Hillsborough leaders schedule emergency meeting after 8,400 students now quarantined due to COVID-19
Hillsborough County Public Schools will hold a meeting Wednesday to figure out how to manage the impact of COVID-19 on classrooms and staff.
Hillsborough County Public Schools will hold a meeting Wednesday to figure out how to manage the impact of COVID-19 on classrooms and staff.
Second victim comes forward after man arrested for impersonating officer, raping woman in Tampa
A man who was arrested for allegedly impersonating a law enforcement officer and then raping a woman he illegally pulled over faces more charges after another woman says she was stopped and searched by the same man, according to Hillsborough County sheriff’s deputies.
A man who was arrested for allegedly impersonating a law enforcement officer and then raping a woman he illegally pulled over faces more charges after another woman says she was stopped and searched by the same man, according to Hillsborough County sheriff’s deputies.
Man who pleaded guilty for stopping teen riding his bike sentenced to probation
The encounter between Luis Santos-Santiago and a Black teenage victim in a Seffner neighborhood last June landed the man with 12 months of probation and an order to write an apology letter to his victim.
The encounter between Luis Santos-Santiago and a Black teenage victim in a Seffner neighborhood last June landed the man with 12 months of probation and an order to write an apology letter to his victim.
Afghanistan veteran devastated over country's fate
After more trips on counter-insurgency missions than many veterans can count, images of a country in chaos -- that they tried to bring order to -- are devastating.
After more trips on counter-insurgency missions than many veterans can count, images of a country in chaos -- that they tried to bring order to -- are devastating.
Veterans seek crisis counseling as violence unfolds in Afghanistan
Crisis centers are seeing an influx in calls from veterans and their families facing mental health struggles watching the violence unfold in Afghanistan.
Crisis centers are seeing an influx in calls from veterans and their families facing mental health struggles watching the violence unfold in Afghanistan.
Tampa homes wanted for film productions; homeowners earn thousands per day
Location scouts for the film industry are looking for Tampa homes. Homeowners can earn as much as $5,000 per day by letting production teams turn their house into a Hollywood set.
Location scouts for the film industry are looking for Tampa homes. Homeowners can earn as much as $5,000 per day by letting production teams turn their house into a Hollywood set.
Suspect, off-duty officer exchange gunfire inside downtown Tampa apartment building: police
An off-duty officer and a shooting suspect exchanged gunfire at a downtown Tampa apartment complex Monday.
An off-duty officer and a shooting suspect exchanged gunfire at a downtown Tampa apartment complex Monday.
Daughter prepares to face father's accused killer again
"The last time I really saw him was killing my dad. I'd rather not see him again. But if this is something I have to do to finally get justice, we'll go through with it,” she explained.
"The last time I really saw him was killing my dad. I'd rather not see him again. But if this is something I have to do to finally get justice, we'll go through with it,” she explained.
5,600 Hillsborough students quarantined due to COVID-19; emergency school board meeting this Wednesday
The Hillsborough County School Board says 5,599 students and 316 employees are being quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 after just the first week of classes. Officials are calling an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss next steps, including a possible mask mandate for all students and staff.
The Hillsborough County School Board says 5,599 students and 316 employees are being quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 after just the first week of classes. Officials are calling an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss next steps, including a possible mask mandate for all students and staff.
City of Tampa adds drive-thru COVID-19 testing site
Due to a significant increase in cases because of the delta variant, the city of Tampa is opening an additional COVID-19 drive thru testing site at Al Barnes Park.
Due to a significant increase in cases because of the delta variant, the city of Tampa is opening an additional COVID-19 drive thru testing site at Al Barnes Park.
Missing 88-year-old Plant City man with dementia found dead, deputies say
The weeks-long search for a missing elderly man in Plant City has come to a tragic end. Hillsborough deputies said the body of 88-year-old Christopher McCullough was found in a field near his home, three weeks after he was reported missing.
The weeks-long search for a missing elderly man in Plant City has come to a tragic end. Hillsborough deputies said the body of 88-year-old Christopher McCullough was found in a field near his home, three weeks after he was reported missing.
Tampa woman's husband survives 7.2-magnitude Haiti earthquake
"This was an experience he never wants to experience again and that he'd never wish it on his worst enemies, just how bad it was," Jamecia Arestil said.
"This was an experience he never wants to experience again and that he'd never wish it on his worst enemies, just how bad it was," Jamecia Arestil said.
Rent is higher than the average mortgage in Tampa Bay, experts say
Rent in the Tampa Bay area increased by 20% compared to last year, putting the region in the top five metros for having the highest rent increases in the country.
Rent in the Tampa Bay area increased by 20% compared to last year, putting the region in the top five metros for having the highest rent increases in the country.
Tampa mayor: City is in crisis as COVID-19 batters healthcare system
Florida continues to see record infections and hospitalizations from COVID-19 across the state. In Tampa, the mayor says the city and our healthcare system are in a crisis.
Florida continues to see record infections and hospitalizations from COVID-19 across the state. In Tampa, the mayor says the city and our healthcare system are in a crisis.
As officials discuss boosters, confidence in vaccines varies across Bay Area
Some Florida residents said they feel confident they’re protected with the shot, while others said they question whether a dose works after seeing vaccinated people get COVID.
Some Florida residents said they feel confident they’re protected with the shot, while others said they question whether a dose works after seeing vaccinated people get COVID.
Bucs fans ready to see Super Bowl champions take field in front of packed RayJay
There are a few rules, like recommendations for masks, but the Bucs point out that a mask is just another opportunity to show team spirit.
There are a few rules, like recommendations for masks, but the Bucs point out that a mask is just another opportunity to show team spirit.
COVID-19 vaccine push comes to Latino communities
A new tent popped up Friday in a Tampa Latino neighborhood, part of a national effort to get help to those disproportionally affected by the virus.
A new tent popped up Friday in a Tampa Latino neighborhood, part of a national effort to get help to those disproportionally affected by the virus.
Judge schedules torture-murder suspect's trial despite claim of missing evidence
Murder suspect Steven Lorenzo -- accused of drugging, torturing, and dismembering gay men -- says the one piece of evidence that could exonerate him has suddenly disappeared.
Murder suspect Steven Lorenzo -- accused of drugging, torturing, and dismembering gay men -- says the one piece of evidence that could exonerate him has suddenly disappeared.
FDA, CDC on verge of recommending boosters for those with compromised immune systems
U.S. approval of an additional COVID-19 booster vaccine for people with weakened immune systems is expected to come soon, according to health officials, who believe everyone will need one eventually.
U.S. approval of an additional COVID-19 booster vaccine for people with weakened immune systems is expected to come soon, according to health officials, who believe everyone will need one eventually.
HCSO: Man impersonated officer to 'arrest' woman, then raped her
Deputies said the man claimed to be an officer and told the woman she was under arrest. He then tied her hands behind her back with a zip tie, put her in the back seat of his car and raped her, the sheriff's office said. He faces a number of charges, including kidnapping and false imprisonment.
Deputies said the man claimed to be an officer and told the woman she was under arrest. He then tied her hands behind her back with a zip tie, put her in the back seat of his car and raped her, the sheriff's office said. He faces a number of charges, including kidnapping and false imprisonment.