‘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

‘The response…was a failure’ | DOJ details ‘painful lessons’ learned from law enforcement reaction to Uvalde school shooting

The Justice Department’s investigation involved interviews with more than 200 individuals and the analysis of more than 14,000 pieces of evidence as of spring 2023. UVALDE, Texas — A federal report into the law enforcement response to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde found multiple failures of law enforcement and concluded the massacre … Read more

Man arrested for allegedly murdering a man found dead in the road last month, affidavit says

SAN ANTONIO — According to an arrest affidavit, one man was arrested Wednesday afternoon for allegedly murdering a man found dead in the road last month.  The man arrested has been identified as 18-year-old, Joseph David Melgar-Hernandez and is accused to be in connection with the death of Damion Franklin.  Franklin was found lying face … Read more

Seniors left in freezing temps in Kerrville nursing home, sources say; Man shot and killed by officer | KENS 5 News Now

Follow us here to get the latest top headlines with KENS 5 anchor Sarah Forgany every weekday! SAN ANTONIO — Vulnerable seniors at Waterside Nursing and Rehabilitation have been living in freezing conditions for days, according to a staff member and resident. Both feared retaliation and asked KENS 5 not to publicly identify them. Read … Read more