Hillsborough farmers’ crop freeze protection causing dry wells but levels are expected to rebound
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) regulates the use of water for much of the Tampa Bay area, and says growers have been using a lot of it lately to protect their crops from recent freezes.
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) regulates the use of water for much of the Tampa Bay area, and says growers have been using a lot of it lately to protect their crops from recent freezes.
Construction begins on Tampa's estimated $1B Westshore Interchange project
Construction is underway on the Florida Department of Transportation's Tampa Westshore Interchange project.
Construction is underway on the Florida Department of Transportation's Tampa Westshore Interchange project.
Teen linked to neo-Nazi satanic hate group accused of planning mass shooting at Wimauma church: HCSO
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office says a teen arrested last week was involved in a chatroom for violent extremists and discussed plans to carry out a mass shooting at a church near his home in Wimauma.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office says a teen arrested last week was involved in a chatroom for violent extremists and discussed plans to carry out a mass shooting at a church near his home in Wimauma.
Tampa warehouse gears up for Girl Scout cookie season
It's that time of year again: Girl Scout cookie season! There's a new warehouse in Tampa to hold the coveted Girl Scout cookies.
It's that time of year again: Girl Scout cookie season! There's a new warehouse in Tampa to hold the coveted Girl Scout cookies.
Florida education leaders caution students, parents about ICE walkout protests
It’s trending across the country: students protesting during school hours, and they’re starting to hit closer to home.
It’s trending across the country: students protesting during school hours, and they’re starting to hit closer to home.
Tampa Bay Rays' massive development plans revealed by Hillsborough commissioners
The high-stakes effort to secure a new home for the Tampa Bay Rays moves to the Hillsborough Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday.
The high-stakes effort to secure a new home for the Tampa Bay Rays moves to the Hillsborough Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday.
Energy company expands footprint, including adding jobs at Gibsonton plant
Siemens Energy is making its footprint larger in the Bay Area by investing $1 billion dollars into the workforce in the United States, with a lot of the work happening at its plant in Gibsonton.
Siemens Energy is making its footprint larger in the Bay Area by investing $1 billion dollars into the workforce in the United States, with a lot of the work happening at its plant in Gibsonton.
Florida freeze hits Parkesdale Farms: Why your grocery bill and Valentine’s Day could be impacted
Lt. Governor Jay Collins toured Parkesdale Farms in Hillsborough County on Tuesday afternoon, where Matt Parke, the farm's manager, estimates a crop loss of 20% that will raise prices at the grocery store.
Lt. Governor Jay Collins toured Parkesdale Farms in Hillsborough County on Tuesday afternoon, where Matt Parke, the farm's manager, estimates a crop loss of 20% that will raise prices at the grocery store.
Hillsborough High School teacher fired after being accused of soliciting a minor for sexual activity
A now-former Hillsborough County teacher is accused of soliciting a minor for sexual activity.
A now-former Hillsborough County teacher is accused of soliciting a minor for sexual activity.
Trial begins for ex-deputy accused of fleeing to Colombia after deadly DUI crash on Courtney Campbell Causeway
Opening statements began in the trial for a former deputy charged with DUI manslaughter.
Opening statements began in the trial for a former deputy charged with DUI manslaughter.
Hillsborough County taps telehealth to tackle non-emergency 911 calls
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR) is partnering with telemedicine platform MD Ally to change how the department handles the thousands of non-emergency calls dispatchers receive every year.
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR) is partnering with telemedicine platform MD Ally to change how the department handles the thousands of non-emergency calls dispatchers receive every year.
Body found inside truck submerged in Plant City pond during search for missing man: HCSO
Deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said they found a body inside a truck they pulled from a Plant City pond on Tuesday while searching for missing 50-year-old Derek Smith.
Deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said they found a body inside a truck they pulled from a Plant City pond on Tuesday while searching for missing 50-year-old Derek Smith.
Ex-Brandon hospital worker accused of stealing patient’s wallet, spending more than $500 on credit cards
A now-former patient care technician at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital is accused of stealing a patient's wallet and racking up more than $500 worth of purchases on their credit cards.
A now-former patient care technician at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital is accused of stealing a patient's wallet and racking up more than $500 worth of purchases on their credit cards.
Man arrested for second-degree murder after deadly Tampa shooting: Deputies
A suspect has been charged with second-degree murder after a deadly shooting in Tampa on Monday morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
A suspect has been charged with second-degree murder after a deadly shooting in Tampa on Monday morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Lyft driver accused of choking and threatening to kill passenger
A Lyft driver has been arrested after he allegedly choked and threatened to kill a passenger in his car, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
A Lyft driver has been arrested after he allegedly choked and threatened to kill a passenger in his car, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Tampa Bay Rays backed by DeSantis, MLB commissioner for potential stadium deal with Hillsborough College
Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and the Tampa Bays Rays' ownership Tuesday morning at Hillsborough College, the site the team is eyeing for potential stadium developments.
Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and the Tampa Bays Rays' ownership Tuesday morning at Hillsborough College, the site the team is eyeing for potential stadium developments.
Ybor City residents push for pedestrian safety changes months after deadly crash
Months after a deadly crash in Ybor City that killed four people and injured several others, Tampa leaders are weighing new safety measures aimed at protecting pedestrians.
Months after a deadly crash in Ybor City that killed four people and injured several others, Tampa leaders are weighing new safety measures aimed at protecting pedestrians.
Tropical fish farms struggle in unseasonably cold temperatures in Tampa Bay area: 'We might have some losses'
Another night of unseasonably cold temperatures across the Tampa Bay area is threatening thousands of tropical fish. Fish farmers say the prolonged chill could lead to losses that take months to bounce back from.
Another night of unseasonably cold temperatures across the Tampa Bay area is threatening thousands of tropical fish. Fish farmers say the prolonged chill could lead to losses that take months to bounce back from.
Jury seated in trial for former Polk County deputy accused of killing 2 in Courtney Campbell Causeway crash
Jury selection began on Monday in the trial for a former Polk County deputy charged with DUI manslaughter.
Jury selection began on Monday in the trial for a former Polk County deputy charged with DUI manslaughter.
Moffitt researchers develop algorithm to predict cancer cell evolution
Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center have developed a new tool to predict how cancer cells evolve. By focusing on chromosome configuration, they said their findings show tumors follow measurable rules.
Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center have developed a new tool to predict how cancer cells evolve. By focusing on chromosome configuration, they said their findings show tumors follow measurable rules.