Temple Terrace police searching for man accused of abducting, sexually assaulting 13-year-old girl
Police in Temple Terrace are investigating after a missing teenager said she was abducted and sexually assaulted by a man on Monday evening.
Police in Temple Terrace are investigating after a missing teenager said she was abducted and sexually assaulted by a man on Monday evening.
A quiet place to breathe: New nurseries bring comfort to shelter moms
Metropolitan Ministries has opened two trauma sensitive nurseries inside its family residential shelters. The spaces are designed to give new moms privacy, dignity, and peace while caring for their babies.
Metropolitan Ministries has opened two trauma sensitive nurseries inside its family residential shelters. The spaces are designed to give new moms privacy, dignity, and peace while caring for their babies.
Tampa man hit, killed by tractor-trailer in I-75 crash that closed interstate's northbound lanes: FHP
All lanes of northbound I-75 have reopened near Bruce B Downs Blvd. in Hillsborough County following a deadly crash that snarled traffic during the morning commute for hours, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
All lanes of northbound I-75 have reopened near Bruce B Downs Blvd. in Hillsborough County following a deadly crash that snarled traffic during the morning commute for hours, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Toddler, missing teen saved in Hillsborough undercover human trafficking sting ending with 89 arrests: HCSO
An undercover human trafficking operation in Hillsborough County has resulted in the rescue of a toddler and a missing teenager, along with the arrest of 89 people trying to exploit children, officials announced Tuesday.
An undercover human trafficking operation in Hillsborough County has resulted in the rescue of a toddler and a missing teenager, along with the arrest of 89 people trying to exploit children, officials announced Tuesday.
Tampa Bay Rays host first-ever community sessions on proposed Hillsborough Community College ballpark site
The Tampa Bay Rays held a community engagement session on Tuesday night to discuss a proposed ballpark at Hillsborough College’s Dale Mabry campus.
The Tampa Bay Rays held a community engagement session on Tuesday night to discuss a proposed ballpark at Hillsborough College’s Dale Mabry campus.
Florida massage therapist arrested twice in a month for sexual battery at Naples spa: deputies
A Florida massage therapist is back in jail after turning himself in on Sunday, marking his second arrest in less than a month for allegedly performing unwanted sexual acts on clients at a Naples spa.
A Florida massage therapist is back in jail after turning himself in on Sunday, marking his second arrest in less than a month for allegedly performing unwanted sexual acts on clients at a Naples spa.
Bartow commissioners reject massive development that would have brought more than 2,200 homes
A massive development plan that Bartow residents were fighting was unanimously rejected after a major vote by city commissioners Monday night.
A massive development plan that Bartow residents were fighting was unanimously rejected after a major vote by city commissioners Monday night.
FBI Counterterrorism on high alert even in Tampa — what that means
The FBI's counterterrorism teams are on heightened alert nationwide, including in Tampa, following escalating tensions overseas and a recent deadly attack in Austin.
The FBI's counterterrorism teams are on heightened alert nationwide, including in Tampa, following escalating tensions overseas and a recent deadly attack in Austin.
Florida 'Medical Freedom Act' would allow parents to opt out of school vaccines for personal beliefs
Vaccine policy is back in the spotlight in Tallahassee as lawmakers debate a proposal that would expand exemptions for required childhood immunizations.
Vaccine policy is back in the spotlight in Tallahassee as lawmakers debate a proposal that would expand exemptions for required childhood immunizations.
Company that develops black boxes for aviation opens new global headquarters in St. Petersburg
Acron Aviation employees, a company that provides technology for aviation safety around the world, cut the ribbon on its new global headquarters in downtown St. Petersburg on Monday.
Acron Aviation employees, a company that provides technology for aviation safety around the world, cut the ribbon on its new global headquarters in downtown St. Petersburg on Monday.
Lakeland to hold public hearing on Talbot House's push for new location
Last year, Talbot House Ministries, a homeless services provider, was denied its plan to relocate and build a new facility off East Memorial Boulevard. They appealed and now the City of Lakeland will be holding a public hearing on the matter.
Last year, Talbot House Ministries, a homeless services provider, was denied its plan to relocate and build a new facility off East Memorial Boulevard. They appealed and now the City of Lakeland will be holding a public hearing on the matter.
Tampa Bay Water expands to supply additional 12.5 million gallons of drinking water daily
Tampa Bay Water serves 2.6 million people across the Tampa Bay area, but it's working to meet a growing demand for drinking water.
Tampa Bay Water serves 2.6 million people across the Tampa Bay area, but it's working to meet a growing demand for drinking water.
Sarasota leaders review resilient new Performing Arts Center design plans
A scaled-back but fitting design for a new Sarasota Performing Arts Center was presented to Sarasota City Commissioners on Monday afternoon.
A scaled-back but fitting design for a new Sarasota Performing Arts Center was presented to Sarasota City Commissioners on Monday afternoon.
Wanted homicide suspect pulls gun on Florida deputy during traffic stop: CCSO
A man who was wanted for a Pennsylvania homicide and in a Sarasota burglary was seen on bodycam video pulling a gun on deputies trying to arrest him.
A man who was wanted for a Pennsylvania homicide and in a Sarasota burglary was seen on bodycam video pulling a gun on deputies trying to arrest him.
Iranian-Americans relieved by fall of Ayatollah Khomeini — but questions remain about country’s future
Iranian-Americans are relieved to see the fall of Ayatollah Khomeini, but so many questions remain about Iran's future that they say it is not yet time for a full celebration.
Iranian-Americans are relieved to see the fall of Ayatollah Khomeini, but so many questions remain about Iran's future that they say it is not yet time for a full celebration.
Execution date set for former Florida police officer convicted of raping, killing 11-year-old girl in 1987
James Aren Duckett, a former police officer convicted of the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in 1987, will be executed by lethal injection later this month after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed his death warrant Friday.
James Aren Duckett, a former police officer convicted of the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in 1987, will be executed by lethal injection later this month after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed his death warrant Friday.
Sarasota man killed, 2 injured in alleged red-light crash in Bradenton
A Sarasota man was killed, and two other people were seriously injured after a crash on Sunday afternoon in Bradenton, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Sarasota man was killed, and two other people were seriously injured after a crash on Sunday afternoon in Bradenton, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Deadly Lakeland house fire under investigation
A house fire that killed one person in Lakeland on Sunday is under investigation.
A house fire that killed one person in Lakeland on Sunday is under investigation.
Hit-and-run driver who blew through red light, stop signs before slamming into motorcyclist arrested: PCSO
A Dundee woman has been arrested after deputies say she struck a motorcyclist after running a red light, two stop signs and left the injured driver lying on the ground.
A Dundee woman has been arrested after deputies say she struck a motorcyclist after running a red light, two stop signs and left the injured driver lying on the ground.
Florida Department of Health cuts HIV/AIDs program
Florida has issued cuts to the Aids Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), a federal-state partnership that provides free FDA-approved HIV medication for low-income, uninsured or under-insured people.
Florida has issued cuts to the Aids Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), a federal-state partnership that provides free FDA-approved HIV medication for low-income, uninsured or under-insured people.