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Man with weapons, gas tanks in car threatened to drive into FDOT building in Tampa, police say
A man who fatally shot himself Wednesday in a parking lot near the Florida Department of Transportation and Florida Highway Patrol offices in Tampa had told a receptionist on the phone that he had a bomb and was going to drive his car into the building, according to police.
Hillsborough County focusing on new ways to crack cold cases
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Leaders in Hillsborough County are exploring new methods to close cold cases. Blake Patel is the cold case investigation supervisor for the Hillsborough County medical examiner. He says they have the remains of 50 unidentified people, 43 men and 7 women. “They are born into this world, they were given […]
Safety changes examined after 6 killed in SUV hit by train in Plant City
PLANT CITY, Fla. — As the sun set over a Plant City cemetery on March 23, the Lopez and Hernandez families gathered to remember the loved ones they lost. It’s been more than six months since a tragic crash at a Plant City train crossing claimed six lives, including three children:
Warm days continue, and humidity builds
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Another day with afternoon highs in the upper 80s for most of Tampa Bay. The coast gets cooled down slightly by the sea breeze late in the afternoon and into the evening. Humidity levels continue to increase into the weekend, so it may feel a bit more uncomfortable outdoors, even in […]
Local Animal Rescue Goes Above and Beyond to Help Animals
The McNeely Farmily Rescue and Sanctuary is built on a foundation of years of rescue and love. The McNeely Farmily Rescue and Sanctuary is built on a foundation of years of rescue and love. Their expansion from paw prints to hoof prints is to provide rescue, rehabilitation and retirement for domestic and agricultural animals. “I have been helping animals since I was a little girl,” said owner April McNeely. “My mom used to tell me that I had the ‘magic touch’ and any animal in the world would come to me or listen to me.”
Tampa police warn public of ‘bank jugging’ thefts
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) —The Tampa Police Department is looking for a suspect in a “bank jugging” case. Jugging is a term used when a criminal waits for a victim to withdraw a large sum of cash from a bank or ATM, and then follows them to another location and robs them.
'Stuff you see in the movies': Organized jewel thieves rob woman of $1.3 million at Tampa hotel
TAMPA, Fla. - Tampa Police are hunting for a crew of jewel thieves who stole $1.3 million of "fine jewels" from a woman as she unpacked at the Hilton Hotel on Lois Ave. "We are talking about a professional job," said legal analyst Anthony Rickman, who reviewed a search warrant filed by Tampa Police on April 2.
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