Caught On Camera: Hillsborough County Sheriff Needs Your Help To ID Credit Card Fraud...
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying three individuals suspected of using a stolen credit card at various locations throughout Hillsborough County. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the suspects were observed on May 14, 2025,...
Valrico Man Arrested After Mulberry Road Rage Incident, 3rd Arrest In 2 Months
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Valrico man is facing charges after allegedly brandishing a firearm during a road rage incident Thursday afternoon near Mulberry. Scott Collett, 52, was arrested at his home after deputies identified him as the driver who threatened another motorist on State Road 60. The incident...
SEARCH WARRANT LEADS TO MULTIPLE ARRESTS IN PLANT CITY
On June 11, the Plant City Police Department (PCPD) executed a search warrant at a residence in the 100 block of W. Morrell Drive. This operation was the result of an ongoing investigation into illegal drug activity that continues to threaten the safety of our neighborhoods. In addition to other vehicles, PCPD...
Watch this Florida officer from New York respond to his first alligator call
A Florida police officer from New York found himself squealing and bolting away as he responded to his first alligator call this month. Police in Largo shared a video of the encounter, as Officer Christopher Martinez , from Long Island, tried to work up the courage to hold the alligator. “While most of our team...
TPA grounded flights as storms moved across Florida
Heavy thunderstorms caused a ground stop at Tampa International Airport (TPA) on Wednesday. According to the FAA's website, a ground stop was issued for TPA from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m.
Pinellas Park becomes the latest Tampa Bay city to ban smoking and vaping in...
PINELLAS PARK, Fla. — Pinellas Park is the latest local government in Tampa Bay to ban smoking and vaping in its public parks. The change takes effect Friday in the wake of Thursday's 4-1 vote and could mean a fine of up to $500 and up to 60 days in county jail for violators.
Bojangles to open first Tampa Bay location in Pinellas Park
Bojangles, the beloved Southern fast-food chain known for its fried chicken, biscuits, and sweet tea, is making its Tampa Bay debut since it last operated in the area decades ago. The brand plans to open a new restaurant at 7930 US Highway 19 North in Pinellas Park, taking over a...
St. Pete Police chief to protestors: ‘Make sure you obey the law’
ST. PETE, Fla. — Ahead of Saturday’s scheduled protests that organizers are calling "No Kings," the St. Pete Police chief is warning demonstrators that they need to obey local laws while voicing their concerns. Roughly 1,800 protests are set for June 14 in locations spanning across the county....
Hillsborough Transit Authority seeks input on Route 1 Fare-Free Pilot
TAMPA, Fla. - The Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART) is inviting customers to take part in a survey to help gather feedback on the City of Tampa-funded Route 1 Fare-Free Pilot. People who ride Route 1 are encouraged to participate and help inform long-term planning, including service expansion and evaluating the...
A guide to Juneteenth celebrations in Tampa Bay
The 2025 celebration of the Juneteenth holiday begins Saturday with the annual event at the Tampa Museum of Art, featuring live jazz and blues music, all-ages art making activities, a drum circle and gallery tours. A highlight of the 11 a.m.-4 p.m. event: A reading of Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation....
