Tampa sanitation worker given commendation after saving man trapped inside garbage truck
The honor of a lifetime came for a Tampa sanitation worker for saving a life. His quick-thinking averted disaster for a man who was trapped in a dumpster about to be crushed by a garbage truck.
The honor of a lifetime came for a Tampa sanitation worker for saving a life. His quick-thinking averted disaster for a man who was trapped in a dumpster about to be crushed by a garbage truck.
Mothers of men killed by Steven Lorenzo agreed on 'eye for an eye justice' during victim impact testimony
Pam Williams and Ruth Waccholtz have waited 20 years to face their sons' killer in court. They both agree -- Steven Lorenzo should die for his crimes.
Pam Williams and Ruth Waccholtz have waited 20 years to face their sons' killer in court. They both agree -- Steven Lorenzo should die for his crimes.
Former NBA teammate salutes LeBron James ahead of breaking league's all-time lead scoring record
LeBron James is about to break one of the most iconic records in sports. As soon as tonight, he could become the NBA's all-time leading scorer by passing Kareem Abdul Jabbar.
LeBron James is about to break one of the most iconic records in sports. As soon as tonight, he could become the NBA's all-time leading scorer by passing Kareem Abdul Jabbar.
Steven Lorenzo sentencing: Men who escaped confessed killer recall feeling drugged, being zip-tied
A confessed killer of two men will either be sentenced to life in prison – or death -- nearly 20 years after the crime. Steven Lorenzo is representing himself, which means he is questioning witnesses and alleged victims to his own crimes.
A confessed killer of two men will either be sentenced to life in prison – or death -- nearly 20 years after the crime. Steven Lorenzo is representing himself, which means he is questioning witnesses and alleged victims to his own crimes.
'Nothing behind his eyes. His face was contorted': Victim of Steven Lorenzo woke up 'panicked'
Notorious murder defendant Steven Lorenzo came face to face in a Tampa courtroom when one of his victims who survived his attack.
Notorious murder defendant Steven Lorenzo came face to face in a Tampa courtroom when one of his victims who survived his attack.
Tampa high school paraprofessional arrested for having sex with underage student, deputies say
A 24-year-old woman who works at Freedom High School was arrested after detectives learned she had sex with a 16-year-old student, according to the sheriff's office.
A 24-year-old woman who works at Freedom High School was arrested after detectives learned she had sex with a 16-year-old student, according to the sheriff's office.
Florida governor wants refunds issued to eligible Hillsborough taxpayers for failed transportation tax
Governor Ron DeSantis has issued a directive to refund taxpayers for the $570 million raised by Hillsborough County through its now-defunct transportation sales surtax.
Governor Ron DeSantis has issued a directive to refund taxpayers for the $570 million raised by Hillsborough County through its now-defunct transportation sales surtax.
Plant City Police Department receives donation of new AED units
The Plant City Rotary Club donated 52 automated external defibrillators (AED) units to the police department on Monday.
The Plant City Rotary Club donated 52 automated external defibrillators (AED) units to the police department on Monday.
Two coyotes spotted chasing North Carrollwood family's cat in driveway
A homeowner's security camera caught two coyotes chasing after their family cat in North Carrollwood near Lake Magdalene early Friday morning.
A homeowner's security camera caught two coyotes chasing after their family cat in North Carrollwood near Lake Magdalene early Friday morning.
108, and 1 to grow on: Apollo Beach woman celebrates (another) milestone birthday
With a century and more behind her, Angelina Searles gazed at her birthday cake. It’s not large enough for that many candles, but there are three large numbers atop the icing - 108. With her bright smile and youthful energy it’s hard to imagine she was born when Woodrow Wilson was the president.
With a century and more behind her, Angelina Searles gazed at her birthday cake. It’s not large enough for that many candles, but there are three large numbers atop the icing - 108. With her bright smile and youthful energy it’s hard to imagine she was born when Woodrow Wilson was the president.
'Nothing, but a journey': Former Cambridge Christian, Florida Gator working towards NFL opportunity
University of Florida Gators offensive tackle Richard Gouraige is pumped about his future that lies ahead. Gouraige, who played high school football at Cambridge Christian in Tampa, is projected to be the Tampa Bay area's highest pick, meaning his lifelong dream is within sight.
University of Florida Gators offensive tackle Richard Gouraige is pumped about his future that lies ahead. Gouraige, who played high school football at Cambridge Christian in Tampa, is projected to be the Tampa Bay area's highest pick, meaning his lifelong dream is within sight.
Tampa Bay History Center honors legacy and achievements of African Americans
February marks Black History month. And all month long, the Tampa Bay History Center has special programming honoring the legacy and achievements of African Americans throughout history.
February marks Black History month. And all month long, the Tampa Bay History Center has special programming honoring the legacy and achievements of African Americans throughout history.
HCSO touts more arrests in countywide street racing crackdown
Several more suspects have been arrested after the sheriff's office said it was starting a street-racing crackdown in Hillsborough County.
Several more suspects have been arrested after the sheriff's office said it was starting a street-racing crackdown in Hillsborough County.
Steven Lorenzo case: Confessed killer to learn his fate 2 decades after Seminole Heights double murder
For nearly 20 years the families and friends of murder victims Jason Galehouse and Michael Wachholtz have begged for justice, and it looks like their wait may soon be over as confessed killer Steven Lorenzo heads back to a Tampa courtroom to learn his fate.
For nearly 20 years the families and friends of murder victims Jason Galehouse and Michael Wachholtz have begged for justice, and it looks like their wait may soon be over as confessed killer Steven Lorenzo heads back to a Tampa courtroom to learn his fate.
HCSO: 9 arrested during street racing operation
Multiple people are behind bars after a street-racing crackdown in Hillsborough County. Deputies carried out a 9-hour operation resulting in dozens of citations and the recovery of several guns.
Multiple people are behind bars after a street-racing crackdown in Hillsborough County. Deputies carried out a 9-hour operation resulting in dozens of citations and the recovery of several guns.
Hillsborough County deputies searching for deadly carjacker
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect they say stole a car after injuring the driver and shooting and killing his passenger.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect they say stole a car after injuring the driver and shooting and killing his passenger.
Trooper arrests Pinellas County deputy for DUI
A Pinellas County deputy has been terminated after he was arrested for DUI Saturday night.
A Pinellas County deputy has been terminated after he was arrested for DUI Saturday night.
Tampa group holds rally demanding change in wake of Tyre Nichols' death
A few dozen people took to the streets in downtown Tampa Saturday to call for justice for 29-year-old Tyre Nichols.
A few dozen people took to the streets in downtown Tampa Saturday to call for justice for 29-year-old Tyre Nichols.
TFR: 9 tractor-trailers catch fire sending smoke plumes over Tampa
Officials are investigating after nine semi-trucks were involved in a fire that caused smoke that could be seen around Tampa for miles on Saturday afternoon.
Officials are investigating after nine semi-trucks were involved in a fire that caused smoke that could be seen around Tampa for miles on Saturday afternoon.
Hillsborough family's home rebuilt after losing everything in a fire
Operation Code Vet, a Tampa non-profit that works to fix homes for veterans, heard of the Wooten's fire. After meeting with the couple the non-profit's community outreach officer knew Operation Code Vet needed to help by rebuilding their home.
Operation Code Vet, a Tampa non-profit that works to fix homes for veterans, heard of the Wooten's fire. After meeting with the couple the non-profit's community outreach officer knew Operation Code Vet needed to help by rebuilding their home.