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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A man was killed in a shooting Thursday night near Tampa, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. The shooting happened at about 8:20 p.m. in the 6000 block of North 48th Street, just east of Tampa, according to the sheriff’s office. A man believed to be in his 20s […]

Hillsborough County, located in South Florida, boasts a population of nearly 2 million residents residing across 30 cities. While certain areas within the county are known for their safety, prosperity, and quality of life, others grapple with issues like crime, poverty, and social problems. In this article, we will examine...

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - A 72-year-old Tampa woman died early Friday morning after being hit by a car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Around 6:48 a.m, troopers say a 54-year-old Valrico woman was driving a sedan east on SR-60, east of Valrico Road. The 72-year-old pedestrian tried to walk...

The health department in Hillsborough County issued a swim advisory for two beaches due to high bacteria levels.

A Jan. 6 protester who had his guns and passport taken away for a non-violent crime says the road rage stabbing arrest of a former DOJ prosecutor shows "double standards."

TAMPA, Fla – In a significant breakthrough in a cold case investigation, the Hillsborough County...

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around tampa..

A man was fatally struck by a car while trying to cross State Road 60 in Valrico on Friday morning.

It is no secret that Florida has been a top destination for those looking to relocate over the last couple of years. In fact, in 2022, over 400,000 people moved to the Sunshine State between 2021-2022.

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Humidity remains high for the next two days, so expect some extra clouds and steamy afternoons with highs in the upper 80s. Storms develop in the afternoon and increase in coverage through the evening today and tomorrow. It won’t rain all day, but you may need to duck inside for cover […]

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Three cities in the Tampa Bay area rank among the most overvalued housing markets in America, according to a new study from Florida Atlantic University. Home buyers in Tampa, on average, paid a 42.81% premium for a home, according to the study. That’s the third highest in the country, behind Cape […]

PLANT CITY, Fla. — More than 100 people gathered Thursday evening to remember the family killed in a Plant City when the SUV they were driving in was hit by a trainon Sept. 23. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said five members of the Hernandez family, along with two...

TAMPA, Fla. - Law enforcement officers put their lives on the line for the community every day. They often show up on the worst day of someone else’s life. "You leave the house," Sgt. Kenny Petrillo said. "You have no idea what you’re going to do. You have no idea where it’s going to take you, what kind of calls you’re going to handle, who you’re going to meet."

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – A Florida woman hit the jackpot after playing a lottery scratch-off game, Lottery officials announced this week. Connie Mallette, 67, of Land O’ Lakes, a town in Paco County, claimed her $1 million prize Wednesday after playing the “$1,000,000 A Year For Life Spectacular” scratch-off game.

The brand’s mix of Jamaican & Southern cuisines is headed to Winter Haven

RIVERVIEW, Fla. — A Riverview man was found guilty Wednesday of murdering his daughter in 2017 after a two-week trial, according to prosecutors. Nahshon Shannon was found guilty by a jury of third-degree felony murder and child abuse, prosecutors said. Shannon picked up his 13-year-old daughter July 1, 2017,...

Captain Dylan Hubbard says recent rains and cloudy days has lowered water temperatures, which means the fish are more active.

These emerging coffee scenes around the country are giving Portland and Seattle a run for their money. Ah, coffee. It’s just about the only thing that’s good about a Monday morning … or really any morning. We all know that cities like Portland, Seattle and San Francisco are headliners in our nation’s coffee culture, but there are some other coffee hotspots around the country that might surprise you.

Childcare centers across the country are no longer receiving government checks from the American Rescue Plan Act. It's money that has been helping keep doors open since the pandemic.

TAMPA, Florida — While negotiations on Capitol Hill continue and an Oct. 1 deadline grows closer, military families in the Tampa Bay area are bracing for a potential government shutdown and what it would mean for them. On Friday, servicemen, women and workers at MacDill Air Force Base will...