HCFR: Child critically injured in lightning strike at Riverview park

A child has been rushed to the hospital after being struck by lightning near a boat ramp at a Hillsborough County Park Thursday afternoon, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue. 

Armed carjacking suspect who wanted 'shootout with law enforcement' shot and killed by Pinellas deputies

An armed carjacking in Hillsborough County ended with a deadly shooting involving a deputy in Safety Harbor, according to law enforcement in Pinellas County. The suspect, identified by law enforcement as Robert Hubbard, was shot and killed.

WWII veteran marks 100th birthday with celebration of patriotism, sacrifice

Carl Spurlin Dekel has seen a lot in his life, and now he can add another milestone memory. On Wednesday, June 29, his family and friends gathered to honor the service, sacrifice, and centennial of the World War II veteran in Plant City.

Downtown railroad tracks near old flour mill to be removed ahead of Water Street development

The old flour mill in downtown Tampa sits vacant and will soon be demolished as developers prepare for the next phase of Water Street. First, the train tracks that used to run to the mill need to be removed.

Tampa International gears up for busy Fourth of July travel weekend

After a record May that saw more than 1.9 million passengers and a very busy start to the summer travel season, Tampa International Airport (TPA) is gearing up for another influx of passengers over Independence Day weekend.

'It breaks my heart': Residents without home after fire destroys Tampa apartment building

Multiple tenants have seemingly lost everything after a fire destroyed an apartment building in Tampa. The stubborn blaze raged for more than eight hours Tuesday at the Kansas Avenue Apartments before firefighters were finally able to put it out.

Newest phase announced in Tampa's $200 million West River redevelopment

Nearly five years after Tampa began tearing down its notorious North Boulevard Homes Public Housing project, the city broke ground on the newest development in the West River area. 

Trial underway for Riverview man accused of beating toddler to death

A trial is underway for the murder of a two-year-old boy who Tampa prosecutors said was beaten to death by his mother's boyfriend. 

Family of Tampa officer killed in 2021 crash sues FDOT over wrong-way vehicle detection system

In early March 2021, a Tampa police officer intentionally drove into the path of a wrong-way driver to stop him. Now, his family is suing the state's transportation department, claiming they failed to maintain an early detection system for wrong-way drivers.

Some Hillsborough parents not on board with new school bus tracking app

Every year school districts across the Bay Area struggle to get students to school on time. To help parents and students plan around the delays, Hillsborough County Public Schools will roll out new technology this Fall that allows parents to track their child's bus using the Here Comes the Bus app. 

Hillsborough State Attorney pledges not to press charges against abortion patients, doctors

The State Attorney in Hillsborough County, Andrew Warren, has pledged not to press charges against those receiving an abortion or their doctors. This comes in the wake of Roe v. Wade being overturned by the Supreme Court, handing the power down to the states on how to handle abortion laws. 

The Newman family legacy of hand-rolled, Cuban-style cigars

For four generations, the Newman family has been keeping the art of cigar making alive and well in the Bay Area. 

Former Hillsborough detective arrested, accused of concealing dozens of unfinished cases before retirement

A former Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office detective is facing charges of misconduct and tampering with evidence after investigators said he tried to conceal dozens of his unfinished cases prior to retirement.