13-year-old Tampa girl hit, killed by teen driver: FHP

A 13-year-old Tampa girl died at the scene of a crash on Saturday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Man shot and killed at Copeland Park, Tampa police search for suspect

A man was shot and killed at Copeland Park in Tampa Friday evening, and now investigators are searching for the suspect involved. 

Heavy rains from Debby inundated wastewater systems across Tampa Bay area

The heavy rains from Debby inundated wastewater systems across the Tampa Bay area. The rain caused hundreds of thousands of gallons of wastewater to overflow, and water quality warnings were posted across the region.

Video: Tampa police help teen, others escape from armed barricaded suspect before deadly standoff

Newly released bodycam video shows Tampa police helping a teenager and several others escape from an armed man barricaded inside an apartment before officers say he took his own life. 

Burger chain Whataburger opening restaurant in Tampa

Texas-based burger chain Whataburger is opening a restaurant in Tampa, representatives announced at a special event on Friday.

Morris Bridge Road reopens as waters from Hillsborough River recede

Officials in Hillsborough County have reopened a road in the northeast part of the county after closing it earlier this week due to the threat of rising storm waters. 

Summer camps use golf to empower Bay Area kids and teens

As the golf coaches for First Tee of Tampa Bay guide their students on the course, they hope the organization’s nine core values come through: honesty, integrity, sportsmanship, respect, confidence, responsibility, perseverance, courtesy and judgment.

Florida gator Jawlene 'in great health' nearly a year after rescue

Almost a year after she was found and rescued in Orlando, an alligator with no upper jaw now called ‘Jawlene’ is improving in condition at Gatorland in Orlando.

2024 Paris Olympics: Florida athletes medal tracker

The 2024 Paris Olympics are well underway and some athletes from the Sunshine State have already left their mark.

New court documents shed light on rapper Julio Foolio's murder in Tampa

New court documents outline the events leading up to the murder of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio in Tampa, pointing to a 'gang war' as a main cause.