Photo Gallery: Students head back to school in the Tampa Bay area
Students are heading back to school for the 2024-2025 school year in the Tampa Bay area. Here are some viewer-submitted pictures of students' first days back.
Students are heading back to school for the 2024-2025 school year in the Tampa Bay area. Here are some viewer-submitted pictures of students' first days back.
First day of school for Tampa Bay area students, teachers: what you need to know
All of our Tampa Bay area schools are back in session on Monday, and we've got you covered with everything you need to know as students and teachers head back to the classroom.
All of our Tampa Bay area schools are back in session on Monday, and we've got you covered with everything you need to know as students and teachers head back to the classroom.
LEGO enthusiasts attend Brick Fan Expo in Tampa
It was a LEGO lover’s dream in Tampa this weekend.
It was a LEGO lover’s dream in Tampa this weekend.
13-year-old Tampa girl hit, killed by teen driver: FHP
A 13-year-old Tampa girl died at the scene of a crash on Saturday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 13-year-old Tampa girl died at the scene of a crash on Saturday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man shot and killed at Copeland Park, Tampa police search for suspect
A man was shot and killed at Copeland Park in Tampa Friday evening, and now investigators are searching for the suspect involved.
A man was shot and killed at Copeland Park in Tampa Friday evening, and now investigators are searching for the suspect involved.
Heavy rains from Debby inundated wastewater systems across Tampa Bay area
The heavy rains from Debby inundated wastewater systems across the Tampa Bay area. The rain caused hundreds of thousands of gallons of wastewater to overflow, and water quality warnings were posted across the region.
The heavy rains from Debby inundated wastewater systems across the Tampa Bay area. The rain caused hundreds of thousands of gallons of wastewater to overflow, and water quality warnings were posted across the region.
Rush to sell condos ahead of new rule on inspections to prevent tragedies like Surfside
Tampa Bay is seeing a rash of condo sales as the impact of a new rule on inspections comes into focus.
Tampa Bay is seeing a rash of condo sales as the impact of a new rule on inspections comes into focus.
Video: Tampa police help teen, others escape from armed barricaded suspect before deadly standoff
Newly released bodycam video shows Tampa police helping a teenager and several others escape from an armed man barricaded inside an apartment before officers say he took his own life.
Newly released bodycam video shows Tampa police helping a teenager and several others escape from an armed man barricaded inside an apartment before officers say he took his own life.
Burger chain Whataburger opening restaurant in Tampa
Texas-based burger chain Whataburger is opening a restaurant in Tampa, representatives announced at a special event on Friday.
Texas-based burger chain Whataburger is opening a restaurant in Tampa, representatives announced at a special event on Friday.
Morris Bridge Road reopens as waters from Hillsborough River recede
Officials in Hillsborough County have reopened a road in the northeast part of the county after closing it earlier this week due to the threat of rising storm waters.
Officials in Hillsborough County have reopened a road in the northeast part of the county after closing it earlier this week due to the threat of rising storm waters.
New video of Juilo Foolio hours before his death emerges as 3 suspects in his murder ordered to remain in jail
A judge set no bond for three suspects charged in the gang-related killing of a Jacksonville rapper in Tampa.
A judge set no bond for three suspects charged in the gang-related killing of a Jacksonville rapper in Tampa.
New law requiring locked doors at Florida schools to be put to the test as students return
Schools across Florida are getting ready to reopen with some notable security upgrades, but one measure, specifically, is being met with some concerns.
Schools across Florida are getting ready to reopen with some notable security upgrades, but one measure, specifically, is being met with some concerns.
Crash involving serious injury closes portion of West Hillsborough Ave. at North Dale Mabry
A portion of Hillsborough Avenue at Dale Mabry Highway is shut down while police investigate a crash causing serious injuries that occurred there.
A portion of Hillsborough Avenue at Dale Mabry Highway is shut down while police investigate a crash causing serious injuries that occurred there.
Suspect found dead after shootout with police, standoff at Tampa apartment complex
A suspect is dead after a shootout and a standoff at an apartment complex on Thursday, according to Tampa police.
A suspect is dead after a shootout and a standoff at an apartment complex on Thursday, according to Tampa police.
TPA updates Airside D plans as airport works to keep up with Bay Area’s rapid growth
More changes are on the horizon at Tampa International Airport. TPA announced updated plans for Airside D, which has been in the works for several years.
More changes are on the horizon at Tampa International Airport. TPA announced updated plans for Airside D, which has been in the works for several years.
Summer camps use golf to empower Bay Area kids and teens
As the golf coaches for First Tee of Tampa Bay guide their students on the course, they hope the organization’s nine core values come through: honesty, integrity, sportsmanship, respect, confidence, responsibility, perseverance, courtesy and judgment.
As the golf coaches for First Tee of Tampa Bay guide their students on the course, they hope the organization’s nine core values come through: honesty, integrity, sportsmanship, respect, confidence, responsibility, perseverance, courtesy and judgment.
Tampa Bypass Canal: A vital flood prevention measure with historic significance and presidential ties
You won't see the Tampa Bypass Canal on any map made before 1970, but if it weren't for the canal, a wet storm like Hurricane Debby could flood a lot more of Tampa.
You won't see the Tampa Bypass Canal on any map made before 1970, but if it weren't for the canal, a wet storm like Hurricane Debby could flood a lot more of Tampa.
Florida gator Jawlene 'in great health' nearly a year after rescue
Almost a year after she was found and rescued in Orlando, an alligator with no upper jaw now called ‘Jawlene’ is improving in condition at Gatorland in Orlando.
Almost a year after she was found and rescued in Orlando, an alligator with no upper jaw now called ‘Jawlene’ is improving in condition at Gatorland in Orlando.
2024 Paris Olympics: Florida athletes medal tracker
The 2024 Paris Olympics are well underway and some athletes from the Sunshine State have already left their mark.
The 2024 Paris Olympics are well underway and some athletes from the Sunshine State have already left their mark.
King High School custodian accused of bringing gun on campus
A custodian at King High School in Tampa was arrested after deputies said he brought a gun on to campus.
A custodian at King High School in Tampa was arrested after deputies said he brought a gun on to campus.