Hillsborough County marks 35th anniversary of Gulf War as new conflict begins in the Middle East

Veterans and community members will gather on Friday at Veterans Memorial Park to mark the 35th anniversary of the end of the Persian Gulf War, honoring those who served during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.

Seffner woman faces murder charge after altercation leaves man dead: HCSO

An arrest was made after an altercation left a man dead in Seffner over the weekend, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

Small plane hits power lines, tree during emergency landing in Thonotosassa neighborhood: Deputies

A pilot who was flying a single-engine plane alone was forced to make an emergency landing in a Thonotosassa neighborhood late on Tuesday night, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

Researchers at Apollo Beach study sea urchins and coral to help restore Florida’s reefs

Important marine research is underway in Apollo Beach as researchers work to better understand the relationship between coral reefs and sea urchins—two species critical to the health of Florida’s coastal ecosystems.

Popular Dover wedding venue Cross Creek Ranch permanently closes without warning

Cross Creek Ranch, a sprawling 17-acre wedding venue in Dover, notified customers this week it’s permanently closed without warning, leaving couples heartbroken and searching for answers.

A quiet place to breathe: New nurseries bring comfort to shelter moms

Metropolitan Ministries has opened two trauma sensitive nurseries inside its family residential shelters. The spaces are designed to give new moms privacy, dignity, and peace while caring for their babies.

Tampa man hit, killed by tractor-trailer in I-75 crash that closed interstate's northbound lanes: FHP

All lanes of northbound I-75 have reopened near Bruce B Downs Blvd. in Hillsborough County following a deadly crash that snarled traffic during the morning commute for hours, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. 

Toddler, missing teen saved in Hillsborough undercover human trafficking sting ending with 89 arrests: HCSO

An undercover human trafficking operation in Hillsborough County has resulted in the rescue of a toddler and a missing teenager, along with the arrest of 89 people trying to exploit children, officials announced Tuesday.

FBI Counterterrorism on high alert even in Tampa — what that means

The FBI's counterterrorism teams are on heightened alert nationwide, including in Tampa, following escalating tensions overseas and a recent deadly attack in Austin.

Bay Area veterinarians sound alarm on mental health crisis

Veterinarians across Tampa Bay say a mental health crisis is impacting their profession, one that often goes unseen behind exam room doors.

Saucy by KFC is the latest salvo in the local chicken wars

If you haven't noticed, some of the local Kentucy Fried Chicken locations are changing to something called Saucy by KFC.