MOSI monitoring asteroid that had record chance of colliding with Earth

Astronomers briefly raised the alert level for an asteroid that could be on a collision course with Earth. They gave it a 3% chance of hitting Earth in 2032, which is the highest percentage ever given for a near-Earth asteroid, but it has since been lowered to 1.5% probability. 

Tampa Bay area ranks among top spring break travel destinations

The Tampa Bay area is expected to see a surge in spring break visitors in the coming weeks as travelers seek sunshine, beaches, and cultural attractions. The metro has been named one of the top ten domestic spring break destinations this year, according to a new AAA survey.

Tampa business owner killed in plane crash in the Philippines

A Tampa business owner who served our country died when his plane – which was contracted by the U.S. military – crashed in the Philippines earlier this month. 

Man killed, 3 others hurt in Tampa shooting

One man is dead, and three others were injured in a shooting in a neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon, Tampa police said.

Little-known piece of Tampa's Black history takes center stage at the Straz Center

In 1960, a group of Black students protested racial injustice with a sit-in at a whites-only lunch counter in Tampa, and that piece of Tampa’s history is about to take center stage at the Straz Center.

Sixth teenager arrested for brutal Davis Islands dog park attack

A sixth teenager has been arrested in connection with a brutal attack at a Tampa dog park that left another teen unconscious, police said Monday.

USF president stepping down after successor is named, university officials say

University of South Florida President Rhea Law announced on Monday that she will soon step down three years after being selected to lead the school.

9 'trailblazers' honored at Tampa Black History Celebration

Traditional African music and dance set an energetic tone at the 37th annual Black History Celebration put on by the City of Tampa Black History Committee. 

5 juveniles arrested for alleged assault at Davis Islands Dog Park: TPD

5 juveniles were arrested Friday night after Tampa Police say they assaulted 2 other juveniles who were in a truck at the Davis Island Dog Park.

Suspected wrong-way drunk driver arrested after falling asleep on I-75: FHP

A suspected drunk driver from Miami was arrested in Tampa after he was found passed out in his car in the median of I-75 early Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Raymond James hosts biggest soccer match in its history with superstar Lionel Messi on the field

A star-studded soccer showdown drew tens of thousands of fans to Raymond James Stadium on Friday, as Inter Miami FC faced off against Orlando City. And, it wasn’t just the match-up that drew in the massive crowd – it was the chance to see soccer legend Lionel Messi in action.

Nearly 50 Florida sex offenders arrested after being caught with unreported online dating accounts: FDLE

If you’re looking for love on the dating apps this Valentine’s Day, you may want to double-check who you’ve been communicating with in Florida after investigators say nearly 50 sex offenders were arrested for having unreported online dating accounts.