Tampa Man Who Embezzled $503K From St. Pete Company Sentenced: U.S. DOJ

A Tampa man who embezzled $503,000 from a St. Pete company spent the money gambling and on vacations, the U.S. DOJ said.

Murder Charge Filed In 2022 Fatal Liquor Store Shooting: Hillsborough County Sheriff

A man who fled to Mexico was arrested for murder in connection to a 2022 fatal shooting at a Plant City liquor store, the sheriff said.

Murder Charge Filed Weeks After Fatal Shooting, 2nd Person Arrested: Hillsborough County Sheriff

Weeks after a fatal shooting in Seffner, a man was charged with premeditated murder and a woman was arrested, the Hillsborough sheriff said.

Fatal Tampa-Area Shooting Under Investigation: Hillsborough County Sheriff

A man was fatally shot early Monday morning in Thonotosassa, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said.

Teacher Guilty Of Buying Guns In FL For Overseas Crime Group

A Hillsborough County high school teacher pleaded guilty to a charge related to sending guns to a criminal organization in Trinidad: US DOJ

Man Steals Rental Car From Tampa International Airport: Sheriff

A St. Pete man who stole a rental car from Tampa International Airport was arrested in the FL Panhandle, the Walton County sheriff said.

60 ‘Critically Missing Children’ Rescued Across Tampa Bay Area: U.S. Marshals

An initiative led by the U.S. Marshals Services rescued 60 missing children across Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties.

FL Woman Guilty In Identity Theft Scheme With More Than 100 Victims: U.S. DOJ

FL woman stole nearly $2 million in unemployment insurance benefits issued by state of NV during the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. DOJ said.

After Getting Kicked Out, Woman Threatened Shooting At Tampa Cigar Lounge: Police

A woman who was kicked out of a Tampa cigar lounge Sunday, went back with a gun and threatened to shoot people there, police said.

Man Pointed Gun At Boss’ Head At Tampa Construction Site: Hillsborough Sheriff

A man faces multiple charges, including 2nd-degree murder, after shooting at his boss during a wage dispute, the Hillsborough sheriff said.

Woman Arrested In Road-Rage Shootout In Tampa Area: Hillsborough County Sheriff

A woman injured during a Thursday afternoon road-rage incident in Brandon was later arrested for attempted murder, sheriff’s office said.

Substitute Teacher Sent Sexual Images To Students: Hillsborough Sheriff

A substitute teacher in the Tampa area AirDropped content that included nudity and bestiality to 7th-grade students, the sheriff said.

Fatal Park Stabbing Under Investigation In Tampa Area: Hillsborough Sheriff

Investigators are looking into an altercation that led to a stabbing that left a woman dead, a man injured at a Tampa-area park, HCSO said.

Motorcyclist Killed In Crash In Hillsborough County

Authorities said the crash happened just after 2 a.m. Saturday on Interstate 4.

Man, 7-Year-Old Rescued From Tampa Crash: Watch

Officers rescued a driver and a 7-year-old passenger from a crash at a Tampa intersection last month, police said.

Man Dead, Woman Injured In Shooting At Tampa Home: Hillsborough Sheriff

An early Friday morning shooting that left a man dead and a woman injured in Tampa is under investigation, the Hillsborough sheriff said.

Hospital Worker Arrested On Child Porn Charges: Hillsborough Sheriff

A Tampa General Hospital worker faces 79 counts of child possession and distribution, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said.

Man Shot Into Car, Killed Passenger In Tampa As Child Looked On: HCSO

The passenger in a car was fatally shot at an intersection in Tampa on Friday afternoon, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said.

2 Men Kept Girl, 13, At Tampa Motel Against Her Will: Sheriff

Two men face multiple felonies, including human trafficking, after bringing a 13-year-old girl to a Tampa motel, the sheriff’s office said.

Man Fatally Shot Inside Car In Tampa, Suspect At Large

Authorities said the shooting happened Friday at Progress Boulevard and South 82nd Street in Tampa.

Man Found With 1,000-Plus Child Porn Images: Tampa Police

A Tampa man was arrested Wednesday for child pornography possession, police said.

Man Who Kidnapped Ex-Girlfriend Arrested: Hillsborough Sheriff

A Manatee County man was arrested for kidnapping his ex-girlfriend from her Ruskin home, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said.

Child Porn Charges Filed Against Hillsborough Assistant State Attorney

An assistant FL state attorney from St. Petersburg faces multiple child pornography-related charges, the Pinellas County sheriff said.

Family Rescued After Boat Runs Aground Near Alafia River: Watch

A family of four was stranded near the Alafia River Saturday night after their boat ran aground, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

Woman, Young Son, Nephew Injured In I-75 Crash: FL Highway Patrol

A 22-year-year-old Tampa woman, her 3-year-old son, 5-year-old nephew were seriously injured in a crash on an I-75 ramp, FL troopers said.

‘Trump You Need Me’: Man Charged In Bomb Hoax At FBI Tampa Office

A man accused of planting a fake bomb outside the FBI’s Tampa office made a video from nearby while law enforcement was at the scene.

Man Dies After Being Hit By 2 Cars While Crossing Road: FL Troopers

A Valrico man died Wednesday night after being hit by two cars while crossing State Road 60, FL Highway Patrol said.

Stabbing Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder: Hillsborough Sheriff

A 22-year-old man was arrested for stabbing another person during an altercation earlier this month, the Hillsborough County sheriff said.

Man Charged In Shooting Of 3 Sons In Ruskin

A man, who reportedly shot his three sons during a dispute over a car in Ruskin, is facing aggravated assault charges.

Tampa-Area Teacher Had Sexual Relationship With Student: Sheriff

A Riverview High School teacher is accused of having a sexual relationship with a male student, the Hillsborough County sheriff said.

I-4 Shooting Suspects Sought: FL Highway Patrol

On May 11, suspects in a dark-colored car shot at two SUVs near I-4 in Tampa, chasing those in one of the SUVs by foot, FL troopers said.

Man Killed In 2-Car Crash In Hillsborough County

Florida Highway Patrol said the crash occurred on State Road 674 shortly before 3 p.m.

13-Time Felon On Bond For Murder Arrested Again: Hillsborough Sheriff

A double-murder suspect and 13-time convicted felon was arrested in Tampa on multiple new charges after fleeing a traffic stop, HCSO said.

Quit Claim Deed Scam Lands Tampa-Area Man In Federal Prison: U.S. DOJ

A Wesley Chapel man used fraudulent quit claim deeds on a victim’s properties to apply for mortgage loans online, the U.S. DOJ said.

Fatal Shooting Under Investigation In Hillsborough: Sheriff

A man was found with a fatal gunshot wound at a Seffner property early Wednesday morning, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.

15 Arrested In Online Child Sex Sting: Hillsborough Sheriff

15 people face charges after a four-day child sex sting in Hillsborough County, the sheriff’s office said.

DUI Driver Arrested, Pedestrian Killed In Crash: Tampa Police

A woman accused of driving under the influence was arrested after hitting and killing a man on N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa police said.

Man Charged With Murder In Fatal Overdose: Hillsborough Sheriff

A man was charged with murder after a 2023fatal overdose in Riverview, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said.

Gator Kills Woman Canoeing With Husband In FL Creek: Reports

Authorities have identified the woman who died during an alligator attack near Lake Kissimmee, media reports say.

41 Charged With DUI During Massive Cinco De Mayo Operation

Authorities conducted a four-day operation around Cinco de Mayo, during which 41 people were accused of driving under the influence.