Former detention deputy found guilty in court case

The criminal trial of a former Hillsborough County Detention Deputy concluded Friday with the jury returning a "guilty" verdict on both counts.

Tampa Police honor fallen officers in memorial ceremony

The Tampa Police Department partnered with the Tampa Police Memorial Committee to host a solemn ceremony Thursday at Tampa Police Headquarters. It honored three officers who lost their lives during their service.

Local business owners embrace Hispanic heritage in their cooking, family life

When you think of Tampa, the first thing that likely comes to mind is the food and the city has such a rich history when it comes to hispanic cooking. 

HART unveils new bus shelters

HART and Hillsborough County Commissioner Gwen Myers hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday morning at the first of many new bus shelters.

Temple Terrace shop, 'Roasted' offers flavors from the Middle East

Roasted is a Middle Eastern snack shop in Temple Terrace, offering imported chocolates, sweets, coffee, and roasted nuts from across the Middle East, including Dubai, Turkey, Syria, and Iraq.

Nearly $279M in Hillsborough's general fund flagged by Florida DOGE Task Force

Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia released some of the initial findings from the series of audits conducted by the state’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) task force, which was created to crack down on waste, fraud and abuse in local government.

Skyway Bridge reopens after man jumps off, causing bomb threat response: FHP

The Skyway Bridge is back open after the bomb squad was called to a car with a suspicious box in it on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Florida invests millions in pediatric cancer research through Cancer Connect Collaborative

Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the state will invest millions of dollars in pediatric cancer research over the next five years through the Cancer Connect Collaborative during a press conference in Tampa on Wednesday. 

Illegal immigrant accused in Dover double murder of girlfriend and her 4-year-old daughter heads to trial

Jury selection is underway in the death penalty trial of Angel Gabriel Cuz-Choc, a Guatemalan national accused of killing his girlfriend and her young daughter in Dover in April 2024.

$1.3M federal grant helps Bay Area plan for post-disaster recovery

The City of Tampa is finalizing its Post-Disaster Redevelopment Plan, a roadmap for how to recover after major hurricanes and flooding. 

Jesuit's Will Griffin becomes 10th Florida high school QB to throw for 10K yards

The University of Florida was impressed with those abilities and offered him a scholarship. For the kid who grew up watching the Gators on fall Saturdays, it's a dream come true.

Artist feels like pencil is an extension of his arm

Marc Brechwald became a professional artist in 2020 after he started creating photo-realistic pencil art.

Florida teens arrested after shooting at Dover Park: HCSO

A shooting at Dover Park has landed three teens in jail after a man called to report that he had been shot at on Sydney Dover Road from a wooded area, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.