Hillsborough County extends a local state of emergency due to Hurricane Helene's impacts, with recovery efforts ongoing and additional authority granted to government personnel.

A Bradenton man pleaded guilty to possessing firearms and drugs with intent to distribute, facing a possible life sentence. His guilty plea includes the forfeiture of a seized firearm and ammunition.

A man from Bradenton impersonated Elon Musk, scamming a Texan woman out of $250,000. He was arrested for the alleged fraud promising high investment returns.

An 18-year-old was arrested after a hit-and-run in Manatee County, FL, that killed a 62-year-old pedestrian. He returned to the scene following the incident.

The body of 16-year-old Eniola Olafemi was found near Courtney Campbell Causeway. Tampa police report no signs of trauma, though his grandmother suspects foul play. The family mourns the loss and seeks answers.

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.