Woman accused of DUI crashes head-on into motorcyclist, police say
The Tampa Police Department is investigating after they say a woman was driving under the influence with her child in the car when she hit a motorcyclist head-on and tried to flee.
The Tampa Police Department is investigating after they say a woman was driving under the influence with her child in the car when she hit a motorcyclist head-on and tried to flee.
Tampa Rough Riders open museum to commemorate historic heroes
Tampa’s Rough Riders are a staple throughout the Bay Area, keeping the legacy of Teddy Roosevelt and the members of the 1st US Volunteer Cavalry Regiment alive. Now a museum exhibit is dedicated to educating the next generation about this historical era.
Tampa’s Rough Riders are a staple throughout the Bay Area, keeping the legacy of Teddy Roosevelt and the members of the 1st US Volunteer Cavalry Regiment alive. Now a museum exhibit is dedicated to educating the next generation about this historical era.
Deputies identify suspect accused in Brandon mall shooting that injured 1
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Quran Deandre Johnson, 19, in connection with a shooting at the Westfield Brandon Mall on Friday.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Quran Deandre Johnson, 19, in connection with a shooting at the Westfield Brandon Mall on Friday.
Man shot after argument outside Westfield Brandon Mall, Hillsborough deputies say
A man was shot by another man he was arguing with outside the Westfield Brandon Mall Friday afternoon, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.
A man was shot by another man he was arguing with outside the Westfield Brandon Mall Friday afternoon, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.
Bay Area sanctuary rescues, rehabilitates sick, orphaned and injured animals
Spring may be coming to a close and summer is right around the corner, but baby animal season isn’t wrapping up anytime soon in Florida and one sanctuary is on a mission to take care of the little critters who can’t make it on their own.
Spring may be coming to a close and summer is right around the corner, but baby animal season isn’t wrapping up anytime soon in Florida and one sanctuary is on a mission to take care of the little critters who can’t make it on their own.
Police search for vehicle after 16-year-old shot in Tampa
Police are searching for a vehicle after a 16-year-old boy was shot on North 32nd Street and East Diana Street in Tampa, investigators said.
Police are searching for a vehicle after a 16-year-old boy was shot on North 32nd Street and East Diana Street in Tampa, investigators said.
Florida Aquarium unveils new exhibit to show importance of the ocean
The Florida Aquarium unveiled the Ocean Decade Exhibition, a traveling global art showcase that aims to raise awareness of the importance of the ocean.
The Florida Aquarium unveiled the Ocean Decade Exhibition, a traveling global art showcase that aims to raise awareness of the importance of the ocean.
Capitol Riots: Complete list of Tampa Bay area arrests in Jan. 6 attack
More than 800 people have been arrested for their alleged role in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Of those 800, more have been rounded up in Florida than any other state and many of the people arrested, charged and sentenced to prison were in the Tampa Bay area, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
More than 800 people have been arrested for their alleged role in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Of those 800, more have been rounded up in Florida than any other state and many of the people arrested, charged and sentenced to prison were in the Tampa Bay area, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Man dies from critical injuries after Tampa shooting, detectives continue search for vehicle
Detectives with the Tampa Police Department said they are now investigating a Memorial Day weekend shooting as a homicide. A 21-year-old man who was rushed to the hospital with critical injuries from the shooting has died after being taken off life-support.
Detectives with the Tampa Police Department said they are now investigating a Memorial Day weekend shooting as a homicide. A 21-year-old man who was rushed to the hospital with critical injuries from the shooting has died after being taken off life-support.
Tampa, St. Pete mayors say Rays need to decide where their future home will be
Tampa Bay mayors and baseball fans said it’s time for the Rays to decide about the location of their future ballpark. The saga has gone on for more than a decade, and the Tampa Bay Rays will leave Tropicana Field when their lease is up in 2027.
Tampa Bay mayors and baseball fans said it’s time for the Rays to decide about the location of their future ballpark. The saga has gone on for more than a decade, and the Tampa Bay Rays will leave Tropicana Field when their lease is up in 2027.
