Bartow community rallies behind pastor who claims racial profiling, harassment by police during traffic stop
A well-known pastor is calling for change at the police department after he says he was racially profiled and harassed.
A well-known pastor is calling for change at the police department after he says he was racially profiled and harassed.
Democratic lawmakers say they were blocked from entering 'Alligator Alcatraz'
Holding an identification badge and surrounded by four other Democratic lawmakers, State Sen. Shev Jones (D-Miami Gardens) tweeted out later, "access denied."
Holding an identification badge and surrounded by four other Democratic lawmakers, State Sen. Shev Jones (D-Miami Gardens) tweeted out later, "access denied."
Arrest made in deadly 2024 boating accident near Howard Frankland Bridge
A Tampa man is behind bars in connection with a deadly boating accident on July 3, 2024.
A Tampa man is behind bars in connection with a deadly boating accident on July 3, 2024.
Video: Suspect in 2022 murder at Hillsborough County liquor store arrested
Hillsborough County deputies say they've arrested the man wanted for allegedly murdering another man in the parking lot of a liquor store more than three years ago.
Hillsborough County deputies say they've arrested the man wanted for allegedly murdering another man in the parking lot of a liquor store more than three years ago.
Train accident causes road closures in Gibsonton: HCSO
UPDATE: All lanes have been reopened and no one was injured, according to HCSO.
UPDATE: All lanes have been reopened and no one was injured, according to HCSO.
Video: Coast Guard crew rescues 5 people from boat off Sanibel
Five people, including two children, are safe after a U.S. Coast Guard crew rescued them from their disabled boat 30 miles off the Florida coast.
Five people, including two children, are safe after a U.S. Coast Guard crew rescued them from their disabled boat 30 miles off the Florida coast.
Higher rain chances for Bay Area on Thursday, more heavy rain possible for July 4th
Showers and storms will continue moving through the Tampa Bay area in the days to come as a stalled front to our north leads to more unsettled weather.
Showers and storms will continue moving through the Tampa Bay area in the days to come as a stalled front to our north leads to more unsettled weather.
Hillsborough shelter over capacity for dogs & cats, adoptions 'desperately needed'
The Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center says its shelter is more than five times over capacity for cats and kittens, while dog fosters and adoptions are also "desperately needed."
The Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center says its shelter is more than five times over capacity for cats and kittens, while dog fosters and adoptions are also "desperately needed."
DeSantis administration threatens to punish Florida city that voted to end police agreement with ICE
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said leaders in the state's most southern municipality face possible removal from office if they fail to restore an agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said leaders in the state's most southern municipality face possible removal from office if they fail to restore an agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Video: Florida deputies rescue 2 men clinging to capsized boat
Marine deputies in southwest Florida are being praised for their quick work to rescue two men found clinging to a boat after it overturned.
Marine deputies in southwest Florida are being praised for their quick work to rescue two men found clinging to a boat after it overturned.
$752M Selmon Expressway plan to include 4 major projects and community investments
The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority approved a $752 million work plan.
The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority approved a $752 million work plan.
Still no arrests 2 years after 7-year-old killed in July 4th crossfire
It's been two years since a 7-year-old boy, Yitzian Torres Garcia, was caught in the crossfire during a 4th of July shootout near the Courtney Campbell Causeway in Tampa and no arrests have been made.
It's been two years since a 7-year-old boy, Yitzian Torres Garcia, was caught in the crossfire during a 4th of July shootout near the Courtney Campbell Causeway in Tampa and no arrests have been made.
"You have to be cautious", homeowners prepare for rainy holiday weekend
The extra rain heading to Tampa Bay later this week has local officials preparing for potential flooding.
The extra rain heading to Tampa Bay later this week has local officials preparing for potential flooding.
5,500 pounds of cocaine and marijuana worth over $20M intercepted in Caribbean Sea: USCG
U.S. Coast Guard officials say they have seized over 5,500 pounds of illicit drugs during four interdictions in the Caribbean Sea.
U.S. Coast Guard officials say they have seized over 5,500 pounds of illicit drugs during four interdictions in the Caribbean Sea.
New Florida law targets speeding through flooded streets
Drivers in Florida can now receive a ticket for speeding through flooded streets if they create wakes that push water into homes and garages.
Drivers in Florida can now receive a ticket for speeding through flooded streets if they create wakes that push water into homes and garages.
Man accused of hitting and killing a 19-year-old in Riverview pleads guilty
A man accused of hitting and killing a 19-year-old in Riverview pleaded guilty on Wednesday.
A man accused of hitting and killing a 19-year-old in Riverview pleaded guilty on Wednesday.
Woman gets life-saving kidney donation from co-worker
One woman was on the kidney transplant list for two years, until she found a match in a stranger.
One woman was on the kidney transplant list for two years, until she found a match in a stranger.
Madeline Soto case update: Stephan Sterns' cell phone, Google Drive allowed as evidence at trial
Florida prosecutors will be allowed to use Stephan Sterns' cell phone and Google Drive – and the alleged photos and videos found on each – as evidence at his upcoming trial, an Osceola County Judge has ruled.
Florida prosecutors will be allowed to use Stephan Sterns' cell phone and Google Drive – and the alleged photos and videos found on each – as evidence at his upcoming trial, an Osceola County Judge has ruled.
Local driving school reacts to state's new driver's education course requirement
Teenagers will now have to complete a driver's education course in order to get their learner's permit.
Teenagers will now have to complete a driver's education course in order to get their learner's permit.
Bay Area prepares for July 4 celebrations as storms threaten events
Tampa police and city leaders are working on safety preparations ahead of what’s expected to be a rainy July 4.
Tampa police and city leaders are working on safety preparations ahead of what’s expected to be a rainy July 4.