Tampa Comic Con draws thousands of fans downtown

The Tampa Bay Comic Convention brought thousands of pop culture fans to downtown Tampa for a three-day celebration at the Tampa Convention Center.

Hillsborough K9 tracks down suspect hiding in shed after allegedly fleeing deputies

A 29-year-old man faces felony charges after deputies tracked him to a backyard shed following a vehicle pursuit on Thursday, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.  

Man found asleep behind wheel in Hillsborough County faces DUI charges: HCSO

A 28-year-old man faces multiple charges after deputies found him asleep behind the wheel of a running car on Friday night in Tampa, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. 

Catholic Charities getting Tampa's homeless back on their feet

Catholic Charities held a clothing giveaway and a raffle at their Tampa Hope site on 3rd Ave. on Saturday, for those who are trying to turn their lives around.

Tampa man sentenced to 30 years for multi-county fentanyl conspiracy

A 31-year-old Tampa man will spend more than three decades in federal prison after being sentenced for his role in a large-scale fentanyl distribution conspiracy, according to the United States Attorney's Office. 

First-time father delivers breech baby girl in Brandon pawn shop parking lot

A drive to the hospital turned into an emergency roadside delivery Thursday night when a baby girl arrived in the front seat of a car outside a pawn shop. 

Rays stadium plan, funding not expected to impact upcoming Bucs improvements

The Bucs are beginning plans for a major renovation of Raymond James Stadium, with the hope of improving the game day experience, and for one day attracting another Super Bowl.

Labor Day travel costs soar as gas, airfare rise in Florida

Typically, gas prices begin to fall around this time of year as summer driving demand declines. That’s not happening this year.

What a historic El Niño means for Tampa Bay fall weather

As fall approaches, here's what Tampa Bay can expect for temperatures, rainfall, and those first hints of cooler weather in the months ahead.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Atlantic hurricane season remains quiet, Pacific sees surge in activity

The Atlantic Basin remains unusually quiet as the peak of the 2026 hurricane season approaches, while tropical activity has surged in the Eastern and Central Pacific.