Florida man caught selling firearms on e-bike arrested after fleeing deputies
TAMPA, Fla. (CBS12) — A Florida man is behind bars after after he was caught trying to sell firearms on an e-bike. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) said that on Sunday, August 24, deputies began conducting surveillance at the residence of Christopher Newman, a 12-time convicted felon, after law...
3 dogs found after being left to die in wooded area behind Lutz gas...
A reward is being offered after three dogs were abandoned and left to die in a wooded area behind a gas station in Lutz, the Humane Society of Tampa Bay said Thursday.
Residents in Tampa’s Avila neighborhood shocked by FBI raid connected to alleged forced labor...
Federal agents and a SWAT team raided a home in one of Tampa's wealthiest and most exclusive neighborhoods early Wednesday morning.
‘Dispute’ leads to shooting outside St. Petersburg home: police
Police said a "dispute" between two men led to a shooting in St. Petersburg Thursday night.
‘Horrific’: 3 dogs rescued after they were found abandoned in the woods
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Three dogs were rescued after they were found abandoned in the woods in Hillsborough County. The Humane Society of Tampa Bay took to social media on Thursday, saying Blessing, Hope and Spirit — all Pointer/Hound mixes — were found behind Blessings Gas Station on US 41 in Lutz.
Tropicana Field’s new 24 roof panels take six days each to fully install
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Tropicana Field is one step closer to replacing its roof that Hurricane Milton tore to shreds. Over the past several weeks, crews have been putting netting up and prepping for the panel installation that just started. Each of the 24 panels weighs about 4,800 pounds, according to a St. Pete city...
Woman dies after being hit by car on I-75: FHP
GIBSONTON, Fla. (WFLA)—A 27-year-old woman is dead after walking onto I-75 and getting hit by a vehicle, the Florida Highway Patrol announced. Troopers were dispatched to the southbound lanes of I-75 in Gibsonton around 12:30 a.m. regarding a crash. A Kia Sportage driven by a 25-year-old Sarasota woman was traveling...
Suspect in church scheme expected in court
Michelle Brannon is set to appear in court in Tampa on Thursday. She faces federal charges connected to an alleged money laundering and forced labor scheme. FOX 13’s Kellie Cowan reports.
Bay Area non-profit hopes to be one-stop shop for anyone’s health needs
TAMPA - In a small building in Seminole Heights, Dr. Traci Thompson spends about an hour with each new patient. "In general, we focus and specialize in health literacy, making sure we meet people where they are, explain it to them in the terms that they understand. We take baby steps," Thompson said.
18-year-old interning at Tampa summer camp accused of molesting camper
TAMPA, Fla. - An 18-year-old who was interning at a Tampa summer camp was arrested for molesting a camper, according to officers. The Tampa Police Department said Amari Stubbs, 18, was arrested Wednesday on charges related to inappropriate conduct with two female victims between the ages of 12 and 15 years old.