Weekend of Tragedy, Two Pedestrians Injured in Tampa Roadway Mishap, Another Fatality at Local...
Tampa streets were the site of two distressing traffic incidents this past weekend. The first incident, a collision involving a three-wheel vehicle and two pedestrians, occurred early yesterday at the crossing of E. 7th Ave. and Angel Oliva Senior St. Details indicate that the 2022 Can Am Ryker was headed eastbound...
Biosolids Processing Facility Opens in Pasco County
SHADY HILLS – Last week, Merrell Bros., Inc. invited the public and industry professionals, among other related groups, to the unveiling of their newly completed, state-of-the-art FloridaGreen Fertilizer Milling and Bagging Facility in Pasco County. Throughout the morning, staff members guided attendees on a tour of...
Loss of bus route puts hurdle in path of Pasco County woman’s addiction recovery
Erik Waxler caught up with Pasco County resident Lynn Nagel who was featured in a story about her efforts to overcome addiction and rebuild her life by earning her GED at Shady Hills Mission Chapel.
Tampa Heights Honors Buffalo Soldiers with Historical Marker Highlighting Their Service and Struggle
In the historic Tampa Heights neighborhood, a new marker stands as a testament to the oft-overlooked Buffalo Soldiers, a term given to the African American U.S. Army battalions that were a key part of rebuilding America post-Civil War. These segregated troops were responsible not only for patrolling the American...
Detective robbed at gunpoint during undercover operation: HCSO
A Hillsborough County detective was robbed at gunpoint during an undercover operation in Riverview, according to investigators.
Hillsborough County, FL, Blind Tiger Cafe fails inspection with 6 violations reported
Blind Tiger Cafe at 6905 N Orleans Ave in Tampa, Hillsborough County, failed to meet preoperational inspection requirements during a July 15 visit by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation. According to the inspector's report, the local convenience area and packaged ice establishment recorded...
Horn of Plenty Produce & More grocery store in Hillsborough County, FL, failed inspection
Horn of Plenty Produce & More in Plant City, Hillsborough County, remains under a stop-use order for all food service operations after a Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services inspection on July 1, 2025, found that the grocery store was in violation of several regulations. State records revealed the...
Two teens arrested after trying to rob Hillsborough detective at gunpoint: HCSO
Two teenagers were arrested for armed carjacking on July 18 after they tried to rob an undercover Hillsborough County detective at gunpoint, authorities said.
Hotel near air base sells for $10.5 million
The Sleep Inn & Suites in Tampa has sold. The hotel is at 6231 S. Dale Mabry Highway between Gandy Boulevard and MacDill Airforce Base. The Cushman & Wakefield Hospitality Team says the 77-room hotel sold for $10.5 million. The firm did not disclose the buyer and Hillsborough County records have not been updated.
Calls for justice after 20-year-old Tampa man killed in West Bank
Community members in Tampa gathered to honor Sayfollah Musallet, a 20-year-old U.S. citizen killed in the West Bank, as his family calls for justice and accountability.