Disneyland, Disney California Adventure to reopen on April 30

After a yearlong closure, Disneyland Resort and Disney California Adventure Park will reopen to the public on April 30 with limited capacity, park officials announced Wednesday. 

Memorial patrol vehicle emblems unveiled as TPD prepares to lay fallen officer to rest

Tuesday marks a week since Tampa Police Department Officer Jesse Madsen sacrificed his life to protect others from a speeding, wrong-way driver. A day before Madsen's funeral, two TPD officers have been assigned patrol vehicles bearing Madsen’s name and end of watch date. 

USF will hold in-person graduation ceremonies

In-person commencement ceremonies will return this spring for University of South Florida students.

Pre-dawn rocket launch creates colorful clouds over Florida

SpaceX successfully launched another batch of Starlink satellites on Sunday morning, which created a colorful sight.

Funeral plans set for fallen Master Police Officer Jesse Madsen

The public is invited to attend a funeral service for Master Police Officer Jesse Madsen, who was killed last week by a wrong-way driver.

Tampa police mourn loss of retired Captain Michael Flynn

Retired Tampa Police Department Captain Mike Flynn passed away Friday evening at the age of 58, according to TPD. 

Deputy will never forget brief encounter with hero TPD officer

During his nearly 17-year career with the Tampa Police Department, Master Police Officer Jesse Madsen received seven lifesaving awards. That didn't even include the time he saved the life of a Hillsborough County sheriff’s deputy.

Past, present and future: Streetcar remains a staple in Tampa’s identity

If you want to get to Ybor City or to the new Water Street District, an automobile isn't the only way to go. There are HART's TECO Line streetcars, which are a common sight in downtown Tampa with a history in the city that dates back to 1885.

Candlelight vigil held to honor fallen TPD officer

The community came together Thursday night for a candlelight vigil to honor and mourn Tampa Police Officer Jesse Madsen. Hundreds of people were at the emotional memorial.

Chief: Wrong-way driver from Colorado was intoxicated, in Tampa for 12 hours before crash that killed officer

Tampa's police chief said a Colorado man accused of speeding in the wrong direction on a highway before crashing and killing an officer was intoxicated and was in the city for less than 12 hours.

Fallen officer's partner: 'He'd always run to the danger'

"No matter what kind of situation we were in, I knew we'd be OK because he was right there with me," Officer Michael Strom said of his partner of almost eight years, Jesse Madsen.

City of Tampa lights up in blue to remember fallen Officer Jesse Madsen

The Tampa Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own. 45-year-old Officer Jesse Madsen was killed early Tuesday while attempting to stop a wrong-way driver on I-275.

Disney CEO anticipates reopening Disneyland by late April; 10K furloughed employees to return to work

Disney's CEO Bob Chapek said Tuesday that he is aiming to reopen its California theme parks with limited capacity by the end of April, and that thousands of furloughed employees will return to work.

Tampa officer killed in I-275 crash likely collided with wrong-way car on purpose to save others, chief says

The Tampa Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own after a "highly-decorated" officer, a Marine Corps veteran who had been with the agency for 16 years, was killed in a wrong-way crash.