Foster home employee arrested for performing sex acts on teen: HCSO

An employee at a foster home is facing felony charges for performing sexual acts on a teen living at the home, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

Uber driver found guilty of sexually assaulting college student

A jury has found an Uber driver guilty of sexually assaulting one of his passengers, through a ploy using Cash App.

Bay Area civil rights activist claims rough arrest, HCSO responds

A Bay Area civil rights activist is claiming police brutality after his arrest was captured on a Hillsborough County deputy's bodycam. HCSO is refuting his claim.

School threat against Newsome High prompts campus lockout, large HCSO presence

Deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office are investigating threats that forced Newsome High School into a lockout for several hours on Friday. 

Plans underway to revive Tampa's Central Avenue, could help with affordable housing

Several nights of rioting in the summer of 1967 rocked Tampa after a white police officer killed an unarmed Black suspect. Tampa's Central Avenue, the heart of the Black business district, never recovered. 

University of Tampa rebranding from UT to UTampa for national awareness

The University of Tampa will be dropping its shorthand nickname of ‘UT,’ opting for ‘UTampa’ instead to stand out from other schools with similar initials.

Student arrested for having 2 loaded guns on Blake High School campus: TPD

A 15-year-old student is facing criminal charges after Tampa police found him with two loaded guns on campus, according to investigators.

Mother who lost son in Ybor City shooting launches movement against gun violence: 'We can make a difference'

A Tampa mother who lost her son to gun violence says young people settling scores with guns is out of control -- and that's why she's starting a movement to help build our kids differently.

Good Day Tampa Bay celebrates 30 years on the air: Looking back over the years

Thirty years ago, on Thursday, Good Day Tampa Bay first went on the air. We're looking back on the show's early days and celebrating three decades of being your go-to for mornings.

Former Tampa Mayor Dick Greco reflects on city's changes as Good Day turns 30

So much as changed in the 30 years that Good Day Tampa Bay has been on the air. Former Tampa Mayor Dick Greco reflects on how he's seen the city change.

Man robbed at home after winning $100K at Hard Rock Casino months before Riverview couple

Eight months before a Riverview couple was ambushed and robbed after being followed from the Hard Rock Casino, Tampa police said a similar robbery happened in Hyde Park. 

Tampa working to keep up with stormwater maintenance after region saw twice as much rain in August

The City of Tampa said the Bay Area saw almost twice as much rain than usual in August. Recent heavy rain has flooded neighborhoods around Tampa with stormwater, and it’s left some residents with concerns about the strength of the city’s drainage system.

Man arrested after leading Hillsborough deputies on pursuit, injuring 3: HCSO

A man was arrested after leading Hillsborough County deputies on a chase in which he aimed his car at them multiple times and left 3 injured, authorities said.