Enough fentanyl to kill almost 60k Floridians seized during joint SAFE operation: Officials

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Tampa Police Department and Clearwater Police Department announced the results of a joint SAFE operation on Monday morning.

Baker Mayfield and Buccaneers rout Commanders 37-20 to spoil Jayden Daniels' debut

Baker Mayfield threw 289 yards and four touchdowns Sunday to lead the three-time defending NFC South champions to a 37-20 rout of the new-look Washington Commanders.

Bucs fans celebrate victory in season opener against Commanders

It was an exciting start to the Bucs season Sunday when the team beat the Washington Commanders 37-20 in their home opener at Raymond James Stadium.

1 injured in overnight shooting in Tampa, police say

A man was shot following an altercation in Tampa early Monday morning, according to authorities.

Tampa man reflects on wrongful conviction 4 years after exoneration: ‘Keep your faith’

A Tampa man, who spent nearly 40 years behind bars for crimes he didn't commit, is approaching the four-year anniversary of his exoneration next week. He discussed his story with community leaders on Friday.

Former Tampa middle school teacher, assistant principal arrested after student put in chokehold: HCSO

A middle school teacher and assistant principal in Tampa were arrested after the teacher put a student in a chokehold, and the assistant principal failed to report it, authorities said.

Auto repair shops busy after Wednesday night flooding

Bay area auto repair shops had their hands full Thursday after several inches of rain fell, flooding streets and vehicles Wednesday night. 

PHOTOS: Heavy rain leads to flooding, rescues in Tampa

Much of the Bay Area saw multiple inches of rain on Wednesday, leading to flooding along many streets and even stranding some drivers.

Florida Automated Vehicles Summit displays new technologies in downtown Tampa

Everything from autonomous vehicles to passenger drones to hovercrafts are on display in downtown Tampa for the next few days as part of the 12th annual Florida Automated Vehicles Summit.

Labor Day weekend 'street takeovers' prompt warning from police: 'It's absolutely crazy'

The Tampa Police Department and other law enforcement agencies are putting out a warning: you will be charged and your car will be impounded if you participate in a street takeover.

Tampa police break up illegal street takeover near convention center

The Tampa Police Department stepped up their traffic enforcement efforts over Labor Day Weekend, arresting one 18-year-old in an attempted street takeover near the convention center.

New luxury cruise line Oceania to set sail from Port Tampa Bay in 2026

Oceania Cruises will set sail for the Caribbean and Panama Canal from Port Tampa Bay starting in February 2026, the cruise line announced.

Busch Gardens mourning loss of 37-year-old gorilla

Jim, a 37-year-old western lowland gorilla, is the second gorilla to pass away at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in three weeks.