Convicted Felon Arrested for Shooting Mother’s Neighbor in Tampa
A convicted felon was recently arrested for shooting his mother’s neighbor in Tampa. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, along with the U.S. Marshals Task Force, arrested the man responsible for the Central Florida shooting. According to law enforcement, 41-year-old Jontavis Williams shot his mother’s neighbor,...
Foggy while driving in Florida? Here’s what to know
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Driving while the roads are foggy can be dangerous. As fog sets in some Tampa Bay areas, driving safely is important. According to the National Weather Service and the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, you should keep safety measures in mind. For starters, "slow...
More hospice care options expand into Pinellas County
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Linda Boyd’s home is decorated to perfection. From joyful Christmas decorations to meaningful mementos, everything has a place in her home. Some of those decorations bring back memories, like a blanket with pictures across it. The pictures are of her and her late husband...
14 Florida Seafood Shacks Serving Grouper Sandwiches So Good Locals Plan The Drive Around...
Craving a road trip that tastes like salt air and sunshine? Florida’s beloved seafood shacks serve grouper sandwiches so fresh you can practically hear the dock ropes creak. Locals plan detours for crispy fillets, toasted buns, and zesty sauces that hit all the right notes. Bring an appetite and a flexible map...
Smoke Column Spotted From Miles Away: Crews Battle Second Saturday Blaze In Brandon
BRANDON, Fla. – Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR) crews were pushed to the limit this weekend, rushing to battle their second residential fire of the day early Saturday afternoon. Just after 12:25 p.m., emergency dispatchers were flooded with 911 calls regarding a home ablaze at 1538 Creekbend Drive. The...
Brandon Home Engulfed in Flames, Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Swiftly Extinguishes Blaze with No...
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue responded to a residential fire in Brandon earlier today, marking the second fire call of the shift for crews. The fire was reported around 12:25 p.m. after multiple 911 calls alerted dispatchers to a house fire on Creekbend Drive. According to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Facebook...
From 78 To 35: Tampa Bay Area Braces For Dramatic New Year’s Chill
TAMPA, Fla. – It is time to keep both the sunglasses and the heavy winter jackets on standby. The final days of 2025 are bringing a weather rollercoaster to the region, starting with dense morning fog and near-80-degree heat before plummeting into the 30s just in time for the holiday festivities.
Hillsborough County, FL: No.1 China Buffet restaurant passes inspection despite 17 violations found
Although it holds the name of No. 1, it is not ranked as the top in ratings. The No.1 China Buffet restaurant in Hillsborough County passed inspection standards on December 2, 2025, despite collecting 17 violations, including several repeated infractions, across various categories during a complaint-driven...
Fire breaks out at Riverview home: HCFR
RIVERVIEW, Fla. - Firefighters extinguished flames after a home caught on fire in Riverview Saturday morning, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue. HCFR says shortly before 10:30 a.m., crews responded to reports of a fire on Fawn Dale Drive. Crews arrived at the scene where heavy smoke was coming from...
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Volunteers Bring Hope with Bicycles for Children After Tragic House...
Members of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Volunteer Patrol provided support to a local family whose home was destroyed by a fire the day after Thanksgiving. According to a Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office's Facebook post, the fire left the family without their possessions and their family dog. The...

















