Tampa police make first murder arrest based on drug overdose death

A man is facing first-degree murder charges months after another man's drug overdose death, according to Tampa police, marking the agency's first murder arrest in an overdose case.

Woman hit, killed by vehicle in Tampa: Police

A woman was hit and killed by a vehicle Friday evening along 40th Street in Tampa, officers said. 

Detectives work to identify 3 who may have information on Tampa homicide

Authorities are continuing to investigate a homicide that happened on Sunday in Tampa, and they are now looking for three people who may have information about the incident. 

St. Pete Jai Alai group works to keep sport alive 50 years after Tampa Jai Alai closure

For almost 50 years, Tampa Jai Alai was where many players and longtime fans of the game came out before the fronton closed in 1998. However, not everyone has forgotten. 

Gator looking for a free meal caught on camera snagging tackle box was no match for a Tampa angler

An alligator who may have needed a little extra help catching the fish of the day in Tampa came up with a sly scheme to steal an angler’s tackle box, but the reptile was no match for the experienced fisherman. 

Florida attorney general calls for investigation into Starbucks diversity practices

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is calling for an investigation into coffee chain Starbucks for its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices.

1 killed in crash on Dale Mabry Highway: Police

One person was killed in a crash on Dale Mabry Highway early Thursday morning, according to police.

'Small and mighty' organization spreading awareness of global life-saving efforts

An Israeli-American is trying to spread the word around Tampa Bay about a rescue group that's seen the horror of war since the October 7 terrorist attacks.