Florida officials report five deaths from 'flesh-eating' bacteria in Bay Area since January
Five people are confirmed dead in the Bay Area because of a flesh-eating bacterium known to lurk at beaches, Florida officials reported.
Five people are confirmed dead in the Bay Area because of a flesh-eating bacterium known to lurk at beaches, Florida officials reported.
Deputy rushed to hospital after being exposed to fentanyl inside Hillsborough County jail: HCSO
A deputy with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is back at work after officials say he nearly passed out after being exposed to fentanyl in an inmate’s bunk area at the Falkenburg Road Jail on Friday.
A deputy with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is back at work after officials say he nearly passed out after being exposed to fentanyl in an inmate’s bunk area at the Falkenburg Road Jail on Friday.
One person killed in Plant City shooting, deputies say
Hillsborough County deputies are investigating a shooting in Plant City that left one person dead and another hospitalized.
Hillsborough County deputies are investigating a shooting in Plant City that left one person dead and another hospitalized.
7th and Grove providing southern comfort food in the center of Ybor City
On the busy stretch of 7th Avenue in Ybor City, you'll find a southern treasure that's making a bid to make the community better one meal at a time.
On the busy stretch of 7th Avenue in Ybor City, you'll find a southern treasure that's making a bid to make the community better one meal at a time.
Tampa's proposed $1.92 billion for 2024 includes more first responders, increase in property taxes
The city of Tampa’s proposed $1.92 billion budget is on the table for 2024, including plans for more police officers, firefighters and an increase in property taxes.
The city of Tampa’s proposed $1.92 billion budget is on the table for 2024, including plans for more police officers, firefighters and an increase in property taxes.
Accused drug dealer arrested for first-degree murder in Tampa overdose death: HCSO
An accused drug dealer was arrested Friday on a first-degree murder charge in connection to an overdose death in Tampa last year, deputies said.
An accused drug dealer was arrested Friday on a first-degree murder charge in connection to an overdose death in Tampa last year, deputies said.
Fugitive accused in deadly DUI crash tries delay tactic after skipping trial in June
Defendant Joseph Higgins is accused of driving drunk and killing a Tampa mother two years ago. Since then, prosecutor say he has played games with the justice system to avoid going to trial.
Defendant Joseph Higgins is accused of driving drunk and killing a Tampa mother two years ago. Since then, prosecutor say he has played games with the justice system to avoid going to trial.
‘Shameless killer’ accused in Seffner mom’s murder charged in 2021 homicide: HCSO
A man who has been arrested in connection with the murder of a Seffner mother has also been charged with killing a man who was found on the side of a Thonotosassa road in June 2021.
A man who has been arrested in connection with the murder of a Seffner mother has also been charged with killing a man who was found on the side of a Thonotosassa road in June 2021.
Bay Area schools take precautions to protect student athletes from the heat
It's not anything new that August and September are among Florida's hottest months, but after a brutal, record-breaking summer of extreme and dangerous heat, school districts across the region are taking drastic measures to protect student athletes as preseason games get underway.
It's not anything new that August and September are among Florida's hottest months, but after a brutal, record-breaking summer of extreme and dangerous heat, school districts across the region are taking drastic measures to protect student athletes as preseason games get underway.
Former foster mom battling stage 4 cancer continues helping kids with pajama drive: ‘It’s a simple pleasure'
A woman who helped raise 32 foster children in addition to her own five kids and dreamed of providing a pair of pajamas to all foster kids before being diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer is seeing her wish start to come true.
A woman who helped raise 32 foster children in addition to her own five kids and dreamed of providing a pair of pajamas to all foster kids before being diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer is seeing her wish start to come true.
Air conditioning issues at Hillsborough County schools keep HVAC technicians busy
Fourteen Hillsborough County public schools had their air conditioning units replaced or renovated over the past few months, but the district acknowledged its HVAC technicians have responded to A/C problems at various schools so far this year.
Fourteen Hillsborough County public schools had their air conditioning units replaced or renovated over the past few months, but the district acknowledged its HVAC technicians have responded to A/C problems at various schools so far this year.
Convicted killer who strangled 9-year-old asks Tampa judge to keep him off death row
Prosecutors said Granville Ritchie never showed any mercy to a young girl he murdered, but now, he's asking a Tampa judge to keep him off death row.
Prosecutors said Granville Ritchie never showed any mercy to a young girl he murdered, but now, he's asking a Tampa judge to keep him off death row.
Florida man accused of sexually battering young children may have victimized others: HCSO
A man known as ‘Radical Randy’ has been arrested after detectives say two different children said they were sexually battered by him.
A man known as ‘Radical Randy’ has been arrested after detectives say two different children said they were sexually battered by him.
$1 billion proposed Port Tampa Bay dredging project sparks environmental concerns
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) held the second of two public presentations Thursday morning on its recently released Tampa Harbor Navigation Study. Opposing attitudes regarding the project underscore the longstanding tension between the region's economic and environmental interests.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) held the second of two public presentations Thursday morning on its recently released Tampa Harbor Navigation Study. Opposing attitudes regarding the project underscore the longstanding tension between the region's economic and environmental interests.
Antique cars, collectibles that have been on Valrico land for decades to go up for auction
A weekend auction is bittersweet for a woman who is parting ways with her father’s antique cars and collectibles he kept on a plot of land in Valrico for decades.
A weekend auction is bittersweet for a woman who is parting ways with her father’s antique cars and collectibles he kept on a plot of land in Valrico for decades.
Town ‘n’ Country man shoots bondsman, barricades inside apartment before turning gun on himself: Deputies
A nearly four-hour-long standoff between a barricaded man and deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office ended with the suspect taking his own life, according to HCSO.
A nearly four-hour-long standoff between a barricaded man and deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office ended with the suspect taking his own life, according to HCSO.
Students receive school supply donations from Amazon and Macy’s
Students have almost had a whole week back in the classroom. But with inflation, it can be challenging for families and teachers to make ends meet and prepare for the new year.
Students have almost had a whole week back in the classroom. But with inflation, it can be challenging for families and teachers to make ends meet and prepare for the new year.
Advent Health building its newest hospital in Riverview
Advent Health is building its newest hospital on Boyette Road in Riverview. They're racing to finish construction and keep up with how fast the U.S. 301 corridor is growing in South Hillsborough County.
Advent Health is building its newest hospital on Boyette Road in Riverview. They're racing to finish construction and keep up with how fast the U.S. 301 corridor is growing in South Hillsborough County.
Death of inmate at Falkenburg Road Jail under investigation, police say
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of an inmate at Falkenburg Road Jail.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of an inmate at Falkenburg Road Jail.
Get some 'big energy' from Beyoncé inspired breakfast at Tampa café
The Attic Cafe in Downtown Tampa is known for their specialty lattes, but this week they’re making them special for Beyoncé.
The Attic Cafe in Downtown Tampa is known for their specialty lattes, but this week they’re making them special for Beyoncé.