President-elect Trump nominates Hillsborough Sheriff Chad Chronister as DEA Administrator
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he plans to nominate Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister to be the next Administrator for the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).
Trailer carrying eight horses hit, flipped killing one and injuring the rest
A tragic crash involving a Florida Beach Horses truck and trailer left one of their horses dead and seven others injured, according to a post on social media by the horseback riding center.
Shapapalooza brings on larger meaning this year for some small business owners
One of the largest shopping events in the Tampa Bay region is back in action at Vinoy Park this Thanksgiving weekend. More than 350 small businesses are showcasing their best creations to customers at the 14th annual Shopapalooza, hosted by LocalShops1.
Saturday marks the end to one of the most destructive hurricane seasons on record for Tampa Bay
Saturday marks the end to one of the most active and destructive hurricane seasons on record for Tampa Bay.
2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season: 'Hyperactive' season with 3 landfalling hurricanes in Florida
As the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season ends Saturday, it will indeed go down in the books as a "hyperactive" season that, despite not quite reaching the lofty forecasts for record-breaking activity given in the spring, still reached well-above-average levels, according to researchers at Colorado State University (CSU).
Woman hit and killed while looking for her cellphone along SR-400
A woman is dead after she was struck by a car Friday night while searching for her phone along the shoulder of SR-400, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Nearly head-on collision in Spring Hill kills one, injures two, FHP
The Florida Highway Patrol says they are investigating a car crash that left one person dead and two others injured in Spring Hill Friday night.
New video shows possible suspect in 3-year-old cold case murder of DJ Lamar White
On the three-year anniversary of DJ Lamar White’s murder, authorities are renewing their plea for community assistance in solving the case.
TPD says they are investigating death in North Tampa stabbing
A Tampa man was stabbed to death early in the morning of Nov. 29, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Tampa's 'Shop Local' encourages local Black Friday shopping
This holiday season, the City of Tampa encourages shoppers to think beyond the big malls and national chains.
St. Pete tree patch is seeing different customers this year after storms
Bay Area Christmas tree patches are seeing a different demographic of customers this year following Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Father shot & killed 5-year-old son, himself at Lutz home: 'Horrible scene'
Deputies are investigating a murder-suicide after a 44-year-old father shot and killed his 5-year-old son, then himself, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Death investigation underway at Hernando County home, deputies say
The Hernando County Sheriff's Office is on the scene of a death investigation at a home in Spring Hill on Friday.
I-75 north reopens after crash causes slowdowns past I-4 interchange
The northbound lanes of I-75 are back open in Hillsborough County after a crash backed up traffic past the I-4 interchange on Friday.
Florida man arrested for DUI after crashing into patrol vehicle
A man faces a DUI charge after crashing into the back of a patrol vehicle in the early morning hours of Thanksgiving, according to the Sebring Police Department.
1-year-old killed in early morning crash on I-4: FHP
A 1-year-old girl died and several other people were injured in a rear-end crash on I-4 in Hillsborough County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
FHP stepping up patrols this Thanksgiving weekend
With heavy traffic expected on the highways through the holiday weekend, the Florida Highway Patrol says there will be an increased presence of troopers in hopes of keeping the roads safe.
Photos: Florida deputies rescue ducklings from storm drain
Three lucky ducklings are safe thanks to the efforts of Hernando County deputies who rescued them from a storm drain.
Man shot by Pasco deputy after swinging sword near kids, pulling gun on Thanksgiving night: PSO
A Pasco County deputy opened fire on Thanksgiving night, shooting a man armed with a gun who's also accused of swinging a sword near kids minutes earlier, according to the sheriff's office.
USF brings veterans together for potluck Thanksgiving dinner
This Thanksgiving, a special potluck hosted by the University of South Florida brought together dozens of veterans for a meal and much-needed camaraderie.