After 20 years on death row, wrongly imprisoned man starts new life in Tampa
An Ohio man found not guilty after spending 20 years on death row is relocating to Tampa through an organization that helps the recently exonerated rejoin society.
An Ohio man found not guilty after spending 20 years on death row is relocating to Tampa through an organization that helps the recently exonerated rejoin society.
Vitale brothers paint the town with murals
With a can of spray paint, Johnny Vitale is bringing more than a touch of Hollywood glamour to the historic Playhouse Theater in St. Petersburg.
With a can of spray paint, Johnny Vitale is bringing more than a touch of Hollywood glamour to the historic Playhouse Theater in St. Petersburg.
More than 300 kids benefit from early reading program
Manatee County's Raising a Reader program is helping families become closer while also making children better readers.
Manatee County's Raising a Reader program is helping families become closer while also making children better readers.
On Polk's 'wall of sheriffs,' some faces missing
If you were a fan of ‘Gunsmoke,’ you have something in common with Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd. And the high-profile sheriff is also a fan of remembering previous sheriffs of Polk County. But pictures of some of them are scarce.
If you were a fan of ‘Gunsmoke,’ you have something in common with Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd. And the high-profile sheriff is also a fan of remembering previous sheriffs of Polk County. But pictures of some of them are scarce.
Accomplished Boy Scout's latest mission: Educating teens about cancer
Ron Cain is incredibly accomplished for an 18-year-old. He was named an Eagle Scout and has earned every badge offered by the Boy Scouts -- 137, in all. But the last year has been his biggest challenge of his life.
Ron Cain is incredibly accomplished for an 18-year-old. He was named an Eagle Scout and has earned every badge offered by the Boy Scouts -- 137, in all. But the last year has been his biggest challenge of his life.
After giant tree topples, an even bigger clean-up job
The clean-up continues in Seminole Heights where a massive live oak came crashing down this week. The towering tree has five large trunks that all split apart, causing damage to three separate properties.
The clean-up continues in Seminole Heights where a massive live oak came crashing down this week. The towering tree has five large trunks that all split apart, causing damage to three separate properties.
Auction for late comedian Jerry Lewis property starts Monday
Property from the estate of Jerry Lewis will be up for auction starting on Monday, July 9.
Property from the estate of Jerry Lewis will be up for auction starting on Monday, July 9.
Fourth of July fireworks displays around Tampa Bay
There will be pockets of red, white and blue throughout the Tampa Bay area this week, from fireworks displays to other events in celebration of Independence Day.
There will be pockets of red, white and blue throughout the Tampa Bay area this week, from fireworks displays to other events in celebration of Independence Day.
Pillowcases full of love help perk up sick kids
A hospital stay can be a terrifying experience for a child. With the help of volunteers, a local organization is helping to ease that burden. The story is What's Right with Tampa Bay.
A hospital stay can be a terrifying experience for a child. With the help of volunteers, a local organization is helping to ease that burden. The story is What's Right with Tampa Bay.
2018 deadly year for lightning strikes in Florida
Lightning strikes the United States about 25-million times a year, and the electric weather we have here in Florida is unmatched in any other state. People can be struck year-round. Dozens are killed and hundreds of others hurt by the powerful bolts.
Lightning strikes the United States about 25-million times a year, and the electric weather we have here in Florida is unmatched in any other state. People can be struck year-round. Dozens are killed and hundreds of others hurt by the powerful bolts.
Mosquito fish giveaways continue in Hillsborough Co.
Mosquitos are an unavoidable part of early summer in Florida, but there are many ways to help alleviate the problem, like removing standing water near your home.
Mosquitos are an unavoidable part of early summer in Florida, but there are many ways to help alleviate the problem, like removing standing water near your home.
Tampa City Council supports felon voting rights measure
Murder, carjacking, and writing a bad check all carry felony charges in Florida.
Murder, carjacking, and writing a bad check all carry felony charges in Florida.
BBQ restaurant-turned-church serves physical, spiritual food to homeless
Pastor Devlyn and Pastor Cornelius Hamilton know how to cook up a good meal. Six days a week, the husband-and-wife team feed the less fortunate inside a nondescript building on 40th Street in Tampa.
Pastor Devlyn and Pastor Cornelius Hamilton know how to cook up a good meal. Six days a week, the husband-and-wife team feed the less fortunate inside a nondescript building on 40th Street in Tampa.
VA program helps senior veterans stay fit
A free program at the VA to help senior veterans stay healthy and fit is making a positive impact.
A free program at the VA to help senior veterans stay healthy and fit is making a positive impact.
Amazon delivery vans to hit the street for entrepreneurs
Your Amazon packages, which usually show up in a UPS truck, an unmarked vehicle or in the hands of a mail carrier, may soon be delivered from an Amazon van.
Your Amazon packages, which usually show up in a UPS truck, an unmarked vehicle or in the hands of a mail carrier, may soon be delivered from an Amazon van.
State says school grades show overall improvements
The Florida Department of Education released school grades for the 2017-18 school year Wednesday.
The Florida Department of Education released school grades for the 2017-18 school year Wednesday.
Clothing line Ash and Erie for shorter men reaches sales milestone
With about 40 million guys a bit on the shorter side, one local company decided that's a market to work with.
With about 40 million guys a bit on the shorter side, one local company decided that's a market to work with.
Dream boxes filled with books for all reading levels in USF-area
In the heart of Tampa’s University Area stands a beautiful bright-colored building welcoming visitors to the Harvest Hope Park. It’s one of the many new additions to the USF area, including "dream boxes," which are basically miniature libraries filled with books for every age and every reading level.
In the heart of Tampa’s University Area stands a beautiful bright-colored building welcoming visitors to the Harvest Hope Park. It’s one of the many new additions to the USF area, including "dream boxes," which are basically miniature libraries filled with books for every age and every reading level.
Reading program gets a boost from Tampa Bay Lightning
It started as a simple concept between two Tampa fifth-graders.
It started as a simple concept between two Tampa fifth-graders.
Florida Poodle Rescue looking for volunteers
A statewide organization is helping a special breed of dogs find homes.
A statewide organization is helping a special breed of dogs find homes.