Hundreds of dogs find new homes at mega adoption event in Plant City

Families looking for a new furry friend were already lined up at the doors of the Grimes Family Agricultural Center in Plant City on Sunday morning, as it opened for the final day of a massive Mega Adoption Event.

Domestic dispute turns to gunfire, killing 1 man in Tampa: TPD

One person is dead and another is injured after Tampa police say a domestic-related dispute escalated into a shootout on Sunday morning.

Person struck by train in Tampa dies, police say

A person was struck and killed by a train near the 300 block of W Busch Blvd. on Saturday night, according to the Tampa Police Department.

Motorcyclist dies after crash on I-4 near US-301, FHP says

A motorcyclist from Orlando died after a crash on I-4 near US-301 early on Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Tampa Police get 300 new lifesaving choking devices from New York-based company

A New York-based company donated 300 choking rescue devices to the Tampa Police Department. These devices, called LifeVac, create a one-way suction to remove lodged food or objects from a choking victim.

Driver on Dale Mabry Highway claimed to have bomb in car, used drugs in front of officers: TPD

Tampa police say the driver behind an explosives threat that shut down a stretch of Dale Mabry Highway on Thursday evening had fallen asleep behind the wheel and was woken up by officers before he claimed to have a bomb in his car.

Mega Dog Adoption Event begins Friday. Here's what to know

This weekend, the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center and several other municipalities’ shelters from across the Tampa Bay area will participate in the Third Annual Mega Dog Adoption Event.

Metallica’s return to Tampa set to draw 65,000 fans per night, big tourism buzz

Metallica, one of the best-selling bands in American history, returns to Tampa this weekend for two shows at Raymond James Stadium as part of its M72 World Tour.

Tampa’s SoHo braces for stormwater project amid business concerns

Tampa officials are pushing ahead with a major stormwater improvement project along South Howard Avenue — better known as SoHo — aimed at resolving decades of neighborhood flooding. 

Homeowner shoots, kills handyman who turned aggressive during argument: HCSO

A woman, who deputies said was in fear for her life, shot and killed a handyman who had been living with her and her husband in the Lake Magdalene area.

Week-long active threat training held with Hillsborough County deputies

Video released by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office shows deputies armed with mock weapons searching different areas of the schools, even firing the fake guns. It was part of a week-long active threat training at schools. 

40 years since historic heart surgery in Tampa
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FOX 13's Lloyd Sowers highlights the story of a Tampa Skydiver who received a historic heart surgery 40 years ago.

Superintendent faces state board over Hillsborough book removals amid backlash at home

Hillsborough County Superintendent Van Ayres spoke before the Florida Board of Education on Wednesday in Miami about his district’s decision to remove hundreds of books from school libraries.

Rhythm Roots: Local music teachers inspiring the younger generation of today

Tampa’s been a great spot for musical talent of the past and present, and the nation was reminded of that when rapper Doechii gave her hometown a shoutout at the Grammys this year.