Florida leaders send letter to Hillsborough Schools demanding certain books deemed inappropriate be removed

The Hillsborough County School District came under fire this week after Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier demanded certain books the state deemed inappropriate be removed from school libraries.

Large alligator wrangled, relocated from condo community: TTPD

A trapper helped Temple Terrace police catch a 7-foot gator found roaming through a condo complex, according to the police department.

Plant City homicide under investigation

Plant City police are investigating a homicide after they say a man was shot to death on Wednesday night. 

1 hospitalized after house fire in Riverview

A man is recovering in the hospital after fire spread through a home on Thursday, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.

Double murder suspect out on bond busted after bolting from deputies: HCSO

A 13-time convicted felon who was out on bond for two murder charges is back behind bars after Hillsborough County deputies say he sped away from them during a traffic stop. 

Tampa average rent prices higher than national average: Zillow report

Average Tampa rent prices are higher than the national average, according to new numbers from Zillow. As of April 30, the average rent in Tampa is $2,213, according to new Zillow data.

Wharton High baseball team rallies around teammate, advances to first final four

Anthony Markle knew his first season in charge of the Wharton High baseball team would be memorable, but could never have imagined just how memorable it would really be. 

Man shot & killed, homicide investigation underway: HCSO

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says it's investigating a homicide after finding a man shot to death early Wednesday.

Tampa police incorporate virtual reality into de-escalation training

This year, the Tampa Police Department is incorporating new, virtual reality technology into its de-escalation training for the first time. 

Stormy conditions continue across Florida: what to expect in the Tampa Bay Area

After possible tornadoes were reported in the Florida panhandle on Saturday, that low pressure system is bringing a significant amount of rain to the Tampa Bay Area starting on Sunday and continuing into the early part of the week.