Three more Tampa Bay area men charged in Jan. 6 insurrection

Three men from the Tampa Bay Area are the latest of 73 Floridians to face charges related to the insurrection at the Capitol Building on January 6 of last year.

Borrow by Mail program brings Hillsborough libraries to your door

You can order clothes and gadgets by mail, have food and prescriptions delivered to your door, and now, if you live in Hillsborough County, library books can be shipped right to your house.

Tampa police disable online crime map, citing Marsy’s Law concerns

The Tampa Police Department says it will no longer provide crime data to LexisNexis for its online crime reporting tool because it is required by a relatively new state law that seeks to protect the rights of victims.

Hillsborough deputies: 2-year-old boy located, safe

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office says a 2-year-old who was considered missing and endangered has been located. 

Black Ford Mustang sought in fatal Dover hit-and-run

Deputies in Hillsborough County are looking for the driver who hit and killed a pedestrian Friday morning. They are asking the public to look out for a black Ford Mustang missing the side mirror and possibly other damage on the passenger side.

Cigar City Brewing parent company purchased by Monster Beverage

Monster Beverage is buying the parent company of one of the Tampa Bay craft brewing community's most popular brands -- Cigar City Brewing.

Tampa leaders seek to protect historical burial sites from being developed

The city of Tampa announced new protections that are likely coming for forgotten and vulnerable cemeteries, many of which of historic African American burial sites.

‘I want him dead’: Death penalty still on the table for accused double murderer Steven Lorenzo

When notorious murder defendant Steven Lorenzo made a last-ditch effort to save his life by offering to plead no contest in exchange for taking the death penalty off the table, Hillsborough state attorney Andrew Warren says he didn’t have to think about it long.

Citrus Park Drive extension opens, easing commute for NW Hillsborough drivers

A new roadway is now officially open in western Hillsborough County that will connect the Westchase community from Sheldon Road to Countryway Boulevard.

Reward offered for whereabouts of Florida man accused in bogus body shop operation

Jarvis Bailey of Dripp Kustomz in Seffner allegedly ripped off more than 30 people for more than $250,000, promising to fix their damaged cars, but not doing the work, according to Hillsborough County deputies.

Mental evaluation of Tampa mother accused of drowning child called into question

Was Tampa mother Shakayla Denson insane at the time she let her 4-year-old daughter drown in the Hillsborough River? Doctors have been appointed by the court to figure that out, but one medical evaluation is now under scrutiny by the defense.

Richard Miller sentenced to life after Tampa jury finds him guilty of ex-girlfriend's murder

A jury handed down a guilty verdict Thursday in the first-degree murder trial of Richard Miller – a Tampa man who was accused of gunning down his ex-girlfriend, Renee Williams, at the apartment complex where she worked as a home healthcare aide.

City of Tampa's 10-year challenge reveals major facelift for downtown

The new year brought back up a popular social media challenge and the city of Tampa is showing off its version, putting perspective on just how much the area has changed in the last decade. 

Developer appeals to Tampa city council to remove grand oaks at former Kojak's property

The neighborhood fight in South Tampa continues over preserving the trees on the former Kojak's House of Ribs property. The city previously denied the developer's request to cut down two grand oaks. Thursday, developers are appealing that decision.

Hillsborough County commissioners hold off on rabbit sales ban

A ban on retails sales of pet rabbits will not happen in Hillsborough County anytime soon, but commissioners agreed to move forward with a public education campaign, warning well-meaning pet owners of the responsibilities of pet rabbits.

Free health and fitness program at TGH focuses on unique needs of veterans

Tampa General’s Home Base Warrior Health and Fitness program gives veterans 90 days of free exercise, training, nutrition and coaching and overall wellness support.