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Teen fatally shot at gated Tampa community after attempt to recover phone, police say
A fatal shooting occurred in Tampa after a 15-year-old boy was shot during an encounter at a private residence in a gated community on September 20, 2026. Tampa Police say the male juvenile was found critically injured by officers at the scene and la
Man arrested after firing into vehicle of driver who stopped to help on Main Street
Hillsborough County deputies arrested a 32-year-old man after an early-morning shooting that struck a motorist’s vehicle near Main Street and Grovewood Avenue. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office says the incident occurred just before 1:00 a.m.
HCSO arrests Wimauma man on probation after CSAM upload traced to residence
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 42-year-old Wimauma man on September 30, 2026, after detectives executed a court-authorized search warrant in an investigation into chld s3xual abuse material (CSAM). According to the agency, the p
Tampa officer died on foot patrol in 1949 to be honored in Ybor City
A Tampa police officer who was shot and died while on foot patrol in Ybor City on July 9, 1949, will be honored with an honorary street sign at a corner of Centennial Park. Officer Morris Lopez, age 25 at the time, was on patrol at the intersection o
Man Arrested After Lunging at Deputies with Knife in Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County deputies arrested a 41-year-old man after he threatened to cause death family members and law enforcement and lunged at deputies with a knife at a home on the Clay Pit Road. The incident occurred on September 24, 2026; deputies we
Former Jefferson High School Teacher Arrested in Tampa on s3xual-Allegation Charges
Tampa Police arrested a former Jefferson High School teacher in Tampa, Hillsborough County, on September 24, 2026, after an internal school referral led to a criminal investigation. The School Resource Officer notified detectives on September 11, 202
Hillsborough County issues local state of emergency as dengue cases rise
Hillsborough County officials have declared a local state of emergency in response to a rising number of locally acquired dengue fever cases and ongoing mosquito-control operations. County Administrator Bonnie Wise signed an executive order putting e
Tampa Bay's water restrictions extended for 6 more months
SWFWMD's "Phase III" restrictions for an "extreme" water shortage are now in effect through March 31, 2027.
Alleged drunk driver hits, kills woman at Tampa bus stop: FHP
The woman was hit after the car hit a culvert and flew toward the bus stop, according to Florida Highway Patrol. All individuals mentioned in arrest or criminal allegations are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
14-year-old Tampa girl found safe after Missing Child Alert
FDLE had issued a Missing Child Alert for the teenager, who had last been seen Wednesday morning in Tampa's Woodland Terrace area. All individuals mentioned in arrest or criminal allegations are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Woman found dead on side of Hillsborough County road; death investigation underway
A deputy was driving through the area of East Sligh Avenue and North 78th Street when he saw the woman's body lying on the side of the road. All individuals mentioned in arrest or criminal allegations are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in cou
Mother seeks answers after 15-year-old kll in Tampa sh00ting
A Tampa mother says she's seeking justice after a 15-year-old boy was fatally shot while she says he was retrieving a cell phone. All individuals mentioned in arrest or criminal allegations are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Hillsborough voters to decide whether to renew half-cent sales tax for school repairs
Hillsborough County Public Schools says the tax has helped fund more than $1.3 billion in school improvements since 2018, but more projects remain.
Death Investigation Underway in Tampa
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is conducting a death investigation in Tampa. All individuals mentioned in arrest or criminal allegations are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Driver Allegedly Fled Deputies, Struck School Bus on Hillsborough Avenue; Arrest Made
Hillsborough County deputies say a 54-year-old woman was arrested after she fled a traffic stop and struck a school bus on Hillsborough Avenue West just west of Dale Mabry Highway. The incident occurred on September 23, 2026, during a traffic stop of
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