Police: Tampa man killed after allegedly showing fake gun; state attorney to decide whether to charge shooter
Tampa police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Thursday night.
Tampa police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Thursday night.
Hillsborough County deputies to visit more than 1,200 sex offenders ahead of Halloween
Hillsborough County deputies went door to door Thursday, letting sex offenders and predators know they can't participate in Halloween.
Hillsborough County deputies went door to door Thursday, letting sex offenders and predators know they can't participate in Halloween.
Judge affirms decision to invalidate proposed Hillsborough transportation tax referendum on ballot
A Hillsborough County judge has affirmed her decision to invalidate the proposed transportation tax referendum on November's ballot.
A Hillsborough County judge has affirmed her decision to invalidate the proposed transportation tax referendum on November's ballot.
Hillsborough deputies find missing man with autism
A man with autism who was reported missing has been found safe, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. He is now back home with family.
A man with autism who was reported missing has been found safe, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. He is now back home with family.
Tampa police searching for suspect who opened fire on car with child inside
The Tampa Police Department is investigating after they say a driver shot at another car with a 5-year-old child inside following an argument Wednesday night.
The Tampa Police Department is investigating after they say a driver shot at another car with a 5-year-old child inside following an argument Wednesday night.
'Disoriented' hiker rescued after getting lost in Little Manatee River State Park
In the middle of Little Manatee River State Park, a hiker called for help after he was lost in the woods and ran out of water. Luckily, Hillsborough County first responders were able to find and rescue him.
In the middle of Little Manatee River State Park, a hiker called for help after he was lost in the woods and ran out of water. Luckily, Hillsborough County first responders were able to find and rescue him.
Tampa man with autism gets creative spark from eclectic witch collection
The faces of fanciful witches in colorful costumes are everywhere at Kevin Lewers’ home in West Tampa. He hand-selected and named each one.
The faces of fanciful witches in colorful costumes are everywhere at Kevin Lewers’ home in West Tampa. He hand-selected and named each one.
Accused Seminole Heights murderer Howell Trae Donaldson doesn’t want to be called a serial killer
The man dubbed the "Seminole Heights serial killer" doesn’t want the moniker used during his trial.
The man dubbed the "Seminole Heights serial killer" doesn’t want the moniker used during his trial.
Beloved botanical gardens in Tampa started as man's passion for botany
Eureka Springs Conservation Park is where one man's passion for botany became one of Tampa's most beloved botanical gardens. It's a natural spring fed botanical garden on the East side of the city.
Eureka Springs Conservation Park is where one man's passion for botany became one of Tampa's most beloved botanical gardens. It's a natural spring fed botanical garden on the East side of the city.
Tampa leaders give status update to Seminole Heights residents amid ongoing construction frustrations
Construction woes have been plaguing Seminole Heights residents for close to a year as the city works to improve stormwater infrastructure. But residents said they've had enough.
Construction woes have been plaguing Seminole Heights residents for close to a year as the city works to improve stormwater infrastructure. But residents said they've had enough.
Kennedy Blvd. reopens at Westshore Blvd. after deadly pedestrian crash
Eastbound lanes of Kennedy Blvd. at Westshore Blvd. will remain closed after a deadly pedestrian crash occurred Wednesday morning.
Eastbound lanes of Kennedy Blvd. at Westshore Blvd. will remain closed after a deadly pedestrian crash occurred Wednesday morning.
Symbol of strength: Massive lion memorializes officer who died saving others
When Tampa Police Officer Jesse Madsen steered his police car into the path of a wrong-way driver last March, he made a split-second decision that cost him his life, but likely saved the lives of other drivers on I-275.
When Tampa Police Officer Jesse Madsen steered his police car into the path of a wrong-way driver last March, he made a split-second decision that cost him his life, but likely saved the lives of other drivers on I-275.
Ex-girlfriend says man accused of stabbing woman to death was once jailed for stabbing her, too
Deputies found Matthew Terry hiding in the bushes back in May. Investigators said Terry and his girlfriend, Kay Baker argued before she was found stabbed to death. His trial starts Monday, but a judge has to decide if the jury will also hear about Terry's past conviction for stabbing his ex-girlfriend.
Deputies found Matthew Terry hiding in the bushes back in May. Investigators said Terry and his girlfriend, Kay Baker argued before she was found stabbed to death. His trial starts Monday, but a judge has to decide if the jury will also hear about Terry's past conviction for stabbing his ex-girlfriend.
One dead, another seriously injured in shooting at Temple Terrace gas station, police say
One person was killed and another was rushed to hospital after a shooting at a Temple Terrace gas station late Monday evening, police said.
One person was killed and another was rushed to hospital after a shooting at a Temple Terrace gas station late Monday evening, police said.
USF to host supplier diversity event aimed at knocking down barriers for minority business owners
It’s hard enough starting your own business, so the University of South Florida is hosting a supplier diversity event this week to knock down barrier for minority-owned businesses.
It’s hard enough starting your own business, so the University of South Florida is hosting a supplier diversity event this week to knock down barrier for minority-owned businesses.
Hillsborough County earns top scores on nation’s report card, despite nationwide drop
Despite those nationwide declines, Hillsborough County school leaders said fourth grade students in the district obtained the highest scores in reading and math, leading the way among 26 large urban school districts across the country.
Despite those nationwide declines, Hillsborough County school leaders said fourth grade students in the district obtained the highest scores in reading and math, leading the way among 26 large urban school districts across the country.
Two gang members arrested in deadly Tampa bar shooting, police say
Two suspects wanted in a Tampa bar shooting that left a 30-year-old man dead, and six others injured earlier this month have been arrested in Texas, police said.
Two suspects wanted in a Tampa bar shooting that left a 30-year-old man dead, and six others injured earlier this month have been arrested in Texas, police said.
'Seconds do count': New law speeds up restraining order process to help protect victims
A new law is now in effect – aimed at protecting domestic violence victims. It speeds up the restraining order process, and experts said the time saved could save lives.
A new law is now in effect – aimed at protecting domestic violence victims. It speeds up the restraining order process, and experts said the time saved could save lives.
Two arrested in human trafficking bust in Hillsborough County
Six women between the ages of 18 and 24 were forced into stripping and prostitution in a human trafficking case that began in Cuba and ended with their rescue at a Tampa mall.
Six women between the ages of 18 and 24 were forced into stripping and prostitution in a human trafficking case that began in Cuba and ended with their rescue at a Tampa mall.
Man acquitted of killing wife's lover, later accused of killing her, not healthy enough for trial: attorney
A jury believed Ralph Wald when he said he thought he was saving his wife, Johnna Flores, from a rapist back in 2013, when he shot and killed Walter Conley, who was later revealed to be Flores' lover. Now, three years after she died from a gunshot, allegedly from the same gun, the 80-year-old's attorney says Wald is too ill to stand trial.
A jury believed Ralph Wald when he said he thought he was saving his wife, Johnna Flores, from a rapist back in 2013, when he shot and killed Walter Conley, who was later revealed to be Flores' lover. Now, three years after she died from a gunshot, allegedly from the same gun, the 80-year-old's attorney says Wald is too ill to stand trial.