Suspect arrested for murder, robbery after deadly beating in Tampa: Police

Tampa police arrested a 36-year-old man on first-degree murder and robbery charges after a man was found beaten to death last Saturday on West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. 

Hillsborough County budget savings: Committee proposes $680M in spending cuts

Hillsborough County leaders are reviewing a sweeping government efficiency report that proposes cutting nearly $680 million from the local budget by eliminating various public programs and contracts.

Mock trial summer camp: Over 100 students try case at Hillsborough County courthouse

A fictional cyberstalking case came to a close Friday as more than 100 high schoolers completed a week-long mock trial summer camp at the Hillsborough County courthouse.

Ruskin residents accused of fighting detectives serving a search warrant during child porn investigation

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrested three people following an investigation that led detectives to discover files of child sexual abuse material on a cellphone inside a Ruskin home. 

Two people dead after shooting inside Brandon home

Deputies are investigating a deadly Thursday afternoon shooting inside a Brandon home that left a man and a woman dead.

Bay Area heat advisory issued as high temperatures create dangerous outdoor conditions

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for the Bay Area and much of west-central Florida on Thursday as dangerous heat and humidity are creating potentially dangerous conditions across the region.

Hillsborough County wants to seek state review of Tampa Sports Authority stadium vote

Hillsborough County commissioners are weighing whether to ask Gov. Ron DeSantis to review potential ethics concerns involving members of the Tampa Sports Authority after a contentious sports board vote sparked intense allegations of self-dealing.

Bay Area kids heal, make connections at burn survivor camp

A week-long camp in the Bay Area is providing a safe space for young burn survivors to share their stories and build confidence together.

Kanye West Tampa concerts: Why a bulletproof contract prevents cancellation

First Amendment attorneys warn that canceling the upcoming Kanye West concerts at Raymond James Stadium would cross legal lines into government censorship. Officials face immense public pressure to halt the shows, but a bulletproof contract stands in their way.

Tampa to open cooling stations as heat index climbs past 105 degrees

With temperatures soaring into the upper 90s and a heat index above 100 degrees, the city of Tampa is activating cooling stations for anyone trying to beat the heat on Friday.

'Elf' actor Faizon Love arrested in Hillsborough County: Records

Actor Faizon Love is locked up in Florida after local authorities arrested him this week on an outstanding warrant, according to jail records.

Post-Tropical Cyclone Arthur weakens inland; high rip current risk issued for Bay Area beaches

The first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has weakened after making landfall along the upper Texas coast, but its remnants continue to pose a significant flooding threat across portions of the southeastern United States.

USF student survives stroke caused by rare heart condition

A 20-year-old USF student who survived a rare stroke that was caused by a rare heart condition returned home following weeks of intensive treatment and rehabilitation at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital.