TPD investigating rapper death, chief addresses neighbors’ concerns after 3 deadly shootings in one week

Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw took questions from the community Monday night in the aftermath of recent violence, including a shooting at a hotel that killed a rapper known as 'Julio Foolio.'

Bricks returning to Ybor City's 7th Avenue, work expected in phases over several years

Starting in mid-July, the City of Tampa will close 7th Avenue in Ybor City at 15th and 16th Streets. Workers will take up the asphalt and put bricks back on the street, the way it was prior to 1960 when the city removed the bricks.

Hillsborough County has confirmed case of locally transmitted dengue fever

The Florida Department of Health issued a health alert to inform residents of a confirmed human case of locally acquired dengue fever in Hillsborough County.

Bay Area rescue dog saves the lives of other pets through blood donation

Geezer, a four-and-half-year-old American foxhound, has regular appointments at Blue Pearl Animal Hospital in Tampa, but not because something is wrong with him. Instead, Geezer is a regular donor at the BluePearl Blood Bank. 

DeSantis vetoes bill cracking down on slow left-lane driving, OK's bear killing law

Governor DeSantis on Friday signed a bill allowing people to kill bears across the state under certain conditions while vetoing a bill cracking down on slow left-lane driving.

Tampa man crashes stolen car while speeding away from law enforcement: FHP

A 39-year-old Tampa man who police called a "habitual traffic offender" was arrested after he crashed a stolen car while trying to evade law enforcement on Friday night, according to troopers.

Hundreds attend Women's Health and Cancer Prevention Event in Tampa

More than 500 women attended AdventHealth's 3rd Annual Women's Health and Cancer Prevention Event on Saturday at the J.W. Marriot in Tampa. Women got to undergo health screenings and hear from doctors about how to best stay on top of their health.

Man hurt in shooting, police searching for suspect: TPD

A man is recovering in the hospital after being found shot in Tampa on Friday night, according to police.

4 charged in fentanyl overdose death of USF student

Four fentanyl dealers have been indicted in connection with the death of a University of South Florida student, the Department of Justice said Thursday.

2 killed, 1 hurt in New Tampa shooting

Two people are dead after three people were shot in New Tampa, according to police.

Decomposed body found in New Tampa

Tampa police are conducting a death investigation in New Tampa.

Video: Suspect killed by hit-and-run driver as Tampa police chase him with a taser

A man was struck and killed by a car in Tampa while running away from police after officers responded to reports of a man choking a woman, according to authorities.