Hillsborough County deputy injured in ‘ambush’ heads home for the holidays

After more than a month in a hospital and rehab facility, a Hillsborough County deputy will be spending Christmas at home with his family after investigators say a suspect intentionally rammed into him and another deputy as they responded to a call for help at his home.

New I-75 Big Bend Road exit ramp opens as part of $80M project

Growing pains for South Hillsborough County will get some relief where traffic is concerned, as the Florida Department of Transportation opens up another new ramp at I-75 and Big Bend Road. 

Cold weather shelters open in Tampa Bay area for Monday night

With temperatures anticipated to dip near the 40's Monday night, several cold weather shelters are opening up in the Tampa Bay area.

Felon flees traffic stop, deputies find drugs and gun: HCSO

A 23-year-old man who has multiple felony convictions was arrested on Monday morning after fleeing from deputies, according to officials.

Motorcyclist dies after crash, Tampa police investigating

A motorcyclist died early Sunday morning after being hit by a car near the intersection of S. Howard Ave & W. Azeele St, according to the Tampa Police Department.

FHP: Dover man loses control, thrown out of SUV during fatal crash

A 53-year-old Dover man died after losing control of his Ford SUV on Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Air ambulance, medical evacuation company coming to Tampa International Airport

Jet ICU Air Ambulance broke ground on its new $10.5 million dollar hangar and office complex on the eastern side of Tampa International Airport.

Brand-new bikes delivered to Tampa kids by Mayor Castor, OnBikes charity

For the fifth year in a row, Mayor Jane Castor and community partners made surprise deliveries of brand-new bikes to deserving kids throughout Tampa, working with the OnBikes charity.

Tampa water businesses forced to adjust as severe weather looms

Some businesses that rely on the water began taking precautions and canceling reservations and events due to potential severe weather during the weekend.

Suspect in Ybor City mass shooting to remain behind bars until trial

A judge ruled on Friday that a third defendant charged in the Ybor City shooting that left two dead and 16 injured will remain behind bars until his trial.

'Candy lady:' Tampa woman arrested for selling drug-infused candy to children, trafficking fentanyl: FDLE

A Tampa woman, known as the ‘candy lady,' was arrested for trafficking in fentanyl and selling drug-infused candy to children in her neighborhood, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE).