TPD: 1 dead, 2 injured in early morning shooting

The Tampa Police Department is investigating an early morning shooting that left one dead and injured two others. 

Trevor Summers found guilty of kidnapping ex-wife in failed murder-suicide plot

Trevor Summers did not take the stand in his own defense during his trial, but he told his version of the story to the jury by acting as his own attorney — arguing that it wasn't a kidnapping at all, but a planned trip.

Valrico family receives brand-new home from local non-profit, Hillsborough County

A Valrico family was given a brand-new home thanks to a collaborative effort from local non-profit Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay and Hillsborough County. 

Trevor Summers acts as own attorney, cross-examines ex-wife he's accused of kidnapping, attempting to kill

Trevor Summers once again decided to act as his own attorney, and that decision meant his ex-wife Alisa, his alleged victim who he's accused of kidnapping and attempting to kill, would have to be cross-examined in court by her own attacker.

USF star basketball player stuck in home country after student visa was denied

Russell Tchewa, the Bulls' 7-foot-tall, 260-pound starting center is currently stuck in his home country of Cameroon after the U.S. State Department denied his student visa this summer.

Hillsborough sheriff: Over 170 arrests made during four-month human trafficking sting

Over the span of a four-month operation, that included multiple stings, Hillsborough County undercover detectives arrested 176 men who unknowingly made contact with law enforcement to try to buy sex – and several were busted for soliciting minors.

Six months since Russia invaded Ukraine, Project Dynamo continues mission to rescue Americans

It’s been six months since Russia invaded Ukraine, and just as Americans are urged to leave, one American returned to Ukraine this week. Tampa Bay’s Bryan Stern plans to keep rescuing Americans through his nonprofit, Project Dynamo.

‘Keep Florida Free’ tour stops in Tampa featuring DeSantis, Rubio

The Republican Party of Florida launched the Keep Florida Free Tour featuring special guests Governor Ron DeSantis, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, and other prominent Republican candidates.

Val Demings and Marco Rubio begin campaign in Tampa

In 2016, Sen. Marco Rubio beat Democrat Patrick Murphy by eight points, 52% to 44%. Murphy won only nine of 67 counties, and none were on the west side of the peninsula.

Hillsborough district leaders express disappointment after voters reject referendum to give teachers raises

Hillsborough County School district leaders expressed disappointment Wednesday following the defeat of a referendum that would have increased teachers' salaries by raising property taxes.

Caught on camera: Tampa carjacking suspect arrested in Gainesville after fleeing in box truck, troopers say

A wild pursuit was captured on video after a suspect carjacked three drivers in Tampa and fled in a stolen box truck that had a GPS tracker. He was arrested about 130 miles away -- in Gainesville.