Hillsborough deputy arrested for stalking driver after traffic stop: Officials
A Hillsborough County deputy was arrested Friday for stalking a driver he pulled over during a July traffic stop.
A Hillsborough County deputy was arrested Friday for stalking a driver he pulled over during a July traffic stop.
Hillsborough County deputy released from hospital after ‘ambush' shooting in Ruskin
One Hillsborough County deputy has been released from the hospital, and another is recovering after they were injured in an ambush shooting in Ruskin on Thursday.
One Hillsborough County deputy has been released from the hospital, and another is recovering after they were injured in an ambush shooting in Ruskin on Thursday.
Will Florida see its next named storm this weekend?
Forecasters are tracking a broad disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico off the Florida coast that could bring much-needed rain to parched communities this weekend.
Forecasters are tracking a broad disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico off the Florida coast that could bring much-needed rain to parched communities this weekend.
Hillsborough tests voting machines, reminds voters of key Florida primary deadlines
As Florida's primary election draws closer, Hillsborough County election officials have completed one of the most important steps before voting begins: publicly testing the machines that will count ballots.
As Florida's primary election draws closer, Hillsborough County election officials have completed one of the most important steps before voting begins: publicly testing the machines that will count ballots.
2 deputies injured, suspect killed in Ruskin ‘ambush’ shooting: Sheriff
A man who held his ex-girlfriend hostage overnight shot and wounded two Hillsborough County deputies during a Thursday afternoon ambush in Ruskin before a third deputy killed him, according to Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister.
A man who held his ex-girlfriend hostage overnight shot and wounded two Hillsborough County deputies during a Thursday afternoon ambush in Ruskin before a third deputy killed him, according to Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visits Tampa General Hospital to launch healthy food pledge
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins visited Tampa General Hospital on Thursday to roll out a nationwide push aimed at transforming how medical facilities feed their patients.
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins visited Tampa General Hospital on Thursday to roll out a nationwide push aimed at transforming how medical facilities feed their patients.
South Tampa trap caught 18,000 mosquitoes, last month just 142
Hillsborough County conducted aerial spraying early Thursday to treat a growing mosquito population – a sudden influx that’s tied to the Bay Area’s recent drought.
Hillsborough County conducted aerial spraying early Thursday to treat a growing mosquito population – a sudden influx that’s tied to the Bay Area’s recent drought.
Will a tropical storm form in the Gulf this weekend?
Forecasters are watching a potential tropical disturbance in the northeastern Gulf that could bring heavy rain and flooding risks to Florida.
Forecasters are watching a potential tropical disturbance in the northeastern Gulf that could bring heavy rain and flooding risks to Florida.
Apollo Beach I-75 crash: Semi-truck spills lumber on roadway, driver cited: FHP
A semi-truck driver was cited Thursday morning after a load of loose lumber went through the truck's cab and windshield before spilling across Interstate 75, temporarily shutting down two southbound lanes in the Apollo Beach area, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A semi-truck driver was cited Thursday morning after a load of loose lumber went through the truck's cab and windshield before spilling across Interstate 75, temporarily shutting down two southbound lanes in the Apollo Beach area, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Washing machine full of evidence: 19 plead guilty in Florida gang-affiliated defrauding scheme
A Winter Haven man identified as the mastermind behind a massive multi-state check fraud scheme has pleaded guilty along with 18 accomplices following a major federal and local investigation, officials announced Wednesday.
A Winter Haven man identified as the mastermind behind a massive multi-state check fraud scheme has pleaded guilty along with 18 accomplices following a major federal and local investigation, officials announced Wednesday.
Mother grieves FDOT road ranger son killed by suspected drunk driver
The Florida Highway Patrol arrested an alleged drunk driver after a 24-year-old FDOT Road Ranger was hit and killed while responding to a different crash on I-75 in Pasco County on Sunday night.
The Florida Highway Patrol arrested an alleged drunk driver after a 24-year-old FDOT Road Ranger was hit and killed while responding to a different crash on I-75 in Pasco County on Sunday night.
Florida company offers membership for evacuation flights this hurricane season
A Florida company is offering residents a new way to evacuate storms this hurricane season by selling memberships that guarantee seats on its evacuation flights out of the Tampa (TPA) and Sarasota (SRQ) airports.
A Florida company is offering residents a new way to evacuate storms this hurricane season by selling memberships that guarantee seats on its evacuation flights out of the Tampa (TPA) and Sarasota (SRQ) airports.
Screen time cut: Hillsborough schools capping digital learning programs for K-2 students
Hillsborough County Public Schools is pulling younger students away from classroom laptops by capping screen time and removing major digital learning platforms from daily lessons starting this school year.
Hillsborough County Public Schools is pulling younger students away from classroom laptops by capping screen time and removing major digital learning platforms from daily lessons starting this school year.
National Hurricane Center monitoring 2 tropical disturbances
The National Hurricane Center is tracking a tropical disturbance in the northeastern Gulf that could bring heavy rain and flooding risks to Florida starting Saturday and a disturbance that formed on Wednesday off the coast of Africa.
The National Hurricane Center is tracking a tropical disturbance in the northeastern Gulf that could bring heavy rain and flooding risks to Florida starting Saturday and a disturbance that formed on Wednesday off the coast of Africa.
2 Tampa men accused of zip-tying 13-year-old during armed robbery
Two Tampa men face federal charges for allegedly breaking into an apartment complex with guns and zip-tying their victims, according to federal prosecutors.
Two Tampa men face federal charges for allegedly breaking into an apartment complex with guns and zip-tying their victims, according to federal prosecutors.
Tampa property rezoning: Land tract near historic cemeteries sparks unmarked grave concerns
A fierce debate is brewing over a 1.5-acre land tract on North Boulevard that sits among historic cemeteries and could contain unmarked graves. The Hillsborough County Planning Commission began reviewing a residential rezoning request this week that preservation advocates strongly oppose.
A fierce debate is brewing over a 1.5-acre land tract on North Boulevard that sits among historic cemeteries and could contain unmarked graves. The Hillsborough County Planning Commission began reviewing a residential rezoning request this week that preservation advocates strongly oppose.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay retiring Kumba roller coaster after 33 years
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announced that award-winning coaster, "Kumba," will take its final ride next month as the theme park unveils its new "Kumba's Revenge."
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announced that award-winning coaster, "Kumba," will take its final ride next month as the theme park unveils its new "Kumba's Revenge."
Apollo Beach man accused of running multimillion-dollar credit card skimming operation: Detectives
An Apollo Beach man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say they uncovered a large-scale credit card fraud operation involving counterfeit payment cards, fuel pump skimming devices and stolen fleet fuel card information used across the Bay Area.
An Apollo Beach man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say they uncovered a large-scale credit card fraud operation involving counterfeit payment cards, fuel pump skimming devices and stolen fleet fuel card information used across the Bay Area.
Spaceship Earth: Tampa company built Disney's iconic EPCOT dome
A Tampa company shaped the skyline of Florida's most famous theme park by building the heavy steel frame for EPCOT’s iconic Spaceship Earth.
A Tampa company shaped the skyline of Florida's most famous theme park by building the heavy steel frame for EPCOT’s iconic Spaceship Earth.
Beat the Streets Tampa Bay: Non-profit partners with USF wrestling coach for camp
A Tampa Bay non-profit is partnering with the University of South Florida men's wrestling coach to bring children from underserved communities to a wrestling camp at Fivay High School.
A Tampa Bay non-profit is partnering with the University of South Florida men's wrestling coach to bring children from underserved communities to a wrestling camp at Fivay High School.