Mail thieves target South Tampa neighborhood

USPS is beefing up security after an increase in mail thefts across the country and residents in South Tampa say they've been seeing the problem first-hand and would like something to be done about it.

Accused Tampa drug dealer tries to get evidence thrown out before murder trial

Joseph Stillitano's attorney argued that prosecutors cannot prove the drugs that resulted in Joshua Sutphin death came from Stillitano. The accused drug dealers is facing a murder charge.

Black bear spotted in Carrollwood for 5th time in five days

Neighbors in the Carrollwood area of Tampa are on the lookout for a black bear following the fifth sighting in the last five days.

How magnets are helping treat depression and anxiety

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and while many people want to improve their state of mind they may not know where to begin or what treatment may work best for their body.

Tampa man accused of stalking, attacking woman sentenced to life in prison

A trail of evidence led to the conviction of defendant Julio Martinez-Santana last December in the stalking and attack of a Tampa woman. 

Deputies: Hillsborough teens claim school shooting threat at Bloomingdale High was meant 'to be funny'

Two 14-year-olds were arrested after sharing Snapchat images of guns and threatening violence at Bloomingdale High School, deputies said Tuesday, adding that the teen suspects claimed they were joking.

Hillsborough County cracks down on water violators

All water users in unincorporated Hillsborough County are subject to the year-round outdoor lawn watering restrictions, but code enforcement officers are cracking down on violators a bit harder in May when they typically see the most water-using due to the dry season. 

Bay Area women bond by building home for single mother

A Bay Area single mother of three is about to experience homeownership thanks to a group of women in the community.