Hillsborough County Offices and Facilities to Close for Juneteenth as Tampa Parks Remain Open...
In commemoration of Juneteenth, a historical day marking the end of slavery in the United States, most Hillsborough County offices and facilities will shutter their doors on Thursday. Closures include administrative offices, customer service centers, and numerous other county-operated entities. As reported by...
58-year-old man arrested for pointing laser at law enforcement helicopter near Tampa
NEAR TAMPA, Fla. (WSVN) — A man has been arrested after, deputies said, he pointed a green laser at a sheriff’s office helicopter crew near Tampa. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, the chopper was targeted several times by the green laser, temporarily blinding the crew on Saturday.
Man and woman found dead in Florida apartment with upper body trauma
DOVER, Fla. (CBS12) — Two people were found dead in an apartment in Florida on Sunday. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) said dispatch initially received a call just after 3 p.m. at 12783 East US Highway to reports of a man found dead with an apparent gunshot wound.
Man puts gun to ex-boss’s head over ‘unpaid wages’ and just misses, FL cops...
A man put a gun to his former boss’s head and pulled the trigger during an argument over not getting paid, Florida authorities said. He “narrowly missed,” and the supervisor survived, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office . Rajache Greenlee, 34, is charged with attempted second-degree murder,...
Humane Society of Tampa Bay halts kitten adoptions due to highly contagious disease outbreak
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay announced Tuesday that it is halting kitten adoptions due to a highly contagious disease outbreak.
Sprawling ‘Black Wall Shoppes’ Juneteenth festival takes over The Deuces this Saturday
The 160th anniversary of Juneteenth is approaching, and one of our favorite markets is throwing a fitting celebration for the occasion. Saturday Shoppes is hosting Black Wall Shoppes this Saturday, June 21, bringing a massive Juneteenth celebration to St. Pete’s historic Deuces Live District. The free,...
Tampa Bay’s biggest Juneteenth Festival is set to rock Raymond James Stadium this Saturday
Dubbed “Tampa Bay’s best Family Reunion,” the region’s biggest Juneteenth festival is back for another huge year. The 5th Annual R.O.C. The Block Juneteenth Festival is being hosted on Saturday, June 21 from 3-9 pm at Raymond James Stadium. The family-friendly cultural festival is a sprawling...
Insect Invasion: 6 Florida Cities Combatting Bed Bug Onslaught
Florida is experiencing a significant surge in bed bug infestations, with several cities emerging as hotspots due to the state’s warm, humid climate, high tourism rates, and dense urban centers. While most recent reports highlight five major cities, the onslaught is widespread and growing, prompting aggressive action...
Tampa Man with Prior Felonies Arrested for Road Rage Gun Incident
A road rage incident on June 11, 2025, near the intersection of West Hillsborough Avenue and Harney Road, culminated in the arrest of a three-time convicted felon thanks to a collaborative effort between the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and the Tampa Police Department (TPD). Corey Alexander Jackson,...
Apocalypse Manufacturing Opens A Tampa Dealership
In a bid to expand aggressively, Apocalypse Manufacturing has announced it has opened a new dealership in Tampa, Florida. It marks the first Suncoast location for the company, which has dealerships in Pompano Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach. Check out Drake’s Apocalypse truck. What’s different about the...