DNA Breakthrough Solves 28-Year-Old Hillsborough County Cold Case
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – In a remarkable display of persistence and collaboration, the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner’s Office (MEO) has successfully solved a cold case dating back to 1997. Utilizing advancements in DNA technology and working in tandem with U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Missing...
Tampa Bay mother takes bullying concerns to court
A Wesley Chapel mother said her daughter was bullied repeatedly at school and online. So, she turned to the school district for help and when the bullying continued, she took the case to court.
Deputies Wrangle Giant Alligator Named Elvis Wandering Near Preschool
Elvis's unexpected appearance served as a reminder of the unique wildlife encounters that can occur in Florida.
‘Can I call my mom?’ 15 charged in Hillsborough human trafficking sting
Fifteen people have been arrested on charges of soliciting sexual acts and attempting to buy sex from juveniles online, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Gator claws at Wesley Chapel family’s door, “It was a huge guy”
WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. - It wasn’t a burglar trying to get in, it was a scaly neighbor. Truly a Florida kind of wake-up call and we’re pretty sure no one wants to wake up to that. The backstory:. The family in Wesley Chapel heard scratching at the door...
One person charged in connection to Florida murder
FLORIDA — The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has filed new charges against a man connected to a fatal shooting that occurred in June 2024 in North Tampa. Deputies responded to a 911 call just before 3 p.m. on June 17, 2024, reporting gunfire in the roadway near Regents Park Drive and Bruce B. Downs Boulevard....
Anonymous tip leads to drug dealer’s arrest in Hillsborough County
An anonymous tip led to the arrest of a Pasco County man Wednesday, following a drug investigation.
City’s Parents Night Out Can Allow Mom and Dad a Date Night May 9
Parents, are you looking for some time for yourselves? The Lake Wales Family Recreation Center makes that easy: just drop off your kid(s) every 2nd & 4th Friday of the month (there’s one this Friday, May 9) from 6pm to 9pm. Kids will have access to a variety activities, including board games, food and beverages. The...
2 drivers killed in fiery wrong-way crash in Polk County
Two drivers were killed in a fiery wrong-way crash in Polk County on Thursday night.
The Villages is no longer allowing us to live the dream
My husband and I bought into the “living the dream” notion when we purchased our home here in 2014. In The Villages, you can live out your dreams … or so we thought. I am a part of the Villages Cheerleaders performing group and I love it. I was never a cheerleader in high school or college; I was just too shy. But in...
