Julio Foolio murder trial begins with 4 men facing death penalty

Jury selection is set to begin Wednesday in a high-profile Tampa murder trial tied to the killing of rapper Julio Foolio, with all four defendants being tried together in a death penalty case.

Florida law allowing FDLE head to declare certain groups as domestic terrorists draws backlash from CAIR

The Council on American Islamic Relations spoke out Tuesday against a bill that Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law this week that allows the state to declare certain groups as domestic terrorists. 

MacDill AFB bomb plot: Court docs show IED details as suspect remains in China, sister in custody

Newly released court documents and images are shedding light on the explosive device planted at MacDill Air Force Base last month and how federal investigators say they tracked down the suspects connected to it.

Nene's Restaurant & Bar introduces Eastern European flavors to Tampa Bay

For a cultural foodie fan, the culinary experience offered at Nene’s Restaurant and Bar is a specialized blend of Georgian, Ukrainian, and Azerbaijani traditional dishes. 

UTampa physician assistant students trade textbooks for TGH Aeromed trauma training

A Tampa General Hospital (TGH) Aeromed helicopter landed on the turf at University of Tampa's Pepin Stadium Friday to give physician assistant (PA) students a real-world look at critical care transport.

Summer Camp Week: Wakesurf Tampa

A unique summer camp in the Tampa Bay area is giving kids the chance to learn how to surf, without ever stepping foot in the ocean.

Tampa takes control of land built over historic African American cemetery

A unanimous vote by Tampa City Council marked a major step toward honoring those buried and long forgotten at Zion Cemetery, the city’s first African American cemetery established in 1901.

Summer Camp Week: The Patel Conservatory

A popular performing arts program in Tampa is opening registration for its summer camps, giving students a chance to explore life on stage.

Autism and law enforcement: Why one misunderstanding can quickly turn dangerous

For Eric Kaiser, a simple traffic stop isn’t always simple. The Tampa man, who is on the autism spectrum, says even routine interactions with police can quickly become overwhelming and potentially dangerous if misunderstood.

Trump administration's Endangered Species Committee approves loophole to allow Gulf oil drilling

A meeting of the federal Endangered Species Committee ended in a vote to approve the sidestepping of endangered species regulations for oil developers to drill in the Gulf of Mexico.