Tampa water quality: New first-of-its-kind treatment facility to remove forever chemicals

The city of Tampa is building a new facility that will use Suspended Ion Exchange (SIX) treatment technology to remove PFAS and organic matter from the local water supply.

Tesla crashes into porch of North Tampa home; TECO responds to downed power line: Police

A Tesla crashed into the front porch of a home in the North Tampa area Tuesday morning, according to the Tampa Police Department. Officers are investigating whether speed played a role in the wreck.

J.C. Newman rolls America 250 cigars from historic Ybor City factory

Inside the historic El Reloj factory in Ybor City, workers are hand rolling a piece of tobacco history to commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary.

Detroit Lions release Terrion Arnold after Tampa kidnapping, armed robbery arrest

Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was released from the team nearly a week after he turned himself in for his alleged role in a targeted Tampa kidnapping and armed robbery.

You’ll find authentic Detroit pizza at St. Pete’s SoDough Square

A local pizzeria serves up authentic Detroit-style pizza using blue steel pans and ingredients imported directly from Michigan to recreate a classic hometown dining experience. SoDough Square owner Robert Bair aims to transport his guests back to the Midwest through a specialized menu and nostalgic atmosphere. 

Friend remembers Bay Area woman stabbed to death in Hillsborough County

Friends are mourning the loss of a Tampa engineer after her boyfriend was arrested for stabbing her to death last Friday in Hillsborough County. 

Florida healthcare fraud: Nine charged in massive Medicare takedown

Federal authorities have cracked down on widespread healthcare fraud networks operating across Florida, charging nine individuals in connection with massive schemes that bilked Medicare and other benefit systems out of millions of dollars.

Ye takes stage at Raymond James despite backlash, calls to cancel Tampa concerts

Despite a growing political campaign to stop the concerts, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, took the stage at Raymond James Stadium Friday night.

Florida bans cancer-linked firefighting foams with new law takes effect next week

A new state law taking effect next Wednesday will ban fire departments across Florida from using traditional firefighting foam made with toxic "forever chemicals," or PFAS, due to their direct link to cancer.

Detroit Lions player denied bond in connection with armed robbery, kidnapping case in Tampa

Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold appeared before a judge in Hillsborough County Thursday afternoon, after he was taken into custody in connection with an armed robbery and kidnapping in Tampa.

How a Tampa restaurant is helping Venezuela earthquake victims

The devastation of two earthquakes in Venezuela is impacting the Bay Area, where locals are sharing firsthand accounts and others are stepping up to provide relief.

Tampa man accused of having AI-generated child porn

Tampa police detectives arrested a 30-year-old man who now faces more than 100 felony charges linked to explicit child exploitation material.

Tampa joins World's Largest Swimming Lesson as Bay Area drowning deaths top 1,200 over past decade

More than 1,200 people drowned across the Tampa Bay region over the past decade, according to state health data. As families spend more time at pools, beaches and lakes this summer, the city of Tampa is joining a worldwide movement to teach a skill experts say can save lives.

Detroit Lions player arrested in connection to violent Tampa armed robbery, kidnapping

Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold has been arrested four months after a Tampa armed robbery and kidnapping linked to an Airbnb the player rented in Largo. 

Historic West Tampa community center to be rebuilt in revitalization project

The historic Rey Park Center is being demolished and rebuilt as part of an ongoing effort to revitalize West Tampa, and city leaders officially broke ground on the project Wednesday.

Bay Area water restrictions extended through October as drought conditions persist: Here's what to know

Water restrictions across the Bay Area will remain in place through the peak of summer after a regional vote to extend the Modified Phase III "Extreme" Water Shortage declaration due to ongoing drought conditions.

Julio Foolio murder: Four men formally sentenced to life in prison for Tampa ambush

A Hillsborough County judge formally sentenced four men to life in prison without parole Monday for the targeted ambush murder of Jacksonville rapper Charles Jones, known as "Julio Foolio."