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One official described the action as a “consented boarding,” with the tanker stopping voluntarily and allowing U.S. forces to board it.
US forces stop a second vessel off the coast of Venezuela
U.S. forces on Saturday stopped a second merchant vessel off the coast of Venezuela in international waters, two American officials told The Associated Press.
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December 21, 2025 at 11:30 AM
One official described the action as a “consented boarding,” with the tanker stopping voluntarily and allowing U.S. forces to board it.
A Scripps News investigation found a dozen emergency medical calls at Delaney Hall leading up to the death.
Immigrant dies one day after arriving at ICE detention center
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has announced the death of a 41-year-old Haitian immigrant who was detained at a New Jersey detention center.
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December 21, 2025 at 10:15 AM
A Scripps News investigation found a dozen emergency medical calls at Delaney Hall leading up to the death.
The port was struck with ballistic missiles, said Oleh Kiper, the head of the Odesa region.
Russian missile strike on Odesa kills 8 as US hosts a Kremlin envoy for peace talks
A Russian missile strike on port infrastructure in Odesa in southern Ukraine killed eight people and wounded 27.
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December 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The port was struck with ballistic missiles, said Oleh Kiper, the head of the Odesa region.
Rep. Ro Khanna warned that other Justice Department officials could also face legal consequences if they played a role in withholding records related to Epstein.
Congressmen behind Epstein files law draft articles of impeachment for AG Bondi
The co-sponsors of a law intended to force the DOJ to release all investigative materials related to Jeffrey Epstein say they are drafting articles of impeachment against Attorney General Pam Bondi.
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December 21, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Rep. Ro Khanna warned that other Justice Department officials could also face legal consequences if they played a role in withholding records related to Epstein.
Investigators are still trying to sort out why Claudio Neves Valente went on a killing spree.
Brown University attack suspect died 2 days before his body was found, autopsy finds
An autopsy determined that the man suspected in the attack at Brown University and the fatal shooting of an MIT professor days later had been dead for two days when his body was found.
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December 21, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Investigators are still trying to sort out why Claudio Neves Valente went on a killing spree.
With the victory, Joshua now can now angle to reclaim the heavyweight title he lost against Oleksandr Usyk.
Jake Paul says his jaw is broken in two spots after KO loss to Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua knocked out Jake Paul in the sixth round of their heavyweight fight on Friday night. Paul confirmed his jaw had been broken in two spots.
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December 21, 2025 at 5:15 AM
With the victory, Joshua now can now angle to reclaim the heavyweight title he lost against Oleksandr Usyk.
April is a 6-month-old lab mix. She was rescued alongside her three siblings and has a lot of joyful puppy energy.
Rescues in Action: April
April is a 6-month-old lab mix. She was rescued alongside her three siblings and has a lot of joyful puppy energy.
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December 21, 2025 at 4:30 AM
April is a 6-month-old lab mix. She was rescued alongside her three siblings and has a lot of joyful puppy energy.
Here are the winning Powerball numbers for the estimated $1.5 Billion Jackpot!
December 21, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Here are the winning Powerball numbers for the estimated $1.5 Billion Jackpot!
Tampa Bay 28's Blake Phillips was there when over 250 volunteers joined WWE star Titus O'Neil at Sligh Middle Magnet School to let kids and their families to pick out Christmas gifts.
WWE legend Titus O'Neil hosts 17th annual 'Joy of Giving' celebration in Tampa
Over 250 volunteers joined WWE star Titus O'Neil at Sligh Middle Magnet School to let kids and their families to pick out Christmas gifts.
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December 21, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Tampa Bay 28's Blake Phillips was there when over 250 volunteers joined WWE star Titus O'Neil at Sligh Middle Magnet School to let kids and their families to pick out Christmas gifts.
Jake Guentzel scored a pair of third period goals and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied past the Carolina Hurricanes for a 6-4 victory on Saturday night.
Jake Guentzel scores twice as Lightning rally for 6-4 win over Hurricanes
Jake Guentzel scored a pair of third period goals and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied past the Carolina Hurricanes for a 6-4 victory on Saturday night.
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December 21, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Jake Guentzel scored a pair of third period goals and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied past the Carolina Hurricanes for a 6-4 victory on Saturday night.
Military service members reunite with families at Tampa International Airport despite over 100 flight delays during busy holiday travel season. Tampa Bay 28 reporter Annette Gutierrez witnessed one of those heartwarming reunions.
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December 21, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Military service members reunite with families at Tampa International Airport despite over 100 flight delays during busy holiday travel season. Tampa Bay 28 reporter Annette Gutierrez witnessed one of those heartwarming reunions.
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The Lightning strike big against the Hurricanes, as they win 6-4!
December 21, 2025 at 2:47 AM
The Lightning strike big against the Hurricanes, as they win 6-4!
Pasco County Sheriff’s Office (PSO) said it is assisting Florida Highway Patrol and Pasco County Fire Rescue with a traffic accident involving a vehicle and a motorcycle on Saturday.
