HCSO honors deputies lost in the line of duty

For the first time since Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Deputy Brian Lavigne was killed in the line of duty, the sheriff's office is honoring all their heroes.

Realtor offers tips for buying a home amid 'frenzy' in Tampa Bay housing market

You see a house that just hit the market – it checks off all of your boxes – and when you think you’ve made a good offer, it doesn’t pan out.

Judge nixes plea deal for accused Super Bowl streaker

A Tampa judge rejected a proposed plea deal Tuesday for two men accused of running onto the field during the final quarter of Super Bowl LV in February.

Help wanted: Bay Area hospitality industry facing shortage as demand increases

Hospitality was perhaps the hardest hit industry at the start of the pandemic and now restaurants and bars are hiring -- but many people are not applying. Owners are trying to figure out how to entice workers to even come in for an interview.

I-75 ramp from I-4 closed due to trash fire

The northbound exit ramp for Interstate 75 from Interstate 4 is closed following a fire.

'Tens of thousands' of nonnative tropical clawed frogs pulled from Hillsborough waterways

Scientists are worried the tropical clawed frog, which has been identified in Hillsborough County, could have an impact on local wildlife. The amphibians are native to West Africa, but this is the first report of them found outside that continent.

Tampa researchers say de-escalation training at top of community's police reform wish list

Policing changes are at the forefront of the nation, and Tampa researchers are studying what’s at the root of these issues and working with police on how to fix them.

CDC loosens mask guidelines for those fully vaccinated

With more than half of all adults in the U.S. having received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is loosening guidelines on who needs to wear a mask and where.

'Psychotic' suspect begs for jail release, but gets mental health treatment instead

"I can’t stand another day in jail, man. It sucks so bad, Judge, you have no idea," pleaded Patrick Macina, accused of breaking into a car and violating his probation.

Hillsborough school board members continue ongoing discussions on budget crisis to avoid state takeover

Last week, Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran told the district it has until May 12 to deliver a plan that will finally right the district’s years-long financial woes. The Hillsborough County School District now has a deficit crisis of more than $100 million and counting.

Family still struggling after father was fatally targeted by driver at random

Pedro Aguerreberry was killed while bicycling with his two sons, a death that's had a ripple of tragic consequences for his family. His mother's mental state is deteriorating, while his sister had a nervous breakdown and took her own life.

4,671 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Sunday; 36 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 4,671 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,208,584.

Logrolling dog often steals lumberjack show at Florida State Fair 

Florida State Fair visitors can see lumberjacks in action and try their hand at ax throwing, but many think Gracie, a silver Labrador is the star of the ‘Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show.’

FHP: Tampa woman traveling over 100 mph charged with DUI after crashing into car dealership, injuring 3

Jennifer Carvajal, 24, who was on probation for DUI manslaughter, was arrested early Sunday morning after troopers say she was traveling 111 miles per hour on Interstate 4 before she crashed into Gator Ford injuring her three passengers.

Courtney Campbell Causeway reopens following multi-vehicle crash

At least one person suffered a life-threatening injury Sunday morning in a multi-vehicle crash that closed a portion of the Courtney Campbell Causeway, according to the Tampa Police Department.