2 Church Leaders, 1 With Tampa Ties, Charged In Forced Labor Scheme

Prosecutors said the pair of church leaders used millions in donations to buy luxury homes, cars and sporting equipment.

Fugitive Wanted In MI Homicide Arrested In FL: Hillsborough Sheriff

After his lost wallet was turned in to police, deputies arrested a fugitive in a 2023 Michigan homcide case, the Hillsborough sheriff said.

1 Killed In Mobile Home Fire: Hillsborough Fire Rescue

One person was killed in a mobile home fire, Hillsborough County Fire Rescue said.

Man Dies After Being Hit, Knocked Off I-75 Into River: FL Highway Patrol

The driver in a single-car crash was hit by an SUV heading south on I-75 and thrown into the Alafia River, FL Highway Patrol said.

2 Injured In Fiery Dump Truck Crash In Hillsborough County

Florida Highway Patrol said the crash occurred Saturday morning on US-301.

​2 Firefighters Injured While Fighting Tampa Scrapyard Fire: Hillsborough Fire Rescue

Two Hillsborough County firefighters were injured while battling a three-alarm scrapyard fire in Tampa.

2 Pleaded Guilty In MacDill Air Force Base Kickback Scheme: U.S. DOJ

A government employee and a contractor pleaded guilty to charges in a kickback scheme connected to MacDill’s intramural sports program.

Man, Woman Arrested In Fatal Tampa-Area Stabbing: Hillsborough County Sheriff

The suspects in a fatal stabbing in Riverview dumped the body near the Gandy Bridge in St. Petersburg, the Hillsborough County sheriff said.

Man Sexually Battered Woman He Held Against Her Will: Hillsborough County Sheriff

A Tampa man was arrested for sexually battering a woman he held against her will at his home, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.

Body Found Near Pinellas County Bridge, Homicide Under Investigation: Hillsborough Sheriff

Deputies are investigating a homicide in Riverview after a body was found near a Pinellas County bridge, Hillsborough County sheriff said.

FL OnlyFans Creator Owes IRS $1.6M: U.S. Department Of Justice

An OnlyFans content creator from Tampa was indicted on multiple charges after not paying her taxes, the U.S. DOJ said.

Man Shot At Car Parked At Hotel 9 Times In Hillsborough County: Watch

A gunman was arrested and charged with attempted murder after ambushing a car parked outside a Tampa-area hotel, the sheriff's office said.

Fatal Shooting At Apartment Complex Under Investigation: Tampa Police

A man shot at a Tampa apartment complex later died from his injuries and one person is in custody, police said.

Tampa Real Estate Firm CEO Sentenced For $6.3M Tax Fraud: U.S. DOJ

The former CEO of a Tampa-based real estate investment firm was sentenced for federal prison for tax fraud, the U.S. DOJ said.

Officers Pulled Man By Ankle From Burning Tampa Home: Watch

Watch police bodycam video footage of officers rescuing a man from a burning home in Tampa by pulling him out by the ankle.

Nurse Who Stole Fentanyl From Tampa Bay-Area Hospitals Headed To Prison: U.S. DOJ

A nurse was sentenced to prison for taking fentanyl from several Tampa Bay-area hospitals while working, the U.S. DOJ said.

Woman’s Remains Found In Tampa-Area Woods: Hillsborough Sheriff

A death investigation is underway after a woman’s remains were found in a wooded area in the Tampa area, the Hillsborough sheriff said.

Fentanyl-Filled Cigarette Box Thrown From Vehicle During Traffic Stop: Hillsborough Sheriff

Two people were arreted after throwing a fentanyl-filled cigarette box from their vehicle during a traffic stop on I-275, HCSO said.

Drugs Found In U-Haul Truck During I-275 Traffic Stop: Hillsborough County Sheriff

Two people were arrested after drugs were found in a U-Haul truck pulled over on I-275, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.

2 Drivers Going 100 MPH In 55 MPH Zone Arrested For Street Racing In Tampa: Watch

A 19-year-old and a 21-year-old were filming themselves racing on a Tampa-area highway when they were arrested, police said.

2 Charged After Interfering With Immigration Investigation In Tampa: U.S. DOJ

Two people were arrested for interfering with a FL immigration investigation in Tampa and shoving a Homeland Security officer, U.S. DOJ said

Barricaded Armed Suspect In Custody In Tampa: Hillsborough Sheriff

A barricaded armed suspect is in custody in the Tampa area, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.

Officer Shot Outside Tampa Police Station, Suspect Dead: Police

An officer is recovering after being shot outside a police station near Busch Gardens, the Tampa Police Department said.

Delta Pilot Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Child Identified, Is From FL

He is charged with five counts of oral copulation with a child under 10 and is being held in lieu of $5 million bail, police said.

Dog Found Abandoned In Cage On I-275 In Tampa Area: FL Highway Patrol

A dog was found abandoned in a cage on the shoulder of Interstate 275 in the Tampa area, FL Highway Patrol said. Do you know its owner?

Man Critically Injured In Shootout, Suspects Sought: Tampa Police

A man was shot and critically injured during a shootout in Tampa, police said. Officers are searching for those involved.

Undercover Deputy Survived Armed Robbery Attempt: Hillsborough County Sheriff

An undercover deputy survived an armed robbery attempt by two teenagers in Riverview, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.

Bradenton Mother Charged With DUI Drove 4 Times Legal Limit On I-275: Reports

A Bradenton woman found with her 3-year-old son in her SUV on I-275 was charged with charged with DUI and child neglect, reports said.

Pedestrian Fatally Run Over By Box Truck In Wawa Parking Lot

The incident happened early Saturday morning in Tampa, police said.

4 Injured After 3-Wheeler Hits Pedestrians, 2 Cars In Tampa

Tampa police said the driver of the three-wheeler suffered serious injuries in the crash.

19 Indicted In Massive Gang, Gun And Drug Cases

Five men, accused of being members of a Tampa-based gang, are among 19 people who were indicted in separate federal cases.

Tampa-Area Attorney Guilty Of Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material: U.S. DOJ

A Brandon attorney faces decades in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material, the U.S. DOJ said.

15-Year-Old Human Trafficking Victim Rescued, 2 Arrested: Hillsborough County Sheriff

Two people were arrested for human trafficking after authorities rescued a 15-year-old girl advertised as an escort online, HCSO said.

Man Hospitalized Following Shooting In Ybor City

Tampa police said the shooting happened just before 3 a.m. Saturday.

2 Arrested For Auto Thefts, Burglaries In Tampa, Pinellas County: Police

Two men were arrested in connection with a string of auto thefts and burglaries in Tampa and across Pinellas County, police said.

3 FL Tourists Rescued From Gorge At Glacier National Park

While two of the people were swept through the gorge, the third was able to grab onto tree branches and wait for help.

Teacher Showed Sexual Videos, Photos Of Himself To Students: Hillsborough County Sheriff

A teacher faces multiple charges after being arrested for showing students sexual videos and photos of himself, Hillsborough sheriff said.

45 Arrested During July 4 DUI Enforcement: Hillsborough County Sheriff

Hundreds of traffic stops made and 45 people arrested during July 4 weekend DUI enforcement in Hillsborough County, sheriff's office said.

Arrest Made In Fatal July 4 Hit-And-Run Crash In Tampa Area: Hillsborough County Sheriff

A 19-year-old woman was killed in a July 4 hit-and-run crash in Riverview, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.

Multiple July 4 Fireworks Injuries, Fires Reported: Hillsborough County Fire Rescue

Among fireworks incidents reported over the July 4 weekend, two people suffered hand injuries and a boy was rushed to surgery, HCSO said.