New Orleans attack suspect had no criminal intent during his Tampa visit: FBI

The FBI says the man responsible for the deadly New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans had no criminal intent when he visited Tampa during a three-day period between October 26 and 28, 2024.

Gasparilla 2025: Here’s how to recycle your beads

As pirates pillage and plunder the city of Tampa, a boatload of beads will be tossed and captured as bounty. 

Bucs reflect on injury-riddled season

Injuries are something no football player or coach, for that matter, would ever use as an excuse. 

Big Cat Rescue sells large portion of Hillsborough property for $19.5M

Big Cat Rescue, the Tampa animal sanctuary that was featured on the Netflix series “Tiger King," has sold a large portion of its Hillsborough County property. 

Tampa daycare worker arrested for child abuse: HCSO

Update on March 13, 2025: The Hillsborough County State Attorney's Office issued the following statement:

2 hurt in crash on Veterans Expressway

Two people are recovering from injuries after a crash on the southbound side of the Veterans Expressway in Hillsborough County caused big delays early Tuesday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Tampa General Hospital earns top ranking for transplants after record-setting year

Tampa General Hospital's Transplant Institute is getting new national recognition. It has just been named the number one transplant hospital in the country in terms of volume.

OneBlood becomes first in US to use High Titer plasma regularly to keep immunocompromised from getting COVID

Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, millions who are considered immunocompromised still avoid crowds and even family events. But now, with a new FDA approval, things could change. 

Accused armed burglar busted after multi-county chase: HCSO

Hillsborough County deputies say they recovered a stolen gun, wallets, designer handbags, cash and a ripped passport when they captured a man accused of armed burglary. 

Andrew Warren's legal fight comes to an end

More than two years after challenging his suspension by Gov. Ron DeSantis, former Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren hit a legal dead-end on Friday.

Tampa Police Aviation Unit shares safety plan ahead of upcoming Gasparilla parades

The Tampa Police Department gave an update Monday on its efforts to ensure the safety of parade-goers, boaters and officers during the upcoming Gasparilla parades.

Gasparilla 2025: Here’s what to know about the annual pirate parade

Ahoy matey! Pirates will be pillaging and plundering their way across Tampa as the annual Gasparilla Pirate Festival returns this month.

Bay Area nonprofit sends aid to California amid deadly wildfires

A Tampa nonprofit has deployed a team of volunteers to Los Angeles County to aid in the response to deadly wildfires.

Multi-county fraud investigation ends in arrest: HCSO and SCSO

A suspect in possession of hundreds of stolen personal ID documents, credit cards and checks has been arrested after a multi-county investigation.

Hand-made goods and organic food showcased at the Dunedin Downtown Market

In the beautiful weather of the winter, downtown Dunedin thrives with a weekend marketplace of fresh foods and locally sourced goods.