Week-long active threat training held with Hillsborough County deputies

Video released by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office shows deputies armed with mock weapons searching different areas of the schools, even firing the fake guns. It was part of a week-long active threat training at schools. 

40 years since historic heart surgery in Tampa
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FOX 13's Lloyd Sowers highlights the story of a Tampa Skydiver who received a historic heart surgery 40 years ago.

Superintendent faces state board over Hillsborough book removals amid backlash at home

Hillsborough County Superintendent Van Ayres spoke before the Florida Board of Education on Wednesday in Miami about his district’s decision to remove hundreds of books from school libraries.

Rhythm Roots: Local music teachers inspiring the younger generation of today

Tampa’s been a great spot for musical talent of the past and present, and the nation was reminded of that when rapper Doechii gave her hometown a shoutout at the Grammys this year.

Video: Tampa police rescue child from vehicle crash

The Tampa Police Department is touting the importance of wearing seat belts after officers rescued a child from a vehicle crash last month. 

New Florida law allows teens to be charged with murder in drug overdose cases: 'Meaningful change'

Law enforcement officials in Hillsborough County spoke Wednesday about a new Florida law that allows juveniles who distribute drugs that cause a deadly overdose to be charged with murder.

Crashes cause delays on I-275 in Tampa

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating two crashes that caused delays on the northbound side of I-275 as drivers made their way into Tampa on Wednesday morning.

Rhythm Roots: Legendary Black musicians left lasting impact from Tampa to St. Pete

Black performers found soul and sanctuary on the Chitlin Circuit in the Tampa Bay area at a time decades ago when they were limited as far as places where they could perform.

City of Tampa to host 'National Learn to Row Day' before both high school teams head to nationals

If you're looking for a new outdoor activity this summer, rowing may just be for you. It's one of the fast-growing sports in recent years, especially among high school students in search of college scholarships. 

Tampa General Hospital employee arrested for possessing and distributing child porn: HCSO

An employee at Tampa General Hospital has been arrested for possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

TPD seeing increased number of child pornography arrests

A pair of recent child pornography arrests by the Tampa Police Department has officers highlighting the work their Cyber Crimes squad is doing.

Former Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn wants his old job back

When Bob Buckhorn left office in 2019, the chatter never stopped about him running again, apparently by design.

TPD shares details of two recent child porn busts
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FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer explains the warning from Tampa police after two recent child porn arrests as officers say they are receiving a growing number of tips everyday about other potential cases.