An internal HCSO memo says Maj. Troy Morgan is barred from county facilities. Officials have not explained the restriction.

The Hillsborough Sheriff’s Office says 17 children under 5 were involved in water incidents since 2025 and five died. County partners are stepping up inspections and swim safety programs.

Hillsborough County detectives named 18-year-old Demarion Singletary as wanted in a 'Warrant Wednesday' post, citing firearms, drug and fleeing charges.

A licensed trapper removed an alligator outside the Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections office in Tampa on Tuesday; no injuries were reported.

Sheriff Al Nienhuis posted a video Tuesday updating residents after a shooting on Gillian Drive in Spring Hill. Investigators are working at the scene and details remain limited.

Dr. Cathy Carrubba, who launched Aeromed and trained generations of EMS clinicians, died March 20, 2026. Her work reshaped how critical care reaches patients across Tampa Bay.

A Parrish gun-store employee was sentenced to 3 years and 1 month after admitting he sold four firearms and 146 rounds to a convicted felon.

A pro‑Crist committee, St. Pete Shines, reported roughly $1.2 million before Crist files for mayor — and a large share of those donors are from outside St. Petersburg.

A Floral City structure fire has been upgraded to a homicide investigation; deputies say a suspect is being sought. Tips: 352-249-2790.

Investigations show a Bradenton man found incompetent was briefly placed in an unlicensed home, disappeared from supervision and later faces charges in a Nov. 10, 2023 double homicide.

Nearly a year after a shark nearly severed her hand, Leah Lendel returned to Boca Grande beach as she continues therapy and rebuilds confidence.

Orlando Health is building a 10,865‑sqft freestanding ER at SR 54 and Henley Road in Lutz with exam rooms, imaging, lab services and an ambulance bay. The project ties into a larger hospital expansion in nearby Wesley Chapel.

A warm April 6 turns unsettled this afternoon with a ~50% chance of storms and heavy downpours tonight. Boaters should watch for gusty northeast winds and choppy seas through midweek.