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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.
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...
Florida’s ‘Sinkhole Alley:’ Here’s what homeowners need to know
If you live in Florida, you have probably heard of sinkholes. It’s when the ground caves in, often bringing down everything on top of it. Roads, businesses and homes have all been impacted. Dr. Manoj Chopra has researched sinkholes and erosion at the University of Central Florida and said...
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.
Zephyrhills woman arrested after deadly crash on US 301 in Hillsborough
Florida Highway Patrol troopers have arrested a Zephyrhills woman after a crash on U.S. 301 in Hillsborough County killed a 19-year-old man in April. Alexandra Mary Scheiner, 40, was arrested Monday on several charges, including DUI manslaughter, vehicular homicide, DUI with serious bodily injury and DUI with property damage. Scheiner...
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...
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...
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.
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...
6-year-old child dies after drowning in Hillsborough County, deputies say
BRANDON, Fla. — A 6-year-old child died after drowning on Sunday in Brandon. Hillsborough County Sheriff's deputies found the child, who has autism, in a body of water after the 6-year-old was reported missing just before 4 p.m. in the area of Kensington Lakes Circle, according to the sheriff's office.
Man steals $2,000 worth of cigarettes in armed robbery from Walgreens in Tampa: HCSO
TAMPA, Fla. (CBS12) — A man is accused of robbing a Walgreens and stealing $2,000 worth of cigarettes. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, the armed robbery happened on Friday, June 28. The suspect, Malcolm Green, walked into Walgreens approached the clerk, lifted his shirt to remove a large plastic bag and a gun with an extended magazine.
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...
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