Hillsborough awarding grants to growing professional artists

For Marc Brechwald, a new digital SLR camera has been a key to growing as a professional artist. The pencil artist paid for it by using grant money he was awarded by the Hillsborough County Arts Council’s Professional Development for Artists (PDA) Grant Program.

VIDEO: Armed robbery suspect jumps across balconies moments before arrest at Tampa hotel

A man who Hillsborough County deputies say is responsible for several recent armed robberies is in custody after trying to escape by jumping between balconies, the sheriff's office said.

Delta passengers still struggle to track down luggage in Tampa as U.S. regulators open investigation

U.S. regulators opened an investigation into Delta Air Lines on Tuesday as passengers at Tampa International Airport continued to deal with travel disruptions after Friday’s global technology outage.

Brandon family turns MLB All-Star Game into annual tradition

Take one step into the Pierce household in Brandon and you will be transported into a museum that rivals even the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Dunedin students win top award at National History Day Contest

History was made in Maryland this summer, with students from Dunedin taking top honors at the National History Day Contest.

Prosecutors seeking death penalty for Tampa man accused of killing ex-wife, new boyfriend

Several weeks after Tampa police say a 65-year-old man shot and killed his ex-wife and her new boyfriend, prosecutors announced on Tuesday they're seeking the death penalty in the case.

Driver accused of ramming Hillsborough deputy facing upgraded charge, mother arrested

The man accused of running over a Hillsborough County deputy earlier this month now faces attempted murder charges, the sheriff's office said. The suspect's mother also faces criminal charges, marking the fourth arrest in the investigation.

2 pit bulls found at Tampa middle school as 'dog dumping' becomes growing trend in Bay Area

Pit bulls Biggie and Bertha had their ears cropped for fighting so that adversaries couldn’t grab them with their teeth. It appears the ear cropping was a backyard job done inhumanely.