Tampa FL

No one wants to be caught up in the justice system, and Florida’s is front and center this weekend as the Tampa Bay Criminal Justice Summit lands at Tampa Prep in downtown Tampa. The summit—which runs Oct. 24-25—includes panels, a re-entry simulation experiences, and more. As the...

A USA Today study found one of two PFAS chemicals measured at the University of South Florida’s Central Plant is more than six times than the enforceable limit given by the Environmental Protection Agency.

A Publix market started serving customers at 1700 North Blvd. in Tampa's West River District. The Oct. 23 opening fills a critical need in an area that went years without access to fresh groceries. The store spans 31,485 square feet at the corner of North Boulevard and West Main Street,...

Get ready for a breed of Halloween fun this weekend in Tampa as the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center throws its Paw-loween party, a special event where potential pet parents can meet a bunch of adoptable dogs and cats dressed in their Halloween best. The celebration will take place tomorrow, Oct. 25, from 10...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said a man with 11 felony convictions is now facing an additional five felony charges after a traffic stop last week. Andre Brown, 38, was pulled over on Oct. 17, and a K9 at the scene detected the smell of narcotics, HCSO said. Deputies found trafficking...

The Plant City Police Department was recently recognized for its efforts in community engagement, highlighting a relationship between law enforcement and residents that extends beyond the typical narrative. Honored with the Planning & Design Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Community by the Hillsborough...

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office tracked down a Colombian South American theft group in Central Florida after it targeted Asian business owners in the region. According to deputies, the group was first recognized during a large burglary in Hillsborough County. “(Hillsborough County deputies) tracked the group to...

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced charges against a man following an alleged assault on a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) Trooper. The incident occurred during a traffic stop in Hillsborough County on October 20, 2025. Leonardo Gomez Hernandez, 40, of Mexico, faces charges of Resisting an Officer with...

RUSKIN, Fla. (CBS12) — Two Florida men were arrested after a search warrant which deputies found numerous drugs and a stolen handgun, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says. On Tuesday, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office served a court-authorized search warrant near West College Avenue in Ruskin....

St. Petersburg police are cracking down on unlawful e-bike riding on the roads. Thursday night, officers issued 24 citations to a group of more than 50 people riding near downtown.