Category: Breaking News

[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 […]

[02-20-24] Bicyclist in Critical Condition After Crash in Tampa

TAMPA, Fla. – A bicyclist was taken to the hospital in critical condition after a crash in Tampa on Saturday night, according to officials. The Tampa Police Department responded to the crash that happened on S. Dale Mabry Hwy between Ballast Point Blvd and Pearl Ave just after 9 p.m. Authorities say the cause of […]

[02-18-24] Land O’ Lakes Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash on Nebraska Ave in Tampa

TAMPA, Fla. – A Land O’ Lakes man was killed in a crash that happened around 7:45 pm on Thursday, according to Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers say a Toyota Corolla, driven by a 33-year-old Tampa man, was traveling northbound on North Nebraska Avenue. A Harley Davidson motorcycle, operated by a 32-year-old Land O Lakes man, […]

[02-15-24] Deadly Crash Closes Kennedy Boulevard in Tampa for Nearly 3 Hours

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Part of Kennedy Boulevard in Tampa was closed for nearly three hours Wednesday due to a fatal pedestrian crash. The Tampa Police Department said the crash happened in the westbound lanes of Kennedy Boulevard near Armenia Avenue. Officers said the driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with investigators. No […]

[02-01-24] Portion of Major Road Reopens Near Busch Gardens Hours After Deadly Crash

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A portion of East Busch Boulevard reopened hours after a deadly crash near Busch Gardens, according to police. The crash happened Wednesday night along East Busch Boulevard between North 26th Street and North 30th Street, according to police. One person died in the crash, which left downed power lines on the […]

[02-01-24] Man Faces DUI Charge After Crash Kills Pedestrian in Tampa

A Seffner man is facing a charge of driving under the influence after police say he struck and killed a pedestrian on Adamo Drive in Tampa early Monday morning. Just before 3 a.m., Mical Scott, 23, was driving a 2015 Chevrolet pickup east on Adamo Drive past 39th Street, the Tampa Police Department said in […]