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Deputies: People armed with guns and knives broke into Riverview house
RIVERVIEW, Fla. — Hillsborough County Sheriff's deputies are looking for four or five suspects who broke into a man's house armed with a gun and knife. The man called deputies at 3:41 a.m. Tuesday from his house in the area of Newberry Grove Loop and said one suspect had a gun and the other had a knife. The suspects stole a laptop and left, according to deputies.
'Not an easy fix': Why bats roost in the same neighborhoods
RIVERVIEW, Fla. — We're in the thick of bat maternity season. From April 15 through Aug. 14, bats give birth and raise their young. During that time, it is illegal to remove them from your home. Matt Longo said he was fortunate to solve his bat problem before the...
Street Racing Crackdown: FHP Collaborates with Local Agencies in Operation “Keep Our Streets”
On Monday, July 2, 2024, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), in collaboration with the Tampa Police Department (TPD), Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), Clearwater Police Department (CPD), Pinellas Park Police Department, St. Petersburg Police Department (SPPD) and the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO), launched Operation Keep Our Streets. This united effort was aimed at addressing dangerous driving behaviors and racing on Bay Area bridges, ensuring the safety of our community.
One Liners Hillsborough: Tampa General Hospital, Fifth Third Bank and more
► Tampa General Hospital’s Dr. Peggy Duggan, executive vice president, chief physician executive and chief medical officer, was recognized on Becker’s Hospital Review’s list of “180 Hospital and Health System Chief Medical Officers to Know” for 2024. (Pictured above) ► J.D. Power named Fifth Third...
Hillsborough County Offices Will Close For The July 4th holiday, and Tampa Services Will Also Be On Break
County offices and facilities will lock their doors this Independence Day. According to an announcement on the Hillsborough County's official website, the closures are set for Thursday, July 4, as the nation dons its stars and stripes to celebrate. The offices will not be a ghost town for long and they’re scheduled to reopen the following day, Friday.
New dengue cases have several Florida counties under mosquito advisory or alert. Here's where
Two cases of locally acquired dengue were reported between June 23 and June 29, bringing the Florida total of locally acquired cases to 10 across four counties, according to the Florida Department of Health. Health advisories and alerts have been issued for the affected counties. The number of travel-related cases...
16-Year-Old Armed Kidnapper Threatens Woman with Blade in Central Florida
A 16-year-old armed kidnapper threatened a woman with a blade and attempted to abduct the innocent shopper in Central Florida. On June 28th, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to an attempted armed kidnapping at the Home Depot located at 10150 Bloomingdale Avenue, near Tampa. Preliminary investigations reveal 16-year-old...
Central Florida 21-Year-Old Arrested in Fatal Overdose of 19-Year-Old
A Central Florida 21-year-old suspect was arrested in the fatal overdose of a 19-year-old and faces a murder charge. After a four-month-long investigation, Baylee Jacobs was connected to the fatal overdose and was arrested out-of-state. On February 8th, 2024, 19-year-old Eric Schertzer was found deceased in a residence in the...
Hillsborough State Attorney Expands Office Gun Violence Unit
Hillsborough State Attorney Suzy Lopez is expanding and restructuring the agency’s Gun Violence Unit to better prosecute gun-related offenses and the most violent offenders. The agency has expanded the number of attorneys dedicated to this highly-specialized Central Florida team that exclusively prosecutes cases involving gun violence. This expansion allows...
Keystone residents protest affordable housing project plans: 'Not my backyard'
KEYSTONE, Fla. - Community members in Keystone are coming out against plans for a new development they say will cause more traffic and overcrowding issues in the area. It’s part of Governor Ron DeSantis’ Live Local Act to push for more affordable housing across the state, but Hillsborough County residents say it will badly impact their community.
Judge quashes Hillsborough County Commission’s decision on Pebble Creek, ruling in developer’s favor
TAMPA — Bill Place, the owner of the now-defunct Pebble Creek Golf Club in New Tampa, has always felt that the opposition to his years-long attempts to redevelop his 150-acre property was more personal that professional. Now, he feels validated. Hillsborough County circuit judge Paul Huey delivered a harsh...
Tampa Café serves up inclusivity and opportunity
TAMPA, Fla. — July is Disability Pride Month, an opportunity to honor the history, achievements, experiences and struggles of the disability community. Here in the Tampa Bay area, there's a business committed to uplifting that community throughout the entire year: Coffee Uniting People or "CUP." CUP is a non-profit...
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