Accident involving a vehicle and motorcycle in SR-56 area in Wesley Chapel: PSO
Pasco County Sheriff’s Office (PSO) said it is assisting Florida Highway Patrol and Pasco County Fire Rescue with a traffic accident involving a vehicle and a motorcycle on Saturday.
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December 21, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Pasco County Sheriff’s Office (PSO) said it is assisting Florida Highway Patrol and Pasco County Fire Rescue with a traffic accident involving a vehicle and a motorcycle on Saturday.
Gordy and Spyder are adorable three-month-old Husky lab mixes. These super sweet dogs are full of charm and love playing with both kids and dogs their own size.
Rescues in Action: Gordy and Spyder
Gordy and Spyder are adorable three-month-old Husky lab mixes. These super sweet dogs are full of charm and love playing with both kids and dogs their own size.
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December 21, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Gordy and Spyder are adorable three-month-old Husky lab mixes. These super sweet dogs are full of charm and love playing with both kids and dogs their own size.
The Bucs (7-7) announced Saturday the outside linebacker is on the active roster, along with defensive lineman Adam Gotsis, ahead of the team’s crucial Week 16 showdown against division rival Carolina Panthers (7-7).
Bucs upgrade USF great Jason Pierre Paul to active roster
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have moved former NFL first round pick Jason Pierre Paul to the team's active roster.
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December 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The Bucs (7-7) announced Saturday the outside linebacker is on the active roster, along with defensive lineman Adam Gotsis, ahead of the team’s crucial Week 16 showdown against division rival Carolina Panthers (7-7).
Willow and Aspen are two gorgeous kittens looking for their forever home!
Rescues in Action: Willow and Aspen
Willow and Aspen are two gorgeous kittens looking for their forever home! Animal Luvr's Dream Rescue describes these two as little miracles.
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December 20, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Willow and Aspen are two gorgeous kittens looking for their forever home!
Titus O'Neil told Tampa Bay 28's Blake Phillips this event is powered by the community's dedication to helping those who might not have everything they need.
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December 20, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Titus O'Neil told Tampa Bay 28's Blake Phillips this event is powered by the community's dedication to helping those who might not have everything they need.
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The man was identified as 35-year-old David Hawkins.
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December 20, 2025 at 10:15 PM
The man was identified as 35-year-old David Hawkins.
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At least 16 files disappeared from the Justice Department’s public webpage for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein — including a photograph showing President Donald Trump.
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December 20, 2025 at 9:47 PM
At least 16 files disappeared from the Justice Department’s public webpage for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein — including a photograph showing President Donald Trump.
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TONIGHT | The Bolts host the Carolina Hurricanes. Watch on The Spot - Tampa Bay 66 at 7:00 p.m.
December 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
TONIGHT | The Bolts host the Carolina Hurricanes. Watch on The Spot - Tampa Bay 66 at 7:00 p.m.
Jasmine Ramirez has suffered from the rare condition nearly her entire life. Her sister tells Tampa Bay 28 reporter Julie Salomone she took her first steps shortly after the surgery and will likely get a prosthetic leg.
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December 20, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Jasmine Ramirez has suffered from the rare condition nearly her entire life. Her sister tells Tampa Bay 28 reporter Julie Salomone she took her first steps shortly after the surgery and will likely get a prosthetic leg.
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As members of Congress head home to Florida for the holidays, a bipartisan fight is intensifying over the future of offshore drilling in the Gulf.
As drilling plan looms, Florida officials urge public to weigh in before Jan. 23
As members of Congress head home to Florida for the holidays, a bipartisan fight is intensifying over the future of offshore drilling in the Gulf.
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December 20, 2025 at 7:30 PM
As members of Congress head home to Florida for the holidays, a bipartisan fight is intensifying over the future of offshore drilling in the Gulf.
Dozens of children learned to play hockey from Tampa Bay Lightning alumni and staff as a developmental camp on Thursday.
Kids hit the ice in Trinity to learn hockey from Lightning alumni
Dozens of children learned to play hockey from Tampa Bay Lightning alumni and staff as a devepmental camp on Thursday.
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December 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Dozens of children learned to play hockey from Tampa Bay Lightning alumni and staff as a developmental camp on Thursday.
Inside Lakeland's All American Gym on a Friday morning, 74-year-old Nancy Georges is powering through her third workout of the week.
Lakeland grandmother deadlifts her way into the record books
Inside Lakeland's All American Gym on a Friday morning, 74-year-old Nancy Georges is powering through her third workout of the week.
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December 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Inside Lakeland's All American Gym on a Friday morning, 74-year-old Nancy Georges is powering through her third workout of the week.
Files from the federal investigation into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have just been released. Scripps
Limited Epstein files release includes extensive redactions, images of notable figures
Files from the federal investigation into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have just been released. Scripps
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December 20, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Files from the federal investigation into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have just been released. Scripps