Sixth suspect arrested in multi-county sex trafficking investigation

Investigators have arrested a sixth suspect accused of taking part in a sex trafficking ring at massage parlors and barbershops in Hillsborough and Manatee counties.

Hillsborough school board considering new cellphone policy for students

Hillsborough County School Board members are expected to discuss several updates to the district’s cellphone and wireless device policy Tuesday afternoon.

Convicted 'Bayshore Rapist' seeking new trial 13 years after conviction

The man dubbed the “Bayshore Rapist” following his conviction in 2011 is expected back in court Tuesday, asking for a new trial.

Dirt bike driver in critical condition after Tampa crash on MacDill Avenue

The driver of a dirt bike is in critical condition after a Tampa crash on North MacDill Avenue and West Green Street Monday evening, according to officers. 

City of Tampa to establish its first Black History Museum at historic church

On Monday, the Tampa Bay History Center and the Tampa Housing Authority formally announced that a new Black History Museum will be housed at the historic St.

Hillsborough deputy injured in gunfight with ‘monster’ teen accused of killing parents released from hospital

A deputy with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office who was injured in a weekend gunfight with a now-deceased teen who deputies say shot and killed his parents has been released from the hospital. 

Man arrested in murder case nearly two weeks after body was found in a ditch

Hillsborough County deputies say they've arrested a suspect in a murder investigation that began after another man's body was found in a ditch nearly two weeks ago.

Tampa Tunes places pianos around Ybor City to spark interest in music

Chickens aren't the only sound you'll hear if you drive through Ybor City these days. You might be treated to an impromptu outdoor concert on one of the pianos along 7th Avenue.

Tampa teen dead after killing parents, injuring deputy in shootout: HCSO

A Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputy was injured in a deadly shooting Saturday night after responding to a 911 call in Tampa, according to officials.

Juneteenth celebrations held in Bay Area this weekend

June 19th is Juneteenth but over the weekend, several Bay Area events took place to commemorate the holiday early. 

Tampa Bay Area rainfall records broken this week

Much needed rain moved through Florida this week and set a trio of new daily rainfall records on Friday, according to the National Weather Service.

USF planning to transform The Claw into 'vibrant mixed-use district'

When describing the transformation of the old golf course and surrounding area, leaders at the University of South Florida cited recent development projects in Tampa as examples.

Students learn how to hit a baseball courtesy of the Rays

Around 40 middle school students at Academy Prep Center of Tampa received a unique lesson in science thanks to the Tampa Bay Rays. The subject of the lesson was simple: how to hit a baseball. 

2 arrested on gun charges after deadly SoHo shooting: Tampa police

Two men were arrested on gun possession charges after a deadly shooting along South Howard Avenue in Tampa about a month ago, according to police.