Soccer tournament prep brings international crowds to Tampa stadium

A lively crowd filled Raymond James Stadium on Saturday afternoon as England secured a 1-0 victory during a friendly exhibition soccer game in Tampa. 

Defender Ruck honors fallen marine by raising awareness for veteran suicide prevention

Participants laced up and took part in the fourth annual Sergeant Anthony Muhlstadt Defender Ruck, a 2.2-mile walk designed to raise awareness about military suicide prevention and mental health.

West Tampa restaurant wins recognition with outstanding Cuban sandwich

Scott Wall's culinary career began in New Jersey. He and his family relocated to Land O' Lakes, where he had his first experience creating a Cuban sandwich. In that learning process, a labor of love was born. He called it Los Gringos.

Hillsborough County opens new pop-up disaster relief centers to help Hurricane Helene, Milton victims rebuild

Hillsborough County is expanding its disaster relief operations next week by opening two new pop-up centers to help low-to-moderate-income families secure federal funding to rebuild after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Rick Scott urges Tampa officials to review Kanye concerts over rapper’s antisemitic remarks

Sen. Rick Scott is pressuring the Tampa Sports Authority to rethink two upcoming Kanye concerts at Raymond James Stadium, saying a taxpayer-supported venue should not give the rapper a stage after years of antisemitic remarks.

Plant City quadruple murder: Guns, blood swabs among evidence seized from victims' home; search warrant says

A month ago, a mother, Hailey Dempsey, her two young children and Hailey's mother, Valerie Deboe, were found shot to death in Plant City, which has left the community shaken and angered because a suspect has not yet been identified or charged.

Dead suspect in double stabbing investigation near USF identified: HCSO

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has identified the suspect found dead near the University of South Florida as detectives continue to piece together a double stabbing case that unfolded Wednesday morning.

Tampa school zone catches 6,000 speeders in 2 days as city weighs $100 camera fines

Tampa City Council members voted Thursday to approve an ordinance updating the city code to operate automated speed detection systems in 18 school zones. 

America 250 merchandise scams: BBB warns of fake online products

With the country’s 250th birthday celebration approaching, patriotic merchandise is flying off the shelves, but consumer watchdogs warn that scammers are taking advantage of the patriotic spending spree.

USF students involved in double stabbing, suspect believed to be dead: HCSO

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says the suspect in a double stabbing at an off-campus student housing complex near the University of South Florida is believed to be the dead person found in a separate investigation on East Fletcher Avenue Wednesday afternoon.

Viral Pomeranian creates candy-coated getaway for 3 struggling Bay Area families: 'It means the world to us'

Three families navigating severe medical illnesses and bullying received a VIP getaway at a candy-themed Florida mansion, thanks to a community initiative known as Koda's Dreamhouse Adventure.

AAA, TGH launch safety campaign after Tampa doctors report surge in serious e-bike injuries

A Pasco County nine-year-old is sharing his crash story as AAA and Tampa's Muma Children’s Hospital at TGH launch a safety campaign, hoping to prevent e-bike injuries this summer.

Hillsborough County business owner used mail fraud scheme to buy $1.6M house, indictment says

A Hillsborough County business owner faces up to 20 years in federal prison after a federal mail fraud indictment said he allegedly used investor money to get a mortgage to buy a $1.6 million home.