UT professor accused of child sex crimes in Georgia fights extradition

A University of Tampa professor, who is a wanted fugitive from Georgia and behind bars in Hillsborough County, doesn’t want to be extradited to face child sex crimes in that state.  

Dog shot and killed inside Tampa home, 18-year-old arrested: Police

An 18-year-old is accused of shooting and killing a pit bull inside a Tampa home Thursday morning, according to officers. 

Garbage truck catches fire on I-75 in Temple Terrace: FHP

A garbage truck caught on fire on I-75 near the Fletcher Avenue exit in Temple Terrace Thursday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. 

Lion at Busch Gardens, Simon, passes away at 17-years-old

Busch Gardens announced Thursday its mourning the loss of Simon, its beloved lion, who passed away just shy of 18-years-old.

4 arrested for child neglect after child demanded from father at gunpoint in Tampa: HCSO

Four people were arrested for child neglect in Tampa after the mother of a child and three others went to the father's home and demanded the child at gunpoint, according to authorities.

Jennifer Lopez coming to Tampa on first tour in 5 years

Jennifer Lopez is setting out on her first tour since 2019, and she's coming to Tampa to play at Amalie Arena.

Dog and 2 puppies rescued from Wimauma road infamous for 'dog dumping'

Three abandoned dogs have new hope this Valentine’s Day after being saved last Thursday from a dark and quiet street in Wimauma. 

Meet the rare sea turtles rescued from Massachusetts being treated in Apollo Beach

Rare sea turtles were found sick and emaciated in Massachusetts back in December. They were flown to Tampa to be treated at the Florida Aquarium's rehab facility in Apollo Beach. 

Ride share strike: Drivers rally at TPA for higher wages

Bay Area rideshare drivers gathered for a rally at Tampa International Airport as part of a nationwide strike Wednesday.

1 dead, road closed after Tampa crash: Police

A pedestrian was struck and killed in a crash early Wednesday morning in Tampa, according to police.

VIDEO: Hillsborough deputy saves high school student with CPR after collapse

A deputy with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office used CPR and an AED to save the life of a high school track athlete who had collapsed.