TPD: Six arrested in drug bust at Seminole Heights motel after month-long investigation
The Tampa Police Department is cracking down on nuisance hotels and motels. After receiving several complaints of ongoing criminal activity occurring at hotels and motels in Seminole Heights, TPD began surveilling several businesses along Nebraska Avenue.
The Tampa Police Department is cracking down on nuisance hotels and motels. After receiving several complaints of ongoing criminal activity occurring at hotels and motels in Seminole Heights, TPD began surveilling several businesses along Nebraska Avenue.
Doctors say Tampa man accused of killing father as a teen is faking mental illness
Years after Ismael Ali was arrested for killing his father, doctors say he is mentally competent to stand trial.
Years after Ismael Ali was arrested for killing his father, doctors say he is mentally competent to stand trial.
1969 Tampa Pizza Hut ad featuring Grim Reaper one of many weird finds during USF Oracle digitization
Richard Schmidt spends his days snapping photos and digitizing old editions of the University of South Florida's newspaper, The Oracle. Sometimes, he comes across a gem too strange not to share, like this 1969 Pizza Hut ad featuring the Grim Reaper.
Richard Schmidt spends his days snapping photos and digitizing old editions of the University of South Florida's newspaper, The Oracle. Sometimes, he comes across a gem too strange not to share, like this 1969 Pizza Hut ad featuring the Grim Reaper.
Suspect wanted in 2 Tampa murders drowns in Missouri river, investigators say
22-year-old Sherron McCombs Jr. was on the run with warrants out for his arrest for two separate murders in Tampa. But he drowned in a Missouri river over the weekend, with investigators saying he began to panic as he went under, and never resurfaced.
22-year-old Sherron McCombs Jr. was on the run with warrants out for his arrest for two separate murders in Tampa. But he drowned in a Missouri river over the weekend, with investigators saying he began to panic as he went under, and never resurfaced.
Newest Buccaneers look to make impression with full house at mini-camp
With the exception of a few injured players, most of the Bucs were on the field as full participants as they look to start their summer off on the right track.
With the exception of a few injured players, most of the Bucs were on the field as full participants as they look to start their summer off on the right track.
Accused police impersonator pleads not guilty in elaborate armed crime spree
One of four men arrested on federal robbery charges wants to clear his name.
One of four men arrested on federal robbery charges wants to clear his name.
Drivers detoured after road collapse on Brorein, Parker streets in Tampa
Tampa crews closed the westbound lanes of West Brorein Street near South Parker Street after a portion of the road caved in, officials said.
Tampa crews closed the westbound lanes of West Brorein Street near South Parker Street after a portion of the road caved in, officials said.
Seffner boy rescued from burning home reunited with deputies who saved him
The Hillsborough County deputies who pulled a young Seffner boy out of a burning home were formally recognized and honored by the sheriff's office. The 9-year-old reunited with the ones who rescued him.
The Hillsborough County deputies who pulled a young Seffner boy out of a burning home were formally recognized and honored by the sheriff's office. The 9-year-old reunited with the ones who rescued him.
Armed murder suspect who held girlfriend hostage in Wimauma shed killed by SWAT member, sheriff says
A single shot killed a murder suspect, who was barricaded inside a shed in Wimauma while holding his girlfriend hostage. Hillsborough deputies responded to the property after the suspect called his friend to help his "dispose of some trash." It turned out the trash was a human body, the sheriff says.
A single shot killed a murder suspect, who was barricaded inside a shed in Wimauma while holding his girlfriend hostage. Hillsborough deputies responded to the property after the suspect called his friend to help his "dispose of some trash." It turned out the trash was a human body, the sheriff says.
Multiple cats shot with pellet guns in Hillsborough County mobile home community
Multiple cats have been shot in a Hillsborough County community, and now, animal control is investigating. Officials said someone fired pellets at the cats, and at least three have died from their injuries.
Multiple cats have been shot in a Hillsborough County community, and now, animal control is investigating. Officials said someone fired pellets at the cats, and at least three have died from their injuries.