Dengue fever: Locally acquired cases surge to 65 across Bay Area

Locally acquired dengue fever cases have surged across the Bay Area, with 65 cases now reported in Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties, according to the latest Florida Department of Health surveillance report.

2 dead after small plane crashes, catches fire in Hillsborough County: Officials

Two people are dead after a small plane crashed and caught fire Thursday morning in Hillsborough County, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue and the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

GOP candidate gets busted allegedly trying to plant drugs on his political rival

A Republican candidate for the Missouri state House is facing federal drug charges after newly unsealed court documents revealed an alleged plot to frame his political opponent by planting cocaine and prescription pills in her purse.

Adam Telle named acting Army secretary following Driscoll’s departure

President Donald Trump on Thursday named Adam Telle as the acting Army secretary following the departure of Dan Driscoll. Here’s what to know.

South Tampa flood relief project moves toward critical vote as businesses fear years of construction

A controversial plan to address decades of flooding in two South Tampa neighborhoods is moving toward a critical vote this month, as city officials weigh the cost of the project against concerns about its long-term impact on businesses along South Howard Avenue.

K9 alert leads to $19,000 cash seizure from Dominican Republic-bound travelers in Philadelphia

A man and a woman traveling Monday from Philadelphia International Airport to the Dominican Republic ended up traveling a little lighter after a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) currency detector K9 alerted officers to thousands of dollars of undeclared currency.

North Port considers 18-month moratorium on data centers as details emerge for data center development site

North Port commissioners are considering an 18-month moratorium on data centers while a multi-building application remains under review, drawing strong public outcry over environmental risks.

Intruder arrested after being accused of breaking into 93-year-old woman's Tampa apartment

A 93-year-old Tampa woman found a stranger standing at the foot of her bed Sunday morning after initially mistaking him for her grandson, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. 

Hillsborough schools expanding vaping detectors to middle, K-8 campuses

Hillsborough County Public Schools is expanding its use of vaping detectors to middle schools and K-8 campuses as the district works to prevent and more quickly respond to vaping on school grounds.

Oregon man accused of firing more than 200 rounds during SWAT standoff

An Oregon man is accused of firing toward tree workers and sheriff’s drones during an incident in which investigators believe he may have fired more than 200 rounds.

Watch: Mystery animal attacks man in New Hampshire parking lot

A mystery animal attacked a man in a Lebanon, New Hampshire, parking lot, surveillance video released by police shows.

12th judicial circuit judge cited after leaving the scene of a two-car crash

A 12th judicial circuit judge accused of sideswiping another vehicle was cited for careless driving and failure to give information after leaving the scene of an accident. According to a police report, Circuit Judge Thomas Krug told investigators he did not realize he struck the car while attempting to merge into its lane.

Dengue response: Low-flying helicopters to spray Tampa neighborhoods

Residents in parts of Tampa can expect to see and hear low-flying helicopters Thursday morning as the Pasco County Mosquito Control District joins Hillsborough County's response to locally acquired dengue fever.

Grady Judd: 2 of Lakeland’s top 5 drug dealers arrested in 'Operation End of Worlds'

A wiretap investigation shattered a massive drug trafficking ring operating out of Lakeland, resulting in 39 arrests and the seizure of enough fentanyl to kill a million people, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced Thursday.