James Rodriguez

Hillsborough County is still under a state of local emergency, with the declaration extended through November 24. County Administrator Bonnie Wise signed the extension in response to the ongoing effects of Hurricane Milton, continuing the efforts to support the community during recovery, according to the Hillsborough County.

A Tampa mother has been placed under arrest following the hospitalization of her 18-month-old child who was found with a series of grievous injuries, as reported by local authorities. On September 15, deputies were dispatched to Brandon Regional Hospital where an 18-month-old was being treated for wounds to their face, neck, arm, and bruising behind the ear and on the right thigh, according to WTSP.

A pedestrian-involved collision has prompted a significant road closure in Tampa, with authorities from the Tampa Police Department actively investigating the scene at Busch Boulevard and 19th Street. The incident, which occurred at approximately 9:41 a.m. today, saw a pedestrian struck while attempting to cross into oncoming traffic, after which they were swiftly transported to a local hospital with injuries deemed stable, as WTSP reports.

This Thanksgiving in 2025 is poised to set a new benchmark in the United States, with an estimated 79.9 million people traveling to celebrate the holi...

Following an extensive investigation, federal authorities have taken down a major bank fraud conspiracy with roots running deep into the state of Florida. Today, U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced the unsealing of an indictment that implicates 19 individuals, residents hailing from Polk County, with charges of conspiracy to commit bank fraud and bank fraud, charges that could lead each to face up to 30 years in federal prison. The probe, jointly carried out by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Polk County Sheriff's Office, unveiled a sophisticated financial scheme with potential implications for multiple communities and businesses across the Middle District of Florida.

In the early hours of Tuesday, the Revolutionary National Police apprehended three individuals involved in the theft of Basic Rationed Goods at a stor...

A tragic collision in Bartow has resulted in the death of a 24-year-old woman who crashed her SUV into a semi-truck, leaving her young daughter injured. The accident occurred around 9:30 p.m. yesterday at the intersection of US Highway 17 and Ernest Smith Boulevard. WTSP reported that the woman was driving a 2013 Honda CRV when she failed to stop at a red light and collided with the rear of a 2019 Freightliner semi-truck.

Clearwater's Coachman Park is sprucing up its visuals with a dose of aquatic allure courtesy of Tampa Bay's very own artiste de la couleur, Taylor known as Dreamweaver. Her canvas is the Dockmaster's Office, where she'll be weaving her magic to grace the walls with sea turtles and underwater vistas that promise to add a dash of cerulean serenity to the park's robust charm.

Tragedy struck St. Petersburg as police are currently searching for a suspect involved in a fatal shooting. According to a WFLA report, the victim, an adult man, was found with a gunshot wound at approximately 1:11 a.m. near 22 Northeast Jefferson Circle North.

A Tampa man is facing multiple charges after police say he attempted an armed carjacking at a Clearwater gas station. Brian L. Davis, 44, was arrested earlier today following the incident that took place just before the stroke of midnight at the On The Fly gas station located off Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard, as reported by WTSP.