Hillsborough County cold shelters provide warm place to sleep for dozens
TAMPA, Fla. - Temperatures quickly dropped to dangerous conditions on Saturday, leaving many without a warm place to spend the night. Cold shelters are opening their doors to welcome people inside so they have a safe and warm place to spend the night. The backstory:. Dr. Reba Haley is the...
Early Morning Shooting On Nebraska Avenue In Tampa Leaves One Dead
TAMPA, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation following a fatal shooting in Tampa early Monday morning. According to official reports, the HCSO 911 Dispatch Center received a call at 6:32 a.m. on February 2, 2026, regarding a shooting incident at the intersection of North...
ECO: Anhingas in Our Ficus Tree
An Unexpected Evening Ritual in the Heart of Nature. One of the rewards we’ve found of living in a barrier island home is the potential for interaction with wild creatures, particularly birds of so many types, it’s amazing. There is a great blue heron who moves around the inlet as the tide changes, while an osprey...
Florida AG Uthmeier announces push to prosecute sexual predators
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is warning sexual predators that law enforcement is coming after them as he discussed a series of recent arrests. Uthmeier highlighted several unrelated cases during a press conference on Monday morning as he praised the state's dedication to prosecuting accused predators....
Florida Prepares for Rare Freeze as Arctic Air Brings Frost and Possible Snow Flurries
Tampa, Florida — Florida’s reputation as a winter escape is being put to the test as a surge of Arctic air settles over the state, bringing below-freezing nights, widespread frost, and even the possibility of rare snow flurries in parts of central Florida while powerful winter storms batter other regions of the...
Florida School Bus Horror: Aide Accused of Beating Autistic Child Over 14 Days While...
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FLORIDA — Two longtime public school employees are facing criminal charges after investigators say a school bus aide repeatedly abused a 10-year-old special-needs student while the bus driver looked on and even laughed during at least one incident. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s...
10 Italian Restaurants In Florida That Locals Love But Tourists Walk Right Past
Looking for real-deal Italian in Florida without the tourist trap vibes? These neighborhood spots hide in plain sight, serving handmade pastas, soulful sauces, and hospitality that feels like you are a regular on your first visit. Skip the flashy reservations and follow the locals who know where the freshest seafood,...
Hillsborough County man pleads guilty to impersonating a federal officer
A man pleaded guilty on Thursday to falsely impersonating a federal officer on more than one occasion.
Man’s body found in Boca Ciega Bay, police say
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office said a man’s body was found in Boca Ciega Bay on Sunday. The incident was first reported at around 8 a.m. on Feb. 1. A spokeswoman with PCSO said deputies responded to the area around Park Street...
Elementary school bus aide beat autistic child over a dozen times, driver laughed: police
TAMPA, Fla. (WKRC) - A elementary school bus aide allegedly attacked an autistic 10-year-old on 14 separate days as the bus driver watched and laughed. Authorities were contacted on November 14, 2025 after a witness reported seeing a school bus aide attacking a 10-year-old student while on a parked Hillsborough...
