Three suspects arrested in Tampa hotel armed robbery
Three suspects have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a Tampa hotel after investigators said the victim was robbed at gunpoint.
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Driver accused in fatal hit-and-run turns herself in
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested a woman accused of leaving the scene of a fatal hit-and-run that killed an 82-year-old pedestrian.
Tampa ranks among top U.S. cities expected to see pest increase in 2026
A warmer-than-average winter could lead to increased pest activity across Tampa Bay, with experts warning residents to prepare for rising mosquito, ant and other insect populations.
SPCA Tampa Bay found not guilty in Waddles the pig cruelty case
SPCA Tampa Bay was found not guilty in a civil animal cruelty citation involving Waddles the pig after allegations raised questions about the organization’s care of the animal.
Woman charged with animal cruelty after deputies find neglected dogs in Hillsborough County
A Hillsborough County woman was arrested after deputies found two dogs suffering from severe malnutrition and medical conditions caused by long-term neglect.
University of Tampa, TPD launch partnership giving students head start on police academy before graduation
A new partnership between the University of Tampa and the Tampa Police Department gives qualifying students a direct pathway into law enforcement by starting the police academy before graduating
Fatal shooting at Tampa gentleman’s club under investigation
Tampa police are investigating a fatal shooting at Emperor’s Gentleman Club on Adamo Drive after an altercation between a security guard and a customer left a man in his early 20s dead.
TPD responds to reports of man allegedly photographing female runners on Bayshore Boulevard
Concerns are growing after social media posts alleged a man has been photographing female runners along Bayshore Boulevard. Tampa police say they investigated the reports and are reminding residents to report suspicious behavior directly to law enforcement.
HCSO arrests woman in death of 3-year-old child
A woman has been arrested in connection with the death of a 3-year-old child after investigators determined the child suffered fatal inflicted injuries while in her care.
HCSO deputy arrested on stalking charge after traffic stop
A Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputy has been suspended without pay after being arrested on a stalking charge.
2 HCSO deputies shot in Ruskin shooting; suspect dead
Two Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputies were shot after a suspect, allegedly involved in a hostage situation, opened fire on them on West Shell Point Road in Ruskin.
UPDATE: Tropical Depression 2 strengthens into Tropical Storm Bertha
Tropical Depression 2 has strengthened into Tropical Storm Bertha in the Gulf, prompting a Tropical Storm Watch for parts of the Florida Panhandle as NHC warn of heavy rain and possible flash flooding along the Gulf Coast through Friday.
Operation Hall of Fame results in largest Pinellas drug seizure in 40 years
Operation Hall of Fame exposed an alleged drug trafficking network that transported cocaine from El Paso, Texas, to Pinellas County, resulting in nine arrests and the seizure of 132 pounds of cocaine.
Operation Southern Slow Down returns to Florida through July 18
Law enforcement agencies across five Southeastern states are stepping up speed enforcement through July 18 as part of Operation Southern Slow Down, an annual campaign aimed at reducing speeding-related crashes and saving lives.
Three arrested after pointing BB guns at HCSO helicopter in Lutz
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrested three people after authorities said they pointed BB guns, initially believed to be rifles, at an HCSO helicopter during a prowler investigation in Lutz.
UPDATE: TPD arrests suspect in fatal Father's Day shooting in West Tampa
The Tampa Police Department, with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, arrested a suspect in connection with the fatal Father's Day shooting that left a 29-year-old man dead in West Tampa.
HCSO reports 37 DUI arrests during Fourth of July operation
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office reported 37 DUI arrests and more than 260 traffic stops during a Fourth of July weekend, during their DUI Enforcement Operation.
St. Petersburg selects developers for Historic Gas Plant District redevelopment plan
St. Petersburg officials have selected development teams to lead the long-awaited redevelopment of the Historic Gas Plant District