Missing Tampa teen safely located

A Florida Missing Child Alert has been issued for a missing 15-year-old boy who was last seen in Tampa. 

‘Dangerous’ teen murder suspect who escaped from detention center found with his parents: TPD

A 15-year-old murder suspect is back behind bars after authorities say he escaped from a juvenile detention center on Sunday morning. Now, authorities are trying to figure out how he walked away.

Westchase man accused of killing mother inside home

A man was arrested after his mother was found dead inside a Westchase home Monday morning. 

College football bowl games set to bring tourism boost to Tampa

It's bowl season for college football, and this year's slate will once again bring four teams – along with tens of thousands of fans – to Tampa.

Hillsborough County haulers begin final pass Monday for storm debris collection

Hillsborough County teams will begin their final pass for disaster debris collection on Monday, less than three weeks after completing the first pass.

Ybor City Cigar Festival returns to Centennial Park

The smell of fresh tobacco filled the Ybor City air on Sunday, as the largest cigar festival of its kind took over Centennial Park.

Motorcyclist crossing SR-52 struck and killed by car, FHP says

A San Antonio motorcyclist was hit and killed Sunday morning after he crossed into the path of a car heading westbound on SR-52 at the intersection of Old Tampa Bay Dr., according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Riverview bicyclist hit by car, killed crossing US-41 in Gibsonton, FHP says

A bicyclist was hit by a car and killed as he attempted to cross US-41 on Sunday morning in Gibsonton, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Bodycam video: 2 Hillsborough deputies shoot, kill armed man in bathtub

Two deputies shot and killed a man in a bathtub after he pointed a gun at them Saturday night, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

Orlando man dies after car crash with wrong-way driver on Selmon Expressway, FHP says

An Orlando man is dead after his Toyota Yaris collided with a wrong-way driver early Saturday morning on the Selmon Expressway near Milepost 6, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

TPD investigating crash that killed one person on MLK Blvd.

The Tampa Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that killed one person at the 3000 block of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Holiday safety tips: First responders warn of how fast festivities can go up in flames

The holiday lights and Christmas trees are up, but Hillsborough County first responders warn residents that one short fuse can turn a festive evening into a nightmare. 

Dog park shooting: Accused killer in court for 'stand your ground' hearing

The man accused of targeting and killing another man because he was gay, was back in a Tampa courtroom on Friday, with his lawyers presenting new evidence claiming the shooting was in self-defense.

Suspect who was holding knife to woman's neck shot, killed by deputy: HCSO

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says a deputy was forced to open fire on an armed man holding a knife to a woman's neck inside an apartment on Thursday night, killing the suspect.

Candlelight vigil remembers lives lost to drunk driving in Temple Terrace

Dozens of candles lit up the night honoring lives lost to drunk drivers at a candlelight vigil on Thursday at Mission Hill Church in Temple Terrace.