HCSO deputy hits, critically injures pedestrian, troopers say

A pedestrian suffered critical injuries after being hit by a Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputy Sunday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

FHP: Plant City teen killed in rollover crash

A 16-year-old girl from Plant City was killed in a vehicle crash Saturday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. 

Fundraiser celebrates women aviators, supports future female pilots

On Saturday night people gathered at the Peter O. Knight Airport to celebrate the first all-female air show in the world, which took place at the Davis Islands facility 75 years ago, and support future female pilots. 

Tampa leaders involve community in effort to eliminate traffic deaths

The city of Tampa’s vision for creating safer streets and eliminating traffic deaths is also bringing the community closer together. 

TPD: I dead, 2 injured in College Hills shooting

The Tampa Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a 27-year-old man dead and hospitalized two others early Saturday morning. 

Tampa’s Riverwalk to double in size, connect west communities with downtown

A project is in the works to extend the popular Tampa Riverwalk along the west side of the Hillsborough River, and connect neighborhoods with miles of protected paths people can walk, bike or scoot on.

Deputies safely locate missing 6-year-old

Hillsborough County deputies safely located a 6-year-old boy who was reported missing Friday night. No additional details were provided. 

FHP: Motorcyclist killed in Dale Mabry Highway crash

A motorcyclist died Friday night after crashing into an SUV that turned in front of him on Dale Mabry Highway, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. 

'I loved him': Cosplay model to spend 20 years behind bars for boyfriend’s murder

A popular Cosplay model convicted of second-degree murder for the death of her boyfriend will be donning an orange jumpsuit instead of fantasy costumes for the next 20 years.

Video: Tampa drivers stop to help FHP trooper attacked by pedestrian on I-4

When the suspect began punching the FHP trooper on the side of the highway in Tampa Friday morning, several drivers immediately pulled to the side of the road and ran to help the trooper subdue the man and arrest him.

2 hospitalized after generators left running overnight in Seminole Heights complex, officials say

A man is in critical condition after an outside company that was hired to clean up after a small fire allegedly left two generators running in a mixed-use apartment complex along Florida Avenue in Seminole Heights. 

USF researchers pivot projects after scammers spoil study

Scammers find a way to dupe people in new ways all the time, and now they’re targeting online research surveys that pay you to participate.

Tampa initiative aims to eliminate traffic deaths, mayor implores drivers to do their part

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor is launching a new initiative to eliminate traffic deaths within the city. It's known as 'Vision Zero' and it comes after the city saw one of its deadliest years on the roads.

Text messages reveal fuel behind Dingfelder’s resignation

The text messages that led to the resignation of councilmember John Dingfelder include a who's-who of Tampa power players including council members, the heads of local organizations, citizen activists and the head of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Gator athlete combines passion for strawberries with the javelin

A University of Florida graduate student uses the wide-open spaces of the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center in Wimauma to pursue his academic and athletic passions.