The Hillsborough County Commission has written to the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) requesting in-district customer service hearings and workshops for Tampa Electric customers. This follows concerns raised by activists at a County meeting about the utility’s reliance on fossil fuels, which they say is driving up energy bills. TheContinue Reading

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) announced the arrest of a Riverview, FL teacher for initiating an inappropriate relationship with a student. The teacher, Paige Morley, 22, taught at Winthrop College Preparatory Academy, in Riverview, when she entered into a romantic relationship with a male student. Morley coordinated to meet withContinue Reading

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of martial arts instructor, Daniel Medina-Alvarez, facing charges of Lewd or Lascivious Molestation. This is the fourth time Medina-Alvarez has been charged for similar offenses involving other victims for which he was also arrested. Detectives have learned that multiple victims made severalContinue Reading

Polk County Sheriff’s deputies shot an arsonist his privates after a high speed chase ended near Dinosaur World with a fire fight. Luke Neely, 30, is facing several charges after throwing molotov cocktails at a house, damaging the roof and then led police on a high speed chase. When deputiesContinue Reading

The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County (DOH-Hillsborough) advises residents and visitors that there has been an increase in mosquito-borne disease activity in northwestern Hillsborough County. Eastern Equine Encephalitis has been detected in two horses, heightening the risk of transmission to humans. Hillsborough County Mosquito Control and DOH-Hillsborough continueContinue Reading

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office officials announced the arrest of 28-yewar-old Aston Simmons of Apollo Beach after a young child found a firearm and was shot accidentally. On September 1, 2022, at 8:10 a.m., the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call that a 5-year-old child accidentally shot themselves. Simultaneously, SimmonsContinue Reading

In a follow-up to a report earlier this week, Hillsborough County deputies arrested 30-year-old Jermaine Bass for shooting two of his children, killing one. Bass is charged with Murder in the First Degree Premeditated Firearm Discharge Multiple Wounds Causing Death, Attempted Murder in the First Degree Premeditated Firearm Discharge, andContinue Reading

The Tampa Bay region consists of six counties: Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco and Pinellas. Through August 1, 37 monkeypox cases have been reported in the area–Pinellas County (20), Hillsborough County (16) and Pasco County (1). Statewide, the Florida Department of Health has reported 480 total cases, fifth most inContinue Reading

The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County issued a rabies alert for the area surrounding Nobb Oak Ave. This is in response to cat that tested positive on 6/13/2022 (Description: Domestic Shorthaired Brown Tabby & White). All residents and visitors in Hillsborough County should be aware that rabies isContinue Reading

Florida’s premier and fastest-growing provider of superior and convenient healthcare services, MD Now Urgent Care, is opening its third state-of-the-art clinic of 2022. The newest clinic in Brandon is the first clinic to open in Hillsborough County and will serve the surrounding communities. Providing a variety of urgent healthcare services,Continue Reading

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested a principal with the Hillsborough County School District on multiple charges after he sent sexually explicit texts to an undercover detective he assumed was a juvenile. From January 19 to January 27, 2022, undercover detectives were portraying themselves as a 15-year-old boy during a chat operation toContinue Reading

The two suspects from the Brandon shooting late Monday afternoon were identified after details from the undercover police gun purchase made headlines. One man, Jordan Gracia, has been arrested, while the other, Jaycob Riley, is being sought by police. Chief Deputy Donna Lusczynski said one of their undercover deputies wasContinue Reading

The City of Tampa, in partnership with the Florida Department of Health, will reopen the COVID-19 testing site at Al Barnes Park (2902 N 32nd St, Tampa, FL 33605) on Tuesday, January 4 due to the increasing demand for tests. Al Barnes Park will operate as a drive-through testing site. People will be able to access the testingContinue Reading

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CareerSource Tampa Bay will host a job fair with multiple employers on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, from 1:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at CSTB’s Tampa Center at 9215 N. Florida Ave. Tampa, Fl 33612. Job Seekers interested in participating can register by going to the following website: http://www.careersoucetampabay.com/jobfair To help withContinue Reading

Tampa’s Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade are back!  Tampa is kicking off the holiday season with the City of Tampa’s Official Tree Lighting Ceremony, 40th Annual Santa Fest and Christmas Parade all on Saturday, December 4! Festivities begin at 1:30 p.m. as the Christmas Parade rolls through Downtown Tampa.  Colorful floats, three marching bandsContinue Reading

The City of Tampa announced due to continuing trends of low new COVID-19 cases within the Hillsborough County, combined with the low demand for COVID-19 testing, the City of Tampa, in partnership with Nomi Health, will be closing operations of the Al Lopez Park COVID-19 Testing Site on November 9, 2021. Testing will be available atContinue Reading