HCSO: Deputies rescue human trafficking victim, arrest convicted felon

A human trafficking investigation began after a woman called deputies reporting that her pimp was trying to forcibly enter her home on Sept. 14, according to HCSO.

Tampa Police rescue 17-year-old girl from human trafficking

Tampa police have rescued a teenage victim of human trafficking after they were notified of images of the 17-year-old girl posted on an online prosecution website.

Governor Ron DeSantis makes campaign stop in Tampa

Governor Ron DeSantis made a stop in Tampa Thursday afternoon as his bid for the White House continues. 

Bringing a gun to TSA checkpoints can be costly mistake or land you in jail

Agents stopped over 5,000 firearms at airport checkpoints so far this year, which is on track to break last year’s record of just over 6,500, according to new data from the Transportation Security Administration.

Bay Area students skip the bus to pound the pavement on National Walk to School Day

Students across several Bay Area counties weren't at the bus stops Wednesday morning. Instead, they decided to lace up their shoes for National Walk to School Day. 

Tampa man impersonating Cash App employee accused of sexually assaulting international student: HCSO

A Tampa man was arrested and charged with sexual battery for impersonating a Cash App employee in order to intimidate a woman and sexually assault her, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

Why is it so hazy in the Bay Area?

If you stepped outside on Tuesday, you probably noticed two things – it’s less humid and it’s very hazy. 

Tampa police investigate vandalism to art depicting African American history at park

Authorities are investigating a case of vandalism at Perry Harvey Park in the heart of Tampa – once the vibrant core of the city's African American heritage. 

'You can go through this;' Music therapy helps Hillsborough County boy overcome cancer

A cancer diagnosis can be one of the most difficult things for someone to hear, especially at 10 years old. But one Hillsborough County boy's story was transformed by the power of music through days and weeks spent sitting in a hospital bed.