Category: Breaking News

[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 […]

[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 […]