Best friend of Real Housewives of New Jersey’s Milania Giudice dies after fall from Egmont Key structure

A 20-year-old University of Tampa student has died days after she was flown to a hospital following a fall from a structure on Egmont Key, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

YouTube star MrBeast helps grant wish of Tampa Bay area boy battling cancer

An 11-year-old boy from the Tampa Bay area, who has spent the past year battling leukemia, recently got the surprise of a lifetime after meeting one of the world's biggest YouTube stars.

Tampa officer fired after Taser use, policy violations: 'You're lucky I didn't beat you up'

A Tampa police officer was fired following an internal investigation that found he repeatedly violated department policies during a traffic stop earlier this year, according to the Tampa Police Department.

Two children hospitalized after car crashes into Hillsborough County apartment

A truck crashed into two apartment units in Palm River-Clair Mel on Tuesday morning, sending two children to the hospital in serious condition, officials said. 

Brandon home seriously damaged after tree goes through roof

A Brandon homeowner is working to repair extensive structural damage after a massive tree smashed through her roof during a Friday storm while she was out of town.

Hillsborough County: Special needs storm shelter pre-registration opens

Hillsborough County emergency officials are urging residents with medical, physical, or cognitive needs to pre-register for shelters before a future storm.

Man charged with DUI after driving into active crime scene: HCSO

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 29-year-old man after he drove into an active fatal traffic crash that was under investigation.

Temple Terrace voters to decide on $50 million public safety bond in August

Temple Terrace's inaugural Public Safety Day gave residents a chance to get an up-close look at the police and fire departments' specialized equipment, from drones and armored vehicles to lifesaving EMS demonstrations. It also served as an opportunity for city leaders to explain why they believe the growing community needs new public safety facilities and why they're asking voters to help fund them. 

Hand-crafted Chinese dumplings create a stir for new restaurant near USF

Dumplings, it's in the name. So, when customers show up to the Shanghai Dumpling House in the University area, they know what they're looking for, but what they get is so much more.

Shooting outside Plant City nightclub leaves 1 dead: HCSO

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that left a person dead early Saturday outside a Plant City nightclub.

Meet Waddles: The 350-pound pig at the center of animal cruelty trial

A legal battle in the case of a 350-pound pig named Waddles is heating up ahead of a non-jury trial Wednesday, following allegations that SPCA Tampa Bay left the animal to roast in the hot Florida sun.

Tampa man accused of speeding more than 100 mph moments before deadly crash

A 20-year-old man faces felony vehicular homicide charges after driving over 100 mph and crashing into another car on Florida Avenue, killing the driver, according to Tampa police. 

College graduates face competitive market as artificial intelligence spending rises

A new report shows that nearly half of hiring managers would rather invest in artificial intelligence tools than train the latest class of college graduates.

9 teens complete program to drop charges from Tampa teen takeover

Nine teenagers who faced fighting charges after a May teen takeover in Tampa graduated Thursday from a six-week accountability program.