TPD: Six arrested in drug bust at Seminole Heights motel after month-long investigation
The Tampa Police Department is cracking down on nuisance hotels and motels. After receiving several complaints of ongoing criminal activity occurring at hotels and motels in Seminole Heights, TPD began surveilling several businesses along Nebraska Avenue.
Tampa police arrest teen accused of groping several women in Seminole Heights
The Tampa Police Department has arrested a person accused of groping several women in Seminole Heights. They think the 16-year-old may have been doing this for weeks.
Accused double murderer Steven Lorenzo argues prosecutors shouldn't use sex tapes against him at trial
Lorenzo, who is representing himself, is accused of murdering two men Jason Galehouse and Michael Waccholtz, who prosecutors said were gay. They said Lorenzo and co-defendant Scott Schweickert lured the victims to Lorenzo's home, drugged, tortured, and later murdered the two men.
Triple-headed comfort food castle opens in Seminole Heights as 3 Bay Area businesses team up
Westshore Pizza, King of the Coop and Rock Brothers Brewing have joined forces to create a culinary common house that cuts down on cost.
Tampa judge keeps death penalty in accused Seminole Heights serial killer case
Howell Trae Donaldson is accused of gunning down four people in Seminole heights back in 2017. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty.
Accused Seminole Heights serial killer wants death penalty tossed in case
Accused Seminole Heights serial killer Howell Trae Donaldson will be in court Thursday. He wants the death penalty thrown out in his case.
2 hospitalized after generators left running overnight in Seminole Heights complex, officials say
A man is in critical condition after an outside company that was hired to clean up after a small fire allegedly left two generators running in a mixed-use apartment complex along Florida Avenue in Seminole Heights.
Accused Seminole Heights serial killer wants to prevent victim’s parents from testifying
Howell Trae Donaldson’s defense team is mounting a legal fight that aims to limit what the jury gets to see and who they hear from during his murder trial.
Pedestrian safety among major improvements along Florida Ave.
Business in Seminole Heights has exploded in recent years as new breweries, bars, coffee shops, restaurants and retail flock to Florida Avenue. What hasn’t kept up with the rapid renaissance, however, are the road improvements needed to let pedestrians actually explore everything safely.
Heartbroken dog mom searching for beloved missing pet mistakenly given to woman claiming to know owner
Scouring neighborhood security cameras, calling veterinarians and rescues, and posting more than 100 missing dog posters, Ashley Kelly has spent the last three days doing everything to track down her beloved dog, Carlotta.
Accused Seminole Heights serial killer wants death penalty off the table
Accused serial killer Howell Trae Donaldson was present for his virtual court hearing Thursday but it’s his legal team that is gearing up for a legal battle.
Accused Seminole Heights serial killer wants to save his own life
Attorneys for the accused Seminole Heights serial killer, Howell Trae Donaldson, III are asking a Tampa judge to throw out the death penalty. They say prosecutors made mistakes that violated Donaldson's rights.
Iconic spire from Seminole Heights Baptist Church transformed into art
A spire that once stood a top of Seminole Heights Baptist Church has new life and a new message.
$18 million grant to improve ‘one of the best areas in Tampa with one of the city’s worst roads’
Drivers who regularly take Florida Avenue may not like that the number of traffic lanes will likely be reduced through Tampa Heights and Seminole Heights, but if you live in the Heights, it may be welcome news.
Neighbors prepare for 'Malfunction Junction' construction to expand starting Monday
Expect some big changes starting Monday in the spot that's become known as "malfunction junction." Construction begins on a major project designed to ease congestion at the I-275/I-4 interchange in Tampa, but some neighbors in the area are raising concerns about the timing of it all.
Seminole Heights family trades corporate world to live 'off the grid’ in refurbished school bus
After being laid off due to COVID-19, a Seminole Heights couple spent much of the pandemic refurbishing a school bus. Now, they are getting ready to hit the open road with their three young children.
Neighbors hope to save Seminole Heights Baptist Church steeple
The steeple sitting atop the Seminole Heights Baptist Church, which has been sold, is at risk of being destroyed, but a group of residents and businesses is determined to save it.
Grab a pint with your pooch at Seminole Heights dog park and bar
A Seminole Heights dog park and bar is giving dogs and their owners a place to unwind, one sip and game of catch at a time.
Judge considers how much each jury will hear in Seminole Heights killing cases
Hillsborough County Circuit Judge Samantha Ward made the decision to hold four trials for accused Seminole Heights killer Howell Trae Donaldson and now she has to decide whether the four juries will hear testimony and evidence related to the other cases.
Prosecutors want juries to hear all crimes of accused Seminole Heights serial killer during each trial
Prosecutors just filed a new motion asking the judge to allow Donaldson's prior bad acts and crimes in each trial, also known as "Williams Rule," as evidence.