Church leaders arrested: Ministry watchdog says red flags surrounded pastor years before indictment
There are still so many questions about how the Kingdom of God Global Church operated for so long before two of its church leaders were arrested following multi-state FBI raids.
There are still so many questions about how the Kingdom of God Global Church operated for so long before two of its church leaders were arrested following multi-state FBI raids.
Church leader arrested in Tampa FBI raid appears in federal court, staying behind bars for now
One of two church leaders charged in a sweeping federal human trafficking and money laundering case appeared before a judge in Tampa on Thursday, but she’ll stay in jail for the time being.
One of two church leaders charged in a sweeping federal human trafficking and money laundering case appeared before a judge in Tampa on Thursday, but she’ll stay in jail for the time being.
Hillsborough elections office runs successful test ahead of Tampa special election
The race for the District 5 seat on Tampa's City Council is entering its final weeks. The Hillsborough County Canvassing Board tested its voting equipment on Thursday to ensure it's ready for the special election coming up on September 9.
The race for the District 5 seat on Tampa's City Council is entering its final weeks. The Hillsborough County Canvassing Board tested its voting equipment on Thursday to ensure it's ready for the special election coming up on September 9.
A two-decade partnership helps students with learning disabilities transition to adulthood
Jonathan Temaul is the go-to guy for all things mail-related at the Hillsborough County Public Defender's Office.
Jonathan Temaul is the go-to guy for all things mail-related at the Hillsborough County Public Defender's Office.
Three dogs dumped behind Lutz gas station, reward offered for tips leading to suspect
Three dogs were found dumped in the woods behind a Lutz gas station, and the Humane Society of Tampa Bay is offering a $500 reward for tips that lead to an arrest.
Three dogs were found dumped in the woods behind a Lutz gas station, and the Humane Society of Tampa Bay is offering a $500 reward for tips that lead to an arrest.
Bay Area non-profit hopes to be one-stop shop for anyone's health needs
In a small building in Seminole Heights, Dr. Traci Thompson spends about an hour with each new patient.
In a small building in Seminole Heights, Dr. Traci Thompson spends about an hour with each new patient.
Video: Florida Aquarium volunteer celebrates 85th birthday with final dive
A longtime volunteer at The Florida Aquarium has taken nearly 2,000 dives over 30 years, but perhaps none more special than her last one – which is how she chose to celebrate her 85th birthday.
A longtime volunteer at The Florida Aquarium has taken nearly 2,000 dives over 30 years, but perhaps none more special than her last one – which is how she chose to celebrate her 85th birthday.
Woman hit, killed by SUV on I-75 in Hillsborough County
The Florida Highway Patrol says a woman was hit and killed by an SUV after getting out of her disabled car along I-75 in Hillsborough County early Thursday.
The Florida Highway Patrol says a woman was hit and killed by an SUV after getting out of her disabled car along I-75 in Hillsborough County early Thursday.
Fire severely damages Brandon home
Hillsborough County firefighters battled an early morning fire that caused serious damage to a home in Brandon early Thursday, according to fire officials.
Hillsborough County firefighters battled an early morning fire that caused serious damage to a home in Brandon early Thursday, according to fire officials.
3 arrested after large amounts of drugs, cash found at Tampa home: Police
Three people face serious charges after Tampa police say they found thousands of grams of drugs, along with cash, skimming devices and multiple guns, while executing a search warrant.
Three people face serious charges after Tampa police say they found thousands of grams of drugs, along with cash, skimming devices and multiple guns, while executing a search warrant.
18-year-old interning at Tampa summer camp accused of molesting camper
An 18-year-old who was interning at a Tampa summer camp was arrested for molesting a camper, according to officers.
An 18-year-old who was interning at a Tampa summer camp was arrested for molesting a camper, according to officers.
Church leaders arrested in multi-state money laundering, forced labor investigation
Two church leaders have been arrested in an alleged multi-million-dollar conspiracy after multiple FBI raids across the country on Wednesday morning, including one in Hillsborough County's exclusive Avila neighborhood.
Two church leaders have been arrested in an alleged multi-million-dollar conspiracy after multiple FBI raids across the country on Wednesday morning, including one in Hillsborough County's exclusive Avila neighborhood.
Fiery semi crash closes I-275 near I-4 for several hours Wednesday; 1 taken to hospital: FHP
A Texas man was taken to the hospital Wednesday afternoon after a fiery crash involving a semi-truck on I-4 at the I-275 junction in Tampa, according to authorities.
A Texas man was taken to the hospital Wednesday afternoon after a fiery crash involving a semi-truck on I-4 at the I-275 junction in Tampa, according to authorities.
Apollo Beach residents rally to save beloved post office slated to close in September
Residents in Apollo Beach are rallying to save the Apollo Beach post office, which has been slated for closure at the end of September.
Residents in Apollo Beach are rallying to save the Apollo Beach post office, which has been slated for closure at the end of September.
Could Republicans target Rep. Kathy Castor's seat in Florida redistricting?
As Florida's leaders consider taking the unusual step of redistricting the state's congressional districts between censuses, eyes are turning to the seat that has long been held by Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa).
As Florida's leaders consider taking the unusual step of redistricting the state's congressional districts between censuses, eyes are turning to the seat that has long been held by Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa).
Dunedin Mockfusion: Crafting community one mocktail at a time
Dunedin Mockfusion is redefining nightlife in the Tampa Bay area with house-made organic mocktails, coffee, and wellness products—all served in a self-care sanctuary.
Dunedin Mockfusion is redefining nightlife in the Tampa Bay area with house-made organic mocktails, coffee, and wellness products—all served in a self-care sanctuary.
Crash spills sand onto Hillsborough County road, woman hospitalized
A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a Jeep sent a woman to the hospital and spilled sand all over the road in Hillsborough County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a Jeep sent a woman to the hospital and spilled sand all over the road in Hillsborough County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Tampa Bay Sun home turf gets a new home
The Tampa Bay Sun will play its first home game of the season on Saturday night. However, this time when they take the field at Blake High School, it will have a new name.
The Tampa Bay Sun will play its first home game of the season on Saturday night. However, this time when they take the field at Blake High School, it will have a new name.
Vehicle involved in hit-and-run on Dale Mabry Hwy. found, Tampa police still searching for driver
The Tampa Police Department says officers have found the vehicle involved in a hit-and-run that injured a man riding an electric bike on Dale Mabry Hwy. early Wednesday, but the driver remains on the run.
The Tampa Police Department says officers have found the vehicle involved in a hit-and-run that injured a man riding an electric bike on Dale Mabry Hwy. early Wednesday, but the driver remains on the run.
Hillsborough lawmaker pushes to dissolve HART, launch city-only transit
Hillsborough County's main bus system could be facing major changes. State Rep. Michael Owen says he is working on legislation to dismantle HART and replace it with a Tampa-only transit agency.
Hillsborough County's main bus system could be facing major changes. State Rep. Michael Owen says he is working on legislation to dismantle HART and replace it with a Tampa-only transit agency.