Evidence found in trash helps catch man accused of firing shot at Tampa clerk during robbery: DOJ

Federal investigators have arrested a man accused of opening fire while robbing a Tampa gas station at gunpoint – and they say evidence found in the suspect's trash helped catch him.

Southbound lanes of I-75 reopen after RV fire sparks in Lutz

The southbound lanes of I-75 were closed near Bruce B. Downs in Hillsborough County as first responders battled an RV fire Tuesday afternoon during rush hour. 

Man who murdered Hillsborough County deputy hours from retirement pleads guilty, gets 45 years in prison

The man responsible for the death of a Hillsborough County deputy who was killed just hours before he was set to retire will spend decades in prison after accepting a plea deal in a Tampa courtroom on Tuesday.

New span of Howard Frankland Bridge opens to traffic

After several years of construction, the new span of the Howard Frankland Bridge officially opened to traffic in time for the Tuesday morning commute.

Straz Center announces Broadway lineup for 2025-26 season

The Straz Center for the Performing Arts has put out its lineup of Broadway shows coming to the stage in Tampa during the 2025-26 season.

Man accused of killing dog by setting it on fire arrested on Courtney Campbell Causeway: TPD

A man faces serious charges after Tampa police say he set his dog on fire, killing it, then crashed his car on the Courtney Campbell Causeway and stood on the ledge, shutting down the bridge for hours.

TPD reserve officer fired after child abuse arrest

The Tampa Police Department has fired a reserve officer after an arrest on child abuse charges while off-duty, TPD said.