Trial underway for Riverview man accused of beating toddler to death

A trial is underway for the murder of a two-year-old boy who Tampa prosecutors said was beaten to death by his mother's boyfriend. 

Family of Tampa officer killed in 2021 crash sues FDOT over wrong-way vehicle detection system

In early March 2021, a Tampa police officer intentionally drove into the path of a wrong-way driver to stop him. Now, his family is suing the state's transportation department, claiming they failed to maintain an early detection system for wrong-way drivers.

Some Hillsborough parents not on board with new school bus tracking app

Every year school districts across the Bay Area struggle to get students to school on time. To help parents and students plan around the delays, Hillsborough County Public Schools will roll out new technology this Fall that allows parents to track their child's bus using the Here Comes the Bus app. 

Hillsborough State Attorney pledges not to press charges against abortion patients, doctors

The State Attorney in Hillsborough County, Andrew Warren, has pledged not to press charges against those receiving an abortion or their doctors. This comes in the wake of Roe v. Wade being overturned by the Supreme Court, handing the power down to the states on how to handle abortion laws. 

The Newman family legacy of hand-rolled, Cuban-style cigars

For four generations, the Newman family has been keeping the art of cigar making alive and well in the Bay Area. 

Former Hillsborough detective arrested, accused of concealing dozens of unfinished cases before retirement

A former Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office detective is facing charges of misconduct and tampering with evidence after investigators said he tried to conceal dozens of his unfinished cases prior to retirement.

Man pleads guilty for killing drug dealer in botched Valrico robbery

A man accused of shooting and killing a drug dealer during a botched robbery in Valrico agreed to plead guilty to a reduced charge of second-degree murder.

Bucs rookie wide receiver catches attention of Head Coach Todd Bowles

A Tampa Bay Buccaneers undrafted rookie wide receiver caught the attention of Head Coach Todd Bowles on the final day of the team's mandatory mini camp.

Unclaimed $32K Florida lottery ticket sold in Lutz set to expire on Tuesday

Time is running out for a winning lottery ticket sold in Hillsborough County to be claimed. The Fantasy 5 ticket for the December 30, 2021 drawing is worth $32,686.

TPD: 1 arrested after man stomped to death outside Tampa 7-Eleven

A suspect accused of killing a man in his 70s outside a Tampa convenience store early Friday morning has been arrested. 

Tarpons pitcher lives double life as accomplished DJ

Tampa Tarpons pitcher, Chandler Champlain, is also a part-time DJ. Recently Champlain was added to the list of Yankees top 30 prospects in just his first full professional season.

Tampa police investigating murder at 7-Eleven

Tampa police said a man died after he was found unconscious outside a 7-Eleven.