Tampa Colombia earthquake relief: Local groups collect emergency donations
Organizations in Tampa are organizing a relief effort for victims of a powerful earthquake in Colombia earlier this week.
Organizations in Tampa are organizing a relief effort for victims of a powerful earthquake in Colombia earlier this week.
Lamp Repair and Shade Studio keeps fading craft burning bright
In an age when broken household items are often thrown away and replaced, one local business is keeping an increasingly uncommon repair trade alive.
In an age when broken household items are often thrown away and replaced, one local business is keeping an increasingly uncommon repair trade alive.
116 arrested, 5 human trafficking victims rescued in 'Operation Relentless Summer': HCSO
More than 100 people were arrested and five human trafficking victims were saved during "Operation Relentless Summer," a two-month operation by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office which targeted human trafficking, online exploitation and sexual offenses against children, officials announced Wednesday.
More than 100 people were arrested and five human trafficking victims were saved during "Operation Relentless Summer," a two-month operation by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office which targeted human trafficking, online exploitation and sexual offenses against children, officials announced Wednesday.
Crosley Green denied immediate parole, eligibility date moved up 5 years
A state panel on Wednesday denied immediate parole for a former death row inmate who has spent more than 35 years behind bars for a 1989 Brevard County murder he maintains he did not commit.
A state panel on Wednesday denied immediate parole for a former death row inmate who has spent more than 35 years behind bars for a 1989 Brevard County murder he maintains he did not commit.
Former Florida prison sergeant accused of baseball bat attack, ramming patrol car in Haines City
A 32-year-old woman is in custody after attacking a man with an aluminum baseball bat, triggering a school lockdown, and crashing head-on into a patrol vehicle in Haines City.
A 32-year-old woman is in custody after attacking a man with an aluminum baseball bat, triggering a school lockdown, and crashing head-on into a patrol vehicle in Haines City.
Video: Man saves woman trapped on Florida train tracks with seconds to spare
A 23-year-old man saved a woman from an oncoming train Friday after sprinting across the tracks to lift a railroad crossing gate trapped on top of her car in Hobe Sound, Florida.
A 23-year-old man saved a woman from an oncoming train Friday after sprinting across the tracks to lift a railroad crossing gate trapped on top of her car in Hobe Sound, Florida.
Canine blood donors save Polk County K9 Ace after being shot
A Polk County Sheriff's Office working canine named Ace is back home with his handler to recover and begin retirement after being shot multiple times last Thursday.
A Polk County Sheriff's Office working canine named Ace is back home with his handler to recover and begin retirement after being shot multiple times last Thursday.
Tropical Storm Cristobal forms in Atlantic
Tropical Storm Cristobal formed Wednesday in the central Atlantic, heading east-northeast away from the U.S. mainland as meteorologists keep a close eye on additional tropical disturbances.
Tropical Storm Cristobal formed Wednesday in the central Atlantic, heading east-northeast away from the U.S. mainland as meteorologists keep a close eye on additional tropical disturbances.
Powerball jackpot reaches $1B: What a Florida winner should know
The estimated cash value for Wednesday's drawing is $433.1 million before taxes, which is the largest jackpot of the year. Winners can choose this lump sum or opt for 30 annuity payments spanning 29 years.
The estimated cash value for Wednesday's drawing is $433.1 million before taxes, which is the largest jackpot of the year. Winners can choose this lump sum or opt for 30 annuity payments spanning 29 years.
Video: K9 Ace greets Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd after being shot and having leg amputated
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd had a very special visitor on Tuesday as K9 Ace walked in on three legs after being shot by a suspect last week and having one amputated.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd had a very special visitor on Tuesday as K9 Ace walked in on three legs after being shot by a suspect last week and having one amputated.
Tampa’s $100M South Howard flood project faces make-or-break vote: ‘We don’t have a plan B’
A massive project designed to reduce flooding in South Tampa is approaching a critical City Council decision as some business owners push back over its cost and potential construction impacts.
A massive project designed to reduce flooding in South Tampa is approaching a critical City Council decision as some business owners push back over its cost and potential construction impacts.
Andrew Gillum arrested again after testing positive for meth: Report
Former Florida Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum has been arrested for the second time in less than six weeks after allegedly missing a drug test and then testing positive for methamphetamine, according to TMZ.
Former Florida Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum has been arrested for the second time in less than six weeks after allegedly missing a drug test and then testing positive for methamphetamine, according to TMZ.
‘Dangerous’ fugitive captured after escaping from Tampa mental evaluation facility
Deputies captured an escaped fugitive with a violent criminal history during a traffic stop after he fled a Tampa court-ordered mental evaluation facility, according to Hillsborough County deputies.
Deputies captured an escaped fugitive with a violent criminal history during a traffic stop after he fled a Tampa court-ordered mental evaluation facility, according to Hillsborough County deputies.
DeSantis signs death warrant for ‘Hog Trail Killer’
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant Tuesday for Daniel Owen Conahan Jr., known as the "Hog Trail Killer," who was convicted of a 1996 murder and kidnapping in Charlotte County.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant Tuesday for Daniel Owen Conahan Jr., known as the "Hog Trail Killer," who was convicted of a 1996 murder and kidnapping in Charlotte County.
Dover cemetery crash: Man arrested after 32 graves damaged
Dozens of graves were damaged at the First Baptist Dover Cemetery after a car crashed and smashed through the property.
Dozens of graves were damaged at the First Baptist Dover Cemetery after a car crashed and smashed through the property.
Pasco County Schools launches all-in-one mobile app ahead of new school year
Pasco County Schools is rolling out an all-in-one app as students head back to class on Thursday morning.
Pasco County Schools is rolling out an all-in-one app as students head back to class on Thursday morning.
Youth sports posters vandalized at Seminole football and cheer facility; man arrested
A Seminole youth football and cheer organization is speaking out after six posters featuring its young athletes were vandalized. Leaders say the posters were a source of pride for the children, making the damage especially upsetting for the players and their parents.
A Seminole youth football and cheer organization is speaking out after six posters featuring its young athletes were vandalized. Leaders say the posters were a source of pride for the children, making the damage especially upsetting for the players and their parents.
Haines City officer arrested for misusing Flock cameras to track estranged wife: Officials
A Haines City police officer is accused of misusing Flock camera databases to track his estranged wife's car, according to officials.
A Haines City police officer is accused of misusing Flock camera databases to track his estranged wife's car, according to officials.
Spring Hill murder-suicide: Friends mourn mother killed by deputy ex-boyfriend
A Pinellas County deputy killed his ex-girlfriend and himself on Monday, according to law enforcement.
A Pinellas County deputy killed his ex-girlfriend and himself on Monday, according to law enforcement.
Florida governor primary: Byron Donalds leads polling ahead of vote
Three Republican candidates for Florida governor made campaign trail stops in the Tampa Bay area on Tuesday.
Three Republican candidates for Florida governor made campaign trail stops in the Tampa Bay area on Tuesday.