Hillsborough sheriff: Over 170 arrests made during four-month human trafficking sting

Over the span of a four-month operation, that included multiple stings, Hillsborough County undercover detectives arrested 176 men who unknowingly made contact with law enforcement to try to buy sex – and several were busted for soliciting minors.

Six months since Russia invaded Ukraine, Project Dynamo continues mission to rescue Americans

It’s been six months since Russia invaded Ukraine, and just as Americans are urged to leave, one American returned to Ukraine this week. Tampa Bay’s Bryan Stern plans to keep rescuing Americans through his nonprofit, Project Dynamo.

‘Keep Florida Free’ tour stops in Tampa featuring DeSantis, Rubio

The Republican Party of Florida launched the Keep Florida Free Tour featuring special guests Governor Ron DeSantis, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, and other prominent Republican candidates.

Val Demings and Marco Rubio begin campaign in Tampa

In 2016, Sen. Marco Rubio beat Democrat Patrick Murphy by eight points, 52% to 44%. Murphy won only nine of 67 counties, and none were on the west side of the peninsula.

Hillsborough district leaders express disappointment after voters reject referendum to give teachers raises

Hillsborough County School district leaders expressed disappointment Wednesday following the defeat of a referendum that would have increased teachers' salaries by raising property taxes.

Caught on camera: Tampa carjacking suspect arrested in Gainesville after fleeing in box truck, troopers say

A wild pursuit was captured on video after a suspect carjacked three drivers in Tampa and fled in a stolen box truck that had a GPS tracker. He was arrested about 130 miles away -- in Gainesville.

Second suspect at Odessa daycare center arrested after being caught on camera abusing child, deputies say

Days after arresting the co-owner of the Children's Land of Imagination Academy, deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested a teacher and employee at the school after they say she was seen on surveillance video physically abusing a child.

Hillsborough referendum to raise property taxes, increase teacher pay could head to a recount

In an extremely tight vote, Hillsborough County voters decided not to raise property tax rates to pay teachers and other school employees more, but Superintendent Addison Davis said there could be a recount.

TPD: Tampa man fled to Tennessee after murder of 1-year-old

Twenty days after the death of a 1-year-old at a Tampa apartment complex, the Tampa Police Department said their suspect had been arrested in Tennessee.

Hillsborough High student arrested after bringing gun to school, Tampa police say

Tampa police arrested a 17-year-old student at Hillsborough High School for bringing a gun on campus after a classmate notified a school resource officer. Investigators found the gun in the teen's backpack.

FHP: Driver killed in head-on crash with tractor-trailer in Lithia

Troopers said the driver of the sedan crossed the center line of the road for an unknown reason, directly into the path of the tractor-trailer, colliding with the truck nearly head-on. The 30-year-old man from Wimauma died at the scene, while the semi driver was not injured in the crash.

Transportation Secretary Buttigieg visits Port Tampa Bay

Port Tampa Bay is not only receiving a significant-sized federal grant, but the country's transportation secretary also came for a visit.