Teens charged as adults in brutal beating of homeless man

Three teens accused of beating and critically injuring a homeless man in Tampa are now being charged as adults. 

Hillsborough County Juvenile Detention Center to close, teenagers moved out of facility

All the teenagers being held at the Hillsborough County Juvenile Detention Center are expected to be moved out of the facility by the end of Thursday, according to Hillsborough County Public Defender Lisa McLean.

Rays unveil community benefits plan as Tampa, Hillsborough weigh $2.3B stadium deal

The Tampa Bay Rays have released a proposed Community Benefits and Legacy Plan outlining how the team says it would invest in the Bay Area community if its proposed new stadium and surrounding development move forward.

Billy Adams trial: Tampa rapper accused of killing pregnant girlfriend stands trial

Opening statements began Wednesday morning in Hillsborough County for the trial of a Tampa rapper accused of killing his pregnant girlfriend and her unborn child.

Two teens arrested after I-275 hit-and-run spree in stolen vehicle out of Pasco County

A wild series of hit-and-run crashes across Interstate 275 ended with two teenagers in custody after being accused of stealing a vehicle and fleeing on foot Wednesday morning, according to police.

Invest 96L tracks west in Atlantic as forecast remains uncertain

A tropical disturbance being monitored in the Atlantic is expected to move westward over the next several days, with forecasters watching for signs of organization.

15-year-old arrested after teen stabbed near Lennard High School: HCSO

A 15-year-old was arrested on an attempted murder charge after another teenager was stabbed Monday afternoon near a 7-Eleven in Ruskin, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

Tropical system off Africa tracks west toward islands with 70% formation chance

Meteorologists are closely monitoring two areas of interest in the Atlantic Ocean as one system near Africa approaches tropical depression status while traveling westward toward the islands.

Plant City residents push back against Flock cameras during tense commission meeting

A presentation about Plant City's Flock camera system turned tense Monday night as residents challenged a Flock Safety representative over the use of license plate-reading technology in their community.

Juvenile critically injured in stabbing outside Ruskin 7-Eleven

A juvenile is in critical condition after a stabbing that stemmed from a fight in Ruskin Monday afternoon, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. 

Rays stadium deal: Tampa and Hillsborough votes set for this week

The proposed deal to bring a new Tampa Bay Rays stadium to Tampa is heading toward two key votes this week that could clear the way for the project to move forward.

Missing Tampa man’s family says he was located during an out-of-state vehicle stop

UPDATE: The family of a missing South Tampa man says he has been located following traffic stops in Louisiana and Texas and is no longer considered missing. 

Hillsborough man accused of stealing hundreds in tools from work truck arrested: HCSO

A Hillsborough County man was arrested after deputies said he was seen on surveillance video breaking into a work truck and stealing hundreds of dollars' worth of tools.