Shrimpers for life: A Tampa legacy on the line
TAMPA - The story of the Versaggi family and the Tampa shrimp docks is one of deep-rooted history and unwavering dedication. It began in 1912 when Salvatore Versaggi, the great-grandfather of current leader Justin Versaggi, started shrimping in the waters around Florida. The business grew from one generation to the...
Hillsborough County, FL – Suspect Allegedly Tried to Run Down Deputies
Dover, FL – Deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office narrowly avoided injury Saturday night after a driver allegedly swerved toward them during a warrant attempt in Dover. The incident happened September 13, 2025, at 9:58 p.m. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, the suspect,...
$30 million sale of Lazydays to Campers Inn could reshape Seffner RV campus
SEFFNER, Fla. — Whether you’re an RV enthusiast or not, chances are you’ve heard of Lazydays, the enormous dealership that’s been a fixture along I-4 in Seffner for years. Now, that iconic property is changing hands. The company has signed a letter of intent to sell...
Injured construction worker rescued from 19th floor of Tampa building
Tampa firefighters ascended up 19 stories Monday to rescue a construction worker who was injured at a high-rise building.
Lawsuit: Florida girl hit in face by rider’s object while on SeaWorld Orlando coaster
ORLANDO, Fla. - A Florida family has filed a lawsuit against SeaWorld Orlando alleging that their child was hit in the face by an object while riding one of the roller coasters at the theme park. What does the lawsuit allege?. According to the lawsuit, the alleged incident happened on...
Florida AG touts the arrests of 6 suspects linked to organized crime ring
Florida’s Attorney General was in Tampa on Wednesday to announce the arrests of six suspects he says are part of an organized crime ring. The suspects are accused of breaking into cars across Florida, stealing purses, wallets and credit cards. Statewide Prosecutor Brad McVey joined the attorney general at...
Steven Lorenzo writes to court intention to cease appeals of the death penalty
TAMPA - It’s been two years since Steven Lorenzo was sentenced to death for the murders of two Tampa men. That sentencing in 2023 finally brought some semblance of closure for the families of Jason Galehouse and Michael Wachholtz. According to the court documents, Lorenzo and an accomplice abducted...
Tampa Theatre reveals Halloween events: Rocky Horror, ghost tours, and more
Tampa Theatre is kicking off its “Lucky 13th” annual Nightmare on Franklin Street series with a lineup of spooky favorites, live performances, and interactive fun this October. The historic downtown landmark is one of Tampa’s most iconic destinations for fall festivities, and this year’s slate of shows gives locals...
Pair of suspected thieves team up to skip-scan $80 in merchandise at Walmart
A pair of women from St. Petersburg were arrested for theft after allegedly teaming up to skip-scan items at Walmart. A deputy responded to Walmart, located at 550 U.S. Hwy. 27, Clermont, regarding shoplifting in progress around 5 p.m. Sunday, according to an arrest report from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Of...
Tropical depression likely to form this week: NHC
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)—A tropical depression is likely to form by the middle of this week, the National Hurricane Center announced. A tropical wave over the central Tropical Atlantic is producing a large area of disorganized thunderstorms and rain. Dry and stable air is expected to limit the development of this system...