Florida detention deputy accused of having partially nude images of female inmates on computer

A Florida detention deputy has been arrested and fired after investigators said they found screenshots of partially nude inmates and unauthorized criminal case details on his computer while investigating a potential security breach.

'My heart sank': Florida mom loses 3 children in fiery crash on Florida Turnpike

A Florida mom and dad are devastated and figuring out how to pick up the pieces after three of their adult children were killed in a fiery crash on the Florida Turnpike over the weekend.

Injured Hillsborough County deputy recounts I-75 crash: 'Very scary moment'

Corporal Niomi Bruce with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is recovering after a driver crashed into her patrol vehicle on I-75 — while she was investigating a completely separate incident. 

94-year-old Tampa Bay Rays fan surprised with World Series tickets from granddaughter

A 94-year-old Palmetto grandmother and lifelong Tampa Bay Rays fan received the surprise of a lifetime after her granddaughter flew home to take her to Game 3 of the World Series.

Metropolitan Ministries holiday tent break-in leaves $50,000 in losses

Metropolitan Ministries in Tampa is busy getting ready to help struggling Bay Area families with the organization's annual holiday tents. But, they're now asking for community support after a recent break-in cost them an estimated $50,000. 

UTampa names Harris Pastides interim president

The University of Tampa has appointed former University of South Carolina President Harris Pastides as its interim president following the resignation of Teresa Abi-Nader Dahlberg last week.

Tampa man accused of groping woman in University Mall restroom: HCSO

A 28-year-old Tampa man is accused of groping a woman inside a restroom at University Mall and repeatedly approaching her as she tried to hide, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

HART bus driver cited after Tampa police cruiser flips over in crash: TPD

A HART bus driver was cited after a weekend crash at a Tampa intersection caused a police cruiser to flip over, according to the Tampa Police Department.

Grady Judd, public safety leaders raise emergency service concerns about Amendment 3: 'We're here warning you'

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, police chiefs, fire chiefs and firefighters gathered in Tampa on Monday to warn that Amendment 3, a proposed property tax amendment, could strain local government budgets and make it harder to maintain emergency services as communities grow.

Man dies after being found with gunshot wound in Hudson: PSO

A 29-year-old man died after being shot in Hudson and driving himself toward Joliet Street in what investigators confirmed was a targeted shooting.

Florida man accused of having over 1 kilo of ‘Dark Web’ meth shipped to home

A Florida man faces trafficking charges after postal inspectors and deputies say they intercepted more than a kilogram of Dark Web methamphetamine shipped to a Bay County neighborhood, authorities said. 

Tampa weather: Breezy winds and marine advisories continue

Breezy conditions and coastal boating advisories will dominate the local forecast through the week ahead of mild, humid holiday conditions and the end of daylight saving time this weekend.

Spring Hill teen accused of armed sexual battery at Circle K: HCSO

A 16-year-old from Spring Hill is facing several charges after deputies say he raped someone early Sunday morning at a Circle K.

15-year-old arrested in Florida shooting that injured 12 near FAMU stadium: Police

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a shooting in Tallahassee that injured 12 people, including six minors, near Florida A&M University's football stadium, according to the Tallahassee Police Department.

Man arrested after good Samaritans stop him from sexually assaulting woman in St. Pete Beach: PCSO

A man faces multiple charges after deputies say several bystanders stopped him from sexually assaulting a woman Wednesday morning in St. Pete Beach before he led deputies on a high-speed chase onto Interstate 275, according to investigators.

Pasco deputy points gun at woman before taking his own life outside Palm Harbor strip club: PCSO

A night that began at a Pasco County Halloween party ended in tragedy early Saturday morning when an off-duty deputy died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound outside a Palm Harbor gentleman's club. 

Tampa Bay Rays: Former player Gabe Gross predicts title

If there's one thing Gabe Gross wishes had gone differently in his Big League career, it's that the Rays only walked away with an ALCS ring in 2008, instead of a World Series ring.

Bay Area first responders host family fun day at Raymond James Stadium

Local emergency crews welcomed children and families to Raymond James Stadium on Sunday for the fourth annual First Responders Family Fun Day, bridging the gap between neighborhood youth and community personnel.