Florida AG touts the arrests of 6 suspects linked to organized crime ring
Six members of an organized crime ring were taken down in Florida, according to the state’s attorney general.
Shrimpers for life: A Tampa legacy on the line
The Versaggi family has been a pillar of the Tampa shrimping industry for over a century, with four generations now dedicated to the business.
Tampa Catholic alum Isaiah Campbell-Finch stars in movie as basketball player
Tampa Catholic High School grad Isaiah Campbell-Finch is the main character in the movie "Basketball Jones: The First Chapter."
'Deacon of Death' set to be executed in killings of two Hillsborough County women
Hillsborough County killer Samuel Smithers is about to face the final punishment. The so-called "Deacon of Death" is slated to be executed on October 14.
'For Pedro's Sake!' jalapenos named after friend who battled cancer
Owner Rich More was inspired to sell his candied jalapenos after a final conversation with a long-time friend.
Suni Bell case: Jury to begin deliberating in in trial of 5 men accused in child’s shooting death
A jury is expected to begin deliberations in the trial of five men who are accused in the shooting death of four-year-old Suni Bell.
Marine veteran who suffered near-fatal injury in Iraq gets surprise gift: 'Those are happy tears'
Ask anyone who's served, and they'll tell you how much they value their formal uniforms. For a Tampa man who suffered a near-fatal injury in Iraq, not having his dress blues made his battle at home that much harder until a chance meeting with a fellow Marine.
Suni Bell murder trial: Defendant removed from courtroom during closing statements
After about a week of testimony, the state and the defense made their closing statements in the trial of five men who are accused of killing a four-year-old girl in 2021.
Accused drunk driver behind bars after driving wrong way on I-4: Video
A driver was arrested for DUI over the weekend after law enforcement officers caught her driving the wrong way on I-4, nearly hitting a marked police car.
Tampa couple brews up viral success with giant coffee cup café
Tampa’s latest coffee cart is probably the hottest cup of Joe on the market, and it’s also likely the largest cup of coffee on the market. However, this giant idea actually started off quite small.
Tampa's Robles Park Village demolition begins to make way for $800M redevelopment project
A piece of Tampa history came down on Monday.
Born locally, Box of Cubans branches out to new location
Born in a gas station, Box of Cubans is expanding with a new location in Riverview.
Shooting at Tampa sports bar kills man: TPD
A shooting at Flexx Sports Bar & Ultra Lounge in Tampa killed one person and injured another after a verbal altercation escalated early on Saturday morning, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Suni Bell’s family sees photos of her lifeless body as state rests its case in murder trial
On Friday, prosecutors finished presenting their case in the trial of five men accused of murdering four-year-old Suni Bell.
South Tampa residents push for canal dredging ahead of hurricane season
Residents along West Euclid and West Bay Villa Avenue in South Tampa are urging the city to address flooding concerns tied to Canal 20.
Heated argument in Tampa leads to deadly shooting: Police
An argument that turned into gunshots left one man dead and another man in jail, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Teen killed, 5 men hurt in shooting at Tampa apartment complex
A 17-year-old boy died and five men were injured in an early morning shooting at an apartment complex, according to Tampa police.
Tampa police officer suspended for kicking suspect in head during arrest, bodycam video released
The Tampa Police Department has suspended an officer for 30 days after bodycam video showed him kicking a suspect in the head while making an arrest earlier this year.
USF men's basketball team gives back to long-time team administrative specialist
Last week, the USF men's basketball team surprised long-time administrative specialist Barbara Riffe by gifting her a customized golf cart.
Former church worker relieved after federal raids, arrests of church leaders: 'I can't get back that time'
Leslie Portillo’s friend, Danielle Hendrick, first encountered David E. Taylor on a call-in worship show in 2015, seeking prayer for a medical condition. Soon after, Portillo and Hendrick were recruited to help market Taylor’s company, Joshua Media Ministries International, which eventually became the Kingdom of God Global Church.