New boats, local operator secured for year-round Tampa Bay Ferry
Tampa Bay’s ferry service is moving closer to a comeback with two new vessels secured for the route between Tampa and St. Pete.
Tampa Bay’s ferry service is moving closer to a comeback with two new vessels secured for the route between Tampa and St. Pete.
Florida expands emergency ban on ‘gas station morphine’
Florida officials are expanding an emergency ban to target new chemical compounds that bypass previous restrictions on a high-potency kratom extract linked to hundreds of deaths across the state.
Florida officials are expanding an emergency ban to target new chemical compounds that bypass previous restrictions on a high-potency kratom extract linked to hundreds of deaths across the state.
Tampa police address ‘false narrative' that officers opened fire during deadly Father’s Day shooting
The Tampa Police Department is searching for the suspect or suspects accused of shooting a killing a man on Father’s Day in Tampa while dispelling rumors that officers fired their weapons.
The Tampa Police Department is searching for the suspect or suspects accused of shooting a killing a man on Father’s Day in Tampa while dispelling rumors that officers fired their weapons.
How the tiny island of Cape Verde is writing the ultimate World Cup fairytale
If you still think the Blue Sharks’ historic World Cup run is a fluke, think again.
If you still think the Blue Sharks’ historic World Cup run is a fluke, think again.
Tampa Juneteenth 5K Run and Walk unites community around freedom, fitness, and Type 2 Diabetes awareness
Community members gathered at Lowry Park in Tampa for the Juneteenth 5K Community Run and Walk.
Community members gathered at Lowry Park in Tampa for the Juneteenth 5K Community Run and Walk.
18-year-old arrested after street takeover in Tampa:FHP
An 18-year-old Riverview man was arrested early Sunday morning after allegedly participating in a street takeover and running from state troopers on Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa.
An 18-year-old Riverview man was arrested early Sunday morning after allegedly participating in a street takeover and running from state troopers on Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa.
19-year-old charged with DUI after 120 mph chase through Tampa: FHP
A 19-year-old Plant City teenager was arrested Sunday morning after leading Florida Highway Patrol troopers on a 120 mph chase that ended in a fiery wreck on I-275.
A 19-year-old Plant City teenager was arrested Sunday morning after leading Florida Highway Patrol troopers on a 120 mph chase that ended in a fiery wreck on I-275.
Korean street food restaurant opens near USF in Tampa
A local family has opened Yumsem Eats near the University of South Florida to bring a fast, consistent, and authentic Korean street food experience to the Tampa area.
A local family has opened Yumsem Eats near the University of South Florida to bring a fast, consistent, and authentic Korean street food experience to the Tampa area.
Bullard Family Foundation honors local fathers at second annual 'Celebration of Superstar Dads'
The Bullard Family Foundation hosted its second annual Celebration of Superstar Dads this weekend, recognizing the impact dads and male mentors have on their families and communities.
The Bullard Family Foundation hosted its second annual Celebration of Superstar Dads this weekend, recognizing the impact dads and male mentors have on their families and communities.
Volunteers for Meals on Wheels distribute hurricane kits as season ramps up
With hurricane season already underway, Meals on Wheels of Tampa is making sure vulnerable seniors have their hurricane kits.
With hurricane season already underway, Meals on Wheels of Tampa is making sure vulnerable seniors have their hurricane kits.
Shooting investigation underway after suspect flees, shoots self: TPD
The Tampa Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on the 400 block of East Oak Avenue in Tampa.
The Tampa Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on the 400 block of East Oak Avenue in Tampa.
13-year-old cancer survivor returns to pitch in All-Star game after stem cell transplant
A 13-year-old baseball player returned to the mound Friday night at Bayshore Little League in Tampa after beating bone marrow cancer.
A 13-year-old baseball player returned to the mound Friday night at Bayshore Little League in Tampa after beating bone marrow cancer.
Suspect arrested for murder, robbery after deadly beating in Tampa: Police
Tampa police arrested a 36-year-old man on first-degree murder and robbery charges after a man was found beaten to death last Saturday on West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Tampa police arrested a 36-year-old man on first-degree murder and robbery charges after a man was found beaten to death last Saturday on West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Faizon Love: 'Elf' actor released from Hillsborough County jail after contempt charge
An actor famous for playing the manager in the holiday classic "Elf" was released from a Florida jail Friday after serving a sentence for contempt of court.
An actor famous for playing the manager in the holiday classic "Elf" was released from a Florida jail Friday after serving a sentence for contempt of court.
Bay Area heat advisory issued as high temperatures create dangerous outdoor conditions
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for the Bay Area and much of west-central Florida on Thursday as dangerous heat and humidity are creating potentially dangerous conditions across the region.
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for the Bay Area and much of west-central Florida on Thursday as dangerous heat and humidity are creating potentially dangerous conditions across the region.
Hillsborough County wants to seek state review of Tampa Sports Authority stadium vote
Hillsborough County commissioners are weighing whether to ask Gov. Ron DeSantis to review potential ethics concerns involving members of the Tampa Sports Authority after a contentious sports board vote sparked intense allegations of self-dealing.
Hillsborough County commissioners are weighing whether to ask Gov. Ron DeSantis to review potential ethics concerns involving members of the Tampa Sports Authority after a contentious sports board vote sparked intense allegations of self-dealing.
Kanye West Tampa concerts: Why a bulletproof contract prevents cancellation
First Amendment attorneys warn that canceling the upcoming Kanye West concerts at Raymond James Stadium would cross legal lines into government censorship. Officials face immense public pressure to halt the shows, but a bulletproof contract stands in their way.
First Amendment attorneys warn that canceling the upcoming Kanye West concerts at Raymond James Stadium would cross legal lines into government censorship. Officials face immense public pressure to halt the shows, but a bulletproof contract stands in their way.
Tampa to open cooling stations as heat index climbs past 105 degrees
With temperatures soaring into the upper 90s and a heat index above 100 degrees, the city of Tampa is activating cooling stations for anyone trying to beat the heat on Friday.
With temperatures soaring into the upper 90s and a heat index above 100 degrees, the city of Tampa is activating cooling stations for anyone trying to beat the heat on Friday.
Post-Tropical Cyclone Arthur weakens inland; high rip current risk issued for Bay Area beaches
The first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has weakened after making landfall along the upper Texas coast, but its remnants continue to pose a significant flooding threat across portions of the southeastern United States.
The first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has weakened after making landfall along the upper Texas coast, but its remnants continue to pose a significant flooding threat across portions of the southeastern United States.
Hillsborough County agencies share resources for physical, emotional, and financial elder abuse
Hillsborough County seniors gathered at the Brandon Senior Center on Wednesday to hear experts share tips and resources for spotting physical, emotional, and financial elder abuse.
Hillsborough County seniors gathered at the Brandon Senior Center on Wednesday to hear experts share tips and resources for spotting physical, emotional, and financial elder abuse.