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A gunman plowed a car into a courtyard on Citibank's sprawling Tampa business campus on Wednesday and opened fire with a rifle, killing a woman before a security guard fatally shot him, authorities said.
A growing sport called Buhurt is bringing medieval combat into the modern day, with fighters going head-to-head in full-contact battles.
Ohio Democrats are ecstatic over taking the governor’s office for the first time in decades, but beyond that, the balance of power in the rest of state government is about to shift.
Officials say they are still working to identify the bear.
Ohio is preparing for a change in leadership, and Governor-elect Dr. Amy Acton will have plenty of work waiting for her when she takes office in January 2027.
The two young men were first reported missing on Oct. 29, a few days after setting out from Colorado Mountain College’s Leadville campus for what was supposed to be a weekend trip.
Bob Dylan came knockin’ on Pope Leo XIV’ s door Wednesday, as the American singer-songwriter and poet visited with the American pope at the Vatican during a break between concert dates in Italy.
A wanted fugitive who led a manhunt in Summit County last summer and has been on the run ever since was arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 4, U.S. Marshals announced.
After more than two years of construction, the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's Primate Forest officially opened to the public on Oct. 22.
Dozens of school Districts across Northeast Ohio had critical operating levies on the ballot for the midterm election.
Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were described by a prosecutor Wednesday as “cheaters” during opening statements at a New York criminal fraud trial.
Portage County sheriff's deputy body camera video obtained by the FOX 8 I-Team shows a small private plane forced to land by a fighter jet in Portage County.
Voter turnout in Cuyahoga County was up from the last midterm election, with a record number of people casting their ballots early in person.
A Florida deputy was caught on camera taking on a local alligator with nothing but his two hands and a roll of duct tape.
At about 2:10 p.m., fire crews were called to the house fire in North Ridgeville.
The Ohio High School Athletic Association is now asking an appeals court to suspend an injunction keeping Glenville High School in the playoffs.
Communities across the country will be honoring veterans and active service members on Veterans Day, which falls on Wednesday, Nov. 11 this year.
The Browns announced Wednesday that Watson reported concussion symptoms Tuesday morning, days after taking a helmet-to-helmet hit during Sunday's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
A reopened criminal investigation into gang rape allegations at Cornell University will be led by a former Manhattan federal prosecutor who oversaw high-profile sex crimes cases .
Voters in Tuesday's general election appeared to have come out against a new levy intended to keep Euclid City Schools operating in the black.
A chinchilla breeding operation in Ohio has been shut down after years of violations.
Ohio voters elected Democrats Amy Acton as governor and Sherrod Brown to the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, two years after President Donald Trump carried the state by roughly 11 percentage points.
President Trump spoke from the White House ballroom construction site one day after his party suffered sweeping losses in the House and Senate during the midterm elections.
President Trump is speaking after Election Day.
Democrat Amy Acton said she plans to begin her term combating corruption as Ohio’s next governor.
A crash involving a semi-truck is blocking all lanes on Interstate 90 West Wednesday.
The Food and Drug Administration has added another ground cinnamon product to its public health alert over elevated levels of lead, including a brand distributed to stores in Ohio.
Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department investigators arrested a 12-year-old boy they believe was involved with a shooting outside of a local school.
It's already the 10th-largest Powerball jackpot of all time, and it will only continue to grow if no one wins on Wednesday night.
Vice President Vance on Wednesday blamed the ongoing Iran war for the Republican Party’s abysmal results in the midterm elections, brushing off other issues that appeared to tank GOP candidates, including the Trump administration’s harsh immigration policies. “The reason we lost is the war. The president himself said…
Vice President Vance on Wednesday blamed the ongoing Iran war for the Republican Party’s abysmal results in the midterm elections, brushing off other issues that appeared to tank GOP candidates, including the Trump administration’s harsh immigration policies. “The reason we lost is the war. The president himself said…
Six parks in Geauga County will close at different times over the next few months while controlled hunting takes place on park property.
