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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...

On Nov. 1, 1993, Roslin Kruse was found dead on the shoulder on East Bay Road in Gibsonton after being strangled to death.

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

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 victim was in fear of his life," a Florida state trooper wrote in a criminal complaint provided to Law&Crime. The post Florida man accused of road rage stabbing is a former federal prosecutor who went after Jan. 6 rioters first appeared on Law & Crime.

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

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. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that occurred on...

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..

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...

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,...

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

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...

MYAKKA CITY — One man was killed and four other people were seriously injured in a Tuesday night crash near the DeSoto/Manatee County line when a vehicle attempted to pass a slower car on a highway.

A new traffic pattern set to shake up one of Sarasota’s highway interchanges will see construction start within the next year, according to a new project timeline released by the Florida Department of Transportation. Construction to update Fruitville Road’s Interstate 75 interchange and widen part of State Road 70...

This video is either unavailable or not supported in this browser. No compatible source was found for this media. Session ID: 2023-09-29:aa42dce9da510da14fb6b66 Player Element ID: 6338040280112. During the peak of Hurricane Ian, many SWFL residents tuned into WINK News, calling in for guidance. One of them was Elaine Oben, who...

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 […]

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) -– A free legal help hotline is now available to eligible individuals affected by Hurricane Idalia in Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Jefferson, Lafayette, Levy, Madison, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Sarasota, Suwannee or Taylor counties. The hotline is available to connect those who are unable to...

A favorite restaurant of mine, which serves some of the best pizza, wings, and burgers in Sarasota and Manatee counties, has announced an opening date for a new location in one of the region's fastest growing communities. Oak & Stone, which debuted in Sarasota on University Parkway in 2016, will...

We are always on the hunt for a new spot to enjoy Cuban sandwiches and cafe con leche. In truth, our favorite spot remains The Flan Factory and their award-winning Cuban sandwich, but a new spot out in Riverview is now heavily on our radar. Box of Cubans was originally founded in 2017, but now operates in a new location at 10451 Gibsonton Drive last summer. The owners have taken pride in sharing the recipes of their families with the greater Tampa Bay region, and they were just named the number one spot to eat at in Tampa Bay by Yelp.