The Family Resource Center in Ridge Manor, FL, is closing on November 26th, 2024, with essential services ceasing and comfort stations remaining for a while.

Tampa police arrested a man for a fatal hit and run after community tips and evidence led to his vehicle and subsequent charge of leaving the scene of a crash resulting in death.

Tampa Police investigate a fatal hit-and-run where a pedestrian was killed by a dark pickup truck on Orient Road. They seek public help to find the driver.

Hillsborough County's State Legislative Delegation meeting is scheduled for January 10, 2025, at TPepin's Hospitality Centre, with an agenda including electing leadership, local bills, and a public hearing.

Hillsborough County will hold its Investiture Ceremony for commissioners, with the re-election of Ken Hagan and newcomers Chris Boles and Christine Miller, followed by an organizational meeting to assign key roles.

Waylon Childs, a 4-year-old from Ormond Beach, Florida, was found dead after being reported missing from a park. A multi-agency search ended with his body's recovery; the community mourns the loss.

Bodycam footage was disclosed from a deputy-involved shooting near a Circle K in Hillsborough, where a man was shot after reaching beneath his seat during a traffic stop.

A Hillsborough County deputy fatally shot a driver who reportedly displayed a gun during a Tampa traffic stop. The FDLE is investigating the incident.

The Hammonds brothers have been indicted for illegally trafficking monkeys, potentially facing 10 years in prison if convicted. An indictment is not a declaration of guilt; they remain innocent until proven guilty.

Heather Darrey, former finance manager, was sentenced to 27 months for embezzling $875,323.19 from a church. She pled guilty and must also forfeit the stolen funds.

A disturbance in Zephyrhills led to a fatal shooting and the arrest of 38-year-old Mina Foad on manslaughter charges. The police are investigating and have reassured the public of no further danger.

A woman was killed in Bradenton by crossfire while returning from groceries; two separate but possibly linked shootings occurred, with the second shooting fatally wounding her. Police are investigating.

Hillsborough County extends its state of local emergency due to Hurricane Helene's aftermath through November 18, enabling expedited actions and potential federal aid.