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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Dashcam video shows the moments a driver crashed into an Amazon tractor-trailer on I-75 in Hillsborough County. The Florida Highway Patrol says this happened after 7 p.m. Tuesday when two 18-year-old Wesley Chapel men were driving southbound in a BMW "operating in a reckless manner" in the...

TAMPA, Fla. — A former employee with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) is calling for the sheriff to step down amid controversy within the department. James Stahlschmidt, who was with HCSO from 1999 until he left in 2018, wrote a letter to state leaders, including the governor, calling for his removal...

Stanford University has named five Florida Polytechnic University professors on its annual World’s Top 2% Scientists list, reflecting years of research and contributions in their fields. The ranking recognizes researchers whose work is most cited and has had a significant impact across scientific disciplines. The...

With a 2025 population estimate of 852,878 (U.S. Census), the county is quickly becoming a magnet for both talent and opportunity. This growth brings a major advantage in a larger, more diverse workforce for expanding companies. That’s one reason why Polk, again, ranks ninth in the nation for talent attraction,...

Golden Ridge Groves and Market in Alturas, FL, is set to blaze a new trail. The Central Florida-based, third-generation family farm is endeavoring to open next month as state’s first U-pick agritourism destination employing Citrus Under Protective Screen (CUPS) technology. This innovative crop production approach...

WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. — A Florida Missing Child Alert was issued for a 14-year-old girl out of Pasco County. According to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Grace Thomas was last seen in the area of Highcroft Drive in Wesley Chapel while wearing a black sweatshirt with green lettering, gray shorts, black socks...

LAKELAND, Fla. - A neighborhood in South Lakeland is known for its original brick streets, but the city said that on one street in particular, they have to go. After major rain events, the bricks loosen and float, creating a hazard. Local perspective:. Julie Ashley has been a homeowner on...

A Hillsborough County jury has recommended the death penalty for a man who murdered his girlfriend and her little girl in 2024.

TRINITY, Fla. - A family in the Tampa Bay area is outraged after an 83-year-old man was found dead in the walk-in freezer of an assisted living facility. William Eugene Ray, 83, also known as 'Gene,' was living at The Waverly Assisted Living and Memory Care in Trinity. About two weeks ago, though, his family said he...

Get ready for spooky fun at Tractor Supply in Lake Wales on Saturday, October 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.!. This year’s Trunk or Treat will feature candy, costumes, and a special twist — a best decorated airboat contest sponsored by Carbon Concepts. Participants must sign up...