Lithia driver dies after crashing into 11-foot alligator on roadway, deputies say
A driver was traveling on a dark Lithia roadway overnight when they struck an 11-foot gator in the roadway, flipping their vehicle due to the impact. The driver died and so did the alligator, according to Hillsborough deputies.
A driver was traveling on a dark Lithia roadway overnight when they struck an 11-foot gator in the roadway, flipping their vehicle due to the impact. The driver died and so did the alligator, according to Hillsborough deputies.
Hillsborough teacher accused of molesting student at Christian school for children with learning disabilities
Hillsborough County detectives arrested a teacher at Livingstone Academy, saying he inappropriately touched a student and showed the child pornographic images.
Hillsborough County detectives arrested a teacher at Livingstone Academy, saying he inappropriately touched a student and showed the child pornographic images.
Selmon Extension reopens ahead of schedule Thursday
Drivers through Tampa have been allowed back onto the Selmon Extension after the expressway being closed for five days of inspections and repairs.
Drivers through Tampa have been allowed back onto the Selmon Extension after the expressway being closed for five days of inspections and repairs.
ZooTampa donates to campaign to help Ukrainian zoos
When zookeepers around the world, and at ZooTampa, saw the devastation in Ukraine, they were immediately concerned for the animals and wanted to help.
When zookeepers around the world, and at ZooTampa, saw the devastation in Ukraine, they were immediately concerned for the animals and wanted to help.
TECO looking to add observation dock at Manatee Viewing Center
A proposed expansion at TECO’s Manatee Viewing Center may bring more people up close to Florida’s manatees.
A proposed expansion at TECO’s Manatee Viewing Center may bring more people up close to Florida’s manatees.
‘Nothing is etched in stone’: Future of Sand Piper Golf Course undecided as owner seeks community input
A potential plan to re-develop the Sand Piper Golf Course by building more homes is causing a stir among Sun City Center residents who either want more walking trails and green space or for it to remain untouched.
A potential plan to re-develop the Sand Piper Golf Course by building more homes is causing a stir among Sun City Center residents who either want more walking trails and green space or for it to remain untouched.
New school expected to alleviate overcrowding in southern Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County Schools gave the public its first look at a new school under construction in the southern part of the county, as the district races to keep pace with the area's population explosion.
Hillsborough County Schools gave the public its first look at a new school under construction in the southern part of the county, as the district races to keep pace with the area's population explosion.
Teen boy in custody, 9-year-old girl stable shooting on Robles Park basketball court
Witnesses said two teen boys were arguing on the courts. One of them went back to their residence, got a gun, and returned to the court to shoot at the other. Instead, the gunfire hit a little girl.
Witnesses said two teen boys were arguing on the courts. One of them went back to their residence, got a gun, and returned to the court to shoot at the other. Instead, the gunfire hit a little girl.
Mobile training unit helps Tampa companies combat cyberattacks
The newest weapon against cyberattacks is pulled by a pick-up truck. It’s called the Cyber Trailer, and it could be headed for your workplace.
The newest weapon against cyberattacks is pulled by a pick-up truck. It’s called the Cyber Trailer, and it could be headed for your workplace.
UT Spartans lacrosse team earns nation’s top-ranking for first time after hiring rival coach
Under the guidance of a man once considered a rival, the University of Tampa Spartans lacrosse team is now number one in the country.
Under the guidance of a man once considered a rival, the University of Tampa Spartans lacrosse team is now number one in the country.
CareerSource Tampa Bay hiring more than 700 teens and young adults for summer jobs
CareerSource Tampa Bay is partnering with local employers again this summer to provide jobs and internships to teens and young adults.
CareerSource Tampa Bay is partnering with local employers again this summer to provide jobs and internships to teens and young adults.
Accused Seminole Heights serial killer wants death penalty tossed in case
Accused Seminole Heights serial killer Howell Trae Donaldson will be in court Thursday. He wants the death penalty thrown out in his case.
Accused Seminole Heights serial killer Howell Trae Donaldson will be in court Thursday. He wants the death penalty thrown out in his case.
Selmon Extension remains closed three days after loose steel discovery
The closure of Tampa's Selmon Expressway Extension entered its third day Wednesday, impacting tens of thousands of drivers, especially during the busy morning commute.
The closure of Tampa's Selmon Expressway Extension entered its third day Wednesday, impacting tens of thousands of drivers, especially during the busy morning commute.
Street racing suspects arrested in 2021 crash that killed 2 women at Ruskin intersection, troopers say
Last summer, two men were racing down a Ruskin road when they crashed into another vehicle, killing two women, ages 19 and 20, troopers said. Both drivers were arrested Wednesday.
Last summer, two men were racing down a Ruskin road when they crashed into another vehicle, killing two women, ages 19 and 20, troopers said. Both drivers were arrested Wednesday.
Tampa man arrested for having sex with 11-year-old after meeting at gas station, deputies say
Hillsborough County detectives arrested a 33-year-old man, saying he picked up a child at a gas station and had sex with her.
Hillsborough County detectives arrested a 33-year-old man, saying he picked up a child at a gas station and had sex with her.
Tampa volunteers rescue newborn baby from Ukraine
An 8-day-old baby boy is safe in Poland with his parents after a group of volunteers rescued the infant from war-torn Ukraine, according to Project Dynamo, an American non-profit rescue organization based in Tampa.
An 8-day-old baby boy is safe in Poland with his parents after a group of volunteers rescued the infant from war-torn Ukraine, according to Project Dynamo, an American non-profit rescue organization based in Tampa.
MacKenzie Scott's $436 million donation to Habitat for Humanity includes nearly $20 million for Tampa Bay area
MacKenzie Scott has donated $436 million to Habitat for Humanity International and 84 of its affiliates, including nearly $20 million for two Habitat organizations in the Tampa Bay area who plan to use the money to address the affordable housing crisis in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties. It's the billionaire philanthropist's largest donation since she pledged to give away the majority of her wealth.
MacKenzie Scott has donated $436 million to Habitat for Humanity International and 84 of its affiliates, including nearly $20 million for two Habitat organizations in the Tampa Bay area who plan to use the money to address the affordable housing crisis in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties. It's the billionaire philanthropist's largest donation since she pledged to give away the majority of her wealth.
Bay Area businesses warned by FBI to watch for suspicious chemical purchases
The FBI is not mincing words in its latest alert for businesses in the Tampa Bay area and around the country. In a letter to some local businesses, the FBI said, “Recent events have reinforced concerns about violent extremist activity in the United States.”
The FBI is not mincing words in its latest alert for businesses in the Tampa Bay area and around the country. In a letter to some local businesses, the FBI said, “Recent events have reinforced concerns about violent extremist activity in the United States.”
9-year-old shot after argument between teen boys on basketball court in Robles Park, TPD says
The Tampa Police Department said a fight between teen boys ended in the shooting of a 9-year-old girl in Robles Park Tuesday.
The Tampa Police Department said a fight between teen boys ended in the shooting of a 9-year-old girl in Robles Park Tuesday.
Trial begins for driver accused of killing man in Tampa area hit-and-run crash
Opening arguments began Tuesday in the case of a driver accused of speeding away from police, slamming into a vehicle, and killing the man driving. He wasn't arrested until a year after the deadly hit-and-run.
Opening arguments began Tuesday in the case of a driver accused of speeding away from police, slamming into a vehicle, and killing the man driving. He wasn't arrested until a year after the deadly hit-and-run.