Humane Society of Tampa Bay treats dozens of abandoned rabbits

More than 20 domesticated rabbits are recovering after being dumped at a local park without food or protection. Humane Society staff urge pet owners to seek help instead of abandoning fragile animals.

Bikes from the Heart: Sacred Heart ministry hits 3,000 bike milestone in Tampa

A volunteer-run ministry at Sacred Heart Catholic Church reached a major milestone by presenting its 3,000th refurbished bicycle to a client of the Tampa Hope homeless shelter on Saturday morning. 

Brandon 'street takeover' leads to 16 arrests: FHP

A street takeover involving over a dozen vehicles and pedestrians led to 16 arrests early Saturday morning in Brandon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Former Bucs star Devin White lists sprawling mansion near Odessa for $3.5M

When a love of horses, shoes and football come together, you get a jaw-dropping rural residence fit for a Super Bowl champion. The sprawling 7.6-acre estate near Odessa is the home of former Tampa Bay Bucs linebacker Devin White. He listed his mansion in April for 3.5 million.

Lithia drug overdose investigation leads to first-degree murder arrest

An accused drug dealer is behind bars on a first-degree murder charge after Hillsborough deputies said she gave a deadly dose of fentanyl and carfentanil to a woman who overdosed last year. 

Hillsborough juvenile detention center set to close at end of August

The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice says the Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center will close at the end of August.

Ebisu Life opens largest store in Tampa

A massive destination for Japanese snacks, arcade games and anime collectibles officially opened Friday in Tampa Palms.

Gibsonton break-in leads to gun discharge during arrest

Three men were arrested early Friday morning after being caught attempting to burglarize a Gibsonton business, according to the Tampa Police Department. 

Tropical Storm Lala aims for Hawaii as two Atlantic systems push west

The National Hurricane Center is tracking two tropical systems in the Atlantic alongside Tropical Storm Lala in the Pacific, which is forecast to strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane before striking Hawaii.

Lithia housing development vote: County approves 280 homes

A controversial plan to build 280 homes in rural Lithia is moving forward despite strong opposition from nearby neighbors.

Plant City woman shot, killed mom, 2 children before turning gun on herself: Police

A Plant City woman shot and killed her mother and two of her young children before dying by suicide in early May, according to the Plant City Police Department. 

How new heat meters protect student athletes in Hillsborough County sports complexes

Hillsborough County installed heat stress meters at local sports complexes to protect youth athletes from dangerous extreme temperatures during outdoor practices.

Cristobal downgraded to post-tropical cyclone

FOX 13 meteorologists are monitoring Cristobal, which has been downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone and two other tropical weather systems moving through the Atlantic basin, though none pose an immediate threat to the United States.

Man arrested after exposing himself to teen girls in Tampa: HCSO

A 32-year-old man faces multiple felony charges after he exposed himself to two 15-year-old girls and grabbed one of them Wednesday morning in Tampa, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. 

Area code history highlights Tampa identity during 813 Day celebrations

On August 13, Tampa businesses are serving up $8.13 specials, residents are wearing 813 shirts and local landmarks are leaning into the city’s best-known three numbers.