Hillsborough County could add 500,000 residents by 2050: Officials

With the new construction popping up around Tampa, a lot of the growth will focus on areas outside of downtown, according to the latest long range plan.

'Small and mighty' organization spreading awareness of global life-saving efforts

An Israeli-American is trying to spread the word around Tampa Bay about a rescue group that's seen the horror of war since the October 7 terrorist attacks.

Lithia senior surprised at graduation by her military sister

It was a special day for a graduating senior at Newsome High School on Wednesday. Little did Faith Brown know a surprise visitor would meet her on stage after the ceremony.

Felony burglary suspect accused of trying to ram deputies with his vehicle

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, with help from Florida Highway Patrol, took a felony burglary suspect into custody after he tried to ram deputies with his vehicle, according to HCSO.

Bay Area leader concerned over rowdy, destructive crowds as summer break for teens approaches

Tampa Bay area leaders are urging parents to stay closely involved in their kids' lives as summer break approaches, following two weekend incidents in which law enforcement broke up crowds of hundreds of people.

Major developer brings artful vision of Tampa's future: 'It's part of my legacy'

It's well known that Jeff Vinik, the owner of the Tampa Bay Lightning, was one of the visionaries behind Water Street. However, there's another big player who is changing Tampa's skyline: Jorge Perez. 

Tampa police find loaded guns during "pro-active patrol," 18-year-old charged

According to the Tampa Police Department, officers found two guns and arrested an 18-year-old man for carrying a concealed firearm on Saturday.

4 hospitalized after 3-vehicle crash on Courtney Campbell Causeway, Tampa police say

Four people were taken to a local hospital on Monday afternoon after a sedan, pickup truck and motorcycle crashed on the Courtney Campbell Causeway, according to police.

Astro Skate Brandon fight: Video shows violence leading to dozens of arrests

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has released social media and bodycam videos showing the large gathering in Brandon that erupted into a fight causing damage to multiple businesses on Saturday night.

Weather in Tampa: Here’s what to expect over Memorial Day weekend

Memorial Day may be the unofficial start of summer, but Floridians have been feeling the heat for weeks and the holiday weekend will be no different. 

Dozens of shots fired in shootout outside Hillsborough bar

Deputies in Hillsborough County are investigating a bar fight that escalated into a shootout, leaving dozens of shell casings in the parking lot.

Dover double murder suspect to be formally charged at arraignment hearing

Prosecutors in Hillsborough County plan to formally charge the man accused of killing a woman and her 4-year-old daughter at a home in April.