Fireworks display celebrates Rays stadium deal reached with Tampa, Hillsborough County

The City of Tampa and the Tampa Bay Rays celebrated the approval of the team's future home with a 10-minute fireworks display on Friday evening at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. 

Rays stadium deal: Hillsborough College prepares for major upgrades

The Tampa Bay Rays may be getting a new home, but the team will not be the only part of the area getting a major makeover.

Teens charged as adults in brutal beating of homeless man

Three teens accused of beating and critically injuring a homeless man in Tampa are now being charged as adults. 

Billy Adams trial: Tampa rapper accused of killing pregnant girlfriend stands trial

Opening statements began Wednesday morning in Hillsborough County for the trial of a Tampa rapper accused of killing his pregnant girlfriend and her unborn child.

Invest 96L tracks west in Atlantic as forecast remains uncertain

A tropical disturbance being monitored in the Atlantic is expected to move westward over the next several days, with forecasters watching for signs of organization.

Tropical system off Africa tracks west toward islands with 70% formation chance

Meteorologists are closely monitoring two areas of interest in the Atlantic Ocean as one system near Africa approaches tropical depression status while traveling westward toward the islands.

Rays stadium deal: Tampa and Hillsborough votes set for this week

The proposed deal to bring a new Tampa Bay Rays stadium to Tampa is heading toward two key votes this week that could clear the way for the project to move forward.

Missing Tampa man’s family says he was located during an out-of-state vehicle stop

UPDATE: The family of a missing South Tampa man says he has been located following traffic stops in Louisiana and Texas and is no longer considered missing. 

Tampa mayor, Ismaili Muslim community plant 250 trees at Rowlett Park in honor of America 250

 Fireworks and parades are standard fare for national milestone celebrations, but a community group in Tampa is marking America’s 250th anniversary by putting down deep roots.

Crucial agreement made in Tampa Bay Rays stadium deal in Tampa, votes next week

The Tampa Bay Rays, the city of Tampa and Hillsborough County reached an agreement on a $2.3 billion ballpark proposal located at the site of Hillsborough College.