House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) announced Wednesday he will run for minority leader, formally entering the race to lead House Republicans in the next Congress after they suffered a major blow in the midterms. He will likely face a contentious fight against current House Majority Leader Steve…
The City of Cleveland is warning residents and business owners about a scam in which fraudsters pose as city employees.
Tech mogul Elon Musk joked about the GOP's steep losses early Wednesday, after spending more than $442 million boosting Republicans in the midterm elections.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said on a staff call Wednesday that he will not run for minority leader, according to two GOP staffers, heading off what will likely be a bitter fight over the party’s future in the next Congress as Republicans reel from a seismic election defeat. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise…
Authorities have identified a woman found dead Tuesday morning at a recycling facility in Summit County.
Mississippi’s Senate race remained too close to call early Wednesday, with Democratic challenger Scott Colom holding a razor-thin lead over Sen. Cindy Hyde Smith (R) by less than 1 percentage point.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has been placed in the NFL's concussion protocol after reporting symptoms Tuesday morning, the team announced.
An 80-year-old Rocky River man was arrested on Halloween after police said he admitted to drinking about six or seven beers and was then caught behind the wheel of a vehicle driving extremely slow and failing to signal several turns.
A group of kids helped police track down their stolen bicycles in real time, leading to a man's arrest, according to the Bay Village Police Department.
A veteran North Royalton firefighter was killed Monday night while battling a house fire in Broadview Heights.
But the poll also contains a serious note of caution for Democrats.
Democratic Governor-elect Amy Acton paused to help someone in the crowd Tuesday night.
The department pushed back on claims that officers were unavailable because of staffing or resource shortages.
Traffic at U.S. McDonald’s restaurants fell during the third quarter as customers struggled with higher gas prices and the uncomfortably high cost of living.
A 29-year-old could be facing charges after officials said he is suspected of driving a Kia Soul through a field, hitting a ditch and flipping the vehicle, injuring four passengers inside.
Kale and Veggie chips distributed nationwide are being recalled over concerns they may be contaminated with a naturally occurring metal that can cause serious health problems.
If you played the Mega Millions on Tuesday you may be holding a ticket worth some cash.
It's going to be a wet and windy day.
FOX 8 and Amanda Berry are working together to find the missing.
President Trump congratulated Democrats on their midterm election wins Tuesday night.
(WJW) -- While Ohio might be considered the lynchpin for determining which party will take control of Congress, there are many other pivotal races across the country. Ohio elected Dr. Amy Acton as governor. She will serve as the first Democrat elected to office in 20 years. Democrat Sherrod Brown was also elected to…
Democrats have won the Senate majority, a feat that seemed unreachable last year but that came to fruition with Republican candidates failing in states won just two years ago by President Trump, whose failing approval ratings was a huge drag on the GOP. Victory in the Senate will deliver additional oversight powers to…
A White House official described the mood inside of the White House as “defiant.”
In just a few days, Ohio voters will decide whether to enshrine voter ID requirements in the state Constitution.
The North Royalton Mayor Paul Marnecheck released a statement grieving the loss of one of its firefighters who died battling a house fire, and another who was seriously injured.
Democrats on Tuesday seized control of the U.S. House, flipping the chamber after four years in the minority wilderness to usher in a new era of divided government, Decision Desk HQ projects. The change will have immediate repercussions for the workings of Washington next year, slamming the brakes on President Trump’s…
Find the latest map of seat pickups, losses and more here.
Issue 3 has been a flashpoint for many state lawmakers.
The U.S. Senate race between incumbent Republican Jon Husted and Democratic challenger Sherrod Brown could be one of the most important and consequential races in the country.
Among multiple other competitive races, Cleveland-area voters are deciding between Republican Congressman Max Miller and Democratic challenger Brian Poindexter for who will represent them in Ohio's 7th Congressional District.
There are dozens of school levies on the ballot, including a proposed operating levy for Elyria City School District.
Polls are closed, and results are registering in the 2026 Ohio General Election.
Democrat Dr. Amy Acton has been declared the winner in the Ohio gubernatorial race Tuesday night.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Election officials throughout Ohio are preparing for what might come after the votes are counted Tuesday, including potential recounts and challenges to the results. There are two things that could launch an election recount under Ohio law, the first being an automatic recount triggered if the…
A body was found on a conveyor belt while workers were processing recyclables.
