Tampa Museum of Art reopens with 2 exhibitions that will be in place through fall
The Tampa Museum of Art reopened this week and they are especially grateful to benefactors who have allowed some of their traveling exhibits from spring to remain in place through the fall so visitors can experience those works of art.
Steinbrenner High School band teacher arrested for sexual misconduct
Deputies arrested Jason Allgair, 35, a band teacher at Steinbrenner High School for sexual misconduct after he allegedly had a relationship with a 17-year-old student.
FHP: 2 dead after wrong-way crash on I-275
Two people died following a wrong-way crash early Saturday morning on Interstate 275, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Matt Joyce is a hometown hit with clean-up power
Matt Joyce went from Armwood High School in Seffner to Florida Southern in Lakeland, and from there he was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in 2005.
Tampa Police Department to adopt '8 can't wait' initiative after week of clashes with protesters
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor says she is listening to victims of racial injustice and she stands with them.
Pharmacy owner continues mission for community health after looters ransack business
After an East Tampa pharmacy was burglarized and vandalized during protests this week, the owner is doubling down on her efforts to empower and uplift the community around her business.
Future of WestShore Mall unclear as restaurant, JCPenney permanently close their doors
First Sears shut its doors. Now, another anchor retail giant and restaurant is closing at WestShore Plaza.
Driver sought in fatal hit-and-run on E. Bearss Ave.
Deputies are looking for a driver who hit a pedestrian on Bearss Avenue Thursday and then took off.
Police: Speed likely played role in Davis Islands crash that killed 1 overnight
Bryan William Pennington, 23, was killed earlier Friday morning after crashing into a concrete bridge barrier on Davis Islands, Tampa police said.
Police: 1 dead after car runs red light in South Tampa
A man in his late 50's is dead after police say he ran a red light at the intersection of N. MacDill Ave. and W. Kennedy Blvd. shortly after midnight on Friday.
3 teen girls among 4 killed in Wednesday's crash involving stolen car
Police say three teenage girls were among four people killed in a crash during a police pursuit of a stolen car in Tampa earlier this week.
Elected black officials of Hillsborough County call for review of Tampa PD use of force
The Tampa Police Department pushed back Thursday on accusations that officers used rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse peaceful protesters as a letter from Hillsborough County's black elected officials called for answers from TPD on its use of force practices, especially during local protests in response to George Floyd's death in Minneapolis.
Diversity in the workplace includes elevating minorities into leadership roles
Big-name corporations nationwide are sharing messages of solidarity, but many communities are calling on companies to practice what they preach and make the effort to include diverse voices in the boardroom.
Tampa airport hits pause on $906M of planned construction
With air travel down more than 90%, TPA will delay or cancel $906 million worth of construction projects, including the Airside D project which would add 16 gates to the airport.
Tampa police chief to review department’s use-of-force policy following days of protests
"Sometimes defending your city is ugly,” Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan said during a city council meeting Thursday morning. “The optics are ugly, but I do want you to know that I was there, I gave the order. It starts and stops with me."
Man arrested during Tampa protest hopes video will clear his name
Timothy Watson, who was arrested during a protest Tuesday night, says he was live-streaming the peaceful demonstration when he got boxed in and police began firing tear gas.
Demonstrations strike solemn tone in Tampa Wednesday night
Protesters were back on the streets in Tampa after Tuesday night turned unruly, leading to multiple arrests.
No calls for sports cuts at the University of Tampa
A growing number of college sports programs around the country have become casualties to the coronavirus pandemic. Nearly 100 teams have been cut -- from Division I to NAIA schools.
Ybor icon La Tropicana, with its famous table, could fall victim to pandemic
For decades, when politicians visited Tampa, they made their way to La Tropicana restaurant on 7th Avenue in Ybor City. And they sat at a certain, special table.
Hillsborough commissioners approve funding for Tampa Park Apartments residents getting ready to relocate
Residents at Tampa Park Apartments have until the start of November to pack up and leave, as the property was recently sold to developer Darryl Shaw. But Hillsborough County Commissioners have long had concerns over the fate of these renters.