Air conditioning issues at Hillsborough County schools keep HVAC technicians busy
Fourteen Hillsborough County public schools had their air conditioning units replaced or renovated over the past few months, but the district acknowledged its HVAC technicians have responded to A/C problems at various schools so far this year.
Fourteen Hillsborough County public schools had their air conditioning units replaced or renovated over the past few months, but the district acknowledged its HVAC technicians have responded to A/C problems at various schools so far this year.
Convicted killer who strangled 9-year-old asks Tampa judge to keep him off death row
Prosecutors said Granville Ritchie never showed any mercy to a young girl he murdered, but now, he's asking a Tampa judge to keep him off death row.
Prosecutors said Granville Ritchie never showed any mercy to a young girl he murdered, but now, he's asking a Tampa judge to keep him off death row.
Florida man accused of sexually battering young children may have victimized others: HCSO
A man known as ‘Radical Randy’ has been arrested after detectives say two different children said they were sexually battered by him.
A man known as ‘Radical Randy’ has been arrested after detectives say two different children said they were sexually battered by him.
$1 billion proposed Port Tampa Bay dredging project sparks environmental concerns
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) held the second of two public presentations Thursday morning on its recently released Tampa Harbor Navigation Study. Opposing attitudes regarding the project underscore the longstanding tension between the region's economic and environmental interests.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) held the second of two public presentations Thursday morning on its recently released Tampa Harbor Navigation Study. Opposing attitudes regarding the project underscore the longstanding tension between the region's economic and environmental interests.
Antique cars, collectibles that have been on Valrico land for decades to go up for auction
A weekend auction is bittersweet for a woman who is parting ways with her father’s antique cars and collectibles he kept on a plot of land in Valrico for decades.
A weekend auction is bittersweet for a woman who is parting ways with her father’s antique cars and collectibles he kept on a plot of land in Valrico for decades.
Town ‘n’ Country man shoots bondsman, barricades inside apartment before turning gun on himself: Deputies
A nearly four-hour-long standoff between a barricaded man and deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office ended with the suspect taking his own life, according to HCSO.
A nearly four-hour-long standoff between a barricaded man and deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office ended with the suspect taking his own life, according to HCSO.
Students receive school supply donations from Amazon and Macy’s
Students have almost had a whole week back in the classroom. But with inflation, it can be challenging for families and teachers to make ends meet and prepare for the new year.
Students have almost had a whole week back in the classroom. But with inflation, it can be challenging for families and teachers to make ends meet and prepare for the new year.
Advent Health building its newest hospital in Riverview
Advent Health is building its newest hospital on Boyette Road in Riverview. They're racing to finish construction and keep up with how fast the U.S. 301 corridor is growing in South Hillsborough County.
Advent Health is building its newest hospital on Boyette Road in Riverview. They're racing to finish construction and keep up with how fast the U.S. 301 corridor is growing in South Hillsborough County.
Death of inmate at Falkenburg Road Jail under investigation, police say
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of an inmate at Falkenburg Road Jail.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of an inmate at Falkenburg Road Jail.
Get some 'big energy' from Beyoncé inspired breakfast at Tampa café
The Attic Cafe in Downtown Tampa is known for their specialty lattes, but this week they’re making them special for Beyoncé.
The Attic Cafe in Downtown Tampa is known for their specialty lattes, but this week they’re making them special for Beyoncé.
Missing Oldsmar woman's family offers $5K reward for video of missing mom
The family of a missing Oldsmar woman is now offering a $5,000 reward to anyone who has dashcam or other video footage providing insight on where Anu Awasthi went.
The family of a missing Oldsmar woman is now offering a $5,000 reward to anyone who has dashcam or other video footage providing insight on where Anu Awasthi went.
Two arrested in USF's first on-campus homicide in nearly 20 years: Authorities
USF Police are investigating what led to the first on-campus homicide in nearly two decades after a 61-year-old man was found dead in a university parking lot over the weekend.
USF Police are investigating what led to the first on-campus homicide in nearly two decades after a 61-year-old man was found dead in a university parking lot over the weekend.
Bay Area church helps keep animals in forever homes with pet food pantry
Shelters are over-flowing with surrendered pets, because their owners simply can't afford rising vet and pet food costs. A Tampa Bay Area church, though, is taking steps to help keep dogs and cats in their forever homes by eliminating the burden of rising pet food costs.
Shelters are over-flowing with surrendered pets, because their owners simply can't afford rising vet and pet food costs. A Tampa Bay Area church, though, is taking steps to help keep dogs and cats in their forever homes by eliminating the burden of rising pet food costs.
Harbour Island wastewater project in full swing with new underground tunnel
An 80-foot hole near Amalie Arena is the gateway to a new underground tunnel that will help carry 15 million gallons of sewage a day in Tampa – about 30% of the city’s wastewater.
An 80-foot hole near Amalie Arena is the gateway to a new underground tunnel that will help carry 15 million gallons of sewage a day in Tampa – about 30% of the city’s wastewater.
'I think the silence, that's the loudest noise ever': Florida gym owner devastated for family in Maui
The long road to recovery has just barely begun in Maui, as rescue missions are still underway after the deadly wildfires.
The long road to recovery has just barely begun in Maui, as rescue missions are still underway after the deadly wildfires.
Tampa’s police chief creates new position with community focus
Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw recently promoted 46 members of the Tampa Police Department into new supervisory roles.
Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw recently promoted 46 members of the Tampa Police Department into new supervisory roles.
Southwest Florida Water Management District runs controlled burns in Hillsborough County
With some gas and a spark, the Southwest Florida Water Management District took it upon themselves to light the tinderbox at the wilderness preserve in eastern Hillsborough County.
With some gas and a spark, the Southwest Florida Water Management District took it upon themselves to light the tinderbox at the wilderness preserve in eastern Hillsborough County.
DUI suspect pleads guilty two years after pregnant mother, unborn baby killed in I-75 crash
Mario Gonzalez was set to go to trial Tuesday morning, but before that, he had a change of heart.
Mario Gonzalez was set to go to trial Tuesday morning, but before that, he had a change of heart.
Seffner service dog in the running for 'Hero Dog Awards'
It’s known as the "Oscars for Canines." The American Humane Hero Dog Awards is a national competition recognizing ordinary dogs that do extraordinary things.
It’s known as the "Oscars for Canines." The American Humane Hero Dog Awards is a national competition recognizing ordinary dogs that do extraordinary things.
Tampa residents critical of proposal to increase property taxes for the first time in 30 years
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor made a public appeal for support Thursday, after her proposal to increase property taxes for the first time in three decades received harsh public criticism from Tampa residents during a special City Council meeting.
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor made a public appeal for support Thursday, after her proposal to increase property taxes for the first time in three decades received harsh public criticism from Tampa residents during a special City Council meeting.