Dump truck crash downs power lines on Dale Mabry in South Tampa
A major crash involving a dump truck shut down Dale Mabry Highway in South Tampa late Tuesday morning.
A major crash involving a dump truck shut down Dale Mabry Highway in South Tampa late Tuesday morning.
Tampa man accused of plotting terrorist attack found incompetent to stand trial
A Tampa man accused of plotting an attack in the Bay Area and currently facing terrorism charges has been found incompetent to stand trial, for now.
A Tampa man accused of plotting an attack in the Bay Area and currently facing terrorism charges has been found incompetent to stand trial, for now.
TPD, first responders review emergency protocols ahead of Gasparilla festivities
Tampa law enforcement and first responders met Tuesday to study tragedies like the Boston Marathon bombing, in hopes they can prevent a similar tragedy during Gasparilla festivities.
Tampa law enforcement and first responders met Tuesday to study tragedies like the Boston Marathon bombing, in hopes they can prevent a similar tragedy during Gasparilla festivities.
Children's Gasparilla Parade will go on, despite record pediatric COVID-19 infections
After taking a year off due to COVID-19, the pirate invasion is back, with the Children's Gasparilla Parade kicking off festivities this weekend. Organizers say they expect an even bigger crowd than year’s past, but the comeback falls in the middle of record case numbers, especially among children, due to the highly contagious omicron variant.
After taking a year off due to COVID-19, the pirate invasion is back, with the Children's Gasparilla Parade kicking off festivities this weekend. Organizers say they expect an even bigger crowd than year’s past, but the comeback falls in the middle of record case numbers, especially among children, due to the highly contagious omicron variant.
Tampa police: Two deadly shootings appear to be related
There was a deadly shooting at Silver Oaks Apartments in June of 2021. Two months later, 4-year-old Suni Bell was shot in killed while riding in a car nearby. Now, residents are again on edge after a pair of fatal shootings that police believe are connected.
There was a deadly shooting at Silver Oaks Apartments in June of 2021. Two months later, 4-year-old Suni Bell was shot in killed while riding in a car nearby. Now, residents are again on edge after a pair of fatal shootings that police believe are connected.
Tampa architect brings history of Lee Elementary into school's future as Tampa Heights Elementary
At first, you might think Tampa Heights Elementary is an old school -- and it is, but it's also brand new. It was nearly destroyed by a fire just after Hurricane Irma in 2017. Some believed the historic 1906 school was gone forever, but not everyone.
At first, you might think Tampa Heights Elementary is an old school -- and it is, but it's also brand new. It was nearly destroyed by a fire just after Hurricane Irma in 2017. Some believed the historic 1906 school was gone forever, but not everyone.
Attorney for Tampa man accused of plotting terrorist attack says FBI used illegal aerial surveillance
The defense for Muhammed Momtaz al-Azhari says the FBI illegally recorded 900 video clips of its client using 'secret spy plane surveillance' in violation of privacy rights.
The defense for Muhammed Momtaz al-Azhari says the FBI illegally recorded 900 video clips of its client using 'secret spy plane surveillance' in violation of privacy rights.
'I built a house and she built a home': Sun City Center couple reflects on 80 years of marriage
Both a few years shy of their 100th birthdays, David and Gretchen Meixner are celebrating a milestone anniversary few ever reach.
Both a few years shy of their 100th birthdays, David and Gretchen Meixner are celebrating a milestone anniversary few ever reach.
Inmate who escaped from north Florida jail captured hours later, police say
Police say an escaped inmate who may have been heading to Tampa has been captured hours after breaking out of a north Florida jail.
Police say an escaped inmate who may have been heading to Tampa has been captured hours after breaking out of a north Florida jail.
Hillsborough deputies find vehicle linked to Dover hit-and-run crash
The black Ford Mustang involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash in Dover that left a pedestrian dead has been located, according to Hillsborough deputies.
The black Ford Mustang involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash in Dover that left a pedestrian dead has been located, according to Hillsborough deputies.
200 Tampa volunteers honor legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by sprucing up the university area
The University Area Community Development Corporation hosted 200 volunteers for the 10th annual "Paint the Town" event to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Saturday.
The University Area Community Development Corporation hosted 200 volunteers for the 10th annual "Paint the Town" event to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Saturday.
Deputies searching for Carrollwood bank robber
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man they say robbed a Carrollwood bank Friday evening.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man they say robbed a Carrollwood bank Friday evening.
Three more Tampa Bay area men charged in Jan. 6 insurrection
Three men from the Tampa Bay Area are the latest of 73 Floridians to face charges related to the insurrection at the Capitol Building on January 6 of last year.
Three men from the Tampa Bay Area are the latest of 73 Floridians to face charges related to the insurrection at the Capitol Building on January 6 of last year.
Borrow by Mail program brings Hillsborough libraries to your door
You can order clothes and gadgets by mail, have food and prescriptions delivered to your door, and now, if you live in Hillsborough County, library books can be shipped right to your house.
You can order clothes and gadgets by mail, have food and prescriptions delivered to your door, and now, if you live in Hillsborough County, library books can be shipped right to your house.
Tampa police disable online crime map, citing Marsy’s Law concerns
The Tampa Police Department says it will no longer provide crime data to LexisNexis for its online crime reporting tool because it is required by a relatively new state law that seeks to protect the rights of victims.
The Tampa Police Department says it will no longer provide crime data to LexisNexis for its online crime reporting tool because it is required by a relatively new state law that seeks to protect the rights of victims.
Hillsborough deputies: 2-year-old boy located, safe
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office says a 2-year-old who was considered missing and endangered has been located.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office says a 2-year-old who was considered missing and endangered has been located.
Black Ford Mustang sought in fatal Dover hit-and-run
Deputies in Hillsborough County are looking for the driver who hit and killed a pedestrian Friday morning. They are asking the public to look out for a black Ford Mustang missing the side mirror and possibly other damage on the passenger side.
Deputies in Hillsborough County are looking for the driver who hit and killed a pedestrian Friday morning. They are asking the public to look out for a black Ford Mustang missing the side mirror and possibly other damage on the passenger side.
Cigar City Brewing parent company purchased by Monster Beverage
Monster Beverage is buying the parent company of one of the Tampa Bay craft brewing community's most popular brands -- Cigar City Brewing.
Monster Beverage is buying the parent company of one of the Tampa Bay craft brewing community's most popular brands -- Cigar City Brewing.
Tampa leaders seek to protect historical burial sites from being developed
The city of Tampa announced new protections that are likely coming for forgotten and vulnerable cemeteries, many of which of historic African American burial sites.
The city of Tampa announced new protections that are likely coming for forgotten and vulnerable cemeteries, many of which of historic African American burial sites.
Hillsborough County to rebuild 3 outdated fire stations with $18 million from American Rescue Plan
Three of Hillsborough County’s older fire stations are getting a complete rebuild to improve service and reduce response time without costing the county a dime.
Three of Hillsborough County’s older fire stations are getting a complete rebuild to improve service and reduce response time without costing the county a dime.