Judge denies bond to defendants in huge fentanyl trafficking case

A Hillsborough County judge denied bond Monday for three defendants arrested in a major drug trafficking investigation.  The judge granted bond for two other defendants.  Prosecutors say all five have ties to a drug trafficking network in Puerto Rico that funneled fentanyl into Florida.

In-home caretaker accused of stealing over $7,000 from hospice patient

A woman in charge of caring for a hospice patient has been arrested after the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says she stole over $7,000 from the patient since Jan. 28.

Jackson House Foundation seeks engineers, architects to restore historic building

The Jackson House, which housed notable African Americans during segregation, holds more than 100 years of history within its walls. The now-dilapidated building still stands but is in desperate need of renovation and last week the city of Tampa took a step forward in making that happen.

SWAT team called to USF student housing complex after suspect fires shots: TTPD

The SWAT team was called out to a USF student housing complex after a suspect fired multiple shots into an apartment unit, according to the Temple Terrace Police Department.

Ruskin Family Drive-In Theatre re-opens after being damaged by Hurricane Milton

Drivers lined up in their cars for movie tickets Friday night at the Ruskin Family Drive-In Theatre to celebrate its reopening after Hurricane Milton damaged the property five months ago.

Seffner man killed in tow truck crash: FHP

A Seffner man lost his life on Friday afternoon after troopers say he crashed into a tow truck along an I-75 exit ramp. 

Prosecutors want accused drug traffickers to remain behind bars

Four men who were arrested in connection to a large drug-trafficking ring with ties to "a network in Puerto Rico" appeared in Hillsborough County court for a bond hearing Friday. 

WWE coming to Tampa for Memorial Day weekend 'takeover'

Memorial Day weekend will be an exciting few days for fans of WWE in the Tampa Bay area, as the professional wrestling promotion announced a “takeover" of the Yuengling Center in Tampa.

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.