Tampa police officer fired for putting man in chokehold, causing him to lose consciousness: TPD

According to the Tampa Police Department, an officer was fired after an internal investigation determined that he "applied an unauthorized use of deadly force" while trying to make an arrest in April.

Suspect seen with gun near ZooTampa taken into custody following standoff

West Sligh Avenue between N. Boulevard and N. Willow Ave was shut down on Tuesday afternoon following reports of an armed suspect in the area. 

Suspect in Hard Rock explosives case briefly appears in court less than a week after arrest

Tuesday's court hearing for the man accused of planting explosive devices inside the Seminole Hard Rock Casino was continued. It all came less than a week after his arrest.

Bay Area history: 1958 Tampa Snow Show debacle began with good intentions

Ice and snow in Florida have always been rare, but the headlines announced a blizzard in Tampa about 65 years ago and an ice company started spraying real snow.

Tampa Pig Jig serves as massive fundraiser for patients battling rare kidney disease

The annual Tampa Pig Jig returned to Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park on Nov. 3, after being rescheduled due to the devastating impacts of Hurricane Milton. 

Bay Area beaches pull out machinery to clean up storm debris

Bay Area beaches are pairing technology and machinery to help recover from Hurricanes Milton and Helene. 

Hillary Clinton stumps for Harris in Tampa

With less than 72 hours until Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump are in key swing states, while big-name advocates for both candidates are in the Sunshine State making their case to undecided voters. 

USF announces tributes to Abdur-Rahim during Celebration of Life

The University of South Florida (USF) is hosting a Celebration of Life for their late basketball coach, Rahim Abdur-Rahim, at 11 a.m. on Saturday.

Video: Inmate seen attacking Hillsborough detention deputy at Falkenburg Road Jail

Video from inside the Falkenburg Road Jail in Tampa shows the moments an inmate attacked a Hillsborough County detention deputy nearly two weeks ago. 

'Thriller' dance among pop-up classes offered at Tampa academy

With Halloween upon us, the New Heights Dance Academy thought it would be fun to teach a class about Michael Jackson’s iconic “Thriller" music video.

‘Gumshoe’ police work tracked down man accused of placing 2 explosive devices inside Seminole Hard Rock casino

A man is facing up to 30 years in Florida state prison after authorities say he placed two remote-controlled explosive devices in two men’s bathrooms at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino last month.