Woman arrested after 11-year-old crashes vehicle into Riverview 7-Eleven
An 11-year-old crashed into a concrete barrier at a Riverview 7-Eleven after the child was allowed to drive a vehicle,
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NHC tracking two Atlantic disturbances with chances of formation
The National Hurricane Center is tracking two Atlantic disturbances, with one having a 50% chance of formation over the next seven days.
3 months later, Plant City police reveal timeline of deadly May 3 shooting
Plant City police have closed the case on a quadruple death that shook the community three months ago, ruling it a murder-suicide involving a grandmother, mother and two children.
HCSO makes 116 arrests in human trafficking operation
HCSO's Operation Relentless Summer resulted in 116 arrests and five victims recovered during a nearly two-month investigation targeting human trafficking and sexual predators.
HCSO arrests four in $300,000 retail theft operation
Four people have been arrested in connection with an organized retail theft operation targeting businesses across the Tampa Bay area. Investigators recovered nearly $300,000 in stolen merchandise, along with drugs, firearms and cash during a search of the suspect's residence.
HCSO arrests 2 in separate fentanyl overdose death investigations
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister announced two arrests in separate fentanyl overdose death investigations, warning that counterfeit pills can contain lethal amounts of the drug.
UPDATE: NHC tracking Tropical Storm Cristobal, two Atlantic disturbances, one with 80% chance of formation
NHC is tracking Tropical Storm Cristobal and two tropical disturbances in the Atlantic, with one system showing a 80% chance of tropical cyclone formation over the next seven days.
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.
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.