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.
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.
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.
A homicide investigation is underway in Tampa.
Last chance to register to vote before Florida's 2024 Primary Election is today, Monday July 22
The deadline to register to vote or change your party affiliation before the 2024 Primary Election in Florida is Monday, July 22.
The deadline to register to vote or change your party affiliation before the 2024 Primary Election in Florida is Monday, July 22.
Tampa Bay area, Florida leaders react after Biden bows out of 2024 presidential race
Strong reactions to President Biden's announcement to drop out of the presidential race are coming from state leaders on both sides of the aisle.
Strong reactions to President Biden's announcement to drop out of the presidential race are coming from state leaders on both sides of the aisle.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Three dogs were rescued from a house fire that was started by an electric scooter on Friday night, according to Tampa Fire Rescue.
USF professor known for cracking cases to use $1M grant to solve missing persons cases in another state
USF Professor Erin Kimmerle uses bones to solve the mysteries of people who went missing years ago. In many cases, families were left with holes in their hearts.
USF Professor Erin Kimmerle uses bones to solve the mysteries of people who went missing years ago. In many cases, families were left with holes in their hearts.
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.
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.
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 landmark La Segunda marks 109 years since first bakery opened
Iconic Tampa bakery La Segunda celebrated its 109th birthday Thursday.
Iconic Tampa bakery La Segunda celebrated its 109th birthday Thursday.
Tampa leaders vote to widen budget for Riverwalk expansion project: ‘It certainly moves us forward’
The hefty budget for the Tampa Riverwalk expansion project received a final vote of approval from city council on Thursday.
The hefty budget for the Tampa Riverwalk expansion project received a final vote of approval from city council on Thursday.
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.
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.
Tampa police officer arrested after off-duty argument turned physical: TPD
A Tampa police officer has been placed on administrative leave after he was arrested for battery domestic violence.
A Tampa police officer has been placed on administrative leave after he was arrested for battery domestic violence.
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.
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.
Part of My Safe Florida Home program runs out of funding 2 weeks after applications open
Funding for the ‘My Safe Florida Home’ program has dried up less than two weeks after opening for new applications and inspections.
Funding for the ‘My Safe Florida Home’ program has dried up less than two weeks after opening for new applications and inspections.
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.
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.
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.



















