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Former US ambassador arrested in Florida, accused of serving as an agent of Cuba, AP source says

MIAMI (AP) — A former American diplomat who served as U.S. ambassador to Bolivia has been arrested in a long-running FBI counterintelligence investigation, accused of secretly serving as an agent of Cuba’s government, The Associated Press has learned. Manuel Rocha, 73, was arrested in Miami on Friday on a criminal complaint and more details about [...]

Tampa woman's Ring camera catches porch pirates stealing package minutes after delivery

TPD recommended purchasing a porch lock box for accepting packages, asking a friend or neighbor to pick up the package, require a signature on delivery, or use secure locations such as Amazon lockers, FedEx or UPS stores.

VIDEO: Massive fire consumes Plant City log house, possibly killing dog

A massive fire consumed a two-story log house in Plant City Sunday afternoon, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.

'Never been more proud': HCSO deputy run over by suspect shares gratitude for outpouring support as he prepares for surgery

Hillsborough County Deputy Manuel Santos is still on the road to recovery after he was seriously injured in an ambush attack in Brandon last month.

Bucs take down Panthers 18-21 in must-win matchup, historic day for Mike Evans

To help keep their playoff contingency hopes alive, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers must pull out a win against the Carolina Panthers.

200+ players compete in St. Pete open pickleball tournament

ST. PETERSBURG Fla. (WFLA) — Over 200 pickleball players competed in the third annual St. Pete open pickleball tournament at Fossil Park Sunday. I Love St. Pete Pickleball Academy owner Gregory "Storm" Johncox organized the event. "It can be a little difficult, but it's easier on the body as you heard from some of the [...]

Florida woman arrested after robbing Publix, threatening to blow store up, police say

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A South Florida woman is behind bars after she robbed a Publix and threatened to blow it up, according to Miramar Police. NBC affiliate WTVJ reported that the robbery happened on Saturday at 9951 Miramar Parkway, just half an hour north of Miami. According to a police statement obtained by WTVJ, [...]

17-year-old motorcyclist killed after crashing into SUV in Hillsborough County

A teenager from Riverview died Sunday morning after a two-vehicle crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Bucs' Shaq Barrett to honor late daughter with NFL's 'My Cause My Cleats' initiative

It's been a year of overcoming hardships for Buccaneers' linebacker Shaquil Barrett as they continue to mourn the loss of their beloved 2-year-old daughter, Arrayah, who passed away earlier this year.

Kitten rescued from storm drain by Hillsborough County deputies

A tiny kitten was rescued by two deputies after a citizen found the cat trapped in a storm drain.

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