Hall Of Famer Derrick Brooks Named COO Of USF Athletics
TAMPA, Fla. – The University of South Florida (USF) Athletics department is making a major power move, announcing today that Hall of Fame linebacker and prominent Tampa Bay sports executive Derrick Brooks will serve as the department’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately. USF CEO of Athletics...
Pinellas Park Police looking to identify bank jugging/vehicle burglary subject
On Tuesday, October 28, 2025, the victim withdrew a large amount of money from Bank of America, located at 5100 Park Boulevard. The victim then traveled to her residence, located in the 6100 block of 71st Avenue N. Once in the driveway, the victim exited her vehicle and an unknown Hispanic / Mixed race male...
Hundreds climb 41 stories in Tampa to honor 9/11 heroes
TAMPA - In downtown Tampa, hundreds of people took on a 41-story climb — each step a tribute to the firefighters, police officers, and first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11th. Many participants wore tags with the names of fallen heroes. Local firefighters, including District Chief...
Dog goes missing for a decade after home robbery, but then a miracle: “so...
Tampa, Florida - Gabrielle Hartley never gave up hope that her beloved dog Luca would return to her, and after nearly a decade, she finally got her wish! Hartley first reported Luca missing in 2018 after her home was robbed during her night shift, as reported by Tampa Bay 28. "I get home from work at 4 AM," she...
Deputies arrest suspect after active burglary report
TAMPA, Fla. (WWSB) - Just after midnight on Oct. 30, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) responded to a business on North Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa after receiving reports of a burglary in progress. Surveillance video showed the alleged suspect entering the building but never coming back out. HCSO’s...
1 arrested, deputy hospitalized following vehicle collision in Hillsborough County
One person was arrested and a deputy injured after a vehicle crash Saturday, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
‘Take Care of Maya’ $208M verdict against Florida hospital reversed
Almost two years after a jury awarded the family at the center of the "Take Care of Maya" case more than $261 million against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, an appellate court has reversed the entire verdict and cleared the pathway for a new trial. The Second District Court of...
Stolen dog found safe during HCSO search warrant
A French Bulldog puppy was found inside a drawer at a Brandon apartment days after it was stolen during an armed robbery.
People incorrectly cited for speeding through Hillsborough school zones are getting refunded
If you have received a violation for speeding through school zones from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, you might want to check the date on it.
New York’s Famous H&H Bagels Has Opened On S. Dale Mabry Hwy. In South...
If you’re a fan of the classic sitcom “Seinfeld,” I’m sure you remember the episode when Kramer goes back to work at H&H Bagels (below left photo) after being on strike for twelve years. Well, that episode, and H&H’s appearances on “Sex and the City,” “The...

















