Teacher arrested for sexual activity with underage teen: HCSO

A teacher faces charges several months after Hillsborough County deputies say he engaged in sexual activity with a minor.

Tampa non-profit revamps first-time homebuyer program to help future owners

Owning a home can be a lot easier said than done, so a Tampa nonprofit has revamped its first-time homebuyer’s program to give future homeowners a leg up on what to expect. 

Guentzel has hat-trick, Bjorkstrand scores go-ahead goal and Lightning rally past Sabres 6-5

Jake Guentzel had a hat-trick, Oliver Bjorkstrand scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period, and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied for a 6-5 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night.

Ukrainian refugees in Tampa worried about Biden-era resettlement program

The Trump Administration is considering whether to revoke the legal status of thousands of Ukrainian refugees who came to the U.S. when Russia invaded Ukraine.

Missing Hillsborough County child found safe after statewide alert

A statewide Missing Child Alert for a missing Hillsborough County child has been canceled after the child was found safe, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. 

Crews battle fire at high-rise under construction in Tampa

Crews battled a fire at a Tampa high-rise that's under construction, forcing workers to evacuate Thursday morning.

18-year-old arrested for murder after shooting during basketball game at park: HCSO

Hillsborough County deputies have arrested an 18-year-old in connection with a shooting at a park that killed one man and injured another, the sheriff's office announced.

Newborn eastern bongos vital additions at ZooTampa

At ZooTampa, three newborn eastern bongos are vital additions to the critically endangered species. 

33 arrested as Hillsborough deputies dismantle drug-trafficking ring run with smuggled prison cell phone: HCSO

Thirty-three people have been arrested, including two incarcerated brothers and their parents, after Hillsborough County deputies say they were part of a drug-trafficking ring organized, in part, with a cell phone that was smuggled into a Florida prison. 

1 hospitalized after crews battle large fire at storage facility: HCFR

Hillsborough County firefighters spent nine hours working to contain a three-alarm fire at a storage facility on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, sending one person to the hospital, officials said.

Man killed, another injured in shooting at park: HCSO

One man died and another was injured in a shooting at a park on Tuesday night, according to the Hillsbourough County Sheriff’s Office.

Victor Hedman scores twice in Tampa Bay’s 6-2 win over Columbus

Victor Hedman scored twice and had three points to lead Tampa Bay to a 6-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night.