‘Keep this family in your prayers’: 5-year-old killed by father in Lutz, deputies say

LUTZ, Fla. — The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office held a press conference detailing a “horrific, tragic scene” that unfolded in Lutz on the day after Thanksgiving. Warning: This story contains mentions of suicide. If you or a loved one is having a mental health crisis, there is help. You can call The 988 Suicide and … Read more

San Marcos brothers’ ‘Lemonade Stand’ raises $1,000 for families in need

Two young brothers turned lemons into lemonade and hope to raised a record-breaking amount to support local families during the holiday season. SAN MARCOS, Calif. — In a heartwarming display of community spirit, two brothers from San Marcos have taken the age-old adage “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade” to a whole new level. … Read more

Texas lawmaker hopes new bill will create high-speed rail line from Dallas to Austin to San Antonio

The proposed bill would connect the major business hubs while hopefully reducing crashes and traffic on I-35. AUSTIN, Texas — With the Texas legislative session starting in less than 50 days, one Texas lawmaker hopes a new bill will finally connect the state through a high-speed rail line. Texas Rep. John Bucy, a Democrat who … Read more

‘Identical Twin’ finishes brother’s Children’s Book 53 years later

‘The Varmits’ shares valuable life lessons with young readers using colorful characters. OCEANSIDE, Calif. — An identical twin is completing his brother’s childhood dream more than 50 years after a tragic death. In this Zevely Zone, I headed to Oceanside to share a new children’s book called ‘The Varmits’.  When the Lamb family suffered a … Read more

17-year-old Marietta mother now charged with murder in death of newborn baby

Marietta Police announced the death investigation earlier this week. MARIETTA, Ga. — A 17-year-old mother is now charged with murder in the death of a newborn baby in Marietta earlier this week.  In a release Friday, the Marietta Police Department said 17-year-old Leticia Rodriguez had been charged with felony murder and felony aggravated assault (with … Read more

Investigation underway after UT student robbed near new housing in East Campus

The student reported being thrown to the ground and threatened during the robbery on Thanksgiving. AUSTIN, Texas — A search is underway for a suspect after a University of Texas at Austin student was robbed Thursday night. UT police say a woman was walking near new student housing on Comal Street in East Campus when … Read more