Man holds mother hostage, shoots at deputies during 10-hour standoff in Riverview: HCSO

A man barricaded himself in an apartment where he was holding his mother hostage with a gun on Thursday night, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

Florida bill aimed at giving some rights back to homeowners with HOAs on Gov. DeSantis' desk

Living in a neighborhood with a homeowner’s association comes with some perks but also some rules, and a new bill on Governor Ron DeSantis' desk aims to give back some of the rights homeowners give up in those communities.

Gator looking for a free meal caught on camera snagging tackle box was no match for a Tampa angler

An alligator who may have needed a little extra help catching the fish of the day in Tampa came up with a sly scheme to steal an angler’s tackle box, but the reptile was no match for the experienced fisherman. 

Florida attorney general calls for investigation into Starbucks diversity practices

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is calling for an investigation into coffee chain Starbucks for its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices.

1 killed in crash on Dale Mabry Highway: Police

One person was killed in a crash on Dale Mabry Highway early Thursday morning, according to police.

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.