37 Violent Fugitives Arrested In Tampa-Area Operation, FBI Says

During a 90-day operation targeting violent fugitives, 37 people were arrested in the Tampa area, the FBI said.

2 Dead In Small Plane Crash On U.S. 301: Hillsborough Sheriff

The small plane became engulfed in flames after crashing on U.S. 301, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said.

Tampa Man Sentenced For Fatal Shooting During Threesome: State Attorney

A Tampa man will spend life in prison for fatally shooting a man during a threesome in 2023, the Hillsborough State Attorney’s office said.

Deaths At Tampa Home Classified A Murder-Suicide: Police

A man fatally shot a woman in Tampa before turning the gun on himself on Aug. 21, police said. Three children were home at the time.

2 Dead, 2 Injured In Motorcycle Crash In Hillsborough County: FHP

A motorcyclist and his passenger died after a pickup truck turned into their path on Route 41, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

3 Tampa Teens Charged As Adults In Attempted Murder Of Homeless Man: State Attorney

The state attorney’s office said that three Tampa teenagers are being charged as adults after attacking a homeless man out of boredom.

163 Missing Children Recovered In FL Operation, Including 46 In Tampa Bay

A five-day operation led by the FDLE found and rescued 163 missing children, ages 2 months to 17 years old, across FL, officials said.

Possible Plane Crash A False Alarm Near Tampa: Sheriff's Office

A reported plane in distress turned out to be an aerobatic aircraft performing maneuvers, the sheriff's office said.

15-Year-Old Boy Stabbed Another Teen During Fight At 7-Eleven: Hillsborough Sheriff

A 15-year-old boy was charged with attempted murder after stabbing another teen during a fight near a 7-Eleven, Hillsborough sheriff said.

14-Time Felon Arrested During Drug Raid: Hillsborough County Sheriff

Fentanyl, meth, cocaine and other drugs were found and two people were arrested during a raid on a Town ‘n’ Country home, HCSO said.

Riverview Student Arrested After Bomb Threat Call To Spoto High School, Sheriff Says

Detectives traced the phone call to a Spoto High senior's family phone after deputies searched the campus and found no explosives, HCSO said

Mother Arrested After 11-Year-Old Crashes Car At Gas Station, Hillsborough Sheriff Says

A Riverview mother without a license was arrested for allowing her 11-year-old child to drive their vehicle to a gas station, HCSO said.

Woman Charged With Murder After Fatal Overdose In Hillsborough County

Detectives say Katrina Broaddus supplied fentanyl to a 36-year-old woman who was found dead in Lithia.

Hillsborough Teacher Accused Of Sending Inappropriate Messages To Former Student

A Memorial Middle School teacher is facing charges of child sexual abuse material and communication charges, deputies said.

116 Arrested, 5 Human Trafficking Victims Recovered In Hillsborough County Operation

An operation targeting human traffickers and child predators led to 116 arrests and five victims recovered, the Hillsborough sheriff said.

4 Arrested In Tampa Bay Retail Theft Operation, Hillsborough Sheriff Says

$300K in stolen goods was recovered, and four people were arrested in a retail theft operation targeting Tampa Bay businesses, HCSO said.

Doctor Killed, 1 Person Injured In Tampa Boat Crash: Reports

A Tampa doctor was killed and another person was injured after their boat crashed near Picnic island Park, reports said.

Tampa Man Dies After Boat Crashes Into Rock Jetty: Officials

David A. Hochberg, 61, was ejected into the water after the 27-foot vessel crashed near Picnic Island Park, officials said.

Missing 5-Year-Old Tampa Boy Found Dead In Nearby Pond: Hillsborough Sheriff

A missing 5-year-old autistic boy who left his Tampa home alone was found dead hours later in a nearby pond, the Hillsborough sheriff said.

Tampa Hotel Robbery Leads To 3 Arrests In Pinellas County, Sheriff Says

Detectives said the 3 suspects robbed a man at gunpoint outside a Tampa hotel after meeting him earlier at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino.

