Apollo Beach I-75 crash: Semi-truck spills lumber, causes southbound traffic delays
A semi-truck spilled a load of lumber across Interstate 75 Thursday morning, triggering traffic delays in the Apollo Beach and Riverview area, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A semi-truck spilled a load of lumber across Interstate 75 Thursday morning, triggering traffic delays in the Apollo Beach and Riverview area, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Washing machine full of evidence: 19 plead guilty in Florida gang-affiliated defrauding scheme
A Winter Haven man identified as the mastermind behind a massive multi-state check fraud scheme has pleaded guilty along with 18 accomplices following a major federal and local investigation, officials announced Wednesday.
A Winter Haven man identified as the mastermind behind a massive multi-state check fraud scheme has pleaded guilty along with 18 accomplices following a major federal and local investigation, officials announced Wednesday.
Mother grieves FDOT road ranger son killed by suspected drunk driver
The Florida Highway Patrol arrested an alleged drunk driver after a 24-year-old FDOT Road Ranger was hit and killed while responding to a different crash on I-75 in Pasco County on Sunday night.
The Florida Highway Patrol arrested an alleged drunk driver after a 24-year-old FDOT Road Ranger was hit and killed while responding to a different crash on I-75 in Pasco County on Sunday night.
Florida company offers membership for evacuation flights this hurricane season
A Florida company is offering residents a new way to evacuate storms this hurricane season by selling memberships that guarantee seats on its evacuation flights out of the Tampa (TPA) and Sarasota (SRQ) airports.
A Florida company is offering residents a new way to evacuate storms this hurricane season by selling memberships that guarantee seats on its evacuation flights out of the Tampa (TPA) and Sarasota (SRQ) airports.
Screen time cut: Hillsborough schools capping digital learning programs for K-2 students
Hillsborough County Public Schools is pulling younger students away from classroom laptops by capping screen time and removing major digital learning platforms from daily lessons starting this school year.
Hillsborough County Public Schools is pulling younger students away from classroom laptops by capping screen time and removing major digital learning platforms from daily lessons starting this school year.
National Hurricane Center monitoring 2 tropical disturbances
The National Hurricane Center is tracking a tropical disturbance in the northeastern Gulf that could bring heavy rain and flooding risks to Florida starting Saturday and a disturbance that formed on Wednesday off the coast of Africa.
The National Hurricane Center is tracking a tropical disturbance in the northeastern Gulf that could bring heavy rain and flooding risks to Florida starting Saturday and a disturbance that formed on Wednesday off the coast of Africa.
2 Tampa men accused of zip-tying 13-year-old during armed robbery
Two Tampa men face federal charges for allegedly breaking into an apartment complex with guns and zip-tying their victims, according to federal prosecutors.
Two Tampa men face federal charges for allegedly breaking into an apartment complex with guns and zip-tying their victims, according to federal prosecutors.
Tampa property rezoning: Land tract near historic cemeteries sparks unmarked grave concerns
A fierce debate is brewing over a 1.5-acre land tract on North Boulevard that sits among historic cemeteries and could contain unmarked graves. The Hillsborough County Planning Commission began reviewing a residential rezoning request this week that preservation advocates strongly oppose.
A fierce debate is brewing over a 1.5-acre land tract on North Boulevard that sits among historic cemeteries and could contain unmarked graves. The Hillsborough County Planning Commission began reviewing a residential rezoning request this week that preservation advocates strongly oppose.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay retiring Kumba roller coaster after 33 years
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announced that award-winning coaster, "Kumba," will take its final ride next month as the theme park unveils its new "Kumba's Revenge."
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announced that award-winning coaster, "Kumba," will take its final ride next month as the theme park unveils its new "Kumba's Revenge."
Apollo Beach man accused of running multimillion-dollar credit card skimming operation: Detectives
An Apollo Beach man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say they uncovered a large-scale credit card fraud operation involving counterfeit payment cards, fuel pump skimming devices and stolen fleet fuel card information used across the Bay Area.
An Apollo Beach man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say they uncovered a large-scale credit card fraud operation involving counterfeit payment cards, fuel pump skimming devices and stolen fleet fuel card information used across the Bay Area.
Spaceship Earth: Tampa company built Disney's iconic EPCOT dome
A Tampa company shaped the skyline of Florida's most famous theme park by building the heavy steel frame for EPCOT’s iconic Spaceship Earth.
A Tampa company shaped the skyline of Florida's most famous theme park by building the heavy steel frame for EPCOT’s iconic Spaceship Earth.
Beat the Streets Tampa Bay: Non-profit partners with USF wrestling coach for camp
A Tampa Bay non-profit is partnering with the University of South Florida men's wrestling coach to bring children from underserved communities to a wrestling camp at Fivay High School.
A Tampa Bay non-profit is partnering with the University of South Florida men's wrestling coach to bring children from underserved communities to a wrestling camp at Fivay High School.
Longtime Tampa youth robotics team hosts first-ever summer camp fundraiser
Team Duct Tape, a community-based youth robotics team, hosted its first-ever summer camp to spark a passion for engineering.
Team Duct Tape, a community-based youth robotics team, hosted its first-ever summer camp to spark a passion for engineering.
Operation Southern Slowdown targets Florida 'super speeder' drivers
State and local law enforcement agencies are officially easing off the gas and ramping up enforcement as they kick off "Operation Southern Slowdown."
State and local law enforcement agencies are officially easing off the gas and ramping up enforcement as they kick off "Operation Southern Slowdown."
Ex-Temple Terrace police officer enters written plea of not guilty in crash that killed 6-year-old girl
Former Temple Terrace police officer Zachary Krug entered a written plea of not guilty on charges stemming from a deadly crash that killed a 6-year-old girl last April.
Former Temple Terrace police officer Zachary Krug entered a written plea of not guilty on charges stemming from a deadly crash that killed a 6-year-old girl last April.
Grey Bull Rescue CEO recalls Sen. Lindsey Graham's support in Syria mission
A Tampa-based rescue group is honoring Sen. Lindsey Graham following his sudden death, remembering his efforts to save trapped citizens.
A Tampa-based rescue group is honoring Sen. Lindsey Graham following his sudden death, remembering his efforts to save trapped citizens.
3 teenagers arrested after pointing BB guns at sheriff’s helicopter: HCSO
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested three teenagers, a 19-year-old and two 15-year-olds, after they received calls of three individuals carrying apparent firearms through a neighborhood in Lutz.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested three teenagers, a 19-year-old and two 15-year-olds, after they received calls of three individuals carrying apparent firearms through a neighborhood in Lutz.
Man arrested after 100 mph I-4 pursuit led to violent crash: FHP
A driver trying to outrun state troopers has been charged with causing a violent crash on I-4 on Saturday morning.
A driver trying to outrun state troopers has been charged with causing a violent crash on I-4 on Saturday morning.
Project Link opens back-to-school health clinics for Hillsborough County students
As families gear up for the upcoming school year, back-to-school preparation in Hillsborough County is extending well beyond the traditional rush for backpacks and school supplies.
As families gear up for the upcoming school year, back-to-school preparation in Hillsborough County is extending well beyond the traditional rush for backpacks and school supplies.
Riverview storm damage: Massive tree crushes home during severe weather
Strong storms knocked a massive tree onto a Riverview home Friday evening, leaving behind significant property damage.
Strong storms knocked a massive tree onto a Riverview home Friday evening, leaving behind significant property damage.