‘I love this job’: O'Connor marks 100th day as Tampa’s top cop
On Friday, Tampa’s police chief celebrated her 100-day milestone.
On Friday, Tampa’s police chief celebrated her 100-day milestone.
Video: Hillsborough County deputies rescue 9-year-old boy from Seffner home fire
A 9-year-old boy is recovering in the hospital after Hillsborough County deputies rescued him from his burning home in Seffner on Friday.
A 9-year-old boy is recovering in the hospital after Hillsborough County deputies rescued him from his burning home in Seffner on Friday.
Betty White Challenge leads to more than 1,000 adoptions at Hillsborough Pet Resource Center
With the combination of Betty White's legacy, waiving adoption fees, and, of course, those adorable faces, over 1,000 cats and dogs found their forever home.
With the combination of Betty White's legacy, waiving adoption fees, and, of course, those adorable faces, over 1,000 cats and dogs found their forever home.
Hillsborough emergency officials urge residents to prepare for Hurricane Season
Hillsborough County emergency managers urged the public to start preparing for hurricane season Wednesday, which is less than two weeks away. Officials said evacuation zones are expected to change in the coming days or weeks and the most important thing residents can do is regularly check the county's website for an updated map.
Hillsborough County emergency managers urged the public to start preparing for hurricane season Wednesday, which is less than two weeks away. Officials said evacuation zones are expected to change in the coming days or weeks and the most important thing residents can do is regularly check the county's website for an updated map.
Tampa city councilor accuses mayor’s office of playing politics with public records
A Tampa city councilor says it may be necessary to investigate the mayor’s office to see if it is playing politics with public records.
A Tampa city councilor says it may be necessary to investigate the mayor’s office to see if it is playing politics with public records.
‘We save lives’: Special operations' war technology on display in Tampa
Special operations contractors are showing off their skills and technology this week in downtown Tampa.
Special operations contractors are showing off their skills and technology this week in downtown Tampa.
Local news goes global: Kelly Ring in Saudi Arabia for troop buildup before Desert Storm
In 1990, Kelly Ring traveled with a team of journalists from the Tampa Bay area and MacDill Air Force Base's Central Command to tell the story of the troop buildup before Desert Storm.
In 1990, Kelly Ring traveled with a team of journalists from the Tampa Bay area and MacDill Air Force Base's Central Command to tell the story of the troop buildup before Desert Storm.
Man found guilty of manslaughter, attempted first-degree murder in Florida music video killing
A Florida man accused of shooting and killing a woman while filming a rap music video has been found guilty.
A Florida man accused of shooting and killing a woman while filming a rap music video has been found guilty.
Bay Area fish farm is one of world’s largest pet fish distributors
Pet fish lovers across the Bay Area don’t have to travel far to fill their tanks because a Bay Area fish farm is a leading distributor of ornamental fish.
Pet fish lovers across the Bay Area don’t have to travel far to fill their tanks because a Bay Area fish farm is a leading distributor of ornamental fish.
Woman records man with pants half down after alleged beach flashing incident
Meanwhile, another woman in Polk City says a similar man exposed himself to her at a gas station and put his genitals on her vehicle. Officials in Hillsborough and Polk counties are trying to identify him.
Meanwhile, another woman in Polk City says a similar man exposed himself to her at a gas station and put his genitals on her vehicle. Officials in Hillsborough and Polk counties are trying to identify him.
Armed suspect in custody after barricading himself inside Tampa apartment; 2 women rescued
Tampa police say a barricaded situation involving an armed man inside an apartment unit has ended peacefully.
Tampa police say a barricaded situation involving an armed man inside an apartment unit has ended peacefully.
Tampa council to hold final vote on ordinance requiring landlords to provide more notice on rent increase
Renters and affordable housing advocates in Tampa will be watching Thursday morning as Tampa city council members take a vote on a proposal that would give people more time to keep a roof over their heads.
Renters and affordable housing advocates in Tampa will be watching Thursday morning as Tampa city council members take a vote on a proposal that would give people more time to keep a roof over their heads.
Unwelcome alligator shows up in Plant City backyard as mating season gets underway
A Plant City woman recently had an unwelcome visitor when an 8-foot alligator showed up in her backyard.
A Plant City woman recently had an unwelcome visitor when an 8-foot alligator showed up in her backyard.
'A way to honor him': Tampa family fulfills deceased loved one's lifelong dream of going to space
A Tampa family is honoring their loved one by fulfilling his lifelong wish of going to space. It's something they never thought possible until they learned about Celestis Memorial Spaceflights.
A Tampa family is honoring their loved one by fulfilling his lifelong wish of going to space. It's something they never thought possible until they learned about Celestis Memorial Spaceflights.
City of Tampa apologizes, settles with former Orlando Gudes aide for $200,000
The City of Tampa has apologized to an employee for the way she was treated by Councilor Orlando Gudes. The city has also settled with the victim for $200,000 after a report found that the former chair harassed her on multiple occasions and made inappropriate comments about her underaged daughter.
The City of Tampa has apologized to an employee for the way she was treated by Councilor Orlando Gudes. The city has also settled with the victim for $200,000 after a report found that the former chair harassed her on multiple occasions and made inappropriate comments about her underaged daughter.
The Ray brothers: Kelly Ring talks with Florida family years after children's deaths from AIDS
In the late 1980s, little was known about HIV and AIDS. A Central Florida family may have moved public awareness forward after their small children contracted the disease from blood transfusions. They're looking back on their tragedy and the hope they gained for others.
In the late 1980s, little was known about HIV and AIDS. A Central Florida family may have moved public awareness forward after their small children contracted the disease from blood transfusions. They're looking back on their tragedy and the hope they gained for others.
‘I’m doing this for my girlfriend’: Star witness takes stand in Riverview music video murder trial
A man who says he watched his girlfriend get shot to death while filming a rap video took the stand on Wednesday, two days after he was hauled off to jail for having an outburst in court.
A man who says he watched his girlfriend get shot to death while filming a rap video took the stand on Wednesday, two days after he was hauled off to jail for having an outburst in court.
First Montessori school set to open in Hillsborough County district
The application period opened Wednesday for Hillsborough County School's first Montessori school, a program that has only been offered in Hillsborough in private schools.
The application period opened Wednesday for Hillsborough County School's first Montessori school, a program that has only been offered in Hillsborough in private schools.
Special operations draws downtown Tampa crowd with mock-hostage scenario
Special operators swooped in near downtown Tampa, putting speed, precision and overpowering might on full-display for those in the city Wednesday.
Special operators swooped in near downtown Tampa, putting speed, precision and overpowering might on full-display for those in the city Wednesday.
HCSO: 3 dead in apparent double murder-suicide in Riverview
Hillsborough deputies are investigating an apparent double murder-suicide after three people were found dead in a Riverview home.
Hillsborough deputies are investigating an apparent double murder-suicide after three people were found dead in a Riverview home.