Hillsborough school district plans financial advisory committee to stabilize budget
The Hillsborough County School Board is finalizing its plan to address its budget crisis and avoid a state takeover. The board held a special meeting this morning and voted to send their plan to the Florida Department of Education for approval.
The Hillsborough County School Board is finalizing its plan to address its budget crisis and avoid a state takeover. The board held a special meeting this morning and voted to send their plan to the Florida Department of Education for approval.
Decades-old class ring headed back to owner after dog digs up long-lost treasure
A woman will finally be reunited with her Leto High School class ring after last seeing it more than 40 years ago, thanks to her fellow alumnae and a curious dog.
A woman will finally be reunited with her Leto High School class ring after last seeing it more than 40 years ago, thanks to her fellow alumnae and a curious dog.
Tampa man arrested after pistol-whipping neighbor, barricading himself inside home, police say
After several hours, Tampa police said a man who barricaded himself inside a home was in custody.
After several hours, Tampa police said a man who barricaded himself inside a home was in custody.
Florida launches new emergency rental assistance program
More help is on the way for people in Florida who are potentially facing eviction due to the pandemic. Monday, the state launched a new $800 million dollar emergency rental assistance program. It could be one of the last remaining protections after a federal judge ruled the nationwide ban on eviction unconstitutional.
More help is on the way for people in Florida who are potentially facing eviction due to the pandemic. Monday, the state launched a new $800 million dollar emergency rental assistance program. It could be one of the last remaining protections after a federal judge ruled the nationwide ban on eviction unconstitutional.
Former forensics director goes from solving mysteries to writing them
For more than 40 years, Royce Wilson has played a key role in investigating some of the most horrific crimes. Now, he's using his experiences in crime-fighting for crime writing.
For more than 40 years, Royce Wilson has played a key role in investigating some of the most horrific crimes. Now, he's using his experiences in crime-fighting for crime writing.
Suspect on the run after gas station clerk shelters woman who escaped kidnapper
Hillsborough deputies are searching for a man suspected of beating and kidnapping a victim in Seffner.
Hillsborough deputies are searching for a man suspected of beating and kidnapping a victim in Seffner.
Former Bloomingdale High teacher sentenced to 15 years for voyeurism involving over 100 students
The former Bloomingdale High School teacher who pleaded guilty to secretly recording students in various states of undress will spend 15 years in jail followed by a lifetime on the sex offender registry, according to the sentencing by a Hillsborough County judge today.
The former Bloomingdale High School teacher who pleaded guilty to secretly recording students in various states of undress will spend 15 years in jail followed by a lifetime on the sex offender registry, according to the sentencing by a Hillsborough County judge today.
With state takeover looming, Hillsborough school district gets $100M bailout
Just days before the state’s deadline, superintendent Addison Davis announced Monday that the district is receiving $100-million in federal COVID relief money that can be used to stabilize the budget and avoid a state financial takeover.
Just days before the state’s deadline, superintendent Addison Davis announced Monday that the district is receiving $100-million in federal COVID relief money that can be used to stabilize the budget and avoid a state financial takeover.
Workout for free in downtown Tampa
The Tampa Downtown Partnership is making it easier for people to get fit in Tampa, offering free group fitness classes 4 days a week.
The Tampa Downtown Partnership is making it easier for people to get fit in Tampa, offering free group fitness classes 4 days a week.
Repeat DUI manslaughter suspect to stay in jail after deadly dealership crash
A woman accused of driving while intoxicated, crashing into a Tampa dealership lot, and killing one of her passengers will remain behind bars at the Falkenburg Road Jail after a judge agreed she should be held without bond.
A woman accused of driving while intoxicated, crashing into a Tampa dealership lot, and killing one of her passengers will remain behind bars at the Falkenburg Road Jail after a judge agreed she should be held without bond.
Hillsborough deputies search for 29-year-old suspect in Gibsonton shooting
Hillsborough County deputies are trying to track down a suspect who shot one person in Gibsonton on Sunday morning.
Hillsborough County deputies are trying to track down a suspect who shot one person in Gibsonton on Sunday morning.
‘It’s OK to not be OK’: During pandemic, more seek help with mental health
Life has changed over the past year. We've masked up and practiced social distancing. Many of us worked from home, separated ourselves from loved ones, missed out on big events and experienced difficult losses. It's taken a big toll mentally and emotionally.
Life has changed over the past year. We've masked up and practiced social distancing. Many of us worked from home, separated ourselves from loved ones, missed out on big events and experienced difficult losses. It's taken a big toll mentally and emotionally.
3,231 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Sunday; 31 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,231 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,69,806.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,231 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,69,806.
Convicted felon shoots 2 at Tampa barbershop, deputies say
Avondre Victor, 27, is accused of shooting two people at the Fade Station barbershop Saturday afternoon, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Avondre Victor, 27, is accused of shooting two people at the Fade Station barbershop Saturday afternoon, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Brandon man hit, killed on Causeway Boulevard
A 27-year-old man from Brandon was killed Sunday morning after being struck by a vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 27-year-old man from Brandon was killed Sunday morning after being struck by a vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
FHP: 1 dead, 1 injured in Hillsborough County crash
A 66-year-old man was killed Saturday night and a 59-year-old woman was seriously injured following a vehicle crash in Hillsborough County.
A 66-year-old man was killed Saturday night and a 59-year-old woman was seriously injured following a vehicle crash in Hillsborough County.
Thousands of USF graduates come together for in-person commencement
Nearly 3,000 graduates from the University of South Florida came together for the 123rd commencement.
Nearly 3,000 graduates from the University of South Florida came together for the 123rd commencement.
Will we need booster shots?
The CDC says it is preparing for the possibility that booster shots will be needed later this year.
The CDC says it is preparing for the possibility that booster shots will be needed later this year.
Volunteers help single mother build dream home during Habitat for Humanity’s ‘Women Build’ construction blitz
On Saturday, women from all over the Bay Area came together to help a single mother build the home of her dreams.
On Saturday, women from all over the Bay Area came together to help a single mother build the home of her dreams.
3,977 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Saturday; 65 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,977 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,266,575.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,977 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,266,575.