Tampa middle school assistant teacher arrested on child porn charges, police say

A tip led to the arrest of an assistant teacher who worked at Liberty Middle School in Tampa. According to police, he kept files of child pornography.

Trial for former neo-Nazi accused of killing Tampa roommates will begin next week

The Tampa man accused of killing his roommates back in 2017 will head to trial next week, and his lawyers hinted at a new defense strategy as he prepares to stand trial.

Hillsborough woman captured on surveillance video attacking dog with rubber mallet, deputies say

The owner of a Siberian Husky, named Maya, grew concerned as she started noticing her 9-year-old pup was receiving injuries back in August. At the request of her veterinarian, she installed hidden cameras, which captured video of her son's girlfriend attacking the dog, according to Hillsborough County deputies.

Wife of Buccaneers' Shaquil Barrett breaks silence after death of 2-year-old daughter

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett’s wife, Jordanna, has broken the family’s silence regarding their 2-year-old daughter Arrayah’s death after she drowned in their pool.

Stricter library policies to impact children in Hillsborough County

The Tampa-Hillsborough Public Library Board is now tasked with restricting access to certain books for kids younger than 18 after county commissioners voted 5-to-2 Wednesday in support of the move.

'He's a hero': Hillsborough deputy delivers baby girl on side of SR 60 in Plant City

It was just another day on the job for a Hillsborough County deputy who knew what to do when a pregnant mom was about to give birth on the side of the road. 

New Hillsborough ordinance prevents new vape shops from opening near schools

Hillsborough County commissioners unanimously passed an ordinance Wednesday that will ban new vape shops from opening within 500 feet of any public or private school. 

Police: 1 killed in shooting at East Tampa home

A homicide investigation is underway at an East Tampa home after police said an altercation between two relatives lead to gunfire early Wednesday morning. 

Driver involved in deadly hit-and-run agrees to plea deal, avoids jail time

A family's love, compassion and forgiveness was on full display in a Tampa Courtroom, as defendant Ericka Boxtha agreed to a plea deal in her fatal hit-and-run case.

Tampa volunteers help rescue 86 Americans from Sudan amid civil war

Dozens of Americans are feeling relief after escaping Sudan amid the ongoing civil war. Tampa-based non-profit Project Dynamo worked for days to rescue 86 Americans who are now recovering in Egypt after being forced to leave their homes and much of their belongings behind.

Future Skills Center Collaborative home could be catalyst for East Tampa economy

There are hundreds of construction projects underway in the Tampa Bay area, but very few hold a promise to stop generational poverty and energize an entire community.

HART board votes to part ways with CEO following investigation into her conduct

The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority's CEO is out of a job after the agency's board of directors voted Tuesday to part ways with Adelee Le Grand following an investigation into her conduct.

WWE stalker strikes plea deal for trying to kidnap wrestler Sonya Deville

A man accused of stalking and plotting to kidnap WWE star Sonya Deville nearly three years ago struck a plea deal that is supposed to put him behind bars for the next 15 years.