Man found guilty of murder in stabbing of girlfriend and her 14-year-old daughter

A Hillsborough County jury has convicted a 27-year-old man of first-degree murder for the brutal stabbing deaths of his girlfriend and her 14-year-old daughter inside their local apartment.

Hillsborough County warehouse manager stole, pawned more than $40K in equipment from employer: HCSO

A warehouse manager is accused of stealing more than $40,000 worth of equipment from his employer and pawning the items for cash over a period of multiple years, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

Tampa CRA delays Rays stadium funding vote until August

The Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) voted 5-2 Thursday to delay a vote on funding for the proposed Tampa Bay Rays stadium until August 20.

Sabrina Aisenberg: Forensic photo shows missing baby 28 years later

A newly released age-progression image aims to bring fresh leads to the mysterious 1997 disappearance of Sabrina Aisenberg, who vanished from her Valrico home as an infant.

National Hurricane Center tracks tropical wave entering Bay of Campeche

A tropical wave tracking across the Yucatan Peninsula will push into the Bay of Campeche over the next couple of days, bringing a small chance of tropical development. The National Hurricane Center is monitoring the system, which is expected to stay far away from Florida. 

Florida to launch groundbreaking newborn screening program aimed at detecting nearly 900 rare diseases

For decades, newborn screening has relied on a heel-prick blood test that identifies a limited number of serious conditions shortly after birth. While every state's program differs, Florida currently screens for 60 serious conditions and diseases at birth. 

Moffitt Cancer Center tests AI tool for treatments, building personalized care for rare cancer

A cancer diagnosis often brings a long list of unknowns for patients waiting to see which treatments will work best. To speed up that process, a research team in Tampa is turning to artificial intelligence to build better treatment plans.

Tampa murder trial paused over allegations juror intimidation in courthouse elevator

A man and woman could face contempt of court charges after a Hillsborough County judge paused a murder trial Wednesday to address allegations of juror intimidation in a courthouse elevator.

Kennedy Boulevard construction continues through late 2027 as major upgrades move forward

Drivers traveling along Kennedy Boulevard should prepare for continued delays as a major Florida Department of Transportation project remains underway with more than a year of construction still ahead.

Hegseth to visit troops in Tampa, Guantanamo Bay as U.S.-Cuba tensions rise

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is set to travel to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and Tampa to engage with troops at the U.S. Naval base in Cuba and CENTCOM.

Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw retires, takes teaching job at USF

Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw announced his retirement Tuesday after more than three decades of service, paving the way for a transition to a university teaching role this August.

Tampa detectives searching for suspect accused of killing security guard with vehicle outside nightclub

The Tampa Police Department says a deadly hit-and-run investigation over the weekend is now considered a homicide case. On Tuesday, detectives identified a suspect and issued a warrant for his arrest following the death of a security guard who investigators say was intentionally hit by a vehicle outside an after-hours nightclub.