Woman hospitalized after accidentally shooting herself: HCSO
A woman is hospitalized after Hillsborough County deputies say she accidentally shot herself on Wednesday morning.
Hillsborough County leaders share impact of school zone speed cameras
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is shedding light on the impact of speed cameras in school zones, saying thousands of tickets have been issued in less than a year.
Demolition of Tampa's Robles Park Village slated to make way for new mixed-income community
Robles Park Village, a low-income housing community in Tampa, is set to be demolished starting September 15.
'Stand Your Ground' hearing underway for Hillsborough man accused of shooting at deputies
A Hillsborough County judge listened to arguments on Tuesday in the Stand Your Ground hearing for Harold Lewis, the man accused of shooting at deputies in 2021 and charged with attempted first-degree murder.
HCSO chief deputy resigns amid allegations of cheating on FBI National Academy coursework
One of Hillsborough County's highest-ranking deputies has resigned amid allegations of academic cheating.
Tampa police investigating man's shooting death as homicide
The Tampa Police Department says it's investigating a homicide after finding a man shot to death in a neighborhood on Monday night.
'Workers over Billionaires': Protests erupt nationwide on Labor Day
From Boston to Chicago, Austin to Los Angeles, thousands of people joined protests on Labor Day as part of the "Workers Over Billionaires" day of action.
Man found dead in Tampa, investigation underway: Police
A death investigation is underway in the 4700 block of East Citrus Circle in Tampa, according to officers.
Indictments against church leaders arrested in forced labor network called 'remarkable' by experts
Experts call a federal indictment against two self-proclaimed religious leaders for operating an alleged forced labor network remarkable.
Busch Gardens closing Stanley Falls Flume after 52 years
After more than half a century, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is just days away from closing one of its original rides: the Stanley Falls Flume.
Woman who claimed she found 3 dogs dumped behind Lutz gas station arrested for animal cruelty, child neglect
A woman who deputies said claimed she found three dogs dumped behind a Lutz gas station was arrested for animal cruelty and child neglect.
No active shooter found at USF after call reporting gunman on main campus
Law enforcement responded Saturday to an apparent swatting incident on the University of South Florida's main campus, where there was a report of an active shooter.
Mother relieved after church leaders arrested in forced labor scheme, believes son was a victim
Bridget Walton’s son, Patrick, was just a college student when he was swept into what federal agents now call a scheme to use religion and a massive church following to cover up a series of crimes.
New critical-care pools to help ZooTampa with rise in manatee patients
Much of the new construction at ZooTampa is to help staff help manatees.
One of three dogs dumped behind Hillsborough gas station passes away, two others recovering
One of the three dogs found abandoned in the woods behind Blessings Gas Station off of U.S. 41 in Lutz died Friday afternoon.
Florida woman arrested for unlicensed dental work denied bond after latest arrest
A woman accused of practicing cosmetic dentistry without a license will stay in jail after a Tampa judge revoked her bond on Friday.
Church leaders arrested: Ministry watchdog says red flags surrounded pastor years before indictment
There are still so many questions about how the Kingdom of God Global Church operated for so long before two of its church leaders were arrested following multi-state FBI raids.
Church leader arrested in Tampa FBI raid appears in federal court, staying behind bars for now
One of two church leaders charged in a sweeping federal human trafficking and money laundering case appeared before a judge in Tampa on Thursday, but she’ll stay in jail for the time being.
Hillsborough elections office runs successful test ahead of Tampa special election
The race for the District 5 seat on Tampa's City Council is entering its final weeks. The Hillsborough County Canvassing Board tested its voting equipment on Thursday to ensure it's ready for the special election coming up on September 9.
A two-decade partnership helps students with learning disabilities transition to adulthood
Jonathan Temaul is the go-to guy for all things mail-related at the Hillsborough County Public Defender's Office.