Powerful women in Tampa Bay's history

Thousands of Latinas marched from 7th Avenue in Ybor City to Tampa City Hall in 1937. They were protesting the rise of fascism around the globe and what they perceived as fascism locally. 

Police seize guns, drugs and make nearly 40 arrests during Operation Sarasota S.U.R.G.E. III

Nearly 40 people have been arrested, and Sarasota police seized dozens of guns, some illegal, and pounds of illegal drugs during Operation Sarasota S.U.R.G.E. III, a joint operation with the ATF. 

Sentencing phase underway for man who killed wife, in-laws

The sentencing phase has begun for a man in Pinellas County who pleaded guilty to murdering his ex-wife's parents and brother in 2018.

Pinellas County schools dealing with $9M funding freeze

A major federal funding freeze is impacting school districts around the country, including in Florida.

RAP House provides stability for kids in crisis

The Runaway Alternatives Project (RAP) House helps children ages 10-to-17 by giving them a safe place to go that provides important support during tough times.

Trial date set for FSU mass shooting suspect

A judge has set a trial date in the case of the Florida State University student accused of killing two people and injuring six others in a shooting on the school's main campus earlier this year.

Young worker dies falling into meat grinder at frozen burrito factory

A workplace mishap over the weekend left a 19-year-old man dead after he fell into a meat grinder at a food processing facility in California.

Juveniles arrested for shooting flare gun, setting yacht on fire: BPD

Three juveniles were arrested for setting a yacht on fire after a 911 caller said he saw them fire a flare gun off the Green Bridge in Bradenton, according to police.

Hillsborough County offering sandbags with more rain on the way

With more rain expected in the coming days, Hillsborough County has opened sandbag sites for residents in flood-prone areas.

Dan Rivera, Annabelle doll’s haunted tour host, dies at 54

A paranormal investigator known for his work with a psychic research group based in New England died suddenly, the group announced this week.

FOX viewers donate over $7M to Texas flood victims: How you can help

FOX viewers have come through in a big way for the victims of the devastating Central Texas floods, raising over $7 million – so far.

Hillsborough leaders approve $709 million hurricane recovery plan

Hillsborough County commissioners unanimously approved a plan to spend more than $700 million in federal aid after a string of recent hurricanes.

Tampa Bay 24/7: Overnight shift at Hillsborough County Wastewater

While the Tampa Bay area sleeps, a team of workers at the South County Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility in Ruskin are wide awake, converting sewage into water that is safe for the environment.

Fire damages Brandon home: HCFR

Crews battled a fire that caused damage to a home in Brandon late Tuesday night, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.