Hillsborough State Attorney candidates trade barbs at Tampa luncheon

The candidates for Hillsborough County State Attorney faced off in a forum hosted by the Tampa Tiger Bay Club during a luncheon in Ybor City.

Tampa man accused of raping woman after breaking into her home

Neighbors in a Seminole Heights community were disgusted Friday, learning about the arrest of a man accused of sexually battering a woman in her 60s.

Video: Alligator removed from MacDill Air Force Base

Shortly after MacDill Air Force Base jokingly posted on social media that it had a new airman named ‘Ally Gator’ who would be in charge of the complaint department, the alligator that wandered on base has a new home. 

Parkesdale Farms experiments with new crops and has no plan to sell out: ‘We’re not going anywhere’

When people hear the name "Parkesdale", they think of beautiful red berries and the world-famous treats made with them at Parkesdale Farm Market in Plant City. But farmer Matt Parke thinks about his family's legacy.

'We cry for her:' Volunteers shed light on search for missing Tampa mom that led them to body

One day after a body believed to be that of a missing Tampa mother was found in Hillsborough County, volunteers are sharing their emotional thoughts on the sad end to the search.

Tampa police chief shares public safety plan as violent crime concerns grow

Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw went to city council on Thursday to present a public safety master plan amidst a series of recent high-profile shootings throughout the city.

Only 1 out of 4 sunscreens are safe and effective, recent study finds

A new study reveals that 75% of SPF products fall short on sun protection, and many still contain ingredients that could harm consumers' health.

Tampa police hold town hall after deadly shooting in SoHo

Days after a deadly shooting in a parking lot off South Howard Avenue, the Tampa Police Department and city officials addressed community safety concerns at a town hall meeting on Wednesday.

3 charged in months-long retail theft ring across Hillsborough County

A months-long investigation has led to the arrests of three suspects accused of stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise from stores across three Hillsborough County communities.

VIDEO: Large gator blocks road in Hillsborough County

According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, a nine-foot gator was discovered lying in the road early on Wednesday morning.

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for most of Tampa Bay area

A Tornado Watch has been issued for most counties in the Tampa Bay area until 11 a.m. Wednesday as a line of storms makes its way to the Gulf Coast.

3 injured in late-night shooting in downtown Tampa: TPD

Three people were shot and injured in a shooting in downtown Tampa late Tuesday night, according to police.

Tampa police to hold town hall in SoHo after deadly weekend shooting

Days after a shooting in SoHo killed two people and injured a third, Tampa police are addressing safety concerns in the community.

'Deadliest drug threat that our country has ever faced:' Tampa's top federal prosecutor talks fentanyl crisis

As the fentanyl crisis in America endangers the lives of millions of Americans, a recent federal trial in Tampa is illuminating the extensive ways law enforcement is combating the drug influx.