More Details Emerge in Wesley Chapel Acid Bomb Case

The acid used was a common household cleaner.

Arrest Made in Wesley Chapel Acid Bomb Case

Pasco County deputies have taken a 10th-grader into custody following a fire at Wesley Chapel High School.

Lockdown Over at Wesley Chapel High School

A “homemade chemical device” was used to start a fire in an outdoor trash can, officials say.

New Tampa Residents Are Most Appreciative, Firefighter Says

Station 20's Jason Luna is New Tampa Patch's First Responder of the Week.

Pro Football Came Before Firefighting for This First-Responder

Phillip Darns works at Station 20 in New Tampa. He is our first-responder of the week.

Police Blotter: Roundup of Recent Crime in New Tampa

A residential burglary was reported in Camden Live Oaks.

Thanks are Reward Enough for Veteran Firefighter

Capt. Tim Murphy is New Tampa Patch's First Responder of the Week.

Tampa Police Officer OK after Early Morning Crash in New Tampa

Hillsborough County deputies have arrested a Land O’ Lakes man on charges of driving under the influence with property damage.

Tampa Police Hold Special Olympics Fundraiser, Mini Expo

Ruby Tuesday's and Tampa Police partnered yesterday to raise funds for Special Olympics Florida and to hold a meet-and-greet with the community.

Suspect Arrested in Drug Deal Shooting

Authorities have arrested a 22-year-old Punta Gorda man in connection with the shooting of Devyn Hardy. Hardy was shot once in the face and is in stable condition at Tampa General Hospital.

Man Shot in Face; Detectives Seek Public's Help in Identifying Gunmen

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff's office.

Roundup of Recent Crime in New Tampa Includes Best Buy, Home Burglaries

These crimes were reported to Tampa Police.

Meet Driver Eric Conze, First Responder of the Week

Patch sat down for a quick chat with this firefighter who works at Station 20 in New Tampa.

Meet Captain David Solorzano, First Responder of the Week

Patch sat down for a quick chat with this firefighter who works at Station 20 in New Tampa.

Increased DUI Patrols Planned

Both the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office and the University of South Florida campus police are set to go with heightened patrols and sobriety checkpoints to clear roadways of drunken drivers.

Update: Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Wesley Chapel Driver

The Holiday man walked into the path of an oncoming minivan, officials say.

Walmart Shopper Zapped With Stun Gun, Police Say

A woman shopping at the New Tampa Walmart reported to police that she was shocked with a stun gun by two fellow customers for an unknown reason on New Year's Day.

Man Arrested for Assaulting Women with Chainsaw

The Wesley Chapel man is facing charges of kidnapping and aggravated assault.

Silver Alert Canceled For Missing Man

Jose Latorre, of New Tampa, has been found in Zephyrhills. He is 'fine,' sheriff's office says.

New Tampa Personal Trainer Gets 5 Years in Prison Under Plea Deal

James Elbert Williams was sentenced to five years in prison, then 20 years of probation for sexual battery cases.

Silver Alert Issued for New Tampa Man

He’s been missing since yesterday.

Vandals Drain YMCA Pool Costing Center $3,000

Someone gained access to the New Tampa YMCA pool in the middle of the night and drained the pool, which officials say will cost the center $3,000 that otherwise would have gone into the community.

Deputies to Teens: Buckle Up for 'Battle of the Belts' Safety Campaign

Drivers and passengers least likely to wear seat belts, and most likely to die as a result, are teenagers, which is why the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office invites schools to participate in a "Battle of the Belts" competition before winter break.

Julie Schenecker's Attorneys Call Dad Negligent in Shootings

Attorneys respond to civil lawsuit filed by father and ex-husband Parker Schenecker.

Missing Senior Found Safe in New Tampa

Olimpia De La Caridad Prado left her home in the 1000 block of East 25th Avenue on Wednesday morning and had not been seen all day. She was later located in New Tampa.

Wesley Chapel Woman Allegedly Beats Sister Over Toast

Maria Victoria Acevedo of Hatz Way was arrested on Nov. 20 after hitting her teen sister with a pot and slamming her head into the floor, according to a Pasco County Sheriff's Office report.

State Police Increase Patrols for Thanksgiving Holiday

State police are advising motorists not to act like turkeys but to drive responsibly during the busy Thanksgiving holiday.

Holiday Shopping Safety Tips

Be smart, be alert this shopping season.

New Fire Station on Cross Creek Boulevard to Open in Februrary

Fire Station No. 22 will house at least 12 firefighters and help to reduce response time, official says.

Wesley Chapel Man Named a Suspect in Suspicious Death Case

The body found in the trunk of a car driven to the Tampa Police Department headquarters earlier this week has been identified as the missing Carrollwood man.

Discovered Body Is Missing New Tampa Teen

Noah Kushner's lifeless body was discovered in the USF area early this morning.

Roundup of Recent Crime in New Tampa

Home and auto thefts.

Man Stabbed in Arm During Attempted Robbery

The incident occurred near the Walmart Supercenter on Bruce B. Downs Boulevard. The suspect is being sought by police.

Suspected Smoke Shop Thieves' Images Released

Do you know these men suspected of grand theft?

Roundup of Recent Crime in New Tampa

These crimes reportedly occurred between Oct. 28 and Nov. 1.

New Tampa Firefighter Defends World Arm-Wrestling Title

Wayne DeMatthews Jr. brings gold back to Tampa, now training for mixed-martial-arts fight.

Bull Market Robbery Suspect Images Released

Do you know this person? Authorities say he held up the Bull Market convenience store early Tuesday morning.

Police Seek ID of Smash-And-Grab Suspect

The Shell gas station on Cross Creek Boulevard was targeted in this crime.

Sheriff's Office Seeking Information About Fatal Shooting

Michael Massaline, of Shadow Moss Lane, was shot in the upper torso. Authorities are seeking the public's help in learning more about the incident.

Fatal New Tampa Carbon Monoxide Poisoning An Accident, Officials Say

Child protection investigator Rebecca Hawk, 23, died after her neighbor at the Vista Grande at Tampa Palms apartment complex left a car running in a garage overnight.