MacDill airman convicted after getting caught trying to have sex with 14-year-old during undercover operation
An airman stationed at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa tried to have sex with someone he thought was a 14-year-old girl two years ago, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg on Monday.
An airman stationed at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa tried to have sex with someone he thought was a 14-year-old girl two years ago, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg on Monday.
Supreme Court: Florida, Texas social media laws need more review
The Supreme Court on Monday kept a hold on efforts in Texas and Florida to limit how Facebook, TikTok, X, YouTube and other social media platforms regulate content posted by their users.
The Supreme Court on Monday kept a hold on efforts in Texas and Florida to limit how Facebook, TikTok, X, YouTube and other social media platforms regulate content posted by their users.
New Florida laws going into effect on July 1: Here are some of the highlights
Governor Ron DeSantis has been busy over the last couple months, signing a plethora of bills into law, and on Monday, over 150 of those bills will go into effect.
Governor Ron DeSantis has been busy over the last couple months, signing a plethora of bills into law, and on Monday, over 150 of those bills will go into effect.
Tampa coffeehouse cultivating inclusivity by hiring people with disabilities
Coffee Uniting People (CUP) is creating inclusive opportunities in the Bay Area.
Coffee Uniting People (CUP) is creating inclusive opportunities in the Bay Area.
Freedom Sales Tax Holiday: What you can buy tax-free in Florida this July
The newly reinstated Freedom Sales Tax Holiday kicks off on July 1, giving Florida consumers the opportunity to buy a plethora of recreational items tax-free.
The newly reinstated Freedom Sales Tax Holiday kicks off on July 1, giving Florida consumers the opportunity to buy a plethora of recreational items tax-free.
Six year old child with autism dies in Brandon after being pulled from body of water
Hillsborough County deputies are investigating the death of a six-year-old autistic child in Brandon.
Hillsborough County deputies are investigating the death of a six-year-old autistic child in Brandon.
Bradenton woman with suspended license crashes into tree while speeding away from law enforcement: FHP
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a Bradenton woman sped off an exit ramp in Hillsborough County and hit a tree while being pursued by a trooper early on Sunday morning.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a Bradenton woman sped off an exit ramp in Hillsborough County and hit a tree while being pursued by a trooper early on Sunday morning.
NBA legend Alonzo Mourning spreading awareness about kidney disease and prostate cancer in Tampa
NBA Allstar and Olympic Gold Medalist Alonzo Mourning stopped by the 84th Omega Psi Phi Grand Conclave at the Tampa Convention Center on Saturday to spread kidney disease and prostate cancer awareness.
NBA Allstar and Olympic Gold Medalist Alonzo Mourning stopped by the 84th Omega Psi Phi Grand Conclave at the Tampa Convention Center on Saturday to spread kidney disease and prostate cancer awareness.
WATCH: Man accused of robbing Walgreens at gunpoint, stealing $2,000 worth of cigarettes: HCSO
A man is accused of robbing a Walgreens clerk at gunpoint and stealing cigarettes from behind the counter, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
A man is accused of robbing a Walgreens clerk at gunpoint and stealing cigarettes from behind the counter, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Tampa city council members to get $20K salary boost
Tampa City Council approved a $20,000 raise in its salary, which represents a 36% boost in pay.
Tampa City Council approved a $20,000 raise in its salary, which represents a 36% boost in pay.
Armed teen tries to kidnap woman at Riverview Home Depot with saw blade: HCSO
A woman escaped from an accused attempted armed kidnapper while shopping at a Riverview Home Depot on Friday, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
A woman escaped from an accused attempted armed kidnapper while shopping at a Riverview Home Depot on Friday, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Saharan dust 2024: Here’s when it will impact Florida
A massive plume of dust from Africa’s Saharan Desert is blowing across the entire Atlantic Ocean this week, set to reach the shores of Florida and Texas in the coming days and casting a haze over typically blue skies.
A massive plume of dust from Africa’s Saharan Desert is blowing across the entire Atlantic Ocean this week, set to reach the shores of Florida and Texas in the coming days and casting a haze over typically blue skies.
Publix ice cream truck rolling into Tampa Bay area this weekend
Publix announced earlier this month some new limited-edition ice cream flavors and a fun way they're bringing those flavors on the road.
Publix announced earlier this month some new limited-edition ice cream flavors and a fun way they're bringing those flavors on the road.
DeSantis signs off on bill designating Florida's A1A as Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway
Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law on Thursday naming sections of State Road A1A on the East Coast after Jimmy Buffett.
Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law on Thursday naming sections of State Road A1A on the East Coast after Jimmy Buffett.
Tampa leaders consider requiring security at Ybor City parking lots to reduce crime
Ybor City neighbors are fed up with parking lot parties and crime at private lots in their neighborhood. They want council to make a change, requiring security guards at pay-to-park lots.
Ybor City neighbors are fed up with parking lot parties and crime at private lots in their neighborhood. They want council to make a change, requiring security guards at pay-to-park lots.
Property fraud investigation extends from Bay Area to South Florida: Court documents
A 50-year-old man who was arrested in Tampa amid property fraud allegations is facing similar charges in Miami-Dade County, court documents show.
A 50-year-old man who was arrested in Tampa amid property fraud allegations is facing similar charges in Miami-Dade County, court documents show.
Video: Florida woman scales apartment complex while trying to escape from deputies
A Hillsborough County woman’s daring attempt to avoid arrest led the sheriff’s office to put out a public service announcement warning people not to scale apartments to get away from authorities.
A Hillsborough County woman’s daring attempt to avoid arrest led the sheriff’s office to put out a public service announcement warning people not to scale apartments to get away from authorities.
Brandon man accused of extortion threatened to post nude photos of teen girl, police say
A Brandon man accused of threatening to post nude photos of a teenage girl unless she sent him more naked pictures has been arrested.
A Brandon man accused of threatening to post nude photos of a teenage girl unless she sent him more naked pictures has been arrested.
Hillsborough County Schools agree to modest increases in teacher salaries
The Hillsborough County Teacher’s Association announced Wednesday it’s reached a tentative compensation agreement with the school district.
The Hillsborough County Teacher’s Association announced Wednesday it’s reached a tentative compensation agreement with the school district.
What Fourth of July events are happening in the Tampa Bay Area?
A variety of Fourth of July events are happening in the Tampa Bay Area this year.
A variety of Fourth of July events are happening in the Tampa Bay Area this year.