Hillsborough deputies announce key arrests after taking down organized theft ring that targeted trucking...
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is set to announce the takedown of an organized theft ring that targeted the trucking industry on Tuesday afternoon.
Dangerous heat prompts Extreme Heat Warning
An Extreme Heat Warning is active for Polk, Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus counties today, along with a Heat Advisory for all counties to the south from 12 pm to 7 pm Tuesday. High temperatures Tuesday afternoon are forecast to climb into the mid and upper-90s with feels like temperatures in the...
Murder trial of man accused of stabbing, burning victim begins Tuesday
TAMPA, Fla. - A man facing murder charges for allegedly stabbing another man and lighting him on fire before jumping off the Sunshine Skyway Bridge is set to stand trial in a Tampa courtroom, with opening statements expected Tuesday. Case against Donnie Adams. The backstory:. According to the Hillsborough County...
Pasco Deputies Seek Public’s Help Locating Missing Odessa Woman, Last Seen July 5
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – Pasco Sheriff’s deputies are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 35-year-old Neerali Patel, who was last seen on Saturday, July 5, 2025, around 9:30 a.m. in the Black Pepper Lane area of Odessa. Patel is described as being 5 feet 7 inches...
Photos: Protesters in Tampa rally to ‘Stop Starving Gaza Now’
Hundreds of protesters gathered in Temple Terrace last Saturday, bringing to light the starvation of Palestinians who, according to multiple reports, are watching children die due to malnutrition. Activists at 56th Street and Fowler Avenue near University of South Florida banged on empty pots to raise awareness of...
Extreme heat continues but change is coming
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Tampa set an all-time high on Sunday reaching 100 degrees for the first time ever in its history. The old mark was 99 degrees in 1985 and 2020. The highest heat index for Sarasota/Bradenton airport reached 111. degrees around 3 p.m. Monday afternoon. That is the...
Tampa toddler competing in national competition for ‘Toddler of the Year’
TAMPA, Fla. - Julie and Garrett Jackson have always known their son, James, 17-months, is one of a kind. After all, he was born on Leap Day last year. "Yeah, he's special in a lot of different ways," Julie Jackson said of her toddler. "He's our little one-in-a-million guy." The...
A new NY-style bagel shop opens in Tampa Bay
Tampa’s bagel scene continues to rise, and the latest addition could be a game‑changer. Baygulls, a new bagel shop rooted in New York tradition, is officially opening its doors on Friday, Aug. 1. Located at 10007 W. Hillsborough Ave., Town ’N’ Country, Baygulls is ready to serve up classic bagels with a few fun twists.
Julianne Holt and Martín Gramatica: Hispanics of the Year in Tampa
TAMPA — She changed lives from the courtroom. He rebuilt homes from the soul. Julianne M. Holt and Martín Gramatica have been selected as the 2025 Hispanic Woman and Man of the Year by Tampa Hispanic Heritage, Inc., an award that celebrates professional achievement and a deep commitment to the community.
Tampa Police investigating after man and woman shot at while exiting vehicle
Police are investigating after a man and a woman were shot at while exiting their vehicle in Tampa Saturday night.
