A Panama City Beach man is facing multiple felony charges after he allegedly threw several household items from his apartment balcony on Thursday. https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/panama-city-beach-man-faces-felonies-after-swat-standoff-at-apartments/ 

A Polk County woman convicted of the murder of her 4-year-old adopted son has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. https://www.wfla.com/news/polk-county/polk-county-mom-sentenced-to-life-after-beating-4-year-old-adopted-son-to-death/ 

A 29-year-old woman has been charged with capital murder for killing a pregnant woman over a $15 lash appointment, prosecutors say. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/woman-faces-capital-murder-charge-after-pregnant-woman-shot-and-killed/

GAME STARTING SOON: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be starting off the preseason at MetLife Stadium against the New York Jets at 7. Catch the game on WFLA News Channel 8, Your Official Bucs Station! https://www.wfla.com/news/how-to-watch-bucs-preseason-game-on-wfla/ 

For more than three months, a mystery surrounded the deaths of a Plant City mother, two of her young daughters, and her own mother. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/what-happened-to-the-dempsey-family-plant-city-police-release-documents-in-murder-suicide-investigation/ 

The Polk County mother who murdered her adopted son through months of abuse will now spend the rest of her life in prison. https://www.wfla.com/news/polk-county/polk-county-mom-sentenced-to-life-after-beating-4-year-old-adopted-son-to-death/ 

Video shows a deputy who was forced to break a van window to rescue a dog that, authorities say, had been locked inside and left unattended for nearly four hours. https://www.wfla.com/top-videos/watch-deputy-breaks-window-to-rescue-dog-left-in-hot-van/ 

Early voting has officially kicked off in Florida, and counties are reporting the number of voters who have shown up to complete their civic duty. https://www.wfla.com/election/republicans-outpace-dems-in-early-voting-see-breakdowns-for-tampa-bay-counties/

Bodycam video shows the arrest of three suspects in connection with a restaurant burglary in Gibsonton. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/large-police-presence-at-restaurant-in-gibsonton/ 

Two men were arrested in connection with a house party in which four people were injured before the suspects fled the scene in a white Toyota, authorities say. https://www.wfla.com/news/video-2-arrested-in-connection-with-shooting-at-florida-house-party/ 

Tropical Storm Lala is expected to reach hurricane strength by tomorrow as it approaches Hawaii. https://www.wfla.com/weather/tracking-the-tropics/tropical-storm-lala-forecast-to-become-hurricane-by-saturday-nws/ 

A man was arrested after deputies said he led them in a pursuit that left his vehicle in a ditch on Thursday. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/domestic-violence-suspect-crashes-into-ditch-during-pursuit-in-hillsborough-county-neighborhood/ 

A father says his 6-year-old, nonverbal child with autism died after being left on a daycare bus. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/father-says-6-year-old-nonverbal-child-died-after-she-was-left-on-daycare-bus/ 

A "force to be reckoned with"? After 45 days and a nationwide search, Florida authorities finally caught Isabelle Johnson on an open murder charge, all thanks to digital know-how. https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/45-day-search-how-authorities-caught-florida-murder-fugitive-isabelle-johnson/ 

REALITY TV STAR ARRESTED: A former Love & Hip Hop star was arrested after deputies said they linked her to a real estate fraud scheme after an 11-month investigation. https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/former-love-hip-hop-star-linked-to-198k-real-estate-fraud-scheme-florida-deputies/ 

Florida Attorney General Uthmeier submitted a new summary of the ballot measure aimed at eliminating property taxes Thursday evening. https://www.wfla.com/news/politics/uthmeier-submits-revised-summary-for-property-tax-amendment-following-judges-ruling/ 

A recall affecting nearly 1.6 million cartons of eggs has been assigned to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s most serious risk category. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/fda-assigns-highest-risk-class-i-status-for-recall-of-nearly-1-6-million-cartons-of-eggs/ 

The Citrus County Sheriff's Office said a coordinated response between teams helped ensure a safe outcome when someone reported a man on drugs brandishing a sword. https://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/citrus-county/man-smoking-meth-threatens-throws-sword-at-woman-in-floral-city-sheriff/

The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice has confirmed the Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center will close. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/hillsborough-juvenile-detention-center-to-close-specific-date-unknown/

#BREAKING Luigi Mangione has pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges in the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/luigi-mangione-expected-to-plead-guilty-friday-in-federal-case/

REST IN PEACE: Rookie professional golfer Jessica Bang died after she underwent emergency brain surgery. https://www.wfla.com/sports/jessica-bang-rising-18-year-old-rookie-golfer-dies-in-thailand/ 

HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND: Engines will be revving as Monster Jam Freestyle Mania roars into Tampa. https://www.wfla.com/entertainment-news/monster-jam-freestyle-mania-roars-into-tampa-this-weekend/

LAST 8 P.M. SUNSET OF THE YEAR: As the days are getting "shorter," here's when we will see our last 8 p.m. sunset of the year. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/when-is-tampas-last-8-p-m-sunset-of-the-year/ 

TREASURER ARRESTED: A former soccer club treasurer was arrested after Manatee County deputies said she misused $146,000 of the club's funds. https://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/manatee-county/soccer-club-treasurer-used-146k-of-club-funds-for-trips-living-expenses-manatee-deputies/ 

Police arrested three people accused of burglarizing a restaurant in Gibsonton early this morning. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/large-police-presence-at-restaurant-in-gibsonton/

GUILTY PLEA: An 18-year-old who appeared in a widely shared social media video attacking a sea lion has pleaded guilty to harassing wildlife. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/teen-who-kicked-sea-lion-in-viral-video-pleads-guilty/

Accused killer Luigi Mangione will be back in court Friday morning. Sources familiar with the matter have said he is expected to plead guilty in his federal case, which will affect his state case. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/luigi-mangione-expected-to-plead-guilty-friday-in-federal-case/ 

Trump has defended the switch, but any potential risk to those left on the decoy plane has led lawmakers to raise questions about the scheme. Here's what we know: https://www.wfla.com/news/national/what-we-know-about-the-air-force-one-ruse/

"It's not Needoh for us to see any kid cry." | These popular toys have to be in a checked bag if they don't meet TSA requirements. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/these-popular-toys-may-not-make-it-through-tsa/ 

REST IN PEACE | Nickelodeon star Christy Knowings, known for her role in "All That," has reportedly died of an asthma attack. She was 46. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/nickelodeon-star-christy-knowings-dies-of-asthma-attack-at-46/