Pedestrian Killed, Another Injured Crossing Highway In Hillsborough County

A Leesburg man was killed and a Miami man seriously injured while crossing State Road 574, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

UT Student, Friend Of 'Real Housewives' Star, Dies After Fall At Egmont Key

A 20-year-old University of Tampa student and friend of ‘Real Housewives” star died after fall at Egmont Key ruins, reports said.

Hillsborough Woman Charged After 2 Dogs Found Severely Malnourished, Deputies Say

Two dogs were removed for care after they were found extremely underweight at a Hillsborough County apartment, deputies said.

Vehicle Crashes Into Palm River Apartments, Seriously Injuring 2 Children

Two children were seriously injured Tuesday morning when a vehicle crashed into two apartment units in the Palm River community

Person Fatally Shot Outside Plant City Nightclub: Sheriff

Hillsborough deputies are investigating a fatal shooting outside El Diamante nightclub in Plant City early Friday.

2 Deaths At Tampa Home Under Investigation

Officers looking for a person of interest in another case found two people dead inside a Tampa home.

FL Pharmacist, Pharmacy Owner Convicted In Federal Oxycodone Case: U.S. DOJ

Federal prosecutors said the Tampa pharmacist dispensed more than 335K oxycodone pills through two Broward County pharmacies, U.S. DOJ said.

3 Teens Attacked Woman, Homeless Man Out Of Boredom, Tampa Police Say

A homeless man attacked by 3 teens who were "bored" earlier this month remains in critical condition, Tampa police said.

Woman Charged With Murder Months After 3-Year-Old's Death: Hillsborough sheriff

After a 3-year-old brought to Brandon Regional Hospital with injuries died in April, a woman was arrested for murder, the sheriff said.

Hillsborough Deputy Arrested On Stalking Charge, Sheriff Says

A Hillsborough County deputy was suspended after being charged with stalking a woman whose number he got during a traffic stop.

2 Deputies Injured, Suspect Killed In Ruskin Shootout: Hillsborough Sheriff

Two Hillsborough County deputies were seriously injured, and the suspect was killed in a shootout in Ruskin, the Hillsborough sheriff said.

3 Teens Arrested After Pointing BB Guns At Hillsborough Sheriff's Helicopter

Deputies responding to a prowler call in Lutz arrested three teens who aimed BB guns at a Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office helicopter.

Man Found Dead Inside Dick's Sporting Goods In Brandon

Deputies were called to the store at the Brandon Exchange shopping center shortly before 4:30 p.m. Friday.

Armed Arson Suspect Brought Flaming Propane Tank Into Tampa Restaurant: Watch

A man armed with kitchen knives was arrested for setting a Tampa restaurant on fire with a flaming propane tank, Hillsborough deputies said.

Suspect Arrested Weeks After Fatal Tampa Shooting: Police

The suspect in the Tampa shooting was arrested in Palm Beach County and charged in the fatal shooting of Kevondre Thomas, police said.

Missing Woman Found Dead In Tampa McDonald's Parking Lot: Sheriff

A missing 36-year-old woman was found dead in an SUV parked at a McDonald's in Tampa, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.

Driver Fatally Shot Armed Man Who Opened Vehicle Door: Tampa Police

A man with a gun who opened the door of an occupied vehicle was fatally shot by the driver, Tampa police said.

Man Fatally Shot Dog At Neighbor's Home, Hillsborough Sheriff Says

The man armed himself and shot the dog after the animal had bitten a child, who was uninjured, the Hillsborough County sheriff said.

Ruskin Man Chased, Crashed Into Ambulance Carrying Patient: Hillsborough Sheriff

Hillsborough County deputies said a driver interfered with paramedics, followed an ambulance and caused it to crash in Ruskin.

Tampa Motorcyclist Killed After Crashing Into Tree

Authorities said the crash occurred around 4 p.m. Friday on the southbound State Road 589 exit ramp.