New Florida task force hopes to bust 6th suspect in extensive multi-county prostitution ring
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody announced a new human trafficking task force, which is helping to investigate a prostitution ring in Hillsborough and Manatee counties that’s already resulted in five arrests.
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody announced a new human trafficking task force, which is helping to investigate a prostitution ring in Hillsborough and Manatee counties that’s already resulted in five arrests.
TECO customers protest company's request to raise rates next year: 'I'm already struggling'
Tampa Electric customers protested outside Hillsborough Community College in Brandon on Thursday, as the Florida Public Service Commission held a public hearing regarding TECO's request to raise rates next year.
Tampa Electric customers protested outside Hillsborough Community College in Brandon on Thursday, as the Florida Public Service Commission held a public hearing regarding TECO's request to raise rates next year.
Video: Dashcam video captures ‘reckless’ driver involved in rollover crash on Howard Frankland Bridge
A 19-year-old is facing charges after troopers say he caused a rollover crash on the Howard Frankland Bridge on Wednesday evening, and it was all caught on camera.
A 19-year-old is facing charges after troopers say he caused a rollover crash on the Howard Frankland Bridge on Wednesday evening, and it was all caught on camera.
All-girls camp introducing Bay Area students to STEM careers
At the Mission Tampa Bay Camp, around 20 middle school girls are connecting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and the real world. An all-girls camp is a purposeful decision.
At the Mission Tampa Bay Camp, around 20 middle school girls are connecting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and the real world. An all-girls camp is a purposeful decision.
Person found dead next to Gibsonton road: HCSO
Deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a death in Gibsonton.
Deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a death in Gibsonton.
Homicide investigation underway in Tampa
The Tampa Police Department is investigating a homicide after a man was killed Thursday morning.
The Tampa Police Department is investigating a homicide after a man was killed Thursday morning.
Man found dead in Tampa, homicide investigation underway: TPD
A homicide investigation is underway in the 1500 block of Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa, according to officers.
A homicide investigation is underway in the 1500 block of Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa, according to officers.
DeSantis signs $116.5 billion state budget in downtown Tampa
Governor Ron DeSantis touted his own thriftiness on Wednesday as he signed an approximately $116.5 billion budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, which will start July 1.
Governor Ron DeSantis touted his own thriftiness on Wednesday as he signed an approximately $116.5 billion budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, which will start July 1.
Hillsborough deputy, Leto High staffers honored for saving teen’s life after collapse on track
A deputy and two Leto High School staffers, who saved a teenager’s life by performing CPR and using an AED, were honored Wednesday.
A deputy and two Leto High School staffers, who saved a teenager’s life by performing CPR and using an AED, were honored Wednesday.
New documents reveal more after man sets himself on fire inside Publix in Plant City
Two weeks after a man was critically hurt after setting himself on fire inside a Publix in Plant City, new documents reveal what led up to the incident.
Two weeks after a man was critically hurt after setting himself on fire inside a Publix in Plant City, new documents reveal what led up to the incident.
Fifth suspect charged in multi-county sex trafficking investigation
Investigators have arrested a fifth suspect accused of being involved in a sex trafficking ring operated out of massage parlors and barbershops in two Bay Area counties.
Investigators have arrested a fifth suspect accused of being involved in a sex trafficking ring operated out of massage parlors and barbershops in two Bay Area counties.
Man hit, killed by pickup truck on Busch Blvd. in Tampa
A man is dead after being hit by a pickup truck in Tampa early Wednesday, according to police.
A man is dead after being hit by a pickup truck in Tampa early Wednesday, according to police.
Tampa weather: Heavy rain moves across Florida over next few days
As widespread rain is expected to cover much of Florida over the next few days, the National Weather Service issued a Flood Watch for parts of the Bay Area on Wednesday.
As widespread rain is expected to cover much of Florida over the next few days, the National Weather Service issued a Flood Watch for parts of the Bay Area on Wednesday.
Hillsborough officials seek residents' input on different community hazards and how to mitigate impacts
Hillsborough County officials are seeking input from its communities and cities for a Vulnerability Assessment and Local Mitigation Strategy study.
Hillsborough County officials are seeking input from its communities and cities for a Vulnerability Assessment and Local Mitigation Strategy study.
Rain causes more than 100 flight disruptions at Tampa International Airport
The summer travel season in Tampa is off to a bumpy start. After major disruptions over Memorial Day weekend, passengers were stuck waiting for hours at Tampa International Airport on Tuesday – this time over rain.
The summer travel season in Tampa is off to a bumpy start. After major disruptions over Memorial Day weekend, passengers were stuck waiting for hours at Tampa International Airport on Tuesday – this time over rain.
City of Tampa spends more than $100M on waste-to-energy plant upgrades
After more than three months of work – and millions of dollars spent – Tampa's Waste-to-Energy Plant is almost ready to go back online. The city spent more than $100 million to get the facility at McKay Bay going again.
After more than three months of work – and millions of dollars spent – Tampa's Waste-to-Energy Plant is almost ready to go back online. The city spent more than $100 million to get the facility at McKay Bay going again.
Margaritaville at Sea cruise expected to help set records at Port Tampa Bay
The Margaritaville at Sea cruise ship is finally setting sail out of its new home at Port Tampa Bay.
The Margaritaville at Sea cruise ship is finally setting sail out of its new home at Port Tampa Bay.
First tropical disturbance of 2024 season being tracked by National Hurricane Center
The National Hurricane Center says a disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico is why heavy rain will continue to cover the state over the next few days.
The National Hurricane Center says a disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico is why heavy rain will continue to cover the state over the next few days.
Annual Juneteenth festival at Raymond James Stadium this weekend
Are you ready to Roc the Block? The fourth annual R.O.C. the Block Juneteenth Festival will be held Saturday afternoon—rain or shine—at Raymond James Stadium.
Are you ready to Roc the Block? The fourth annual R.O.C. the Block Juneteenth Festival will be held Saturday afternoon—rain or shine—at Raymond James Stadium.
Whooping cough cases rising across the county
Tampa Bay doctors are putting out a warning to parents this week after seeing an alarming rise in whooping cough cases across the country.
Tampa Bay doctors are putting out a warning to parents this week after seeing an alarming rise in whooping cough cases across the country.