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HCSO High Visibility Enforcement Program Underway
From September 2026 through May 7, 2027, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) will have additional deputies on patrol at specific... All individuals mentioned in arrest or criminal allegations are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in
Domestic violence call leads to arrest, nine firearms and large narcotics seizure in Tampa
On September 18, 2026, deputies from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of shots fired in the 6220 North block of 44th Street in Tampa. At 4:31 a.m. they made contact with a 45-year-old man identified by the agency as Marc
Tank fire at Port Tampa Bay caused 969 pounds of sulfur dioxide gas to be released
Those living in and around Harbour Island received emergency shelter-in-place alerts Friday night due to the hazardous materials fire. All individuals mentioned in arrest or criminal allegations are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Crews respond to hazmat incident at Port Tampa Bay
Tampa Fire Rescue said a fire at Gulf Sulphur caused hydrogen sulfide, a respiratory irritant with a pungent odor, to be released from a tank. All individuals mentioned in arrest or criminal allegations are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in c
23-year-old Plant City man dies after losing control of pickup truck and crashing, FHP says
A Plant City man died after losing control of his pickup on SR-60, near Smith Ryals Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. All individuals mentioned in arrest or criminal allegations are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Dengue fever claims a life in Hillsborough County in what experts say is a high year for local cases
The state's first confirmed dengue death of 2026 has experts urging screens, repellent and long sleeves as locally acquired cases reach 152. All individuals mentioned in arrest or criminal allegations are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in cou
Baker Mayfield outplayed by Deshaun Watson as Buccaneers fall to Browns in revenge matchup
Five seasons, three teams and a two-plus-hour weather delay later, Baker Mayfield is still waiting to exact some revenge against his old team. The Tampa Bay... All individuals mentioned in arrest or criminal allegations are presumed innocent unless p
Reported fight in Tampa leaves 1 dead as detectives investigate, TPD says
Tampa police investigate a deadly sh00ting following a reported fight. The alleged shooter is cooperating with authorities, police say. All individuals mentioned in arrest or criminal allegations are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
New data reveals Tampa's most dangerous roads
The data is derived from Hillsborough County fatal crash reports and traffic analytics. All individuals mentioned in arrest or criminal allegations are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
First dengue fever-related death of 2026 confirmed in Hillsborough County
The FDOH's latest report reveals there have been at least 134 locally-acquired dengue cases in the county this year. All individuals mentioned in arrest or criminal allegations are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Treasure Island considers changes to free library card program
It comes as municipalities across the Tampa Bay region are looking to cut costs ahead of November’s election of Amendment 3.
Florida plastic surgeon's murder trial continues after he cross-examined witnesses
The murder trial of plastic surgeon Tomasz Kosowski is underway in Pinellas County. You can stream it live daily on the free 10 Tampa Bay News app. All individuals mentioned in arrest or criminal allegations are presumed innocent unless proven guilty