Man accused of posing as Uber driver, raping passenger, passes on plea deal
Gary Pyrus is charged with sexual battery and kidnapping after allegedly posing as a ride share driver and raping the woman who got into his car. He decided to go before a jury to answer for the charges.
Gary Pyrus is charged with sexual battery and kidnapping after allegedly posing as a ride share driver and raping the woman who got into his car. He decided to go before a jury to answer for the charges.
Local leaders spread red sand outside Hillsborough County courthouse for human trafficking victims
Hillsborough County and Tampa leaders brought attention to human trafficking by spreading red sand outside the courthouse. Leaders said they might be tiny grains of sand, but they hope to make a big statement against sex trafficking.
Hillsborough County and Tampa leaders brought attention to human trafficking by spreading red sand outside the courthouse. Leaders said they might be tiny grains of sand, but they hope to make a big statement against sex trafficking.
HCSO investigating fatal Valrico crash
Hillsborough County deputies are investigating a crash near a Valrico elementary school that claimed at least one life Friday morning.
Hillsborough County deputies are investigating a crash near a Valrico elementary school that claimed at least one life Friday morning.
USF researchers expand study to investigate link between gut health and Alzheimer's, dementia
Researchers with the University of South Florida are expanding a study to investigate the link between gut health and Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias.
Researchers with the University of South Florida are expanding a study to investigate the link between gut health and Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias.
Tampa Police Department to create program to support crime victims
The plans for the program were part of a broader discussion during Thursday’s City Council meeting about crime, its impact and prevention. Councilman Luis Viera asked for the session after an increase in violent crime last year. He said there needs to be more conversation around supporting victims of crime.
The plans for the program were part of a broader discussion during Thursday’s City Council meeting about crime, its impact and prevention. Councilman Luis Viera asked for the session after an increase in violent crime last year. He said there needs to be more conversation around supporting victims of crime.
Solar co-op launch offers affordable options for Hillsborough County residents, businesses
Hillsborough County representatives and solar non-profit groups met Thursday at Sweetwater Organic Community farm to announce the launch of solar co-op in the county.
Hillsborough County representatives and solar non-profit groups met Thursday at Sweetwater Organic Community farm to announce the launch of solar co-op in the county.
Tampa mom convicted of murdering ‘mouthy’ kids may plead insanity if given new trial
Julie Schenecker, a Tampa mother convicted of murdering her two teenage children, wants a do-over.
Julie Schenecker, a Tampa mother convicted of murdering her two teenage children, wants a do-over.
HCSO: Man on meth bites deputy
A Hillsborough County deputy is recovering after being bitten by a suspect she apprehended early Thursday morning.
A Hillsborough County deputy is recovering after being bitten by a suspect she apprehended early Thursday morning.
Tampa mother convicted of killing her two teen kids asks judge for new trial
Julie Schenecker was handed two life sentences for shooting and killing both of her children. Beau, who was 13 at the time, was shot in the family SUV while riding home with his mother. Calyx, who was 16, was then shot in her bedroom while she worked on homework.
Julie Schenecker was handed two life sentences for shooting and killing both of her children. Beau, who was 13 at the time, was shot in the family SUV while riding home with his mother. Calyx, who was 16, was then shot in her bedroom while she worked on homework.
Non-profit helps those with disabilities find work at businesses facing labor shortages
The non-profit helps place with all kinds of disabilities, and the agency can boast quite a roster of business partners. Publix, Walmart and Amazon have all worked with employU to fill open positions.
The non-profit helps place with all kinds of disabilities, and the agency can boast quite a roster of business partners. Publix, Walmart and Amazon have all worked with employU to fill open positions.
New Sistine Chapel exhibit opens this week at Westshore Mall in Tampa
A new exhibit opening this week at the Westshore Mall in Tampa will transport viewers to the Sistine Chapel.
A new exhibit opening this week at the Westshore Mall in Tampa will transport viewers to the Sistine Chapel.
Smoke may be visible in Bay Area due to controlled burns in Hillsborough, Polk counties
Agencies across the Bay Area were conducting controlled burns Wednesday. Officials said there's no cause for concern, however, residents may be able to see and even smell smoke.
Agencies across the Bay Area were conducting controlled burns Wednesday. Officials said there's no cause for concern, however, residents may be able to see and even smell smoke.
1 shot, killed following struggle over vehicle at Tampa apartment complex
A woman shot and killed a man who tried to run her over with her own car outside of a Tampa apartment complex, police say.
A woman shot and killed a man who tried to run her over with her own car outside of a Tampa apartment complex, police say.
'I made a mistake': Man apologizes for role in local George Floyd protests that spun out of control
Lewis Darden, was seen on surveillance video early in the morning on May 31, 2020, going into the RaceTrac gas station on Fowler along with dozens of looters. Several were seen just before smashing the glass on the side doors with numerous hard objects.
Lewis Darden, was seen on surveillance video early in the morning on May 31, 2020, going into the RaceTrac gas station on Fowler along with dozens of looters. Several were seen just before smashing the glass on the side doors with numerous hard objects.
Local mother gives back to Tampa General NICU after giving kidney to son in need of transplant
Evan Ranieri, 11, had a tough beginning to life. Melissa Ranieri, Evan's mom, said he was born with underdeveloped kidneys and stage four kidney disease at Tampa General Hospital. The family spent 36 days in the NICU.
Evan Ranieri, 11, had a tough beginning to life. Melissa Ranieri, Evan's mom, said he was born with underdeveloped kidneys and stage four kidney disease at Tampa General Hospital. The family spent 36 days in the NICU.
Record $25 million donation funding Tampa Museum of Art expansion benefits Riverwalk
Museum officials said the record-breaking donation is the largest of its kind in Florida. The donation came from longtime patrons Dick and Connie Corbett, and it will help fund a 50,000 square-foot expansion.
Museum officials said the record-breaking donation is the largest of its kind in Florida. The donation came from longtime patrons Dick and Connie Corbett, and it will help fund a 50,000 square-foot expansion.
Lovebug facts: Car engines actually attract Florida's springtime pest
Some people don't mind him. Others hate them. But in Florida, there's no avoiding lovebugs.
Some people don't mind him. Others hate them. But in Florida, there's no avoiding lovebugs.
State attorney: Victim who shot and killed attacker was 'fortunate he was able to defend himself'
Three men attacked a victim in downtown Tampa. The victim fought back, shooting two of his attackers, killing one of them. State Attorney Andrew Warren says it was a 'crystal clear-cut case of self-defense.'
Three men attacked a victim in downtown Tampa. The victim fought back, shooting two of his attackers, killing one of them. State Attorney Andrew Warren says it was a 'crystal clear-cut case of self-defense.'
Goaltender combines passions for hockey, art into helmet design business
He makes helmets for goaltenders on youth teams, club teams, NCAA teams and professional teams. He was thrilled to see his helmets on national TV, when the University of Massachusetts Amherst won the NCAA Championship last season.
He makes helmets for goaltenders on youth teams, club teams, NCAA teams and professional teams. He was thrilled to see his helmets on national TV, when the University of Massachusetts Amherst won the NCAA Championship last season.
Tom Brady's 'un-retirement' tanks value of Lakeland woman's record setting touchdown ball
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady tossed a dime to Mike Evans for his 624th touchdown during the final home season game against the Panthers. After that, a Lakeland woman was given that ball by Evans.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady tossed a dime to Mike Evans for his 624th touchdown during the final home season game against the Panthers. After that, a Lakeland woman was given that ball by Evans.