Several pets rescued from Seminole Heights home fire: Crews
Several pets were rescued from a Seminole Heights home that caught on fire Monday afternoon, according to Tampa Fire Rescue.
Construction compromise saves Seminole Heights Halloween celebrations
Central Avenue in Tampa’s Seminole Heights neighborhood has long been a favorite destination for trick -or-treaters. The wide, main thoroughfare lined with historic craftsmen-style homes typically goes all out for Halloween. But this year orange construction cones, heavy machinery, pipes, and big road closure signs have taken the place of Halloween decor.
Man killed in Seminole Heights home fire identified as partner of murder victim found dead in 2017
Neighbors have identified the man found dead in last week’s house fire in the Old Seminole Heights neighborhood as Dan Kane, a counselor whose partner was murdered in the same neighborhood back in 2017.
'The house shook': Lightning strike causes damage to Seminole Heights home
It was a frightening Wednesday afternoon for a Tampa a homeowner when lightning hit her house. It knocked out her power and caused parts of her ceiling to fall down.
Suspected Seminole Heights serial killer Howell Trae Donaldson pleads guilty to 4 murders
The man accused of killing four people in Seminole Heights five and a half years ago has pleaded guilty to the murders.
Accused Seminole Heights serial killer's defense goes after evidence from 2017 arrest
The trial for accused Seminole Heights serial killer Howell Trae Donaldson is set for August, but his defense team is now going after evidence against him.
TPD: Man confesses to killing 1, robbing another at gunpoint outside Seminole Heights credit union
A man is facing first-degree murder charges after a man was found shot to death outside a SunCoast Credit Union last week.
1 shot, killed outside Suncoast Credit Union in Seminole Heights, police say
Police in Tampa are investigating after a person was shot to death early Friday morning outside a Suncoast Credit Union.
Southeast Seminole Heights construction continues to cause headaches for nearby residents
In southeast Seminole Heights construction on a flooding relief program is taking longer than expects, and it's frustrating residents. In some cases, driveways have been inaccessible for weeks forcing some people to park several streets away from their homes.
Steven Lorenzo case: Confessed killer to learn his fate 2 decades after Seminole Heights double murder
For nearly 20 years the families and friends of murder victims Jason Galehouse and Michael Wachholtz have begged for justice, and it looks like their wait may soon be over as confessed killer Steven Lorenzo heads back to a Tampa courtroom to learn his fate.
Tampa police: Pedestrian struck, killed by HART bus in Seminole Heights
Tampa police are investigating a deadly crash on Nebraska Avenue in Seminole Heights after they say a pedestrian was struck and killed by a HART bus.
Accused Seminole Heights murderer Howell Trae Donaldson doesn’t want to be called a serial killer
The man dubbed the "Seminole Heights serial killer" doesn’t want the moniker used during his trial.
Accused Seminole Heights serial killer's defense team ready for trial next year
This October will mark five years since prosecutors said Howell Trae Donaldson went on a random killing spree in Seminole Heights. Now, prosecutors and Donaldson's defense team said they are ready to try one of his cases next year.
Seminole Heights road closures, construction creates nightmare for businesses and homeowners
Businesses along part of Florida Avenue in Tampa's Seminole Heights neighborhood received some tough news this week. The city announced a road project, originally estimated to last three weeks, would be extended for an additional two weeks.
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.