'I'm all about working together': New leader named for Tampa Bay Sports Commission
Lanness Robinson is stepping into one of Tampa Bay’s most influential sports leadership roles as the region comes off a record year for tourism.
Dead body found in empty Tampa lot, police say
Tampa police are investigating after a man’s dead body was found in an empty lot Friday morning.
Nobel Peace Prize winner rescued by Tampa-based organization
A Tampa-based organization conducted a complex and secret mission to get the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner out of her home country of Venezuela.
New USF president announced, Moez Limayem will start in 2026
Moez Limayem will be the University of South Florida's ninth president.
Tampa first responders rescue 86-year-old man blowing leaves off roof
An afternoon doing chores on Wednesday took a scary turn for an 86-year-old Tampa man.
Blanket giveaway helps Tampa Bay families stay warm this holiday season
This holiday season, cooler nights and rising costs are hitting families throughout the Tampa Bay area.
Man arrested in deadly shooting outside Tampa sports bar, police say
Police say a man is facing a second-degree murder charge in connection to a shooting that left a man dead outside a Tampa sports bar in September.
Travelers must have a REAL ID by February, or they'll be charged
The TSA is warning travelers that they must have a REAL ID by February or pay up.
FEMA meeting canceled after Tampa mayor traveled to Washington
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor flew to Washington for a meeting of a special FEMA group that was set to overhaul the disaster relief agency. However, the meeting was abruptly canceled.
Tampa City Ballet hopes its rendition of 'The Nutcracker' serves as gateway to the world of ballet
For members of Tampa City Ballet, "The Nutcracker" means many things.
Tampa family finds comfort after man's sudden death helps save 5 lives through organ donation
A Tampa family is turning heartbreak into hope after the sudden death of their 39-year-old brother.
Tampa high school students' bill on e-bike safety officially filed after losing classmate
Students from Freedom High School have taken legislative matters into their own hands. State Representative Susan Valdes recently introduced a bill aimed at enhancing safety measures for young riders, a proposal that originated from some determined teens.
Weeks after Tampa indictments over AI chip smuggling, Trump authorizes exports of same chips
Just several weeks after the U.S. attorney in Tampa announced the indictments of two Chinese nationals who were smuggling computer chips to front groups that could have sold them to the Chinese military, the president announced that the same chips will be sold to certain Chinese companies.
Boat catches fire at Westshore Yacht Club Marina: Tampa Fire Rescue
A boat caught on fire at the marina of the Westshore Yacht Club on Wednesday morning, according to Tampa Fire Rescue.
5 indicted in firearm trafficking ring after more than 100 Florida guns smuggled into Canada
Federal officials announced the indictment of five men on charges tied to a firearms trafficking conspiracy that smuggled more than 100 weapons purchased in Tampa and South Florida into Canada.
Families outraged after grave covers removed at Tampa cemetery
Families visiting loved ones at a cemetery in East Tampa have been stunned this week, discovering personal tributes forcibly removed from dozens of graves.
Benchmark Arena becomes Santa's workshop as volunteers assemble 1,000 bikes
Benchmark International Arena looked more like Santa’s workshop Tuesday as hundreds of volunteers packed the space for OnBikes’ annual "Santa’s Bike Shop."
No-show juror booted from Tampa murder trial
One of the jurors seated in the Tampa murder trial against McKinsie Lyons was booted after not showing up on the second day of trial.
Convicted Florida killer back in court to fight for a new trial
A convicted murderer who had already received a commuted death sentence, appeared in Hillsborough County Court to argue for the chance at a new trial.
CAIR vows legal action as Florida follows Texas in targeting the organization
Governor DeSantis announced he was officially designating the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) as a foreign terrorist organization.