DOJ Uvalde report: Process of notifying victims’ families was ‘choatic’, ‘cruel’

The report shows officials gave confusing messaging, and parents were often treated with cruelty when seeking updates. UVALDE, Texas — A new Department of Justice report gives the fullest picture yet of the “cascading failures” of law enforcement and the various agencies involved in the aftermath of the Robb Elementary shooting.  19 children and two … Read more

Stray dogs bite two near JBSA-Lackland

Officials say what appears to be a blue heeler mix is on the loose near LeMay Estates and the golf course. Two other dogs were captured. SAN ANTONIO — Officials at JBSA-Lackland are warning the public about a dangerous dog that is on the loose after two people were bitten Thursday. Officials said a civilian … Read more

Traffic stop leads to SAPD officer shooting and killing a man, Chief McManus says

SAN ANTONIO — According to San Antonio Police, a traffic stop led police to fatally shooting a man on the city’s south side early Thursday morning.  The incident happened around 2 a.m. in the 700 block of East Southcross Boulevard.  SAPD Chief William McManus says there was a physical fight between officers and the suspect … Read more

‘I almost lost her’: Months-old baby fights severe case of RSV in Florida hospital as case numbers rise

At just 2 months old, little Lailani was intubated in the PICU of All Children’s Hospital for days. SAINT PETERSBURG, Fla. — A rise in respiratory illnesses across the United States is filling up hospital rooms including right here in the Tampa Bay area.  One of those is occupied by a Seffner mother and her … Read more