2 pit bulls found at Tampa middle school as 'dog dumping' becomes growing trend in Bay Area

Pit bulls Biggie and Bertha had their ears cropped for fighting so that adversaries couldn’t grab them with their teeth. It appears the ear cropping was a backyard job done inhumanely.

Federal initiative targets plastic pollution across the country

The federal government announced a goal to eliminate single-use plastics from federal operations by 2035 through an initiative targeting plastic pollution. 

1 killed in Tampa shooting

A homicide investigation is underway in Tampa. 

New 'Phoenix Rising' coaster opens to guests at Busch Gardens Tampa

More screams and excitement will now radiate through the skies of Pantopia at Busch Gardens Tampa, as the newest 'Phoenix Rising' roller coaster officially opened to parkgoers on Sunday.

Man arrested for stealing diesel fuel, hitting HCSO vehicle while trying to take off: Deputies

A man who was caught trying to steal fuel from a Mobil gas station hit a Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office vehicle when he tried to get away from deputies, according to officials.

Bullard Family Foundation hosting 7th annual back-to-school bash next weekend

Its almost time to head back to school, and as kids take on another year of learning, a local foundation is making sure no student is unprepared on their first day.

Firefighters rescue 3 dogs from Tampa house fire, crews say

Three dogs were rescued from a house fire that was started by an electric scooter on Friday night, according to Tampa Fire Rescue.

Memorial Cemetery gets historical marker year after mistakenly being sold at auction

Tampa city leaders joined community leaders from the East Tampa area on Friday to unveil a historical marker at Memorial Park Cemetery, months after the site became the center of controversy when it was mistakenly sold at auction.

Flight operations 'fully resumed' at TPA after disruption from global tech outage

Much of the world faced online disarray Friday as a widespread technology outage affected companies and services across industries, affecting flights, banks, hospital systems, and more.

Tampa piano festival attracts top collegiate players from around the world

For a three-week span every summer, the Rebecca Penneys Piano Festival welcomes some of the best collegiate piano players worldwide to Tampa to train with some of the top instructors from around the world.

Friend remembers security guard who died after Tampa bar fight: ‘He always had a smile’

A bar fight turned deadly in Tampa earlier this month when patrons at Tally Ho Lounge and Grille got into a physical altercation – and a security guard intervened. Now, a Tampa man has been arrested for the bouncer’s death. 

Straz Center’s summer intensive draws ballet dancers from across the country

The Straz Center’s summer intensive held by Next Generation Ballet draws in some of the best ballet dancers from across the country and a handful from other countries.

Hillsborough County Commission blocks tax increasing pay for teachers: 'Unprecedented action'

The Hillsborough County School Superintendent Van Ayres, school board members and supporters of public education held a news conference on Wednesday afternoon after county commissioners voted 4-3 to keep a proposed property tax that would benefit schools off of this year's ballot.