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TAMPA - A fire broke out at a two-story apartment building in Tampa on Sunday night, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue. Fire crews responded to 13707 N 21st Street at around 8:27 p.m. and they said that the apartment was fully engulfed in flames. Within 20 minutes, the fire...

Shortly after joining the Fort Meade City Commission mid-meeting, Matthew Taylor cast a vote to delay the possible hiring of a city manager. The five-month term of Interim City Manager Howard Brown Jr. ends on Dec. 27. During the Dec. 9 meeting, Commissioner Jaret Williams recommended offering the position to Troy...

Sheriff Grady Judd is a high-profile, beloved figure in Polk County, but his public persona and storytelling should not be mistaken for the day-to-day reality on our streets; he is not the person making arrests or interacting with residents face‑to‑face, and those deputies deserve the same scrutiny as anyone else.

Two sisters were recently arrested for grand theft at a Central Florida Target. Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies recently responded to the Target located at 5000 Grandview Parkway in Davenport in reference to the retail theft. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with a Target loss prevention associate who stated he...

TAMPA, Fla. - Each year, hundreds of Hillsborough County high school seniors get a glimpse of possible futures through workforce programs at Hillsborough College's "Day of Discovery." "They'll show what the programs are about, what kind of salary they can earn, and what kind of job prospects there are," Hillsborough...

When you know someone is a good person who has lived a life in service to others, you often still don’t really know the impact that person has made, or just how many people they helped — until you attend their Celebration of Life. Such was the case...

See the latest news and weather headlines for the Tampa Bay area for your Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025.

The Tampa Bay Moms Group’s annual Stuff Your Stocking and Holiday Market is back with plenty of opportunities to buy the perfect gift from a local business and fill kids’ stockings with treats. New, unwrapped toys will be collected for children and families served by Redeeming Love Foster Closet.

Two Central Florida men were caught during an evening car burglary attempt. The attempted car burglary was reported to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the crime scene at the Atlantica Town Center neighborhood off of Old Lake Wilson Road in Davenport. According to local law enforcement,...

Dates: December 15 – 23, 2025, from 6-9 pm nightly. Directions: Take Harden Blvd and head West on Ariana Street. The park is located about a 1/2 mile on the right. Guests can also experience a special highlight — a Live Nativity with a heartwarming choir performance, presented Friday, December 19 through Monday,...