Florida family forced out of car at gunpoint in their driveway
Detectives later found an AirTag tracking device taped beneath the victims' vehicle.
Apopka Man Dies Following Medical Emergency-Induced Crash on I-4 Near Plant City
A 54-year-old Apopka man died on Saturday after a crash on Interstate 4 near Plant City. The Florida Highway Patrol said he had a medical emergency while driving his Kia SUV, causing it to hit the median guardrail, cross the highway, and overturn in the tree line, as reported by FOX 13 News. The crash happened...
Tampa Bay nonprofit that helps seniors says online platform withholding donations
A local non-profit that helps seniors stay in their homes is without part of the donations they rely on to provide services.
Traffic stop leads to fentanyl trafficking arrest in Lutz
LUTZ, Fla. (WFLA) — The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle that attempted to flee in Lutz on Monday, leading to a fentanyl trafficking arrest. Deputies uncovered more than 50 grams of fentanyl, ketamine, and drug paraphernalia. Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office provided bodycam footage and...
Charter school operators prepare to potentially move on public school campuses under new state...
Charter school operator Mater Academy has notified districts throughout Florida of its intent to occupy space in more than 100 public schools under a new state rule, including dozens in Tampa Bay. The move is part of the "Schools of Hope" program, which allows charter schools to take over classrooms...
Suspect Arrested After Fort Meade Car Burglaries And Running From Polk County Deputies
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Fort Meade man faces multiple charges, including Burglary of a Dwelling and Resisting, following an early Sunday morning incident involving two reported car burglaries. The suspect, 27-year-old Rashad William Austile, Jr., was apprehended after a brief attempt to evade detectives. Polk County...
Motorcyclist dies after crash in Auburndale, police investigating
AUBURNDALE, Fla. - The Auburndale Police Department is investigating a crash that killed a motorcyclist on Sunday evening at the intersection of Havendale Blvd. and 42nd St. Investigators say that the driver of an SUV crossed into the same lane as a motorcyclist while turning south onto 42nd St. That's...
Mistaken identity lands Jacksonville father in jail, missing birth of his child
He missed his baby’s birth, spent 12 days in jail, and it was all because of a name mix-up.
Couple kidnapped in their own garage, Hillsborough deputies say
ODESSA, Fla. (WWSB) - Two men are behind bars following what deputies are calling a terrifying home invasion in Hillsborough County. On Aug. 19, the suspects forced the victims into their Odessa garage at gunpoint before fleeing when an alarm was triggered, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said. Detectives...
How Health Buddies are transforming life for lonely Lakelanders
Seniors in Service of Tampa Bay connects volunteers and clients with chronic health conditions for Health Buddies, a 12-week telephone call program. Learn how it works and how you can sign up to help another Lakelander.
