Lutz 18-year-old facing serious consequences for threatening mass shooting

The FBI said there is often an increase in hoax threats to schools and other public places after mass shootings. Local law enforcement agencies treat these supposed jokes as real threats, and there are serious consequences.

Nationwide travel increases over holiday weekend despite higher prices

Memorial Day 2022 could end up being the most expensive one ever for many travelers, according to industry experts. AAA expected nationwide travel during the holiday weekend to increase more than eight percent over 2021 to 39.2 million.

What's killing the ducks in Citrus Park neighborhood?

Florida wildlife officials are investigating whether something in the water poisoned more than 20 ducks at a residential pond in Citrus Park.

2 critically injured in Tampa shooting, police say

Tampa police are investigating a shooting that critically injured two men early Sunday morning.

HCSO: 1 shot, killed at Tampa nightclub

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man was shot and killed at a Tampa nightclub early Sunday morning. 

Missing Tampa man’s ID found at DeSoto Park

Family and friends of John Larson continue to search for the 24-year-old more than a month after he disappeared while on his way to meet friends in Ybor City. 

Bay Area pastors, church workers on once-secret Southern Baptist sex abuse list

Southern Baptist leaders on Thursday released a previously secret list of hundreds of church officials and workers they say have been credibly accused of sexual abuse of minors. 

HCSO: Murder suspect found hiding in bushes following fatal fight

A woman is dead and a man is facing first-degree murder charges following a fight early Saturday morning in Lithia, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. 

'A complete nightmare': Tampa cigar shop plagued by fake Google reviews

A popular Tampa cigar bar has quickly become a fan favorite since it opened for business last year. But, a recent onslaught of negative reviews were able to drop her business' Google rating within 48 hours. Tech experts said negative fake reviews are a rising trend.

Daughter comes face-to-face with father accused of kidnapping, nearly killing Tampa mother

The daughter of a man accused of kidnapping his estranged wife and plotting a murder suicide came face-to-face with her father for the first time in five years in a Tampa courtroom.

City of Tampa attempts to curb vandalism with 'Love your Park' campaign

The city of Tampa is launching a campaign to decrease vandalism at city parks, which it says has increased over the course of this year.