4th of July celebrations across the Tampa Bay Area: what to know

As we approach the 4th of July, there are many communities and local groups that are putting on celebrations across the Tampa Bay Area that you won't want to miss.

Man killed in shooting, Hillsborough deputies investigating as homicide

Hillsborough County deputies say they're investigating a homicide after an argument in a neighborhood led to gunfire, killing a man early Monday.

Woman trying to cross US-19 in wheelchair dies after being hit by car: FHP

A 60-year-old New Port Richey woman is dead after she tried crossing the highway in a wheelchair while the pedestrian traffic signal was red, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Woman rams into man with truck, charged with attempted murder: FHP report

A man was hospitalized with severe injuries after an Orlando woman intentionally struck him with her truck on the I-75 exit ramp to Morris Bridge Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Months-long drug operation investigation leads to arrests, narcotics seized: HCSO

After a three-month-long investigation into a drug operation, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has arrested two suspects and seized a high volume of narcotics.

Freedom Four Miler: Tampa run honors fallen heroes and supports Gold Star Families

Before the Fourth of July celebrations kick off, Tampa residents gathered for a more somber tribute—one that honored fallen service members and supported the families they left behind.

Mother of murdered teen calls Ronny Walker a ‘natural-born killer’ as jury spares his life

Just two days after finding Ronny Walker guilty of pre-meditated first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Nilexia Alexander, the same jury voted against sentencing him to the death penalty.

Suspect in Tampa 7-Eleven shooting arrested in Tennessee

Tampa police say the suspect in a shooting at a convenience store that left a man hurt earlier this week has been arrested in Memphis, Tennessee.

Diddy sex trafficking trial, recent operations shine light on how close exploitation hits to home

The high-profile trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is doing more than dominating headlines — it’s shifting public perception of what sex trafficking really looks like, and just how close to home it can be.

Baby monitor alerts Florida couple to lightning-sparked house fire that killed dog

Baby monitors usually tell you when a baby needs help, but Tim and Macy Osman, were out with their 7-month-old son at a friend’s house earlier this month when they got a baby monitor alert that would change their lives. They rushed home to find smoke, flames and a devastating loss.

Sentencing phase begins in trial of Ronnie Walker, man who killed 14-year-old girl

Prosecutors called a former Tampa Police detective to the stand who said that a woman named Elaine Caldwell was killed in 2003 by Ronnie Walker, who was then 25-years-old.

Sentencing phase in Ronnie Walker death penalty case begins Thursday

Ronnie Walker will soon find out whether he'll be sentenced to die for murdering a 14-year-old girl in Tampa more than three years ago.