Dead body found in empty Tampa lot, police say

Tampa police are investigating after a man’s dead body was found in an empty lot Friday morning.

City of Tampa calls for developers to submit proposals for police headquarters sale

As Downtown Tampa evolves, the city could soon sell its aging police headquarters. The starting bid for the historic site comes with a minimum price tag of $36 million.

New ordinance aims to curb reckless biking on Tampa's busy trails

Tampa City Council is addressing a growing concern of reckless bicyclists along some of the city's most popular trails.

Tampa police host regional K9 water training at Adventure Island

The Tampa Police Department gathered K9 teams from across the Bay Area for a special day of water training at Adventure Island on Tuesday.

Community honors fallen heroes at Tampa Police Memorial Run

It was a morning filled with emotion and pride in downtown Tampa, as runners, officers, and families laced up for the 31st Annual Tampa Police Memorial Run and Walk.

Tampa Police honor fallen officers in memorial ceremony

The Tampa Police Department partnered with the Tampa Police Memorial Committee to host a solemn ceremony Thursday at Tampa Police Headquarters. It honored three officers who lost their lives during their service.

Tampa Police Department employee accused of creating law enforcement credentials for a family member

A Tampa Police Department employee has been arrested after investigators alleged that she falsified official records and accessed a computer in a manner that exceeded her authorized access.

3rd annual 9/11 memorial flag in Land O’Lakes honors victims and educates new generations

Nearly 3,000 placards were carefully placed this weekend in Land O’Lakes — each one bearing the name of a life lost on September 11, 2001. Together, they form a massive American flag on the grounds of Harvester Community Church.

Tampa police, community gather to honor history of Juneteenth

Five years ago, the nation recognized the first Juneteenth. It marks the day in 1965 when Union soldiers went to Galveston, Texas and told enslaved people they were free. It happened two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. 

Tampa Police get 300 new lifesaving choking devices from New York-based company

A New York-based company donated 300 choking rescue devices to the Tampa Police Department. These devices, called LifeVac, create a one-way suction to remove lodged food or objects from a choking victim.

Tampa police incorporate virtual reality into de-escalation training

This year, the Tampa Police Department is incorporating new, virtual reality technology into its de-escalation training for the first time. 

Video: Tampa police save toddler choking on tomato

Tampa police are sharing body camera video showing the moment officers saved a choking child.

TPD touts crime reductions in Friday's 2024 Annual Report release

The Tampa Police Department released its 2024 Annual Report on Friday."It's all about the hard work of our police officers and the community working together," TPD chief Lee Bercaw told FOX 13.