Hillsborough County man accused of fatally shooting neighbor's dog after child bitten: HCSO

A Palm River-Clair Mel man is facing felony charges after Hillsborough County deputies say he went into a neighbor's home with a rifle and fatally shot their dog after an incident in which the animal bit a young child.

I-75 reopened after semi-truck trailer detaches, crushes SUV: FHP

Two women were hospitalized Saturday morning after an oversized tractor-trailer part detached and crushed their SUV on northbound I-75.

Death investigation underway in Wimauma: HCSO

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death in Wimauma.

You’ll find authentic Detroit pizza at St. Pete’s SoDough Square

A local pizzeria serves up authentic Detroit-style pizza using blue steel pans and ingredients imported directly from Michigan to recreate a classic hometown dining experience. SoDough Square owner Robert Bair aims to transport his guests back to the Midwest through a specialized menu and nostalgic atmosphere. 

Friend remembers Bay Area woman stabbed to death in Hillsborough County

Friends are mourning the loss of a Tampa engineer after her boyfriend was arrested for stabbing her to death last Friday in Hillsborough County. 

Florida healthcare fraud: Nine charged in massive Medicare takedown

Federal authorities have cracked down on widespread healthcare fraud networks operating across Florida, charging nine individuals in connection with massive schemes that bilked Medicare and other benefit systems out of millions of dollars.

Hillsborough County dog heat deaths: 3 pets die in less than two weeks

Three dogs have died after being kept outside in three different cases over two weeks, prompting urgent warnings from Hillsborough County Animal Control and local veterinarians. 

Ye takes stage at Raymond James despite backlash, calls to cancel Tampa concerts

Despite a growing political campaign to stop the concerts, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, took the stage at Raymond James Stadium Friday night.

Florida bans cancer-linked firefighting foams with new law takes effect next week

A new state law taking effect next Wednesday will ban fire departments across Florida from using traditional firefighting foam made with toxic "forever chemicals," or PFAS, due to their direct link to cancer.

Detroit Lions player denied bond in connection with armed robbery, kidnapping case in Tampa

Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold appeared before a judge in Hillsborough County Thursday afternoon, after he was taken into custody in connection with an armed robbery and kidnapping in Tampa.

Hillsborough County schools: Summer upgrades bring $60 million in facility repairs

Hillsborough County Public Schools is launching nearly $60 million in campus upgrades this summer, focusing heavily on replacing aging air conditioning systems and reviving facilities across the district.

How a Tampa restaurant is helping Venezuela earthquake victims

The devastation of two earthquakes in Venezuela is impacting the Bay Area, where locals are sharing firsthand accounts and others are stepping up to provide relief.

Tampa man accused of having AI-generated child porn

Tampa police detectives arrested a 30-year-old man who now faces more than 100 felony charges linked to explicit child exploitation material.

Tampa joins World's Largest Swimming Lesson as Bay Area drowning deaths top 1,200 over past decade

More than 1,200 people drowned across the Tampa Bay region over the past decade, according to state health data. As families spend more time at pools, beaches and lakes this summer, the city of Tampa is joining a worldwide movement to teach a skill experts say can save lives.

Detroit Lions player arrested in connection to violent Tampa armed robbery, kidnapping

Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold has been arrested four months after a Tampa armed robbery and kidnapping linked to an Airbnb the player rented in Largo.