2 Tampa Men Stole Rare Pokémon Card Worth $1,050: Hillsborough Sheriff

Two Tampa men accused of stealing a rare Pokémon card from a Tampa shop are also accused of a similar theft in St. Pete, deputies said.

Suspicious Package Cleared At MacDill Air Force Base: FBI

All gate and road closures were lifted as of Monday evening, the agency said.

Officer Recovering After Being Hit By Car Near Raymond James Stadium: Tampa Police

An officer was hit by a car while directing traffic after a concert at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa police said.

Multiple Boats Caught Fire At Tampa Yacht Club: Fire Officials

After multiple boats caught fire at the Tampa Yacht & Country Club, firefighters got the blaze under control.

Plant City Student Brought Gun To School, Prompting Hours-Long Lockdown: Police

The teen is facing multiple charges following the Friday incident, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.

Husband, Wife Fatally Shot Man While Evicting Him In Brandon: Hillsborough Sheriff

A couple was charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting during an eviction in Brandon, Hillsborough County deputies said.

8-Time Convicted Felon Arrested During Gang Investigation: Hillsborough Sheriff

An eight-time convicted felon faces drug and weapon charges after a Tampa-area gang investigation, the Hillsborough County sheriff said.

Man Scammed 81-Year-Old Lithia Woman Of $24K: Hillsborough Sheriff

A Canadian man was arrested in connection with an organized elder fraud scheme that targeted an 81-year-old Lithia woman, HCSO said.

Ruling In Death Of 4-Year-Old Released By Hillsborough Sheriff

Authorities say a Hillsborough County 4-year-old child suffered upper body trauma before dying.

Woman Charged With Murder In Fatal Stabbing In Seffner: Sheriff

A woman was charged with premeditated murder in the stabbing death of a man in Seffner, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said.

Small Plane Hit Power Lines, Tree During Emergency Landing In Tampa Area: Sheriff

A small plane hit power lines and a tree while making a late-night emergency landing, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said.

Man Died After Being Run Over By Tractor-Trailer In 3-Vehicle I-75 Crash: FL Troopers

A Tampa driver involved in a 3-vehicle crash died after being run over by a tractor-trailer truck on Interstate 75, FL troopers said.

89 Arrested In Human Trafficking Operation Across Hillsborough County: Sheriff

89 people were arrested on more than 1,200 felony charges during an undercover human trafficking operation, Hillsborough sheriff said.

Tampa Intersection Floods After Vehicle Crashes Into Fire Hydrant: Police

A major Tampa road flooded after a vehicle crashed into a fire hydrant, police said.

Riverview Man Accused In $10K Winn-Dixie Theft Spree Across Hillsborough County

A Riverview man faces multiple charges for a months-long theft spree targeting Winn-Dixie stores, the Hillsborough County sheriff said.

Woman’s Death Under Investigation In Tampa: Reports

Police are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found in a Tampa home, reports said.

2 Tampa Men On Boat Involved In Shootout With Cuban Soldiers

The brother of a Tampa man who was one of 4 who died in a shootout with Cuban soldiers said he wanted to overthrow the country’s government.

Teacher Kissed A 17-Year-Old Student: Hillsborough County Sheriff

A Tampa-area teacher was arrested for inappropriate conduct with a student, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.

Clearwater Man Died In Crash On I-275 Exit Ramp To I-4: FL Troopers

The man lost control of his pickup truck during a medical emergency, hitting an SUV, a guardrail and two concrete barriers, FL troopers said

Child, 4, Found Dead In Wimauma: Hillsborough County Sheriff

Investigators are looking into the death of a 4-year-old in Wimauma, the Hillsborough County sheriff said.

18-Year-Old Died After Being Hit By 2 Cars While Crossing Road: FL Troopers

An 18-year-old Tampa man died after being hit by two cars while crossing Tampa highway, Florida Highway Patrol said.

St. Pete Man Stole Jeep, Led Troopers On Hillsborough County Chase: FHP

After a stolen Jeep was tracked to a strawberry field in Dover, the driver led law enforcement on a chase into Brandon, FL troopers said.

16-Year-Old Downloaded Child Porn, Bestiality Videos From Dark Web: Hillsborough Sheriff

A Valrico teen is accused of downloading child porn and bestiality files from the dark web, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said.

Arrest Made In Deadly Shooting At Tampa Cookout: Police

A man was charged with second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of another man during a cookout at a Tampa home, police said.

Fatal Shooting At Tampa Home Under Investigation: Police

After a group argument, a man was fatally shot at a Tampa home, police said.

Teen Charged With Murder In Fatal Shooting Of Woman: Tampa Police

A 19-year-old was arrested for fatally shooting a woman in her mid-30s after an argument, Tampa police said.

Retired Army Officer In FL Sentenced For Disclosing Classified Info: U.S. DOJ

A retired U.S. Army colonel in Tampa will spend time behind bars for texting classified information, the U.S. Department of Justice said.

Hillsborough Man Who Coerced Women Into Prostitution Sentenced: FL Officials

A Hillsborough County man convicted of human trafficking and racketeering was sentenced to 120 years behind bars, FL officials said.

Driver Injured In I-75 Crash With Tractor-Trailer That Made An Illegal U-Turn: FL Troopers

The driver of the tractor-trailer truck was arrested for making an illegal U-turn on I-75, causing a crash with injuries, FL troopers said.

Armed Robbers Steal Cash From Tampa Nail Salon: Police

Investigators are looking for two men in the armed robbery of a Tampa nail salon, police said.

Motorcyclist Hit Speeds Of 150 MPH In 2-County Chase: FL Troopers

After spotting motorcyclists racing in Tampa, one led troopers on a chase through Hillsborough and Pinellas, FL Highway Patrol said.

55 Arrested During Tampa Traffic Initiative: Police

During a recent traffic initiative, 55 people were arrested in Tampa, police said.

Boy, 14, With Ties To Neo-Nazi Satanic Group Planned Mass Shooting: Hillsborough Sheriff

The teen, who was planning a mass shooting at a church near his Wimauma home, faces terrorism and child porn charges, HCSO said.

Hospital Worker Stole 94-Year-Old Patient’s Credit Cards: Hillsborough Sheriff

An employee at a hospital in Brandon racked up more than $500 in charges on a patient’s stolen credit cards, the Hillsborough sheriff said.

Man Charged With Murder In Tampa Shooting: Sheriff

A man was charged with murder in the fatal shooting of another man after a disagreement in Tampa, the Hillsborough County sheriff said.

Lyft Driver Choked, Threatened To Kill Female Passenger: Hillsborough Sheriff

A Lyft driver was arrested for choking and threatening to kill a female passenger, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said.

Bus Driver, Aide Arrested In Child Abuse Case: Hillsborough Sheriff

A Hillsborough County Schools bus aide faces 14 child abuse charges, the sheriff’s office said. The bus driver was also arrested.

Fatal Shooting Investigated In Tampa: Sheriff’s Office

A man was found shot to death near Nebraska Avenue in Tampa, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.

Hillsborough Man Pleaded Guilty To Impersonating Federal Officer: U.S. DOJ

A man pretended to be a U.S. Army special agent while going door-to-door in a Hillsborough neighborhood, the U.S. DOJ said.

Woman Who Threatened To ‘Beat Up’ Flight Attendant In FL Sentenced: U.S. DOJ

A woman will spend time in federal prison for threatening flight attendants on a 2024 flight from Tampa to Puerto Rico, the U.S. DOJ said.