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Motorcyclist hospitalized after Tampa crash
TAMPA - A motorcyclist was taken to the hospital after a crash on Lois Avenue and West Osborne Avenue in Tampa on Friday. The Tampa Police Department said the crash involved a vehicle and a motorcycle at the intersection. The motorcyclist was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, according...
Florida Man Wanted in 'Gruesome' Double Murder Found Hiding in Woods
Authorities in Florida released body-worn camera footage of the Thursday, April 25 capture of a suspect who has allegedly confessed to the murders of a woman and child who were found dead on Wednesday. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call Wednesday evening from a neighbor who found 36-year-old Amalia Coc Choc de […]
Bay Area law enforcement seeing 'frustrating' uptick in fentanyl-related arrests
TAMPA - Tampa Bay area law enforcement took a large amount of fentanyl off our streets this week, from a history-making bust in Polk County to fentanyl seized from a hit-and-run driver. "With a seizure of 14 kilos of fentanyl, this is the single largest seizure in the history of...
Hit-and-run suspect held
A man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash April 18 that killed a 23-year-old pedestrian. Tampa police said a Volkswagen Jetta was eastbound on Busch Boulevard near N. 50th Street about 11:40 p.m. when the male victim attempted to cross the boulevard outside a designated crosswalk. The driver struck the pedestrian and fled.
Woman saved from Tampa apartment fire left with serious injuries
TAMPA, Fla. — A woman is in serious condition after she was trapped during a fire at her apartment complex Thursday evening. At about 7:30 p.m. Thursday, multiple people called Hillsborough County Fire Rescue to report a fire at an apartment complex on Cedar Trace Circle in Tampa, where a woman was trapped. Crews got there within five minutes, the department said in a news release.
Suvivor of April 9 Armature Works shooting speaks out
TAMPA, Fla. — Evelyn Cubias says she was getting a bite to eat before near Armature Works on April 9 before she headed out to watch her son play ball. Instead, she was rushed to the hospital after being shot when an altercation between two groups of teens escalated to the point that shots were fired.
Murder charge added in drug case
A man has been charged with murder in connection with a November 2023 drug overdose in Thonotosassa. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said Querran Talley, 27, was found deceased in a mobile home park at E Fowler Avenue and Walker Road on Nov. 5. Detectives found what appeared to be crack cocaine in his sock.
Retailer Express files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. See what stores are closing in Florida
A longtime mall staple is adding its name to the surge of businesses filing for bankruptcy. Fashion retailer Express Inc. announced this week the company is closing nearly 100 stores across the country as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection plans. The Columbus, Ohio-based retailer, which is also the...
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office honors 17 deputies killed in the line of duty
Video above: HCSO pulls off birthday surprise TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Throughout the history of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, a total of 17 deputies have died in the line of duty. On Thursday, the sheriff’s office hosted a touching memorial service to honor the fallen heroes. The families and loved ones of the fallen […]
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