Deputies skate with community months after brawl broke out outside Astro Skate in Brandon

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office hosted a ‘Skate with a Deputy’ event at a Brandon skate rink nearly six months after an illegal mass gathering event broke out outside of it.

Valrico apartment fire displaces residents days before Thanksgiving

Multiple residents of a Valrico apartment building are staying in hotels after a fire tore through the Hermitage Apartments over the weekend.  

Gallio Family Christmas Trees opens for 31st year in Tampa

When you walk across the little yellow bridge to the Gallio Family Christmas Trees in South Tampa, you immediately enter a winter wonderland.

Restaurant inspired by those who made Tampa what it is today

On Tampa Bay Boulevard, a restaurant named Tampeno hopes to attract the locals and visitors to the area with a tempting menu inspired by the roots of the region.

Duchene scores in the 3rd period as the Stars beat the Lightning 4-2

Matt Duchene and Roope Hintz scored in the third period, and the Dallas Stars beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Saturday night.

1 dead after fire breaks out at Polk City home, PCFR says

One person is dead after a fire broke out at a home in Polk City late Saturday night, according to Polk County Fire Rescue.

Several units engulfed in flames as fire tears through apartment complex in Valrico: HCFR

Several units at an apartment complex in Valrico caught fire late Saturday night, some of which were completely engulfed in flames, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.

Manatee found dead in Largo, FWC investigating cause of death

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says they are investigating what happened after a manatee was found dead in an inlet off of Arvis Cirlce E. in Largo.

Fishing community helps Metropolitan Ministries feed 36,000 families this holiday season

The fishing community is coming together to help families in need ahead of Thanksgiving. For the last 25 years Fishing for Hope has helped bring in food donations and volunteers to Metropolitan Ministries annual holiday tent. This year the needs is greater than ever.

Pedestrian hit and killed in Lakeland, police searching for driver

Lakeland investigators are looking for the driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash early Saturday morning near the 700 block of South Florida Ave.

One person in critical condition after Tampa house fire, authorities say

One person is in critical condition after a fire broke out Saturday morning on the 1600 block of E. Idell Street in Tampa, according to authorities.

Woman accused of trying shoot Clearwater smoke shop security guard after altercation

A Clearwater woman is facing multiple charges after police say she grabbed a gun at a Clearwater smoke shop and attempted to fire multiple rounds at the store's security guard.

Man arrested for driving through deadly crash scene in Clearwater, police say

A Largo man was arrested early Saturday morning for driving under the influence after he drove around emergency vehicles on a closed-off road as they were investigating a deadly motorcycle crash, according to Clearwater police.

Thanksgiving road trip tips: How should drivers prepare?

If you're hitting the road this Thanksgiving holiday, you're not alone. Drivers will be joining what could be a record number of people doing the same thing.

Hillsborough lawyers fielding calls from residents about insurance problems following hurricanes

Hurricanes Helene and Milton keep throwing punches long after wrecking parts of Tampa Bay, and some Hillsborough County attorneys are fielding calls from locals about insurance company problems.