Divers recover body of missing swimmer off Westshore
After searching for several hours, emergency crews found the body of a missing swimmer in the Westshore area of Old Tampa Bay on Friday.
End in sight for Gandy elevated bridge project
Things are looking up: After nearly three years of construction of an elevated bridge over Gandy Boulevard, some sections of the project are finally heading into the home stretch.
Concrete beam falls from truck, blocking Selmon Expressway lanes
The Selmon Expressway’s eastbound lanes, heading out of South Tampa, are closed this afternoon after an oversized concrete beam fell from its trailer across the roadway.
Judge allows mother to have contact with son who allegedly tried to kill her
Anthony Kaptzan had not come face to face with his mother Ivette since prosecutors say he attacked her and his father with a knife. Alex Kaptzan did not survive the attack in late May.
Suspected Bayshore street racers get January trial date as victim's father criticizes delays
A heartbroken father did not hold back during a Zoom hearing today. He blamed the legal stalling on the defense and suggested they were using the COVID-19 pandemic as a crutch to limp this case along,
Tampa installs 2 temporary traffic signals on Bayshore Boulevard
The city of Tampa began installing temporary traffic lights this week at two busy intersections on Bayshore Boulevard, following a rash of deadly crashes in recent years.
No charges for motorcyclists at scene of deadly Bayshore crash
The Hillsborough State Attorney's Office says no charges will be filed against two motorcyclists who were there when their friend allegedly hit and killed a bicyclist on Bayshore Boulevard.
City wants ideas on how to make Bayshore safer
Courtney Jones and his 6-year-old daughter Juliet often take a walk on Bayshore Boulevard, but at times he says it feels more like a dangerous obstacle course.
Families turn to sidewalk chalk to spread cheer amid coronavirus shutdown
The current coronavirus restrictions can be quite challenging for families, so many are going for walks in their neighborhood to try to get away from the house for a short period of time. In one South Tampa community, you might be surprised by what you see.
Police: Woman found dead on Picnic Island was hit by vehicle
Police say they now believe the woman whose body was found on Picnic Island Feb. 22 was hit by a vehicle.
After Tampa traffic snarls, CSX begins reopening railroad crossings
Traffic was still backed up around several Tampa railroad crossings this morning, but CSX says it is opening some work sites earlier than anticipated.
Westshore Marina District condo project gets underway
Construction is now underway on a new condo community within South Tampa’s Westshore Marina District.
CSX failed to follow proper process to close streets for maintenance, city of Tampa says
Days-long road closures tied to railroad maintenance have caused traffic tie-ups across Tampa, especially in the busy downtown and South Tampa neighborhoods. Now, the city's top traffic official says CSX did not follow the city's procedures to request the closures, causing "a bit of a traffic mess."
Woman found dead at Picnic Island Park was murdered, police say
Police say they have identified the woman who was found dead at Picnic Island Park on Saturday, and they now believe she was murdered.
New Publix, opening soon, may initially increase traffic in Westshore area
The store is at the intersection of Kennedy Boulevard and South Gardenia Avenue, a location that can be frustrating for drivers during rush hour.
Residents, boaters fear losing overnight access to Gandy Boat Ramp
Some South Tampa residents are concerned that one of their favorite leisure spots could get taken away. Emails show county officials have been considering closing the Gandy Boat Ramp overnight, a spot that’s always been open 24/7.
Overnight closures planned at Westshore and Gandy
Drivers in South Tampa can expect some trouble getting around over the next few nights as work continues on the Selmon Extension project.
Man accused in string of South Tampa package thefts arrested Christmas Eve
An alleged package thief faced a judge for the first time Christmas morning.
Tampa Bay church group offering free Uber rides to church this Christmas
Christmas Eve church services are a cherished tradition for many Bay Area families, but for those without transportation, the tradition isn’t always possible.
Living in luxury: Another high-rise condo is coming to South Tampa
A developer unveiled plans for a luxury condo tower along Bayshore Boulevard, called “Altura on Bayshore.”