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. 

Tampa man goes missing in Smoky Mountains

Park rangers in North Carolina are searching for a Tampa man who disappeared in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Hillsborough County teen killed in shooting outside Orlando attraction

Police in Orlando are searching for a suspect accused of gunning down a 14-year-old boy from Hillsborough County on Saturday night.