Keith O’Connor has longstanding ties with suspect whose arrest sparked FDLE investigation
Keith O'Connor, Tampa's code enforcement director and the husband of former Tampa Police Chief Mary O'Connor, has a long history with the employee whose criminal charges sparked an investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Nueva Cantina brings authentic Mexican street flavors to downtown Tampa
Nueva Cantina, a restaurant in Tampa restaurant offers authentic Mexican street food made by chefs from Jalisco and Mexico City.
Bucs wheelchair football team showcases grit and growth in national tournament
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wheelchair Football Team brought hard-hitting action to downtown Tampa this weekend, hosting a national tournament at the Tampa Convention Center.
Delectable dishes and fresh baked breakfast goods offered at Seminole Heights eatery
Gulf Coast Sour Dough offers breakfast and lunch options in addition to fresh loaves of bread.
3D printed homes to be built in East Tampa starting in October
Just about anything can be 3D printed, and now the technology is moving to construction with a new neighborhood in East Tampa.
Tampa judge swears in daughter, fellow law graduates
Six Hillsborough County law school graduates were officially sworn in as attorneys on Friday, with presiding Court Judge Elizabeth Rice, who led the ceremony.
Former Tampa police chief’s husband suspended as code enforcement director due to FDLE investigation
Tampa's code enforcement director, who is also the husband of former Tampa Police Chief Mary O'Connor, is under investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Former detention deputy found guilty in court case
The criminal trial of a former Hillsborough County Detention Deputy concluded Friday with the jury returning a "guilty" verdict on both counts.
Proposed 250-foot observation wheel could bring sweeping views of downtown Tampa
Observation wheels are in Las Vegas, Japan, Orlando, Dubai and now Tampa could get its own version in Channelside.
Local business owners embrace Hispanic heritage in their cooking, family life
When you think of Tampa, the first thing that likely comes to mind is the food and the city has such a rich history when it comes to hispanic cooking.
Florida invests millions in pediatric cancer research through Cancer Connect Collaborative
Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the state will invest millions of dollars in pediatric cancer research over the next five years through the Cancer Connect Collaborative during a press conference in Tampa on Wednesday.
$1.3M federal grant helps Bay Area plan for post-disaster recovery
The City of Tampa is finalizing its Post-Disaster Redevelopment Plan, a roadmap for how to recover after major hurricanes and flooding.
Jesuit's Will Griffin becomes 10th Florida high school QB to throw for 10K yards
The University of Florida was impressed with those abilities and offered him a scholarship. For the kid who grew up watching the Gators on fall Saturdays, it's a dream come true.
Questions remain, but new Rays owner expected to be open to communication, true to his word
The deal to sell the Rays to Jacksonville developer Patrick Zalupski is awaiting FTC approval before it becomes official.
Kingdom of God Global Church continuing operations despite arrests of church leaders
Almost a month after two self-proclaimed religious leaders were arrested, their "church" appears to continue operations.
Artist feels like pencil is an extension of his arm
Marc Brechwald became a professional artist in 2020 after he started creating photo-realistic pencil art.
Barry Manilow bringing farewell tour to Tampa
Singing legend Barry Manilow is bringing his farewell tour to Tampa.
MLB owners approve sale of Tampa Bay Rays to group led by Jacksonville-based developer
The sale of the Tampa Bay Rays to a group led by a Jacksonville-based developer took a big step forward on Monday, with Major League Baseball owners unanimously approving the transfer of the franchise.
Tampa mom reacts after Trump links Tylenol use in pregnancy to autism
President Donald Trump, alongside Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., announced on Monday that they believe acetaminophen — the active ingredient in Tylenol — is linked to higher autism rates when used during pregnancy.
Teen murder suspect arrested after body found in vacant lot in Tampa
A teen was arrested Monday for murder after a body was found last week in a vacant lot along North 39th Street in Tampa, according to deputies.



















