Category: Breaking News

[08-31-25] FHP Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash on I-75 in Hillsborough County

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY – A Riverview woman died early Thursday, August 28, 2025, after being struck by a vehicle on I-75. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash occurred on Thursday at approximately 12:30 a.m. near the 247 Milepost, near Old Big Ben Road in the Gibsonton area. A Kia Sportage, driven by a 25-year-old […]

[08-28-25] Woman Strikes Toddler While Backing Out of Driveway, Killing Him

A toddler died after he was struck by a car in a neighborhood on Tuesday. Officers were called to the 1700 block of East Ohio Street at around 10 a.m., according to a release from the Police Department. Police said a woman was backing out of a driveway and did not see the boy standing […]

[08-27-25] Tractor-Trailer Overturns, Spilling Sand After Crash

A two-vehicle collision on Wednesday morning involving a Jeep Cherokee and a tractor-trailer loaded with sand resulted in injuries to a passenger. The crash occurred at the intersection of Bruton Road and SR-39 at approximately 8:36 a.m. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 36-year-old Plant City man was driving a Jeep Cherokee eastbound on […]

[08-27-25] Deadly Chain Reaction Crash Claims Life of Spring Hill Man on I-75 Bridge in Gibsonton

GIBSONTON, Fla. – A tragic series of events on Interstate 75 Sunday morning resulted in the death of a 35-year-old Spring Hill man after he was struck by a vehicle while standing on the roadway following a separate crash. The fatal collision occurred around 5:37 a.m. on the southbound lanes of I-75 near the 250 […]

[08-27-25] Woman Dies in Late Night I-4 Crash

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)— An Orlando woman died after a crash on I-4 in Tampa Sunday night, the Florida Highway Patrol announced. Troopers responded to a three-vehicle crash in the eastbound lanes of I-4 near the Seminole Hard Rock Casino around 10:50 p.m. A Honda Civic driven by a 16-year-old from Plant City was traveling on […]

[08-26-25] Fiery Truck Crash Snarls Tampa Traffic, Injures Two

TAMPA, Fla. – A dramatic morning crash involving a tractor-trailer brought traffic to a standstill and sent two people to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries on Saturday. The incident, which occurred at approximately 9:20 a.m., unfolded on the access road leading from US-301 to westbound I-4 and US-92. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a […]

[08-08-25] Tractor-Trailer Crash in Riverview Claims Life of Lake Wales Man, Medical Emergency Suspected

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A two-vehicle crash on Thursday afternoon in Hillsborough County has resulted in the death of a tractor-trailer driver. The incident, which occurred just west of US-301 on Windermere Lake Drive, is believed to have been caused by a medical emergency suffered by the truck driver. According to a report from the […]

[08-06-25] Teen Motorcyclist Killed in Tampa Crash

TAMPA, Fla. – A teen motorcyclist was killed Monday night after a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of E Linebaugh Avenue and N 14th Street. The tragic incident, which occurred around 8:41 p.m. on August 4, 2025, is currently under active investigation by Tampa Police. According to a preliminary investigation, the crash involved a 2023 […]

[07-21-25] Serious Traffic Crash on Hillsborough Avenue Involves Motorcyclist and Truck

TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Police Department (TPD) said roads were closed on Sunday evening after a serious traffic crash involving a truck and a motorcyclist. The crash happened on Hillsborough Avenue just after 4 p.m., TPD said. The motorcyclist was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. Hillsborough Avenue’s Westbound lanes were closed between […]

[07-21-25] 4 Injured in Early-Morning Pedestrian Crash

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Tampa Police Department is investigating a pedestrian crash that happened early Saturday morning and left four people with serious injuries. The crash involved a 2022 Can-Am Ryker, a three-wheel motorcycle that two women were riding, and two pedestrians who were struck. It happened at around 12:40 a.m. on Saturday at […]