Florida governor wants refunds issued to eligible Hillsborough taxpayers for failed transportation tax
Governor Ron DeSantis has issued a directive to refund taxpayers for the $570 million raised by Hillsborough County through its now-defunct transportation sales surtax.
Governor Ron DeSantis has issued a directive to refund taxpayers for the $570 million raised by Hillsborough County through its now-defunct transportation sales surtax.
Plant City Police Department receives donation of new AED units
The Plant City Rotary Club donated 52 automated external defibrillators (AED) units to the police department on Monday.
The Plant City Rotary Club donated 52 automated external defibrillators (AED) units to the police department on Monday.
Two coyotes spotted chasing North Carrollwood family's cat in driveway
A homeowner's security camera caught two coyotes chasing after their family cat in North Carrollwood near Lake Magdalene early Friday morning.
A homeowner's security camera caught two coyotes chasing after their family cat in North Carrollwood near Lake Magdalene early Friday morning.
108, and 1 to grow on: Apollo Beach woman celebrates (another) milestone birthday
With a century and more behind her, Angelina Searles gazed at her birthday cake. It’s not large enough for that many candles, but there are three large numbers atop the icing - 108. With her bright smile and youthful energy it’s hard to imagine she was born when Woodrow Wilson was the president.
With a century and more behind her, Angelina Searles gazed at her birthday cake. It’s not large enough for that many candles, but there are three large numbers atop the icing - 108. With her bright smile and youthful energy it’s hard to imagine she was born when Woodrow Wilson was the president.
'Nothing, but a journey': Former Cambridge Christian, Florida Gator working towards NFL opportunity
University of Florida Gators offensive tackle Richard Gouraige is pumped about his future that lies ahead. Gouraige, who played high school football at Cambridge Christian in Tampa, is projected to be the Tampa Bay area's highest pick, meaning his lifelong dream is within sight.
University of Florida Gators offensive tackle Richard Gouraige is pumped about his future that lies ahead. Gouraige, who played high school football at Cambridge Christian in Tampa, is projected to be the Tampa Bay area's highest pick, meaning his lifelong dream is within sight.
Tampa Bay History Center honors legacy and achievements of African Americans
February marks Black History month. And all month long, the Tampa Bay History Center has special programming honoring the legacy and achievements of African Americans throughout history.
February marks Black History month. And all month long, the Tampa Bay History Center has special programming honoring the legacy and achievements of African Americans throughout history.
HCSO touts more arrests in countywide street racing crackdown
Several more suspects have been arrested after the sheriff's office said it was starting a street-racing crackdown in Hillsborough County.
Several more suspects have been arrested after the sheriff's office said it was starting a street-racing crackdown in Hillsborough County.
Steven Lorenzo case: Confessed killer to learn his fate 2 decades after Seminole Heights double murder
For nearly 20 years the families and friends of murder victims Jason Galehouse and Michael Wachholtz have begged for justice, and it looks like their wait may soon be over as confessed killer Steven Lorenzo heads back to a Tampa courtroom to learn his fate.
For nearly 20 years the families and friends of murder victims Jason Galehouse and Michael Wachholtz have begged for justice, and it looks like their wait may soon be over as confessed killer Steven Lorenzo heads back to a Tampa courtroom to learn his fate.
HCSO: 9 arrested during street racing operation
Multiple people are behind bars after a street-racing crackdown in Hillsborough County. Deputies carried out a 9-hour operation resulting in dozens of citations and the recovery of several guns.
Multiple people are behind bars after a street-racing crackdown in Hillsborough County. Deputies carried out a 9-hour operation resulting in dozens of citations and the recovery of several guns.
Hillsborough County deputies searching for deadly carjacker
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect they say stole a car after injuring the driver and shooting and killing his passenger.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect they say stole a car after injuring the driver and shooting and killing his passenger.
Trooper arrests Pinellas County deputy for DUI
A Pinellas County deputy has been terminated after he was arrested for DUI Saturday night.
A Pinellas County deputy has been terminated after he was arrested for DUI Saturday night.
Tampa group holds rally demanding change in wake of Tyre Nichols' death
A few dozen people took to the streets in downtown Tampa Saturday to call for justice for 29-year-old Tyre Nichols.
A few dozen people took to the streets in downtown Tampa Saturday to call for justice for 29-year-old Tyre Nichols.
TFR: 9 tractor-trailers catch fire sending smoke plumes over Tampa
Officials are investigating after nine semi-trucks were involved in a fire that caused smoke that could be seen around Tampa for miles on Saturday afternoon.
Officials are investigating after nine semi-trucks were involved in a fire that caused smoke that could be seen around Tampa for miles on Saturday afternoon.
Hillsborough family's home rebuilt after losing everything in a fire
Operation Code Vet, a Tampa non-profit that works to fix homes for veterans, heard of the Wooten's fire. After meeting with the couple the non-profit's community outreach officer knew Operation Code Vet needed to help by rebuilding their home.
Operation Code Vet, a Tampa non-profit that works to fix homes for veterans, heard of the Wooten's fire. After meeting with the couple the non-profit's community outreach officer knew Operation Code Vet needed to help by rebuilding their home.
Letter from Florida House speaker demands answers after content challenge on book in school in Hillsborough
Florida House Speaker Paul Renner put the Hillsborough County School District on notice with a letter demanding information about how the district reviews books facing content challenges.
Florida House Speaker Paul Renner put the Hillsborough County School District on notice with a letter demanding information about how the district reviews books facing content challenges.
Tampa police looking for voyeurism suspect
Tampa police are on the hunt for a man who was seen on video peering into a woman's home while she was working in sight of the front window.
Tampa police are on the hunt for a man who was seen on video peering into a woman's home while she was working in sight of the front window.
Tampa teen arrested after shooting two boys, killing a 12-year-old
Nearly a month after a 12-year-old was fatally shot in the head and another boy was wounded, Tampa police said they arrested a 14-year-old who fired the gun. However, detectives have not yet said publicly how the teen suspect had access to the firearm.
Nearly a month after a 12-year-old was fatally shot in the head and another boy was wounded, Tampa police said they arrested a 14-year-old who fired the gun. However, detectives have not yet said publicly how the teen suspect had access to the firearm.
Monster Jam - and all its dirt - return to Raymond James Stadium
On February 4 and 5, Monster Jam is invading Raymond James Stadium, but all the dirt is already here.
On February 4 and 5, Monster Jam is invading Raymond James Stadium, but all the dirt is already here.
Jury sides with corrections officer accused of battery after alleged victim testifies
It took a jury just 30 minutes to determine who was telling the truth in a criminal harassment case involving two law enforcement officers.
It took a jury just 30 minutes to determine who was telling the truth in a criminal harassment case involving two law enforcement officers.
Arrest made in deadly West Tampa shooting that sparked complaints from businesses, residents on violent crime
Two months after a young mother was shot and killed in West Tampa, police announced an arrest in the case. Investigators said 26-year-old Justice Stephens was never the target of the shooting, but now her toddler is left without a mother and her family without her light.
Two months after a young mother was shot and killed in West Tampa, police announced an arrest in the case. Investigators said 26-year-old Justice Stephens was never the target of the shooting, but now her toddler is left without a mother and her family without her light.