Teen Fatally Shot In FishHawk Home Of Tampa Police Officer

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy in a home in FishHawk Ranch.

Arrest Made Following Discovery Of Human Remains In Gibsonton

The sheriff's office has arrested a 32-year-old man and charged him with murder in connection with skeletal remains found in Gibsonton.

Dozens Of Parts, 12 Stolen Vehicles Discovered At Riverview Home

A Riverview couple is accused of operating a chop shop after 12 stolen vehicles and dozens of car parts were found at their home.

Ruskin Man Charged With DUI Manslaughter Following I-75 Crash

A 31-year-old Ruskin man has been charged with DUI manslaughter following a crash that ​took the life of a 57-year-old woman.

Guardian Accused Of Stealing Half Million Dollars From Estate

Detectives have arrested a Riverview woman accused of stealing more than half a million dollars from the estate of a dead man.

Arrests Made In String Of FishHawk Auto Burglaries

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has arrested two people accused of burglarizing multiple vehicles in FishHawk Ranch this week.

Woman Who Fatally Shot Home Invader In Lithia Is Pregnant

Pregnant and frightened, a Lithia woman still had the presence of mind to grab a rifle in the home and defend her family against robbers.

Robber Killed By Lithia Woman During Home Invasion

​A robber was fatally shot by a homeowner Wednesday night after breaking into a house in Lithia.

Riverview Man Accused Of Dumping Dangerous Chemicals In Woods

A Riverview man is a facing a felony charge for dumping dangerous materials at a Hillsborough County-owned property earlier this month.

Sheriff's Deputy Honored For Attempt To Save Drowning Boy

Sgt. Eric Powell of District IV received the first challenge coin in recognition of his heroic actions on July 31.

U.S. Mail Scattered Across Interstate Following Truck Accident

A tractor-trailer truck transporting mail collided with another tractor-trailer truck, causing mail to be scattered across Interstate 75.

Man Killed While Driving Wrong Way On U.S. 301 In Riverview

A 45-year-old St. Petersburg man has died following a wrong-way crash Thursday night on U.S. 301 south of Bloomingdale Ridge Drive.

Woman Charged With 2nd-Degree Murder In Death At Riverview Home

Hillsborough County Sheriff's detectives have arrested a woman in connection to the death of a man at a home in Riverview.

Woman, Dog Escape As Fire Engulfs Sailboat On Alafia River

A woman was able to escape with her dog Thursday morning when her sailboat caught fire on the Alafia River.

Coast Guard Rescues People In Overturned Canoe In Bullfrog Creek

The Coast Guard rescued two people from a capsized canoe in Bullfrog Creek in Gibsonton Wednesday morning.

Wimauma Woman Found With 24 Pipe Bombs, Instructions, Manifestos

Authorities found 24 pipe bombs in Michelle Louise Kolts' home, plus anarchist manifestos.

Coast Guard Rescues 5 People When Boat Began Flooding

The Coast Guard assisted five people on a vessel taking on water near the Skyway Bridge Sunday afternoon.

Mother Charged With Aggravated Manslaughter In Son's Drowning

A 28-year-old mother has been charged with aggravated manslaughter of a child following the drowning death of her 9-year-old son.

FEMA Grant Helps Fund Ultra-Modern $700,000 Fire Boat

Fast and versatile, Hillsborough County's 38-foot fire boat provides critical protection for thousands of recreational boaters.

Pet Tarantula Perishes In House Fire; Iguana, Snakes, Dog Rescued

A pet tarantula perished in a fire that destroyed a Wimauma home Tuesday morning.

87-Year-Old Man Killed After Golf Cart Is Struck By Car

An 87-year-old Sun City Center man has died at Tampa General Hospital from injuries sustained when his golf cart was struck by a car.

Sheriff Investigates Murder-Suicide Attempt In Bloomingdale East

They found a woman who had been shot but was alive and a man dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Troopers Release Name Of Motorcyclist Killed In Gibsonton Crash

A 35-year-old Tampa man has been charged with ​DUI manslaughter following a fatal crash on I-75 in Gibsonton.

Fire Crew Gets Cocky; Rooster Appoints Himself Mascot

While some fire stations adopt a Dalmatian or other rescue dog as their mascot, the crew at Station 17 has a more unusual representative.

Burns 7th-Grader Accused Of Threatening Students

A 12-year-old Burns Middle School student ​has been arrested for making a threat against students on SnapChat.

Video: Man In Golf Cart Speeds Through Walmart, Strikes Customers

Deputies have arrested a man they say drove a golf cart through the Gibsonton Walmart, attempting to run over customers.

Valrico Man Arrested For False Threat To Walmart: Sheriff

A Valrico man has been arrested after being accused of calling in a false threat to open fire at the Gibsonton Walmart.

9-Year-Old Boy Dies After Falling Into Bullfrog Creek

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said a 9-year-old boy has died at a hospital after being pulled from the waters of Bullfrog Creek.

Gibsonton Bicyclist Dies In Crash On U.S. 41

A 63-year-old Gibsonton man died after riding his bike into the path of an SUV on U.S. 41 and Big Bend Road Tuesday morning.

Rescuers Spend 2 Hours Extricating Valrico Woman From Crash

​A 50-year-old Valrico woman was airlifted to Tampa General Hospital with serious injuries after being extricated from a crash on I-75.

Video: Sheriff Attempts To Identify Men In Gibsonton Robbery

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is attempting to identify three men caught on a surveillance video robbing a Gibsonton gas station.

5 Horses Owned By Pasco Detention Deputy Found Starving, Sick

Hillsborough County deputies arrested a Pasco County Sheriff's detention deputy after discovering five starving and sick horses on her land.

Accused Truck Thief Takes Victim On Wild Ride

A Riverview man was arrested Thursday after being accused of stealing a pickup truck and then taking its owner on a wild ride.

Riverview Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash On I-75

A 55-year-old motorcyclist had died following a crash along the northbound Interstate 75 ramp to the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway.

Deputies Spend 1,700 Hours Walking The Walk, Talking The Talk

Sheriff's deputies have spent more than 1,700 hours getting out of their cars and walking neighborhood streets in their districts.

Riverview Woman Charged With DUI Manslaughter In November Crash

A 21-year-old Riverview resident was arrested Monday in connection with a fatal crash that occurred last fall.

Store Clerks Accused Of Selling Alcohol To Minors In Crackdown

More than a dozen store clerks have been charged with selling alcohol to minors following a countywide crackdown.

Deputies Fatally Shoot Ruskin Man Brandishing Knife

A man is dead after being shot by Hillsborough County Sheriff's deputies after he approached them brandishing a knife. ​

Troopers Seek Help Bringing Hit-And Run Driver To Justice

The Florida Highway Patrol is seeking the public's help to locate a hit-and-run driver who killed a pedestrian on Interstate 75 on June 29.

Father Dies In US 301 Pileup; His 3 Children Seriously Injured

A 28-year-old Riverview father traveling with his three young children has died in a ​three-vehicle pileup on U.S. 301 near Pine Avenue.