Man shot after attempting to enter Plant City home, assaulting victim: HCSO
PLANT CITY, Fla. (WFLA)—A man was shot Friday morning after attempting to force his way into a home and threatening the people inside, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said. HCSO responded to a home on the 3400 block of Gentry Road around 1:39 a.m. regarding a domestic complaint. Deputies arrived and learned...
Man arrested after vehicle goes ‘airborne’ following multi-county chase
One man is in police custody following a multi-county vehicle chase along I-75 involving a stolen vehicle that ended with a vehicle going airborne.
‘Stand Your Ground’ hearing continues for Tampa attorney accused of opening fire on Hillsborough...
The third day of the Stand Your Ground hearing for a Tampa attorney charged with attempted murder of law enforcement in 2021 wrapped up with no decision from a judge. Harold Lewis fired multiple shots at Hillsborough County deputies during what he claims was a confusing encounter in which he didn’t realize deputies...
Tampa Bay area public schools see sharp enrollment decline
TAMPA, Fla. - School hallways in the Tampa Bay area are emptier than expected this fall. Pinellas County Schools have already lost about 4,000 students compared to last year, and Hillsborough reports a more than 7,000 student decline from last year. Because Florida funds public schools at $9,130 per student,...
USF announces new $85M contract with U.S. Army
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)— The University of South Florida held a signing ceremony to recognize a new $85 million contract with the U.S. Army. According to USF, with the new contract, USF will conduct research and development innovations in a wide range of fields that support national security, including cybersecurity,...
Study: Tampa ranked No. 5 best city to retire
TAMPA, Fla. — A new study found that Tampa is among the best places to retire, according to factors like affordability, activities, quality of life and healthcare. A WalletHub study ranked Tampa No. 5, falling just below Miami on the list of best retirement cities. Researchers compared 182 cities, including the 150...
Retail center coming to Riverview
What are they building on Balm Road at US 301? A new retail center and it is expected to be up and running by next summer. The Ferber Company, a privately held real estate development and investment company, headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, has built several projects in Hillsborough County, but this is its first...
All 47 murals removed from Tampa’s streets, officials say
All 47 murals and pieces of street artwork have been scrubbed from Tampa's roads, a spokesperson for city's mobility department said Tuesday.
Tampa Police Investigate Fatal Shooting on E Citrus Cir as Victim’s Connections Come Under...
The Tampa Police Department is currently conducting a homicide investigation after a shooting incident unfolded last night; officials were called to the scene at around 7:26 p.m. on the 4700 block of E Citrus Cir, according to a statement posted on the City of Tampa official website. Officers who arrived...
Dog found locked in crate with string tied around neck near dumpster in Tampa...
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay said Thursday that a dog was found locked in a crate near a dumpster with a string tied around its neck.
