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 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.
One month later, loved ones continue search for missing Tampa man last seen in Ybor
It’s been four weeks, but family and friends of 24-year-old John Larson are still no closer to any answers.
It’s been four weeks, but family and friends of 24-year-old John Larson are still no closer to any answers.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
Fertilizer ban will go into effect for Hillsborough County residents to improve water quality
A new fertilizer ban in Hillsborough County goes into effect next week. It is the latest county here in the region to crack down on nutrient pollution leaking into Tampa Bay.
A new fertilizer ban in Hillsborough County goes into effect next week. It is the latest county here in the region to crack down on nutrient pollution leaking into Tampa Bay.
'Part of the puzzle': Tampa City Council approves new steps to help solve housing crisis
Calls for solutions to fix Tampa’s housing crisis inched forward Thursday after the city council approved steps toward a tenants' advocacy office and looking into a landlord ordinance.
Calls for solutions to fix Tampa’s housing crisis inched forward Thursday after the city council approved steps toward a tenants' advocacy office and looking into a landlord ordinance.
Despite past opposition, Straz Center to welcome 31-story downtown tower with open arms
After ten years, officials finally broke ground on a 31-story residential tower in Tampa on Thursday.
After ten years, officials finally broke ground on a 31-story residential tower in Tampa on Thursday.
Tampa police chief, chaplain hold vigil following Texas school mass shooting
A vigil was held Thursday at Lykes Gaslight Park in downtown Tampa to remember the Texas shooting victims whose lives were taken too soon.
A vigil was held Thursday at Lykes Gaslight Park in downtown Tampa to remember the Texas shooting victims whose lives were taken too soon.
Two years later: How George Floyd's death has changed policing federally, locally
On Wednesday, the second anniversary of Floyd’s death, President Joe Biden signed an executive order on changes to the way federal law enforcement officers operate, including a national law enforcement database to track officer misconduct, mandating body worn cameras on patrol and banning choke holds and no knock warrants.
On Wednesday, the second anniversary of Floyd’s death, President Joe Biden signed an executive order on changes to the way federal law enforcement officers operate, including a national law enforcement database to track officer misconduct, mandating body worn cameras on patrol and banning choke holds and no knock warrants.
Alligator waddles across Tampa road, stopping morning traffic
It's gator mating season, and the reptile residents of Florida have been strutting their stuff for months now – including across Tampa roadways.
It's gator mating season, and the reptile residents of Florida have been strutting their stuff for months now – including across Tampa roadways.
'Badge for Baseball' clinic helps youth make connections with local law enforcement
Officers with the Tampa Police Department are coming together for a special "Badges for Baseball" clinic in Tampa. The event put on by the Cal Ripkin Sr., Foundation pairs law enforcement personnel with underserved youth and uses team sports like baseball to teach them valuable life skills.
Officers with the Tampa Police Department are coming together for a special "Badges for Baseball" clinic in Tampa. The event put on by the Cal Ripkin Sr., Foundation pairs law enforcement personnel with underserved youth and uses team sports like baseball to teach them valuable life skills.
Cameron Herrin’s attorney evaluating options after judge upholds sentence in Bayshore street racing deaths
Cameron Herrin, a man convicted of hitting and killing a mother and her baby while street racing on Bayshore Boulevard when he was a teen, wants his sentence reduced.
Cameron Herrin, a man convicted of hitting and killing a mother and her baby while street racing on Bayshore Boulevard when he was a teen, wants his sentence reduced.
Rays' Kevin Kiermaier saves the University of Tampa's baseball season
The University of Tampa baseball team has reached the NCAA tournament for 20 straight years. UT is hosting a super regional this weekend against Rollins College with a trip to the Division II World Series at stake.
The University of Tampa baseball team has reached the NCAA tournament for 20 straight years. UT is hosting a super regional this weekend against Rollins College with a trip to the Division II World Series at stake.
Walmart drone delivery coming to Tampa in latest expansion
Walmart announced plans to expand its drone delivery service across six states to include 34 sites by the end of the year -- and that includes Florida.
Walmart announced plans to expand its drone delivery service across six states to include 34 sites by the end of the year -- and that includes Florida.
Tampa community leaders discuss how to help those facing homelessness
More housing, more resources and working together are three things community leaders said can help solve homelessness in Tampa during a city-led forum Tuesday night.
More housing, more resources and working together are three things community leaders said can help solve homelessness in Tampa during a city-led forum Tuesday night.
State Representative from Tampa chosen to lead Florida House Democrats
State Representative Fentrice Driskell of Tampa has been chosen to lead Florida House Democrats both in the legislative chamber and at the ballot box. Her party holds 42 seats, compared to the Republicans 76.
State Representative Fentrice Driskell of Tampa has been chosen to lead Florida House Democrats both in the legislative chamber and at the ballot box. Her party holds 42 seats, compared to the Republicans 76.
Three local counties see high levels of COVID-19 spread, experts say
Parts of the Tampa Bay area are now showing high levels of COVID-19 spread, a leading expert at USF Health said Tuesday.
Parts of the Tampa Bay area are now showing high levels of COVID-19 spread, a leading expert at USF Health said Tuesday.
Tampa Hope in Ybor City provides solution for people facing homelessness
As Tampa Mayor Jane Castor held a forum on homelessness Tuesday, 63-year-old Arthur Shuler finished his dinner at Tampa Hope.
As Tampa Mayor Jane Castor held a forum on homelessness Tuesday, 63-year-old Arthur Shuler finished his dinner at Tampa Hope.
Tampa judge denies delay request in trial for woman accused of drowning daughter
A woman accused of intentionally drowning her four-year-old daughter in the Hillsborough River will head to trial nearly four years later.
A woman accused of intentionally drowning her four-year-old daughter in the Hillsborough River will head to trial nearly four years later.