9-year-old boy rescued from Seffner house fire takes major steps in recovery

A 9-year-old boy is taking his first steps two weeks after Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputies rescued him from his burning home in Seffner.

Missing Tampa man last seen in Ybor City found dead, police say

The body of missing 24-year-old John Larson has been located more than a month after he disappeared while on the way to meet friends in Ybor City. 

Hillsborough commissioners to discuss regulating sale of Delta 8 products

Hillsborough County Commissioners will meet to discuss the sale of Delta 8. Their concern is not necessarily of its sale to adults, but how it’s sold and marketed to children.

Man’s body discovered in Tampa, police say

The Tampa Police Department is investigating after the body of an adult white male was discovered Wednesday night.

Tampa tests drones to improve safety, response time after a hurricane

On Wednesday, several Tampa city employees went hands-on with drones that may be some of the first tools used should a hurricane blow through this season. 

Tampa tops nation in housing price increases

After nearly three years of Phoenix leading the nation in the most rapid growth in housing prices, Tampa has now risen to the top. Home prices in the Bay Area have skyrocketed nearly 35% compared to last year, vastly outpacing the national average of a 20% increase.

Lutz 18-year-old facing serious consequences for threatening mass shooting

The FBI said there is often an increase in hoax threats to schools and other public places after mass shootings. Local law enforcement agencies treat these supposed jokes as real threats, and there are serious consequences.

Nationwide travel increases over holiday weekend despite higher prices

Memorial Day 2022 could end up being the most expensive one ever for many travelers, according to industry experts. AAA expected nationwide travel during the holiday weekend to increase more than eight percent over 2021 to 39.2 million.

What's killing the ducks in Citrus Park neighborhood?

Florida wildlife officials are investigating whether something in the water poisoned more than 20 ducks at a residential pond in Citrus Park.