Former Buccaneer Doug Martin’s family was trying to get him help for mental health issues when he died
New details are emerging about the death of former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin, who died early Saturday after being detained by police in Oakland. He was 36 years old.
Coast Guard veteran takes skills from galley to backyard cookouts with Florida-grown sauce
When Coast Guard veteran Gaston Meredith, or as everyone calls him, Chef G, fires up the grill, you know something delicious is about to happen. But in Ybor City, it’s his sauce that’s stealing the spotlight.
Child hit, killed running across Tampa street: FHP
A 7-year-old girl is dead after troopers say she tried to run across the street with two other children on Sunday night in Tampa.
Brandon mobile home fire under investigation for possible arson
An arson investigation is underway after a Brandon mobile home fire Monday afternoon, according to officials.
Julio Foolio murder: First of five suspects heads to trial
Jury selection began Monday in Tampa for Alicia Andrews, one of five people charged in the killing of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio.
Teen arrested with guns, drugs and cash in Plant City: HCSO
A teen is facing several charges after being arrested in Plant City with rifles, thousands of dollars in cash and over 100 pounds of concentrated THC, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Boy getting off school bus hospitalized after being hit by car: Tampa police
An 8-year-old boy was injured after being hit by a car while getting off a school bus just after 4:15 p.m. on Friday, according to the Tampa Police Department.
2 Hillsborough County Sheriff's colonels resign amid internal investigation
Two Hillsborough County Sheriff's colonels have resigned in response to an ongoing internal investigation.
From backyard BBQ to bayfront tradition: Tampa Pig Jig keeps cooking for a cause
What began as a few friends firing up their grills in a South Tampa backyard has grown into one of the Bay Area’s biggest charity festivals — the Tampa Pig Jig.
What people had to say at the 'No Kings' protest in Tampa
Thousands of protestors gathered in Tampa Bay on Saturday for a "No Kings Day" Protest. The primary objective of the protest was to highlight what national organizers call the "authoritarian leanings" of the Trump Administration.
Tampa father and son lose everything in overnight fire, including dog and grandmother’s ashes
A Tampa father says a fire that sparked in the middle of the night robbed his family of everything they owned.
Florida mother of two gifted refurbished vehicle to rebuild her family’s future
A Florida mother of two received a fully refurbished 2015 Chrysler 300 this Friday at CARSTAR Auto Body Resurrection.
Man accused of abandoning dog during hurricane cleared
The man who was accused of abandoning his dog during Hurricane Milton in 2024 has been cleared.
Ex-Tampa city council candidate claims risk protection order is ‘political assassination’ by mayor
Former city council candidate Elvis Piggott appeared in court on Friday after Tampa police filed a risk protection order against him — a legal action intended to temporarily remove firearms from individuals deemed a threat to themselves or others.
Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail unleashes new horrors for 2025
Sir Henry's Haunted Trail in Plant City is back for its twelfth season with new trails and redesigned sets, running through November 1.
Breast cancer screenings buses help break down access barriers across Bay Area
Friday is National Mammography Day, a reminder for women to get screened for breast cancer and mobile mammography buses are traveling throughout the Bay Area.
Hillsborough County pet shelter at 600% capacity for cats
The Hillsborough County’s Pet Resource Center is currently over 600 percent over capacity for cats. Big Picture View
Fire tears through Ruskin manufactured home: HCFR
A fire that tore through a manufactured home in Ruskin Thursday night is under investigation.
Security training takes center stage for more than 100 Tampa faith leaders following recent national attack
It was standing room only Thursday night as more than 100 faith leaders listened to Tampa police break down deterring, delaying and defending against attacks.
Two dogs rescued from mobile home fire in Dover
Two dogs were rescued from a mobile home fire in Dover Thursday evening, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.