Former Tampa Bank Officer Sentenced to 11 Months for Embezzlement Scheme
A former bank officer from Trinity, Edward Jenkinson, aged 47, is set to serve 11 months behind bars. The Department of Justice announced his sentencing by U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday for embezzling funds from a Tampa financial center. Jenkinson, who pleaded guilty on April 8th, will also forfeit...
Some Pasco schools may no longer qualify for free meal programs
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. — The Pasco County School District says big changes are on the way for its Community Eligibility Provision regarding free school lunches. For several years, Pasco County Schools has not charged for school breakfast and lunch under the federal CEP Program. But changes to funding...
Tampa Bay Water awarded $21M+ in class action settlement over ‘forever chemicals’
Tampa Bay Water officials said a new settlement will help them keep drinking water safe across three counties.
‘I don’t like gotchas!’ Florida drivers confused by school speed zone camera law, but...
TAMPA, Fla. — Florida’s new school speed zone cameras are causing a lot of confusion among drivers. “It could be confusing to anyone,” said Joe Weaver of Tampa. “I just didn't get it,” Martha Foster agreed. Same for Juan Calderon. “This is a confusing thing,” he...
Dog found in a cage on side of I-275 in Tampa: FHP
A dog was found in a cage on the side of I-275 north of Bearss Avenue Wednesday morning.
HCSO off-duty employee arrested for exposing himself by Brandon Exchange mall
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office announced Wednesday the arrest of an off-duty employee after he was seen exposing himself while in his personal vehicle outside of Brandon Exchange.
Missing Endangered 91-Year-Old With Alzheimer’s In Tampa Located Safe
TAMPA, Fla. – The search for Elsa De Armas, the 91-year-old woman with Alzheimer’s who went missing earlier Wednesday, has concluded happily. The Tampa Police Department confirms that Ms. De Armas has been located and is safe. Original Report: The Tampa Police Department is seeking public assistance to...
Second Hillsborough County woman nearly tricked out of $15,000 in AI voice scheme
Just days after 8 On Your Side exposed a scheme that used artificial intelligence to clone a child’s voice and trick a mother out of thousands, another Hillsborough County woman said she nearly fell victim to the same scheme, on the same day.
Ybor Crowbar owner enters race for Tampa District 5 seat
TAMPA, Fla. — Tom DeGeorge, co-owner of the Crowbar in Ybor City, has filed to run in the crowded race to represent Tampa’s District 5. The city council seat was vacated after the death of councilwoman Gwen Henderson in June. The district includes Ybor City, downtown Tampa and East Tampa.
New Affordable Housing Project Begins in Brandon, Offering Hope to Hurricane Victims
Breaking ground in Brandon tomorrow, Habitat for Humanity and Hillsborough County herald the start of a new affordable housing community. Dubbed Windhorst Commons and located at 205 W. Windhorst Rd., the development will feature 23 homes specifically aimed at aiding those making 80 percent or less of the Area Median...
