Texas executes avowed racist in black man's dragging death

An avowed racist who orchestrated one of the most gruesome hate crimes in U.S. history was executed Wednesday in Texas for the dragging death of a black man.

Ex-Vice President Biden launches 2020 presidential campaign

Former Vice President Joe Biden formally joined the crowded Democratic presidential contest on Thursday, betting that his working-class appeal and ties to Barack Obama’s presidency will help him overcome questions about his place in today’s increasingly liberal Democratic Party.

YOUR OFFICIAL BUCS STATION: Who will the Bucs take at No. 5.?

Who will the Bucs take at No. 5.?

Help sought in identifying Walgreens robbery suspects

Deputies are looking for two people who allegedly robbed a pharmacy in Sun City Center last Thursday.

Why don't drivers read this elementary school's signs?

Signs clearly posted in front of Bellamy Elementary either aren't being read by drivers, or they're simply being ignored. Why aren't rule breakers being "taught" a lesson?

RING THE BELL: Brave veteran mom battles cancer while pregnant, final chemo day

Trump, first lady teaming up to address opioids epidemic

ATLANTA (AP) - President Donald Trump pledged on Wednesday to battle the deadly epidemic of opioid drug abuse "until our job is done," and he claimed progress even though it is unclear whether the crisis has diminished.

Snell and Rays beaten by Royals 10-2 in lefty's return

Blake Snell was frustrated with his performance, but at least his toe came through OK.

Florida Senate postpones scheduled vote on texting while driving

The Flordia Senate postponed a scheduled vote on texting while driving on Wednesday.

Lakeland mother charged in death of infant daughter

A Lakeland mother is now behind bars after deputies say she left her 11-month-old daughter in scalding water after abusing her to the point the child had a brain bleed.

O.J. Howard calls Bruce Arians' new offense "tight end friendly"

O.J. Howard refers to the offense as “tight end friendly” and Bruce Arians agrees with him.

Ken Kercheval, Cliff Barnes on 'Dallas,' dies at 83

A representative for Ken Kercheval says the actor who played Cliff Barnes on the hit TV series “Dallas” has died. Kercheval was 83.

Witnesses help Tampa Police arrest hit and run suspect

Jane Castor: '100 things are my first priority'

Mayor-elect Jane Castor said her first priority is “100 different things” in a sit-down interview with Politics On Your Side, on her first day after winning the runoff election.

Rare baby rhino born at Zoo Miami

Zoo officials say this is a historic birth, as it's the first successful birth of this species in the world from induced ovulation and artificial insemination.