Tampa camp counselor arrested for molesting 9-year-old: HCSO

An 18-year-old camp counselor was arrested on Friday for molesting a child almost two years ago, according to The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

More than 7,000 participate in Tampa Spartan Race

When Joe DeSena came up with the idea for a race, he never imagined it would continue to grow every year.

Tampa Bay area tops list of best places for veterans to live: Survey

Tampa Bay was voted number one when it comes to the best place to live for veterans, according to a new nationwide survey released Friday.

80 years later: A look back at the fiery emergency plane landing on West Tampa street

It was back on May 19, 1944, when a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber – loaded with practice bombs and ammunition – made a fiery emergency landing on Abdella Street in West Tampa. It had just taken off from Drew Field, an Army Air Corps Training base where Tampa International Airport is now.

Tampa man accused of raping woman after breaking into her home

Neighbors in a Seminole Heights community were disgusted Friday, learning about the arrest of a man accused of sexually battering a woman in her 60s.

Video: Alligator removed from MacDill Air Force Base

Shortly after MacDill Air Force Base jokingly posted on social media that it had a new airman named ‘Ally Gator’ who would be in charge of the complaint department, the alligator that wandered on base has a new home. 

'We cry for her:' Volunteers shed light on search for missing Tampa mom that led them to body

One day after a body believed to be that of a missing Tampa mother was found in Hillsborough County, volunteers are sharing their emotional thoughts on the sad end to the search.

Tampa police chief shares public safety plan as violent crime concerns grow

Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw went to city council on Thursday to present a public safety master plan amidst a series of recent high-profile shootings throughout the city.

Only 1 out of 4 sunscreens are safe and effective, recent study finds

A new study reveals that 75% of SPF products fall short on sun protection, and many still contain ingredients that could harm consumers' health.

Tampa police hold town hall after deadly shooting in SoHo

Days after a deadly shooting in a parking lot off South Howard Avenue, the Tampa Police Department and city officials addressed community safety concerns at a town hall meeting on Wednesday.

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for most of Tampa Bay area

A Tornado Watch has been issued for most counties in the Tampa Bay area until 11 a.m. Wednesday as a line of storms makes its way to the Gulf Coast.

3 injured in late-night shooting in downtown Tampa: TPD

Three people were shot and injured in a shooting in downtown Tampa late Tuesday night, according to police.

Tampa police to hold town hall in SoHo after deadly weekend shooting

Days after a shooting in SoHo killed two people and injured a third, Tampa police are addressing safety concerns in the community.

'Deadliest drug threat that our country has ever faced:' Tampa's top federal prosecutor talks fentanyl crisis

As the fentanyl crisis in America endangers the lives of millions of Americans, a recent federal trial in Tampa is illuminating the extensive ways law enforcement is combating the drug influx.

Crews put out brush fire near Morris Bridge Road in Tampa

Firefighters in Tampa spent hours Tuesday night putting out a brush fire that forced crews to shut down a stretch of Morris Bridge Road.

UT's women’s lacrosse team wants to be the next Spartans team crowned

For three years running, the University of Tampa's women’s lacrosse team is back on the hunt in search of the school's first national title for their program.