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A woman facing numerous felonies for having sexual interactions with middle schoolers was ordered Monday morning to stay in jail until trial.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla (WFLA) — The St. Petersburg Police Department has identified the 49-year-old man who was found murdered at Marisol Vista apartments as Timothy Pustelak. Just after 7:30 p.m. Monday, officers conducted a welfare check at the Pustelak’s apartment on 11th Street North after his out-of-state girlfriend reported she hadn’t heard from him. “Upon arrival, officers found the victim deceased on the floor with upper body trauma,” said department spokeswoman Ashley Limardo. Darrin Proff…

TAMPA, Fla (WFLA) -- Gov. DeSantis hopes to protect homeowners against squatters under House Bill 621. The Governor signed the bill on Wednesday saying the state intends to end the “squatters scam.” With the new law, a homeowner can contact law enforcement to remove a squatter from their property if the following conditions are met: “The Sheriff is instructed to go and remove the people who are inhabiting your dwelling illegally,” the Governor said. Attorney Karl Schmitz says it’s important for…

Tampa police said there’s an active investigation into the incident.

An alligator who was drawing concern at the former Coca-Cola property is on a diet following his move to Croc Encounters.

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Two suspects facing charges in a shooting at Secret’s Gentlemen’s Club had their first court appearance Tuesday afternoon. Jafet Rodriguez, 39, is accused of firing a gun outside the club, and detectives report 34-year-old Kenneth Jackson was the get-away driver. Prosecutors were granted a pretrial detention hearing for both suspects. Next week, a judge will decide if they are granted bond or if they will stay in jail until trial. Surveillance footage released by the Hillsb…

“My eyes are watery and swollen, it’s not very pleasant,” said Tampa Bay resident Stephanie Altorfer-Prusia.

Pinellas County officials sent residents letters in the fall of 2023 sharing they must elevate their mobile homes nearly 11 feet.

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Tampa Police Department is investigating a homicide after a woman was found dead early Monday morning. Officers said they found the woman’s body at the 5700 block of North Nebraska Avenue at about 8:04 a.m. 8 On Your Side spotted crime scene tape surrounding the Iglesia de Dios Church of God when our crew was at the scene. A TPD release stated that the victim had upper body trauma. However, investigators are still working to piece together what happened to her. Dr. Jeffr…

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Floridians can no longer change their gender on their driver’s licenses, according to a new policy from Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. It’s a decision that’s sparked concern amongst the transgender community. “It does cause so much more issues with trying to get our paperwork, so many other issues that […]