114 Human Trafficking Arrests, ‘Sharpie’ Dressed Robber

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Female Ringmaster Breaks Ringling's Glass Ceiling

A 35-year-old Florida native with a firecracker personality and “rock star” energy has broken a glass ceiling few may have known still existed. Kristen Michelle Wilson has been named the 39th ringmaster for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. She’ll make her debut as the first-ever female leading the show in early January.

Wife Of Man Charged In Doctor’s Murder Now Behind Bars

While Anton Stragaj awaits trial in the 2014 murder of Tarpon Springs Dr. Steven Schwartz, his wife is now behind bars in the very same jail on unrelated charges. Largo Police announced Emirjoni "Lola" Como Stragaj’s arrest Thursday.

114 Arrested In Human Trafficking Sting, Polk County Sheriff Says

An Osceola County School Board official and 113 other people from across the state and country face criminal charges after the Polk County Sheriff’s Office conducted a 6-day undercover sting. Dubbed “Operation Not So Silent Night,” the sting was meant to crackdown on human trafficking.

McAlister’s Deli Poised For Carrollwood Opening

Folks with a taste for handcrafted sandwiches, salads and “giant stuffed spuds” will have a new option to satisfy their tastes come Monday. That’s the day when McAlister’s Deli plans to debut its second Tampa area location.

‘Sharpie’ Dressed Man, Woman Sought In Florida Robbery

The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office is looking for some help identifying an accused robber whose unique taste in disguises even has deputies scratching their heads trying to figure out if it’s a man or a woman.

Rowdies Bucking For Support As MLS Considers Expansion Teams

As the Tampa Bay Rowdies continue a mission to gain enough fan support to capture the attention of Major League Soccer, a time table for naming national expansion teams has been announced by the league.

Hulk Hogan's Clearwater Mansion Invaded By 'Porch Pirates'

Not even former professional wrestlers are immune from the antics of “porch pirates” as the busy holiday package delivery season swings into full gear.

Photo of Kristen Michelle Wilson, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s first-ever female ringmaster, courtesy of Feld Entertainment.