Senator Rick Scott encourages hurricane preparedness

U.S. Senator Rick Scott encouraged Floridians to get hurricane ready Friday morning, speaking alongside emergency officials in Tampa.

How to stay safe on the water over Memorial Day weekend

Every year ahead of Memorial Day weekend, safety officials and law enforcement officers across the country team up to get the word out about National Safe Boating Week.

Ten-time convicted felon, notorious gang member arrested after HCSO undercover operation

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 10-time felon and two others in a month-long investigation targeting drug trafficking and reducing gang-related activity in the community.

Accused drug dealer found guilty of manslaughter in overdose victim's death

The Tampa drug dealer accused of giving Joshua Sutphin the drugs that led to his deadly overdose was found guilty of a reduced charge of manslaughter.

Tampa customers protest TECO rate hikes

Rate increases are leaving customers worried about how they will pay their bills. TECO said the price hikes were due to an increase in storm costs and the price of natural gas.

New bill increases penalties for crimes against Florida police K-9s

Governor DeSantis signed a bill aimed at protecting animals that work with law enforcement. The new measure will go into effect on Oct. 1.

Memorial Day travel could cause congestion on Tampa roads

In the run-up to the long Memorial Day weekend, Tampa is one of several major metro areas travel insiders are expecting to see travel times double on Friday compared to normal.

Spoto High School graduate sets sights on future after losing both parents

Things haven't always been easy for Abigail Beckton. Luckily, she has a world of love around her and plenty of smarts to get her through. 

'She was fabulous': Tampa fans at assisted living facility remember Tina Turner after singer passes away

Tina Turner's music touched lives across the world throughout her decades-long career. The singer and performer known for her hit “What's Love Got to Do With It” recently passed away at 83 years old. 

Street racing crashes kill 2 in Hillsborough County, troopers say

The Florida Highway Patrol said that two recent crashes were connected to street racing. Both crashes happened in Hillsborough County.

Plant City High School senior sets new GPA record

Graduating senior Tina Kumar, 18, is a new record holder at Plant City High School, not in a sport, but in Grade Point Average.

FHP: Ruskin man dies after suspected street racing on I-75

Investigators are looking into a crash that happened on I-75 near the Big Bend Road exit. Officials suspect that the cause of the crash may have been street racing.