New Orleans attack suspect previously traveled to Tampa, FBI says

The man responsible for the deadly New Year's Day terrorist attack in New Orleans visited Tampa just months ago, according to the FBI.

2 people, 1 dog rescued after boat capsizes in Tampa

First responders and Tampa Bay Harbor pilots rescued two people and a dog from the water after their boat capsized Saturday evening.

HCFR battles Tampa house fire, 1 dog rescued, second dog unaccounted for

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue responded to a house fire on Saturday after a Tampa homeowner called 911 saying the home was engulfed in flames and two dogs were trapped inside.

Rep. Susan Valdes celebrates Three Kings Day with backpack and toy giveaway

To commemorate the holiday, Florida State Rep. Susan Valdes held a special backpack and toy giveaway to kids and their families on Saturday at Zoo Tampa.

Hillsborough County cold weather shelters open Saturday night

Several cold weather shelters are opening in Hillsborough County on Saturday night with temperatures expected to drop to around 40 degrees overnight.

Bond set for man accused of filming minor using the bathroom at Busch Gardens

A judge set bond for a Tampa man accused of recording a minor who was using the bathroom at Busch Gardens, according to the Tampa Police Department.

Tampa police investigating 2 shootings downtown

At Curtis Hixon Park, a cozy "winter village" was shattered by gunfire with just an hour left in 2024. Only an hour into 2025, just two blocks away, at the intersection of Tampa and Cass, a downtown intersection was covered in evidence markers.

Nearly 2 dozen New Year's Eve DUI arrests in Tampa, Hillsborough County

Law enforcement across Hillsborough County, including the city of Tampa, arrested nearly two dozen people on DUI charges on New Year's Eve, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.

Officials identify off-duty ATF agent shot in Riverview

The identity of the off-duty ATF agent shot outside a Riverview bowling alley on the night of Friday, Dec. 27, has been revealed. 

Tampa police investigating shooting that injured teenage girl

A teenage girl was injured after a shooting in Tampa near N Tampa St. and E. Cass St. early Wednesday morning, according to the Tampa Police Department.

1 person dies after shooting at Tally Ho Bar Lounge & Grill: HCSO

One person is dead after a shooting at the Tally Ho Bar Lounge & Grill early Wednesday morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

Tampa NYE celebrations bring increased TPD presence

It is an exciting time of year, as Tampa hosts visitors and locals looking for a good time.

ReliaQuest Bowl Parade takes over Ybor City

It was a party for Alabama and Michigan fans on Monday night in Ybor City as both teams lined the streets for the ReliaQuest Bowl Parade ahead of the big game on Tuesday at Raymond James Stadium.

Reserve officer shoots man who threatened police, reached into his pocket: TPD

A reserve officer shot a man outside Sparkman Wharf on Saturday night after the man threatened police, then reached for a gun, according to the Tampa Police Department.

Tampa Bay Area events in 2025

Here is a list of the most anticipated events happening in the Tampa Bay Area in 2025.

Here is what's open on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day

As we turn the calendars from 2024 to 2025 on Tuesday at midnight, some businesses, government buildings and public services will be closed for the holiday.

Point and Kucherov lead surging Lightning to 6-2 win over reeling Rangers

Brayden Point and Nikita Kucherov each had a goal and two assists to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning past the reeling New York Rangers 6-2 on Saturday night.