Rape victim comes face-to-face with accused attacker in Tampa courtroom – 20 years later
For 20 agonizing years, a Tampa rape victim never knew who had attacked her in her home. Her case went cold for two decades, until DNA finally led police to a suspect -- the same man who she said once sent her taunting messages online.
For 20 agonizing years, a Tampa rape victim never knew who had attacked her in her home. Her case went cold for two decades, until DNA finally led police to a suspect -- the same man who she said once sent her taunting messages online.
Deputies arrest man accused of shooting, injuring 2 in Tampa
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man they say shot two people early Saturday morning.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man they say shot two people early Saturday morning.
HCSO: Brandon mall shooting suspect arrested
A man accused of shooting and injuring another man outside the Westfield Brandon Mall on Friday has been arrested.
A man accused of shooting and injuring another man outside the Westfield Brandon Mall on Friday has been arrested.
TPD: Man’s body found floating in Tampa river
The Tampa Police Department is investigating after the body of an adult male was found floating in a river Saturday morning.
The Tampa Police Department is investigating after the body of an adult male was found floating in a river Saturday morning.
Tampa exhibit highlights old Florida through kitschy maps
Old Florida opened a world of wonder to the tourists of yesterday. Some of us were just kids at the time.
Old Florida opened a world of wonder to the tourists of yesterday. Some of us were just kids at the time.
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.