Hand-crafted Chinese dumplings create a stir for new restaurant near USF

Dumplings, it's in the name. So, when customers show up to the Shanghai Dumpling House in the University area, they know what they're looking for, but what they get is so much more.

Shooting outside Plant City nightclub leaves 1 dead: HCSO

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that left a person dead early Saturday outside a Plant City nightclub.

West Hernando Branch Library: County proposes permanent closure amid expected budget cuts

County leaders in Hernando County are considering the permanent closure of a public library that has served local residents for four decades as part of proposed budget reductions.

St. Pete sanitation worker killed: Charges filed against suspect after I-75 standoff

A 43-year-old man will face first-degree murder and felony gun charges after allegedly killing a St. Petersburg sanitation worker inside her truck Wednesday before leading law enforcement on an I-75 chase in Lee County.

Meet Waddles: The 350-pound pig at the center of animal cruelty trial

A legal battle in the case of a 350-pound pig named Waddles is heating up ahead of a non-jury trial Wednesday, following allegations that SPCA Tampa Bay left the animal to roast in the hot Florida sun.

Free rabies vaccines: Polk animal control, SPCA Florida partner after recent cases

Health officials across Polk, Sarasota and Citrus counties issued rabies alerts, prompting local animal groups to offer free vaccinations and microchips Saturday in Lakeland.

AAU basketball coach, 5 players arrested after Polk County 7-Eleven theft: PCSO

Five teenagers and a coach visiting the Orlando area for an AAU basketball tournament were arrested after investigators say the teens stole items from a Polk County convenience store and their coach lied to detectives during the investigation.

Tampa man accused of speeding more than 100 mph moments before deadly crash

A 20-year-old man faces felony vehicular homicide charges after driving over 100 mph and crashing into another car on Florida Avenue, killing the driver, according to Tampa police. 

Dunedin moves forward with Causeway motorized watercraft launch ban

The Dunedin City Commission voted on Thursday to move forward with a ban on launching motorized watercraft from the south side of the Dunedin Causeway.

Rick Scott breaks with DeSantis on Florida property tax amendment: 'I'm worried'

Opposition is growing to a proposed constitutional amendment that would significantly expand Florida's homestead property tax exemption ahead of the November election.

College graduates face competitive market as artificial intelligence spending rises

A new report shows that nearly half of hiring managers would rather invest in artificial intelligence tools than train the latest class of college graduates.

9 teens complete program to drop charges from Tampa teen takeover

Nine teenagers who faced fighting charges after a May teen takeover in Tampa graduated Thursday from a six-week accountability program.