HCSO closes 2005 cold case murder of Tampa woman after suspect's death

After two decades, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has closed a cold case investigation due to the death of a suspect in the 2005 murder of 31-year-old Tammy Fickey.

New York flavor in downtown Tampa

In the center of downtown Tampa, there's a taste of a typical New York diner ready to serve anyone with a craving for home cooking at almost any hour of the day.

Daytime clubbing comes to Tampa: party early, sleep later

Tampa is no stranger to late-night parties, especially in Ybor City. Now, a new trend is shifting when people hit the dance floor.

Florida’s coral reef recovery shows progress after recent dive by Florida Aquarium

A November 2025 dive to Davis Reef delivered a promising sight for Florida Aquarium scientists working to restore the ecosystem after 2023’s devastating coral bleaching event.

Ybor City fills with fans for ReliaQuest Bowl Parade

Football fans flooded Ybor City on Tuesday night during the ReliaQuest Bowl parade, ahead of Wednesday's matchup between Iowa and No. 14 Vanderbilt.

FHP warns Floridians of drinking and driving dangers on NYE

If you’re heading out to ring in the new year, plan accordingly because extra state troopers will be on Florida roads this New Year’s Eve. It’s estimated more than 6.7 million drivers will be on Florida roads driving more than 50 miles from home.

Fire damages home in Progress Village area of Tampa: HCFR

A house fire that broke out in the Progress Village area of Tampa on Monday morning prompted a response from Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.

How to dispose of your real Christmas tree around Tampa Bay

Local governments say Christmas tree disposal is not a one-size-fits-all process. Pickup schedules, drop-off locations, and preparation requirements can change from city to city and county to county.

9-year-old girl killed in US 301 crash near Selmon Expressway: FHP

A 9-year-old Riverview girl is dead after a crash on U.S. 301 near the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway interchange Saturday night.

Local Ukrainians react as Trump, Zelenskyy prepare for meeting in Florida

As world leaders prepare for peace deal talks in Florida, the war in Ukraine feels anything but distant for members of the Ukrainian community in Tampa. 

Holiday cleanup: what to recycle and what to throw away

Christmas 2025 is officially in the books, and now it’s time for the cleanup. Solid waste officials say don’t recycle artificial trees.

Metropolitan Ministries serves 1,000 hot meals as Christmas begins across Tampa Bay

Christmas Day got underway early at Metropolitan Ministries. Before sunrise, staff and volunteers filled the kitchen at the nonprofit’s Tampa campus, preparing 1,000 hot Christmas meals for people experiencing homelessness.

Doctors warn of flu, RSV surge as cases more than double for children at Bay Area hospital

No one wants to see the smallest family members down for the count, but Tampa Bay area doctors said more kids are coming in sick this holiday season, some forced to stay in the hospital with respiratory illnesses.