Popular Japanese bargain store to open 2nd location in Tampa Bay
A popular Japanese bargain store will open its second location in Tampa Bay and in the Sunshine State this summer.
VIDEO: Man fires gun outside Hillsborough County home
A man was arrested after surveillance video captured a dispute at a Gibsonton residence that ended in gunfire.
Dangerous TikTok ‘Door-Kicking Challenge’ Alarms Florida Homeowners and Authorities
A disturbing social media trend known as the “Door-Kicking Challenge,” where users record themselves kicking a stranger’s home door, typically at night, is gaining traction in Central Florida. Law enforcement agencies across the region have issued warnings amid rising incidents and escalating dangers.
Flesh eating bacteria in Florida waters
Kathy Egan [email protected] Don't swim at the beach with open cuts, and don't eat raw oysters! Four people have died and at least seven others have been infected by Vibrio vulnificus, a type of flesh-eating bacteria found in salty or brackish warm water. The four deaths were reported in Bay County,...
Caught on Camera: Police chase bikers disrupting traffic in downtown Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. (WWSB) - Tampa Police claim they’ve tracked down a pack of nearly 200 cyclists who were riding motorcycles, scooters, e-bikes and dirt bikes on city streets Aug. 13, zipping through city streets and intersections, and driving on sidewalks. Police helicopter video on social media shows one group...
Clearwater officer finds missing woman miles from home, reunites her with family
A missing woman was able to be reunited with her family after a Clearwater police officer went above and beyond to try and find her.
SUV slams into Ruskin Dollar Tree
RUSKIN, Fla. - An SUV slammed into a Ruskin Dollar Tree Friday afternoon, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Deputies said they responded at around 1 p.m. to the Dollar Tree located at 1420 North U.S. 41 in Ruskin. They said a gray SUV drove into the store. No...
VIDEO: Massive group of Cownose rays swims in St. Pete
A group of Cownose rays were spotted moving through waters near St. Petersburg and Clearwater Friday.
‘Reluctant Tampa celebrity’ Blake Casper is all-in on the way to $100M
Key takeaway: Tampa-based Caspers Co,. with divisions from a popular deli to a design firm and more, does $100 million a year in revenue with 1,000 employees. Core challenge: Choosing what opportunities to pursue, a process Caspers Co. CEO Blake Casper, the third generation of the family-run business, says he doesn’t...
Firefighters save dog in vehicle fire
TAMPA — Hillsborough County Fire Rescue crews extinguished a vehicle fire in a townhouse garage Aug. 9 and revived an unconscious dog found inside the residence. Fire officials said 911 callers reported the car fire on Ashburn Lake Drive around 9 a.m. The first engine arrived to find heavy...