One of the astronauts on board took to X to write about his experience and reminded people that there's no excuse not to cast your ballot.
The Associated Press will be calling races in all 435 House districts and the 35 Senate contests that are up for election this year.
Injury lawyers Nurenberg Paris announced in a release on Tuesday, Nov. 3, that the suit had been filed on behalf of eight individuals against M.C. Tank Transport and its parent company, The Kenan Advantage Group.
Gas prices today are at a record high for Election Day in recorded history, hovering at an average of $4.11 a gallon nationally as of Tuesday afternoon, according to GasBuddy.
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a mass shooting at a Spirit Halloween store in Northern California that left a pregnant woman dead and six other people injured.
The red, white and blue sticker was initially created to encourage voter turnout but evolved into a badge of civic pride.
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) -- A 24-year-old runner died after taking part in the TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday, according to officials from the New York Road Runners. Pennsylvania resident Rachel Apa died after collapsing at mile marker 24 of the marathon around 1:40 p.m. on Sunday, a spokesperson for NYRR and police
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has announced the capture of Jacob Morley, a convicted killer who escaped a Tennessee prison in October.
"We ache for her, we cry out for answers, we cannot move forward," Guthrie wrote.
Advocates are enthusiastic about the potential for increased youth voter turnout in key races in Tuesday's midterms. The economy, the Trump administration, AI and data centers have all sparked a fire in young Americans, according to youth voter groups that have knocked on thousands of doors across the country ahead of…
As a child, Rebeca Quiñonez-Piñón wondered where monarch butterflies stop for a meal and a night's rest on their long migrations across North America. Now she and other scientists are attaching tiny tracking devices to hundreds of butterflies to find those critical stopover locations before they disappear.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has elevated the risk classification for a recall involving thousands of bottles of a combination blood pressure medication distributed nationwide.
Fire departments around the state are sharing tributes and prayers after losing one of their own Monday night.
The store is offering free pizza for a year to the first 100 customers.
A second suspect has been charged with aggravated murder in the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old Shaker Heights student last week.
Forecasters and prediction markets give Democrats strong odds to sweep Congress, but past polling misses loom.
Two Los Angeles residents arrested in connection with the disappearance and presumed death of Christina Downer, the sister of "Saturday Night Live" writer Jimmy Fowlie, have been formally charged.
A winning Powerball ticket worth $150,000 was sold in Ohio, but the prize has not yet been claimed.
More than 100-thousand bottles of pain relief medication is being recalled nationwide due to a labeling mix-up, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The Glenville Tarblooders were removed from the playoffs by the Ohio High School Athletic Association on Oct. 29, just one day before their scheduled first-round matchup against University School.
The FOX 8 I-TEAM has learned a North Royalton firefighter died Monday night battling a house fire in Broadview Heights.
The FOX 8 I-TEAM has learned a North Royalton firefighter died Monday night battling a house fire in Broadview Heights.
Election Day coincides with National Sandwich Day this year, meaning Americans have some freebies to look forward to on Tuesday.
The Powerball jackpot is still up for grabs!
Here’s what to expect every hour as the polls close Tuesday.
It's Election Day across the United States and several important races are taking place here in Ohio.
Election Day in Ohio will be sunny, breezy and warmer than normal.
FOX 8 and Amanda Berry are working together to find the missing.
Both Republican and Democratic candidates held rallies across Ohio Monday in the last hours before Election Day.
A backyard fire that could have turned deadly is serving as a stark warning to Northeast Ohio homeowners as Ohio's fall burn ban remains in effect.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a season-high 43 points and made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 32.6 seconds remaining as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 117-112 on Monday night in the first of a two-game set.
It is election eve in Ohio, and the leading candidates for the Republican and Democratic tickets are crisscrossing the state with a flurry of campaign rallies.
Multiple jurisdictions are on the scene of what is being described as a major fire in Broadview Heights Monday evening.