Tampa Bay Lightning mega-fan shows loyalty with sleeve tattoo of team, Cup
One Tampa Bay Lightning fan is taking his love for the team to an extreme level.
Hillsborough County leaders take next steps on Ridgewood Cemetery memorial
The Hillsborough County school district took the next step Tuesday toward memorializing the people buried at the forgotten Ridgewood Cemetery, which was discovered on the King High School campus.
Owners of new fine-dining Japanese restaurant take a leap of faith in middle of pandemic
The area's first Japanese-omakase style restaurant, Koya, opens on Platt Street in Tampa.
Pedestrian injured in crash along Hillsborough Avenue
Tampa police say a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle Tuesday morning.
Two men with previous arson arrests accused of setting fire to Tampa police cruiser, detectives say
Two men were behind bars Monday morning after allegedly lighting a Tampa police cruiser on fire. The cruiser was empty at the time of the fire, so no one was seriously injured, officials said.
'The black box' that helped topple a Tampa mayor's '63 re-election
Some people say 2020 is the most contentious election season they’ve ever seen but anyone who lived in Tampa several decades ago may remember this one.
Lawyers say evidence in DUI manslaughter case was improperly handled
Tampa police investigators say inside Omar Wilson's car was an empty bottle of liquor underneath a black hat. Evidence pictures released in the case show a yellow bottle cap just visible underneath the hat.
Voter turnout predicted to be highest in more than a century
Whether you’re voting red or blue, if there ever was a time to make sure your voice is heard, it’s now.
2,385 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Sunday; 12 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 2,385 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 778,636.
FHP: Tampa man arrested for DUI manslaughter following crash that killed 20-year-old passenger
Troopers say James Curtis Whatley was speeding and driving under the influence early Sunday morning when his vehicle struck another car and crashed, killing his 20-year-old passenger.
4,471 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Saturday; 77 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 4,471 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 776,251.
Tropical Depression 28 forms; expected to become Tropical Storm Zeta
The National Hurricane Center says a system that was classified as Invest 95 has become a tropical depression and is likely to become Tropical Storm Zeta on Sunday.
Bay Area participates in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
Anyone with unused prescription drugs can safely dispose of them on Saturday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at several Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Sarasota County locatio
Political text messages peak as Election Day nears, virus prevents most in-person campaigning
The election is less than two weeks away and the pandemic has certainly affected politics this year. Instead of relying on door knocks and big events, campaigns are using technology to reach voters.
FDLE takes over investigation of suspect shooting death by Tampa officers
The family of a suspected armed robber in Tampa accused officers of using excessive force during a news conference Friday. The Tampa Police Department said it wants to work with the family toward a better understanding of what happened.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar campaigning for Joe Biden Saturday in Tampa Bay
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar will be in Tampa Bay Saturday as campaigns continue encouraging voters in key battleground states to cast their ballots.
Accused Craigslist killer pleads guilty, agrees to testify against co-defendant
A Craigslist sale for a dirtbike turned deadly in Tampa nearly four years ago when James Beck, 44, lost his life in a botched robbery that happened in front of his then-15-year-old son.
The science behind hitting a 95 mile-per-hour fastball, explained by experts
Fast-pitching is almost taken for granted by the time fans tune in for the World Series but don’t under-estimate the ability to throw 95-mile-an-hour fastballs, much less to hit one.
Sunday football schedule still includes Bucs-Raiders despite COVID-19 case
The National Football League moved the primetime Sunday matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Las Vegas Raiders to a different network and an earlier time. This decision comes after a Raiders player tested positive for COVID-19.
Robinson found guilty of murder for jealousy-driven beating death of Raul Ortiz
Hillsborough County prosecutor Justin Diaz says the death of 58-year-old Raul Ortiz, at the hands of Erin Robinson, wasn't self-defense. He says it was cold-blooded murder.