USF researchers study effectiveness of quarantines using remains from Black Death plague

In a first-time study, University of South Florida researchers are looking into the effectiveness of pandemic quarantines. And, they're using skeletons as old as 600 years from Venice, Italy, to study people who died from the Black Death plague and other diseases. 

Convicted killer who beat Tampa grandmother to death with vacuum wants out of jail

A Tampa grandmother was brutally murdered seven years ago, and now, the man responsible is headed back to a Hillsborough County courtroom to fight for his freedom. 

Man fleeing from deputies jumps into Gulf to avoid arrest after critically stabbing, burning victim: HCSO

A man who is facing attempted first-degree murder charges is in custody at a Bay Area hospital after deputies say he stabbed another man and lit him on fire before jumping off the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. 

Tampa Walmart evacuated after reports of a suspicious package: TPD

Customers at a Tampa Walmart are back inside the store after a report of a suspicious package forced everyone inside the retail giant to evacuate on Thursday morning. 

Woman murdered in ‘cold blood’ in front of Seffner home: HCSO

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the person who killed a Seffner woman early Thursday morning. 

Hackers steal personal information from 1.2 million TGH patients

Tampa General Hospital is reporting a widespread data breach where hackers stole sensitive patient information including names, birthdates, social security numbers, patient treatment records, phone numbers, and insurance information.

Tampa 'LEGS' chapter celebrates first anniversary

Alex Holian may be the life of the party around her friends and co-workers, but she has never really been an avid golfer. That changed, though, when her friend and co-worker, Dana Fox, took her golfing for the first time a few years ago. 

HCSO investigating burglaries targeting Asian business owners

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office confirmed it’s aware of two recent residential burglaries involving Asian business owners.

Dog, 8 puppies found in 'absolutely deplorable' conditions at Riverview construction site

An entire litter of puppies and their mother are recovering at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay after being found Monday in 'absolutely deplorable' conditions at a Hillsborough County construction site.