Tampa high school student arrested after bringing loaded, stolen gun to school

Tampa police arrested a 16-year-old high school student after he was discovered with a loaded stolen firearm in his backpack and more than 20 rounds of ammunition.

2 dead, 1 injured after Hillsborough County crash: Florida Highway Patrol

Two people died in a single-vehicle crash in Hillsborough County and another sustained serious injuries, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Missing Child Alert canceled for teen last seen in Plant City: FDLE

A Missing Child Alert for a 15-year-old girl last seen in Plant City was canceled, according to investigators. According to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, the child was found safe.

Suspected drunk driver runs red light, crashes into deputy: HCSO

A deputy with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is recovering after investigators say a drunk driver ran a red light and crashed into his patrol vehicle early Thursday morning.

Bicyclist killed after veering into traffic on Waters Avenue: TPD

The Tampa Police Department is investigating a deadly crash that claimed the life of a bicyclist early Thursday morning. 

Hurricane Idalia: Monitoring power outages across Tampa Bay area

In addition to storm surge, Florida's Gulf Coast is experiencing widespread power outages after Hurricane Idalia made landfall and utility crews are beginning to respond. 

Florida contaminated gas: What stations are impacted by the ‘stop sale order’

Half a dozen gas station across the Bay Area are still not permitted to sell gasoline after the Florida DACS says human error at the Port of Tampa Bay led to widespread fuel contamination at stations fueled by Citgo.

Citgo gasoline from Port of Tampa contaminated with diesel, FDACS says

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has discovered a widespread fuel contamination caused by human error at the Port of Tampa.

TPA's iconic pink Flamingo 'Phoebe' celebrates first birthday

The iconic pink Flamingo named “Phoebe” at Tampa International Airport, is celebrating her first birthday.

Hillsborough County school district announces new program focused on preventing homelessness

The Hillsborough County school district announced a new program Friday that is aimed at helping students whose families are facing homelessness avoid ending up on the streets.