Previous argument led to Dade City double homicide, deputies say
The Pasco County Sheriff's Office said two people were killed and another person was injured after a shooting Monday night in Dade City.
Tampa General Hospital to build workforce housing for nurses and staff
TAMPA, Fla. — According to the Florida Housing Coalition, most of Florida’s workforce — especially those with low and moderate incomes — struggle to afford a place to live. At the same time, the healthcare industry is facing shortages. To help, Tampa General Hospital is partnering...
Chalk art done in protest of street mural removal
Honks, rainbows and messages written in chalk sent a message loud and clear Monday, organizers in St. Pete said. Kailey Tracy reports.
Winn-Dixie Goes Big for 100th Anniversary Celebration
Winn-Dixie is kicking off its centennial celebration with throwback pricing and special in-store promotions throughout the month of September. As part of its 100th anniversary festivities, the grocer is holding community bashes at six of its stores throughout the Southeast. Each celebration will include live music,...
FDOT: Tampa street art removal is complete
TAMPA, Fla. — State officials said Tuesday afternoon that crews have completed the process of removing street artwork in Tampa. According to a release from the Florida Department of Transportation, workers spent Labor Day weekend removing street murals from as many as 47 locations across the city. FDOT said...
Swatting Call Leads to Heavy Police Presence at USF Saturday Afternoon
On Saturday, Aug. 30, at approximately 4:45 p.m., the Tampa Police Department’s 911 call center received a report of a possible armed individual inside the USF Library on the Tampa campus. The caller also claimed to have heard shots fired. Only one call came into TPD and through a verification process, it showed...
Illegal Alien Crime Ring Busted For Stealing Over $400,000 In Semi-truck Parts In Central...
An illegal alien crime ring has been busted in Central Florida after stealing over $400,000 in semi-truck parts. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier’s Office of Statewide Prosecution is accusing four members of a crime ring of stealing over $400,000 in truck parts. According to a law enforcement investigation led...
Tampa Bay area schools are, so far, seeing fewer students in class this year
Schools in the Tampa Bay area are seeing fewer students in their classrooms than last year, according to districts' preliminary 10-day counts. While districts expected the drop in enrollment, some experienced a larger decline than anticipated, which could mean a hit to school budgets. Various factors are contributing...
Woman Taken Into Custody After Online Bank Fraud Scheme In Central Florida
A woman was recently taken into custody after an online bank fraud scheme in Central Florida. An investigation by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Economic Crimes Section resulted in the arrest of a Tampa woman involved in an ATM tap-in fraud scheme. HCSO received a tip identifying 24-year-old Janetcilize...
Hillsborough County Deputy Quits After His Own Wife Exposes Alleged FBI Academy Cheating Scandal
Anthony Collins explained his departure by stating, "I didn’t want my personal life to bring unwarranted distractions to the workplace.”. A top deputy in the Hillsborough, Florida County Sheriff’s Office abruptly resigned in July after his wife accused him of cheating in an elite FBI leadership program. The charge...