Tampa judge denies bond to man accused in vehicular homicide case
On November 15, 2020, Teresa Lynn Maciejewski was driving on Hillsborough Avenue near Countryway Boulevard when investigators say another driver plowed into her, killing the mother of two instantly.
On November 15, 2020, Teresa Lynn Maciejewski was driving on Hillsborough Avenue near Countryway Boulevard when investigators say another driver plowed into her, killing the mother of two instantly.
Hillsborough firefighters battle 50-acre brush fire at HCSO training ground in Lithia
Firefighters spent three hours battling a 50-acre brush fire at the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office's training grounds in Lithia Friday afternoon.
Firefighters spent three hours battling a 50-acre brush fire at the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office's training grounds in Lithia Friday afternoon.
HCSO: Youth pastor, foster parent arrested for human trafficking
Deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office are investigating after they say a youth pastor and a foster parent were caught soliciting minors for sex on social media.
Deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office are investigating after they say a youth pastor and a foster parent were caught soliciting minors for sex on social media.
HCSO increases security during Family Day at the Florida State Fair
When families hit the fairgrounds for the Florida State Fair's annual Family Day on Friday, they may notice the increased presence of Hillsborough County deputies.
When families hit the fairgrounds for the Florida State Fair's annual Family Day on Friday, they may notice the increased presence of Hillsborough County deputies.
MacDonald Training Center celebrates 7 decades of helping adults with disabilities
The MacDonald Training Center is celebrating 70 years of serving the Bay Area, providing thousands of adults with autism and other disabilities with vocational skills training, educational programs, residential support, employment placement, and much more.
The MacDonald Training Center is celebrating 70 years of serving the Bay Area, providing thousands of adults with autism and other disabilities with vocational skills training, educational programs, residential support, employment placement, and much more.
Alligator with mouth taped shut in Brandon pond rescued and relocated
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has trapped and relocated an alligator that had been in a Brandon neighborhood retention pond with its mouth taped shut since December.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has trapped and relocated an alligator that had been in a Brandon neighborhood retention pond with its mouth taped shut since December.
KFC to test summer chicken sandwiches in Tampa
Tampa has been selected as a test city for two new Kentucky Fried Chicken summer sandwiches.
Tampa has been selected as a test city for two new Kentucky Fried Chicken summer sandwiches.
Self-defense experts point to importance of training after video shows Tampa woman fighting off attacker
Self-defense trainers say the video gives a good example of some of the techniques you should use if you find yourself in a similar situation, remembering to use your body as a weapon.
Self-defense trainers say the video gives a good example of some of the techniques you should use if you find yourself in a similar situation, remembering to use your body as a weapon.
Tampa jury finds Timmy Keene guilty of killing mother, trying to kill brother
It took a Tampa jury two hours Thursday to find defendant Timmy Keene guilty of killing his mother Mary Keene and attempting to kill his brother, Raymond Keene.
It took a Tampa jury two hours Thursday to find defendant Timmy Keene guilty of killing his mother Mary Keene and attempting to kill his brother, Raymond Keene.
Fluffy cows are a centerpiece of Plant City's agritourism
For those who live the farm life, it's a serious business, but that doesn't mean it can't be fun – and educational for the city folk. Agritourism draws folks from around the state and the country to pick berries, photograph flowers, and in the case of Cow Creek Farm visitors – snuggle cattle.
For those who live the farm life, it's a serious business, but that doesn't mean it can't be fun – and educational for the city folk. Agritourism draws folks from around the state and the country to pick berries, photograph flowers, and in the case of Cow Creek Farm visitors – snuggle cattle.
The Jacksons cancel Florida Strawberry Festival performance due to 'medical emergency'
The Jacksons were initially scheduled to perform at this year's Florida Strawberry Festival but announced Thursday they will have to cancel.
The Jacksons were initially scheduled to perform at this year's Florida Strawberry Festival but announced Thursday they will have to cancel.
Hillsborough County firefighters battle 15-acre brush fire
A brush fire has spread to 15 acres in Plant City, and firefighters are trying to keep it from spreading.
A brush fire has spread to 15 acres in Plant City, and firefighters are trying to keep it from spreading.
Watch: Tampa woman fights off attacker inside gym at apartment complex
Surveillance video caught the moments a stranger started attacking a Tampa woman and her efforts to fight back inside an apartment complex gym.
Surveillance video caught the moments a stranger started attacking a Tampa woman and her efforts to fight back inside an apartment complex gym.
Tampa man among 4 Florida suspects arrested for alleged roles in Haitian president's 2021 assassination
The Department of Justice arrested four Florida men who are accused of plotting to kill the President of Haiti, Jovenel Moise. One of those suspects is from Tampa.
The Department of Justice arrested four Florida men who are accused of plotting to kill the President of Haiti, Jovenel Moise. One of those suspects is from Tampa.
City of Tampa approves $3 million in park improvements to make them more accessible for kids with disabilities
City leaders in Tampa approved $3 million for improvements at a handful of parks to make them more accessible for children with disabilities.
City leaders in Tampa approved $3 million for improvements at a handful of parks to make them more accessible for children with disabilities.
Hillsborough County looking to crack down on vaping and e-cigarettes
Hillsborough County is looking to crack down on vape shops near schools. According to the commission, there are approximately 200 vape or e-cigarette stores in the county that are within 500 feet of a school. They're considering a rule change that could place proximity restrictions on e-cigarette retailers.
Hillsborough County is looking to crack down on vape shops near schools. According to the commission, there are approximately 200 vape or e-cigarette stores in the county that are within 500 feet of a school. They're considering a rule change that could place proximity restrictions on e-cigarette retailers.
Timmy Keene trial: Murder suspect told investigators 'stuff happens' after allegedly killing mother
“What happened is she’s dead, and my brother knows I was trying to get him, too," Timmy Keene told investigators, according to audio played for jurors during trial Tuesday.
“What happened is she’s dead, and my brother knows I was trying to get him, too," Timmy Keene told investigators, according to audio played for jurors during trial Tuesday.
Local scientists work to combat seagrass loss after 4,000 acres killed off in Tampa Bay
Seagrass has been killed off at an alarming rate in Florida. Recent surveys show 4,000 acres of seagrass has been lost in Tampa Bay.
Seagrass has been killed off at an alarming rate in Florida. Recent surveys show 4,000 acres of seagrass has been lost in Tampa Bay.
Hillsborough commissioners approve plan for transportation tax money to send to Tallahassee
Hillsborough County commissioners approved a wishlist of transportation projects to send to Tallahassee as local and state lawmakers try to determine how to use funds from the county's defunct transportation sales tax.
Hillsborough County commissioners approved a wishlist of transportation projects to send to Tallahassee as local and state lawmakers try to determine how to use funds from the county's defunct transportation sales tax.
Hillsborough commissioners considering restrictions on stores that sell vape products near schools
In an effort to protect school-aged children from vaping, Hillsborough commissioners today will consider further restrictions on stores that sell the products.
In an effort to protect school-aged children from vaping, Hillsborough commissioners today will consider further restrictions on stores that sell the products.