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.

Hillsborough man drove wrong way, tried to ram patrol car in 100-mph chase: FHP

A man was arrested after Florida Highway Patrol troopers said he led them on a high-speed chase through Hillsborough County, drove against traffic, sideswiped another vehicle and tried to ram a patrol car off the road.

Tampa mayor, Ismaili Muslim community plant 250 trees at Rowlett Park in honor of America 250

 Fireworks and parades are standard fare for national milestone celebrations, but a community group in Tampa is marking America’s 250th anniversary by putting down deep roots.

Ruskin health fair provides over 10,000 pounds of free food to residents

Around 800 people came to Southshore Community Resource Center in Ruskin to receive groceries without income restrictions. The event supplied meat, shelf-stable goods, fruits, vegetables, potatoes, rice and other food staples to local residents.

Crucial agreement made in Tampa Bay Rays stadium deal in Tampa, votes next week

The Tampa Bay Rays, the city of Tampa and Hillsborough County reached an agreement on a $2.3 billion ballpark proposal located at the site of Hillsborough College.

BayCare surgeons perform region's first robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy

Surgeons at BayCare Medical Group have performed West Central Florida’s first robotic-assisted nipple-sparing mastectomy, offering patients a minimally invasive surgical option that combines tissue removal and reconstruction into a single procedure.

Tropics remain quiet as disturbance develops near Bermuda

FOX 13 meteorologists are keeping an eye on a small disturbance east-southeast of Bermuda, but high wind shear and dry Saharan dust should keep the rest of the tropics quiet for a bit longer.