Tractor-trailer bursts into flames after slamming into median

The driver of a tractor-trailer was hospitalized after slamming into the median on the access road leading from US-301 to westbound I-4 and US-92, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Crews monitoring scrapyard fire after 15-hour battle in Hillsborough County

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue says crews remain on the scene of a three-alarm scrapyard fire that took about 15 hours to get under control and sent two firefighters to the hospital.

Former Florida deputy who skipped DUI manslaughter trial caught in Colombia: TPD

Tampa police say the former Polk County deputy who no-showed his trial for DUI manslaughter earlier this year has been captured in Colombia after months on the run.

Florida woman arrest video: 'I will say I drank a Twisted Tea'

Tampa police have released a video of a woman being arrested after admitting to a Tampa police officer that she drank a Twisted Tea and could drink a whole bottle of tequila.

Tampa business owners to share thoughts on noise in city neighborhoods

After hearing from Tampa residents earlier this week, business owners will have their chance to sound off Wednesday about concerns over frequent loud noise in some neighborhoods.

Firefighter taken to the hospital after Valrico home fire

One firefighter was taken to the hospital after responding to a Valrico home fire Tuesday evening, according to officials. 

Phase two of Sulphur Springs Neighborhood Action Plan begins

The City of Tampa is moving into the second phase of its long-term Sulphur Springs Neighborhood Action Plan.

Toddlers encouraged to be messy at Glazer Children's Museum's sensory room

For three weeks every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon, a room at the Glazer Children's Museum is filled with laughs, wonder and potentially a big mess.

Mosquito bite spreads dengue fever to Hillsborough County resident for first time this year

A confirmed case of locally acquired dengue fever in Hillsborough County has sparked an urgent public health response, with county officials and the Florida Department of Health warning residents to take precautions against mosquitoes.

Senior airman at MacDill AFB arrested for sexual battery, false imprisonment: HCSO

A senior airman stationed at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa is facing multiple felony charges after Hillsborough County deputies say he sexually battered a woman and held her against her will.

Father of a young man killed in Ybor City calls for gun safety

The family of 20-year-old Harrison Boonstoppel, one of two innocent bystanders killed in a shootout between two groups of young men in Ybor City on October 29, 2023, attended a hearing for two of the men accused in the killing.