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RUSKIN-WIMAUMA, Florida - A Hillsborough County Sheriff's deputy was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound outside his home on March 3, 2026, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Deputy Jeremiah Stewart, a 36-year-old resident, was discovered by a family member at approximately 7:20 a.m....

TAMPA, FL — A multi-week undercover operation in the Tampa Bay area has concluded with the arrest of 89 individuals and a staggering 1,217 combined felony charges. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) announced the results of the sting on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, revealing a net that caught everyone The...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Monday afternoon drive ended in an arrest for an Avon Park woman after a Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputy pulled over her green Ford sedan on Interstate 4. The stop occurred on March 2nd along the eastbound lanes near Mile Marker 52 in Davenport.

LAKE WALES, Fla. — After sitting vacant for decades, the historic Walesbilt Hotel has officially entered its next chapter. Crews this week began clearing debris from inside the 10-story hotel, marking the first major step toward restoring the long-dormant downtown landmark and transforming it into a new destination...

LAKLEAND, Fla. – A Sunday night blaze at a mobile home on Pine Ridge Drive turned fatal, claiming the life of one resident while another managed to escape the flames. The Lakeland Fire Department arrived at the scene around 9:45 PM Sunday to find a heavy fire tearing through the carport area of the residence.

If you have ever driven through Plant City hungry, you have probably heard whispers about a little walk up window slinging legendary Cubans and creamy shakes. The Strawberry Hut Sandwich Shop has won hearts for decades, and after one bite you understand why. From butter pressed bread to strawberry shakes packed with...

FLORIDA — All lanes of Interstate 75 northbound in Hillsborough County were shut down Tuesday morning following a deadly crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers first reported the crash shortly after 6 a.m. in the northbound lanes of I-75, south of Bruce B. Downs Boulevard near Thonotosassa. Initial...

An Eagle Lake woman is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say she carried out a scheme to defraud her employer of more than $28,000. According to an arrest affidavit, Shawna Leanne Holley is accused of manipulating payroll and accounting records while working in a human resources role. Investigators...

BARTOW, Fla. - A massive development plan that Bartow residents were fighting was unanimously rejected after a major vote by city commissioners Monday night. The meeting at Bartow City Hall stretched late into the night after hours of public comment. Many longtime locals are voicing strong opposition to the proposal,...

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - A large undercover operation in Hillsborough County has led to 89 arrests of people authorities say sought to sexually exploit children and purchase sex, resulting in more than 1,200 felony charges. Those arrested include a high school teacher and another suspect already on house...