19-year-old motorcyclist dies following crash in Pasco County
A 19-year-old man died early Sunday morning after he lost control of the Kawasaki motorcycle he was riding, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).
Tampa police to carry AEDs in all patrol cars
The Tampa Police Department is expected to announce "a groundbreaking partnership with Tampa Bay area hospitals and corporate partners that promises to significantly improve the life-saving capabilities of every Tampa Police Officer on patrol."
Hillsborough County Property Appraiser proposes property tax credit to offset soaring insurance costs
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Florida homeowners are continuing to face mounting financial pressure as property insurance premiums skyrocket — and for one Hillsborough County family still recovering from Hurricane Milton, the burden is becoming unbearable. April Self and her husband evacuated their home after...
Hillsborough County teacher tried to smuggle guns to foreign country: US Attorney
A former Hillsborough County high school teacher had pleaded guilty to conspiring to provide firearms to a transnational criminal organization, U.S. Attorney Greg Kehoe's office announced.
Man critically hurt in shooting at 7-Eleven, Tampa police searching for suspect
TAMPA, Fla. - A man suffered critical injuries after Tampa police say he was shot while trying to intervene in a disturbance at a convenience store early Monday. According to the Tampa Police Department, the shooting happened at 7-Eleven at the corner of N. Dale Mabry Hwy. and W. Spruce St.
‘Operation Dragon-Eye’: 60 ‘critically missing’ children located in most successful operation
The United States Marshals Service partnered with multiple federal, state, and local government agencies to conduct the most successful missing child recovery operation in U.S. Marshals Service history.
Local residents discuss the climbing cost of child care
TAMPA, Fla. — Like a curious toddler, the cost of child care continues to rise across the U.S. and Tampa Bay. For many families, it takes two incomes to cover the day-to-day bills. With both parents working, child care is often necessary. Kenneth and Kimberly Norton have three kids...
Pinellas County businessman Leo Govoni criminally charged
An update to an 8 On Your Side investigation. The Pinellas County businessman accused of draining millions from special needs trusts meant to help disabled people and their families has been criminally indicted.
Texas burger behemoth, Whataburger, opening new restaurant in Tampa Bay
It’s happening, Whataburger is returning to the Tampa Bay area and will open at 25340 Sierra Center Blvd. Whataburger is making its comeback in the Tampa Bay area. According to a recent post by Wesley Chapel Local, a permit has been filed with Pasco County to renovate the former Aussie Grill building at 25340 Sierra...
Officials locate 60 ‘critically’ missing children in Tampa Bay
The United States Marshals Service announced that they have located critically missing children from across Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco Counties during a two-week operation.