the single-vehicle crash happened shortly before 7 a.m. on S. Westshore Blvd. north of W. Gandy Blvd. Minor injuries were reported at the scene, according to police. Drivers are asked to use alternate routes until crews deem the area safe.
Photos: Manatee with fishing lure caught in mouth rescued on Florida beach

15 hours ago | fox13news.com | Ryan Burkett

A manatee is back in the water after a team of rescuers worked on Earth Day to remove a fishing lure caught in its mouth on a Florida beach. The backstory: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute says the manatee, which rescuers named "Calliope," was found on Melbourne Beach on Tuesday. Staff from FWC, ZooTampa, Volusia County Marine Mammal Stranding, Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute, and Save the Manatee Club worked to remove the fishing lure from Calliope's mouth.
Plane crash possibly sparks brush fire in Myakka City: MCSO

1 day ago | fox13news.com | Ryan Burkett

Investigators are on the scene of a plane crash at Bald Eagle Airfield in Myakka City that may have sparked a brush fire on Wednesday morning, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office. What we know: MCSO tells FOX 13 three people were onboard the plane and made it out of the aircraft. Crews are working to put out a brush fire that investigators say may have been caused by the crash. What we don't know: No further details on the crash, including a possible cause, have been released.
9mm cartridge found in parking lot on USF campus, police say

1 day ago | fox13news.com | Ryan Burkett

The University of South Florida Police Department says students found an empty 9mm cartridge in a parking lot on campus Tuesday. What we know: USFPD says the discovery was made in Parking Lot 9, and officers recovered the cartridge. ATF also swept the surrounding area, but did not find any additional items of concern, according to police. University officials say there is no active threat on campus.
Human remains found, Pasco deputies suspect foul play

1 day ago | fox13news.com | Ryan Burkett

The Pasco Sheriff's Office says "apparent human remains" were found on Tuesday, and foul play is suspected in the person's death. What we know: PSO says remains were discovered Tuesday morning in the area of Old Trilby Rd. and Trilby Rd. north of Dade City. Deputies believe this case is an isolated incident. Pasco County deputies say foul play is suspected after human remains were found in Trilby on Tuesday.
Video: 13 arrested in months-long investigation involving Latin Kings

2 days ago | fox13news.com | Ryan Burkett

More than a dozen people face criminal charges after a months-long investigation into alleged drug trafficking and organized crime involving several members of the Latin Kings, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. 'Operation No Good Secrets' The backstory: HCSO says its investigation, dubbed "Operation No Good Secrets," dates back five months.