Water Street Tampa expanding with new entertainment district in downtown
Soon, Tampa will have a new spot to see concerts. The parking lot across the street from Benchmark International Arena will become a small concert venue that will allow new artists to have a sell-out show in Tampa.
Florida death row inmate Steven Lorenzo seeking death penalty ruled competent by judge
A Tampa judge agreed Thursday that death row inmate Steven Lorenzo is mentally competent to fire his appeals lawyers and give up all remaining legal challenges.
Dazzling displays hope to draw visitors to historic Old Lutz School
Magical scenes of LEGO, model trains and nativity sets are among the holiday displays inside the historic Old Lutz School each year.
Tampa leaders strike down proposal to curb dangerous biking on Riverwalk, Bayshore
After more than an hour-long discussion with comments from nearly a dozen people, Tampa City Council members struck down a proposed ordinance that would have imposed restrictions on motorized and non-motorized vehicles on the Riverwalk and Bayshore Blvd.
New bicycle, e-bike regulations proposed for Tampa's park trails and multi-use pathways
The city of Tampa is considering an ordinance on Thursday to target behavior and actions of bicyclists and e-bikes, but groups like Walk Bike Tampa said the proposed changes aren’t clear enough.
$17M upgrades completed to one of Tampa's oldest wastewater pumping stations
The city of Tampa just completed $17 million in upgrades to one of its oldest wastewater pumping stations.
1 dead in Tampa shooting, suspect detained: HCSO
One person is dead after a shooting Wednesday morning near Clewis Avenue in Tampa, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Florida CFO proposes legislative reforms to curb local government overspending
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia is pushing for legislative reforms aimed at increasing transparency and accountability for local government spending across the state.
Holiday shipping deadlines draw near: Here’s what to know
The clock is officially ticking for anyone planning to mail Christmas gifts.
Waymo rolls out driverless cars on Tampa streets
Waymo has begun testing driverless cars on Tampa streets as the company prepares for a future passenger rollout.
Tampa family’s baby girl born with rare congenital condition saves other babies through organ donation
In July, Andrew Ford and Catherine Mornhineway learned during a 14-week ultrasound that their unborn daughter, Haven, had anencephaly, a rare congenital condition where a baby does not fully develop a brain.
18-year-old helps rescue woman from Tampa home next to abandoned house fire
An 18-year-old is being credited for his bravery for helping rescue a woman from a house next door to a home that was engulfed in flames.
More than 200 ballet students prepare for 'The Nutcracker' at Straz Center
For the last three months, more than 200 students with Next Generation Ballet have been rehearsing for the holiday classic "The Nutcracker."
Fire breaks out at abandoned home in East Tampa: TFR
A fire broke out at an abandoned home in East Tampa on Tuesday morning, according to Tampa Fire Rescue.
East Tampa homeowner fears for safety after at least a dozen crashes over 20 years outside her home
A longtime East Tampa homeowner said she can no longer find peace inside her own home, after years of repeated crashes at an intersection just feet from her front door.
TECO customers call for lawsuit in petition with more than 7,000 signatures as bills surge
TECO customers say their power bills have reached a breaking point. An online petition is calling for a lawsuit against the public utility, accusing it of price gouging.
Tampa General-USF Health donates hundreds of presents to Hillsborough County children in foster care
Tampa General-USF Health staffers are making sure hundreds of foster children have presents to unwrap Christmas morning.
Tampa man’s death being investigated as a homicide
Tampa police are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead on Friday afternoon.
Fire breaks out at Tampa apartment building: HCFR
A fire broke out at a two-story apartment building in Tampa on Sunday night, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
High school seniors learn about Hillsborough College workforce programs at 'Career Quest'
Each year, hundreds of Hillsborough County high school seniors get a glimpse of possible futures through workforce programs at Hillsborough College's "Career Quest."