Hillsborough State Attorney expands Gun Violence Unit: 'We all deserve to live in a safe neighborhood'

Hillsborough County State Attorney Suzy Lopez announced Monday that more prosecutors than ever are now focusing on gun violence, following an expansion of her office's Gun Violence Unit.

Hillsborough County has confirmed case of locally transmitted dengue fever

The Florida Department of Health issued a health alert to inform residents of a confirmed human case of locally acquired dengue fever in Hillsborough County.

Bay Area rescue dog saves the lives of other pets through blood donation

Geezer, a four-and-half-year-old American foxhound, has regular appointments at Blue Pearl Animal Hospital in Tampa, but not because something is wrong with him. Instead, Geezer is a regular donor at the BluePearl Blood Bank. 

DeSantis vetoes bill cracking down on slow left-lane driving, OK's bear killing law

Governor DeSantis on Friday signed a bill allowing people to kill bears across the state under certain conditions while vetoing a bill cracking down on slow left-lane driving.

Human case of dengue fever in Hillsborough County

The Florida Department of Health issued a health alert to inform residents of a confirmed human case of locally acquired dengue fever in Hillsborough County.

Tampa man crashes stolen car while speeding away from law enforcement: FHP

A 39-year-old Tampa man who police called a "habitual traffic offender" was arrested after he crashed a stolen car while trying to evade law enforcement on Friday night, according to troopers.

Hundreds attend Women's Health and Cancer Prevention Event in Tampa

More than 500 women attended AdventHealth's 3rd Annual Women's Health and Cancer Prevention Event on Saturday at the J.W. Marriot in Tampa. Women got to undergo health screenings and hear from doctors about how to best stay on top of their health.

Man hurt in shooting, police searching for suspect: TPD

A man is recovering in the hospital after being found shot in Tampa on Friday night, according to police.

Hillsborough planners survey residents on county’s vulnerability, resilience to find storm solutions

Hillsborough County officials want to make sure they know where the problem spots are in your neighborhoods through an online vulnerability and resilience survey, so planners can find solutions when storms happen.

Man arrested on murder charge weeks after deadly shooting: HCSO

A man faces a murder charge weeks after another man was shot and killed, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

4 charged in fentanyl overdose death of USF student

Four fentanyl dealers have been indicted in connection with the death of a University of South Florida student, the Department of Justice said Thursday.

2 killed, 1 hurt in New Tampa shooting

Two people are dead after three people were shot in New Tampa, according to police.

Gracepoint expected to open mental health hospital for women in Hillsborough County in 2025

Hillsborough County's mental health provider, Gracepoint, is opening a mental health hospital that is geared towards women, which they believe to be the first of its kind in the nation.