Proposed land swap would put HCSO headquarters in Brandon as Ybor City’s Gasworx project advances

Hillsborough County leaders are considering a proposed land swap to move the sheriff’s office headquarters to Brandon, giving Gas Worx developer Darryl Shaw an opportunity to expand his Ybor City footprint. 

Busch Gardens employee accused of sexually battering child: 'Deeply disturbing'

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is asking for more victims to come forward after it says a Busch Gardens employee sexually battered an 8-year-old child. 

Tampa's Spelling Bee champ met with welcome crowd at TPA upon return home

Tampa Bay's very own Spelling Bee champion, Bruhat Soma, was met with a hero's welcome at Tampa International Airport upon his arrival home on Wednesday.

Hillsborough County schools begin $100M in summer repairs as district touts half-cent sales tax

The Hillsborough County school district kicked off $100 million in summer repairs Wednesday, with much of the work focused on updating air conditioning systems at schools across the county.

Hillsborough County fire medic dies in Brooksville crash: FHP

A Hillsborough County fire medic died in a crash in Brooksville on Tuesday afternoon after his car struck a tree, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

FL Supreme Court to hear arguments in UF COVID-19 shutdown lawsuit

The Florida Supreme Court will hear arguments on Publix announces 8 limited-time ice cream flavors for summer over the COVID-19 shutdown and how it impacted students at the University of Florida.

4th teen suspect arrested in 2022 Brandon murder case: HCSO

Investigators in Hillsborough County have arrested the fourth and final teenage suspect in a murder case dating back to 2022.

Bay Area family grieving woman's death after accused street racers cause Dale Mabry crash

The driver accused of racing another car down Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa before causing a crash that killed an innocent passenger in another vehicle, won't be getting out of jail any time soon following a hearing Tuesday.

Publix announces 8 limited-time ice cream flavors for summer

The official start of summer is still a few weeks away, but temperatures have been soaring into the 90s for weeks, meaning lots of people are screaming for ice cream and Publix is ready to scoop up the summer rush.

'Car condo' attracts auto enthusiasts across Bay Area

Some call it a "car condo," while the owner of The Motor Enclave in Hillsborough County considers it "a country club for car enthusiasts."

FHSAA votes to allow Name, Image, and Likeness deals for high school athletes

High school student-athletes in the Sunshine State will soon be able to cash in on their name, image and likeness after a major vote on Tuesday.

Accused street racer arrested in deadly Dale Mabry crash, 1 suspect still at large: TPD

One person was killed, and another was injured when police say a man suspected of street racing slammed into their vehicle on Dale Mabry Highway on Monday morning. 

Tampa woman accused of molesting students to be held in jail until trial

A Tampa woman accused of pretending she was a teenager to lure teenage boys into sexual relationships will be held in jail until her trial, a Hillsborough County judge ruled Monday.