Hillsborough parents advocate for school expansion
Parents flooded a Hillsborough County School District meeting to propose for an elementary school to expand to include kindergarten through eighth grade citing persisting overcrowding issues.
Recent USF survey shows problematic hurricane trend
A recent survey done at the University of South Florida showed that four out of five Florida homeowners don't have flood coverage, but it's common for them to think they do. Coming off a very busy hurricane season, officials say that's a problem.
Cleaning up after Hurricane Idalia
Months after Hurricane Idalia brushed the Tampa Bay area, some coastal communities are still cleaning up. Pine Island Park in Hernando County had a lot of damage, and it's starting to impact the bottom line of businesses in the community.
Cold weather shelters open in Tampa
Four cold weather shelters will open in Hillsborough County on Tuesday night as temperatures plummet in the Tampa Bay area.
Man injured after attack at Club Skye
The Tampa Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying multiple suspects who punched a man at a nightclub early Monday morning.
Tampa Police Department holds swearing-in ceremony
Tampa police officers swear to place the wellbeing and safety of others ahead of their own. While we often hear about the law enforcement family, at a ceremony where badges are pinned on new recruits, family has double meaning.
Siesta Key density battle
Siesta Key residents filled the Sarasota County commission wearing white shirts and speaking out as a unified voice.
Tampa high school football team finds new life
The Gaither High School football team is one win away from playing for a state championship. The Cowboys haven’t lost a game since Oct. 13.
Sunken Gardens expanding with animal care center
The new animal care center will offer more space for specialized animal care. According to the supervisor of Sunken Gardens, more species may also be added to their collection because of the new center.
School for students with disabilities gets upgrade
The Dorothy Thomas Exceptional Center opened at the beginning of the year with portable classrooms. Now, the building and campus are tailored for students with disabilities and specialized behavioral needs.
Sentencing hearing for convicted Tampa man
Ciriaco Delacruz was convicted of injecting a man with fentanyl and almost stabbing him to death last year. During sentencing, Delacruz apologized to the victim.
Man punched, critically injured at Tampa concert
A man was punched and critically injured after Tampa Police say he tried to ask a concert performer for a photo at a nightclub.
Authentic Mexican food truck in Bay Area
Marcos and Tracy Rios’ The Chief’s Cantina is a full-service veteran-owned food truck.
Israel’s General Consul of Florida visits Tampa
Maor Elbaz-Starinsky is the Consul General serving Florida, Kansas, Missouri and Puerto Rico. He updated members of the Jewish community about the Israel-Hamas war on Monday.
Giving Tuesday: Non-profit helps Tampa's youth
Teen Tyme Productions is a local nonprofit that’s been around for about 20 years. Teen Tyme offers mentoring to youth and teenagers to help them form a sense of self.
Bayfront Garden Tour at Ringling Estate
You can experience the nature and history with Bayfront Garden Tour at the historic Ringling estate in Sarasota.
Uptick in package thefts during holiday season
Detectives with the Tampa Police Department are searching for two suspects accused of stealing several packages from a home and are warning of the dangers of porch pirates this holiday season.
Arrest made in double homicide
A suspect was arrested in Maryland on Monday after a woman and a teen girl were fatally stabbed in Tampa Sunday morning, according to investigators.
Rare classic Corvettes found in barn
If you love cars, maybe you’ve heard the term "Barn Find." It means a special car that’s found preserved in a barn or sometimes a garage. It’s as though the car had been in a time capsule, often for decades.
Sarasota Airport expansion
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport has been called the fastest growing airport in the country. As more passengers decide to fly in and out of the airport, an expansion is happening to keep up with demand.