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...
Tampa’s second annual Food From the Soul Festival is coming to Carrollwood
Get out your stretchiest pants because your jeans may not fit after this one. Taking place at Carrollwood Cultural Center , Tampa’s second-ever Food From the Soul Festival is giving its attendees the chance to sample from flavors all around the world. Spearheaded by Kim Jackson—founder of one Tampa public relations...
Hillsborough County neighborhood continues calls for county to repave their road
The Vega's love where they are on Young Road in Hillsborough County, near Plant City. They're licensed monkey breeders, and it's the perfect location for them.
