Coming to Tampa: Country legend George Strait, plus Chris Stapleton, Little Big Town announce tour dates

George Strait, Chris Stapleton and Little Big Town announced a six-stadium tour, with a planned stop at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on August 5, 2023. Tickets go on sale Nov. 4, 2022.

Hillsborough sheriff: Women rescued during human trafficking sting

Eight women from Cuba are now safe after detectives with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office's human trafficking task force received a tip about one victim who was smuggled into the U.S. through Mexico's border, and threatened into sex work to pay off her "travel debt," officials said. 

Convicted felon in Gibsonton who was arrested for voter fraud hopeful his case will be dismissed

A convicted felon from Gibsonton, who was arrested again for voter fraud in August, is hopeful his case will be dismissed after a judge in Miami tossed another voter fraud case Friday.

FHP: Box truck passenger shot in I-4 traffic, troopers search for suspect

The passenger in a box truck was shot by another driver in the middle of I-4 traffic near I-275, troopers said. The victim was grazed by the bullet, and now, investigators are searching for the suspect.

Family of UT student shot and killed getting into wrong car after a night out wants gunman’s name

The family of a University of Tampa student who was shot and killed on his 19th birthday is frustrated police won't release the shooter’s name to them, citing Marsy's Law, the family's attorney said Thursday.

Missing 11-year-old boy found safe, Tampa police say

Tampa police say they have found an 11-year-old boy who went missing Thursday morning, hours after he disappeared near his school.

Pertinent punishment or political move? Suzy Lopez's motive in death penalty case questioned

On Thursday, acting Hillsborough State attorney Suzy Lopez, sat in the gallery in courtroom 16, as a Tampa judge weighed whether she should take the stand and answer questions about a death penalty case.

Puppies rescued after being abandoned inside closed suitcase at Tampa vacation rental

Two Tampa police officers caught wind of a chorus of muffled squeals coming from a zipped-up Las Vegas-themed suitcase. When they opened it, they found six puppies inside.

16-year-old shot and killed in McDonald's parking lot in Tampa

The Tampa Police Department is investigating the shooting death of a 16-year-old boy. The shooting happened at the McDonald's located at 4009 North Armenia Avenue at around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, police said.

Cross-Bay Ferry returns for extended 2022-2023 season

Hillsborough County, Tampa and St. Petersburg public officials are celebrating the return of the Cross-Bay Ferry for its sixth season of service from downtown to downtown. 

Juvenile shot and killed at McDonald's in Tampa, police say

A juvenile was shot and killed at a McDonald's on North Armenia Avenue in Tampa Tuesday evening, police said.