Suspect charged with attempted murder arrested in Lakeland, HCSO says

A man suspected of shooting another man several times in Tampa was arrested after being found by the Lakeland Police Department.

USF researchers study effectiveness of quarantines using remains from Black Death plague

In a first-time study, University of South Florida researchers are looking into the effectiveness of pandemic quarantines. And, they're using skeletons as old as 600 years from Venice, Italy, to study people who died from the Black Death plague and other diseases. 

Convicted killer who beat Tampa grandmother to death with vacuum wants out of jail

A Tampa grandmother was brutally murdered seven years ago, and now, the man responsible is headed back to a Hillsborough County courtroom to fight for his freedom. 

Tampa Walmart evacuated after reports of a suspicious package: TPD

Customers at a Tampa Walmart are back inside the store after a report of a suspicious package forced everyone inside the retail giant to evacuate on Thursday morning. 

Hackers steal personal information from 1.2 million TGH patients

Tampa General Hospital is reporting a widespread data breach where hackers stole sensitive patient information including names, birthdates, social security numbers, patient treatment records, phone numbers, and insurance information.

Tampa 'LEGS' chapter celebrates first anniversary

Alex Holian may be the life of the party around her friends and co-workers, but she has never really been an avid golfer. That changed, though, when her friend and co-worker, Dana Fox, took her golfing for the first time a few years ago. 

New study shows some older adults who wear hearing aids reduced dementia risk

A new study based at Johns Hopkins that included USF researchers appears to show an important connection between hearing and cognitive decline. The study showed that for some older adults, wearing a hearing aid slowed their cognitive decline by nearly half.

USF Women's soccer coach leaving for the pros

Denise Schilte-Brown has been the heartbeat of South Florida's women's soccer program. She's heading into her 17th and final season at USF. 

Support the Troops non-profit honored by Marines

Stocking, taping and shipping care packages to send to troops fighting the War on Terror landed Mark Van Trees on MacDill Air Force Base to be honored by high-ranking military officials.

Bay Area law enforcement agencies crack down on aggressive driving, speeding

If you're running late to work or an appointment this week, you may want to think twice about flooring it down the interstate. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), in collaboration with the Florida Highway Patrol and Bay Area law enforcement agencies, will participate in the annual Operation Southern Slow Down beginning Monday, July 17, through Sunday, July 23.