Hillsborough School Board votes to close Walton Academy due to safety, security concerns

The Hillsborough County School District voted on Tuesday to shut down Walton Academy, also known as The Walton Academy for Performing Arts, due to safety and security issues. 

$70K grant helps expand access to AEDs in the City of Tampa

Every second counts when someone suffers a heart attack or stroke and help can now be found across the City of Tampa through a simple device. 

Spring Hill shootout between neighbors sends suspect to hospital, charges filed: HCSO

A shootout between two Spring Hill neighbors ended with injuries and multiple felony charges for a 26-year-old man, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.

Tampa pastor free on bail after claiming to pull gun in self-defense at city council candidate forum

A Tampa pastor and former Tampa City Council candidate bonded out of jail after being arrested on Tuesday after police said he pulled a gun on one of the remaining candidates during a forum last week.

Arrests made after Mississippi homecoming shooting left 6 dead

The shooting and mass killing happened last weekend as people celebrated homecoming in a small Mississippi town. Six died and more than a dozen others were hurt.

Drug, gun arrest after man found asleep in car at St. Pete apartment: police

A 23-year-old man is facing a variety of charges after he was found passed out in a Rolls-Royce with drugs and guns at a St. Petersburg apartment parking lot, according to police.

Florida teen, 17, charged in alleged hoax abduction, shooting: Officials

A 17-year-old boy accused of staging a shooting and alleging his own abduction has been arrested and charged, the Marion County Sheriff's Office said.

Flinging fast food creates legal drama for St. Pete man

Perhaps Jordan Cotto had a real beef with the victim, but his choice to launch his lunch created some legal trouble for him.

Florida mother accused of forcing 11-year-old daughter to perform sex acts on video could face death penalty

A Pinellas County woman has been arrested on child pornography and capital sexual battery charges after investigators say she forced her 11-year-old daughter to perform sex acts on video.

Florida child dies after ongoing physical abuse and prolonged neglect: SCSO

A Florida mother and her boyfriend are behind bars after deputies say a child who showed signs of ongoing physical abuse and prolonged neglect died on Monday.

Broadway faces possible shutdown as musicians, performers threaten strike

The lights on Broadway could soon go dark — at least temporarily — if contract negotiations between the Broadway League and unions representing musicians, actors and stage managers continue to falter.