Former detention deputy sent behind bars for 15 years

A former detention deputy was in court on Friday to learn his fate in relation to a deadly crash in 2021.

Arrest made in road rage death of well-known local DJ

Tampa Police have arrested 31-year-old Joel Moreno Cobo, charging him with second-degree murder in the November 14 shooting death of Dedrick Lamar Sykes, known in Tampa’s nightlife as DJ Shy Guy.

Ybor City shows resiliency after two tragic weekends with tree lighting

Ybor City held its 15th annual tree lighting in Centro Ybor on Thursday night.  This celebration came in the face of two back-to-back tragedies. 

New ordinance aims to curb reckless biking on Tampa's busy trails

Tampa City Council is addressing a growing concern of reckless bicyclists along some of the city's most popular trails.

Bucs give back building homes through Habitat for Humanity

The Buccaneers love playing at home, and Tampa Bay area fans Raul and Dionne Johnson love watching their team at home on their televisions. 

Tampa ranked worst city in U.S. for holiday traffic: Report

A new report from Consumer Affairs has ranked Tampa as the worst city to drive in during the holidays. 

Winter Village skating rink built with the help of Tampa Bay Lightning

Crews in downtown Tampa are getting an early start on winter this week as they begin building the Winter Village ice rink at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. 

City of Tampa using traffic solutions platform to push road, lane closure updates to GPS apps quickly

The city of Tampa signed a three-year contract with One.network, a platform that allows officials to send information about road and lane closures to GPS providers, so drivers can better navigate Tampa’s roads. 

Artist painting helmet for South Tampa girl recovering from viral meningitis, severe encephalitis

A South Tampa artist is using her talents to paint a small helmet that will be needed to help protect 5-year-old Laine Nipper’s head as she recovers from viral meningitis and severe encephalitis.

Tampa Bay Bucs, Habitat for Humanity join forces for holiday home build

On Tuesday morning, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Habitat for Humanity of Tampa Bay Hillsborough teamed up to help build two homes in Brandon.

Friends of DJ killed during Tampa road rage shooting call for transparent police investigation

Community members and clergymen are calling on the Tampa Police Department to release the name of the person who shot and killed their friend, a well-known DJ, during a road rage incident.

Whether driving or flying, be aware of the holiday travel forecast

As Floridians prepare for one of the busiest travel periods of the year, it is important to know this year's holiday travel forecast.