Category: Breaking News

[05-20-24] Hillsborough County Deputies Searching for Suspected Hit-And-Run Driver

Deputies are searching for a suspect involved in a serious hit-and-run crash on Friday night. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, a suspect driving a Ford Explorer with FL tag LYXC39 took off after causing a crash at N 50th St and E Sligh Ave around 9:42 p.m. Officials say the suspect did not […]

[05-20-24] Tampa Man Killed in Fiery Motorcycle Crash on Gandy Bridge

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Tampa man was killed late Saturday night after crashing his motorcycle on the Gandy Bridge, troopers said. The Florida Highway Patrol said at 10:45 p.m., a 33-year-old Tampa man was driving on the Gandy Bridge toward Hillsborough County at a “very high speed.” Troopers said things turned deadly when he […]

[05-16-24] Woman Struck, Killed by Vehicle in Tampa

TAMPA – Tampa police are investigating a deadly crash at the intersection of S. Carter Street and W. Julia Street. Officers were called to the scene shortly after 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. When officers arrived at the scene, the woman was pronounced dead. W. Julia Street is closed between S. MacDill Avenue and Bayshore Boulevard. No […]

[03-20-24] Semi-Truck Drivers Injured After Crashing Into One Another on I-75 in Hillsborough County

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Two semi-truck drivers were injured in a crash that caused traffic delays on northbound Interstate 75 on Tuesday afternoon, the Florida Highway Patrol announced. According to FHP, the crash occurred around 1:30 p.m. near the Selmon Expressway. Troopers said the two semi-trucks crashed into one another, causing diesel to spill across […]

[03-07-24] Bicyclist Dies After Being Hit by Car in Temple Terrace

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A bicyclist died early Monday morning after being hit by a car in Temple Terrace, according to police. A person on a motorized bike was hit by a car in the area of East Fowler Avenue and North Drive, according to police. The bicyclist died from his injuries at the scene. […]

[03-06-24] Driver Ran off After Causing 4-Vehicle Crash on North Dale Mabry in Tampa

A driver who caused a four-vehicle crash in Tampa early Monday morning ran off after the incident, according to police. The Tampa Police Department said around 6:24 a.m., officers responded to the crash on North Dale Mabry near I-275. There were no serious injuries, but police said the person who caused the crash ran away. […]

[03-04-24] Speeding Driver Caused 3-Vehicle Hit-And-Run Crash on Howard Frankland Bridge

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Florida Highway Patrol said it is looking for information on a hit-and-run that blocked traffic on the Howard Frankland Bridge Sunday. A camera from the Florida Department of Transportation showed heavy traffic on the bridge at around 11 a.m. According to the FHP, it is believed that a red AMG […]

[03-04-24] Truck Flips on Sunshine Skyway Bridge, Driver Injured

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A traffic crash blocked traffic on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge early Saturday morning. Traffic cameras from the Florida Department of Transportation showed a total blockage on the northbound lanes of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. The Florida Highway Patrol said the crash happened between three vehicles, one of them being a pickup […]

[03-02-24] Fatal Pedestrian Crash Investigation Closes Tampa Intersection for 2 Hours

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Tampa Police Department is investigating a fatal pedestrian crash Wednesday morning. Tampa officers said they were called to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash at North Florida Avenue and West Yukon Street just after 6 a.m. Officers said the woman who was hit died at the scene. The driver involved in […]

[02-22-24] 19-Year-Old, 20-Year-Old Killed in Crash Near University of South Florida

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A 19-year-old and a 20-year-old were killed in a crash Monday night near the University of South Florida, according to the Tampa Police Department. Police believe “excessive speed” was a main factor in the crash. 20-year-old Fernandez D’Oleo was driving east on East Bougainvillea Avenue near McKinley Drive when he tried […]