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Manatee County church fraud: 8 arrested in massive theft ring

Deputies arrested eight people after uncovering a widespread mail theft scheme that allegedly stole tithes from at least 17 Manatee County churches, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.Manatee church fraud arrestsThe Manatee County Sheriff's Office arrested eight people linked to an...

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More than 10,000 slide playsets recalled over entrapment, strangulation hazards

About 10,000 slide playsets have been recalled because openings in the products can trap a child’s head and neck, posing serious injury or death hazards.

Thanksgiving meal deals are here: What Walmart, Target, Aldi, Lidl and more are offering

For families on a budget this year, here are some options for Thanksgiving meal deals that are $40 or less.

Lakeland woman accused of stealing $15 inflatable ghost says grandkids asked for it: Polk sheriff

A Lakeland woman accused of stealing a Halloween decoration from a home told deputies that she took it because her grandchildren asked for it, according to an arrest affidavit.

FBI found film negatives of Thomas Markle, Meghan Markle's father, with nude children, affidavit says

Thomas Wayne Markle Sr., estranged father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, was arrested in Florida Friday.

Meghan Markle's father to appear in court Friday in Tampa after child porn arrest

Thomas Markle, the 82-year-old father of the Duchess of Sussex, was arrested by federal agents Friday in Lakeland.

Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, to appear in court after Lakeland child porn arrest

LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA)— Thomas Markle, the father of Meghan Markle, was arrested in Lakeland on Friday on charges of possession of child pornography, the United States Attorney's Office announced. Markle, 82, was arrested after a federal criminal complaint alleged that he kept child sexual abuse...

Friends remember Citibank shooting victim as talented fire dancer with a creative spirit

Two people were killed in Wednesday’s shooting at a Citibank corporate office in Tampa.

Did your tax bracket just change? Here's what the IRS announced

The IRS has announced new federal income tax brackets for 2027, raising income thresholds to account for inflation.For single filers, the new tax brackets are: 10%: $12,800 or less 12%: $12,801 to $52,025 22%: $52,026 to $109,125 24%: $109,126 to $208,325 32%: $208,326 to $264,550 35%: $264,551 to...

8 arrested, 7 wanted after $260K stolen in church donation fraud scheme: Manatee County deputies

Eight people have been arrested in connection with a large-scale church check fraud investigation involving donations from congregations throughout Manatee County, the sheriff's office announced Friday.

Meghan Markle's estranged father Thomas Markle Sr. arrested in Florida: Reports

Meghan Markle's estranged father has been arrested in Florida, according to FOX News, TMZ, and the AP, citing law enforcement sources.Thomas Markle Sr. was reportedly arrested by the FBI on Friday at a senior living facility in Lakeland, Florida, TMZ reported. He was reportedly arrested on charges...