TPD sergeants save woman's life during mental health crisis

Two sergeants with the Tampa Police Department put their decades of training to the test one day when they responded to a call about a suicidal subject.

Hillsborough father found guilty in brutal killing of teen daughter found in shallow grave back in 2017

The father accused of brutally killing his teen daughter back in 2017 was found guilty of third-degree felony murder and chid abuse, according to the Hillsborough State Attorney's Office. 

Map collection at Tampa History Center displays thousands of antique maps

Tom Touchton has collected interesting old maps for years. You could call him The Man of a Thousand Maps, but that would be a gross underestimation.

Medical experts in Tampa Bay concerned vaccine fatigue will cause outbreaks

Doctors in Tampa Bay are worried about vaccine fatigue, as patients decide whether to get their recommended COVID-19, flu and RSV shots.

USF punter reaches new heights, reflects on Australian roots

Andrew Stokes never grew up dreaming of becoming a punter. Now, he's the starting punter for the USF Bulls.

Tampa Bay Watch re-purposes discarded oyster shells, rebuilds coastline

In an effort to restore critical oyster reef habitats in the Tampa Bay area, Tampa Bay Watch has launched its "Shells for Shorelines" program, recycling oyster shells and turning them into blossoming underwater environments.

Former Tampa Mayor Dick Greco reflects on the growth of his hometown

From the window of his Bayshore condo, former Tampa Mayor Dick Greco looks at the blue sky over Hillsborough Bay and remembers big strides in his hometown.

Motorcyclist dead, driver injured after Tampa crash: Police

A motorcyclist is dead and a pickup truck driver was taken to the hospital after a crash on Fowler Avenue in Tampa Monday evening. 

Man killed in Seminole Heights home fire identified as partner of murder victim found dead in 2017

Neighbors have identified the man found dead in last week’s house fire in the Old Seminole Heights neighborhood as Dan Kane, a counselor whose partner was murdered in the same neighborhood back in 2017. 

TECO Line Streetcar remaining fare-free thanks to $700k FDOT grant

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has awarded HART a Commuter Assistance grant totaling $700,000, according to the Hillsborough Transit Authority.

The Art Institutes announces nationwide closure, including Tampa

Students and faculty are in shock today after The Art Institutes announced it would be closing campuses across the country, including one in Tampa.

Tampa hosts first-ever World Car-Free Day celebration

On Saturday, Tampa celebrated World Car-Free Day with the goal of less traffic congestion and creating a greener environment.

Owner of the original Taco Bus opens new restaurant in Tampa

New beginnings and chapters always go over better with good food, but what about when the new beginning is food?

Tampa police arrest suspect involved in homicide off of Busch Blvd

On Friday afternoon, Tampa police arrested a suspect in connection with a homicide that occurred at the intersection of E. Busch Blvd. and N. Connechusett Rd, according to authorities.

Rowdies head coach, Law, expected to return soon

The 2023 Tampa Bay Rowdies season has been one for the story books, just not for the reasons you would think.

Brightline could potentially add stops in Tampa and Polk County

Friday marked Brightline’s first high-speed train ride from Miami to Orlando, and now Tampa Bay area leaders are weighing in on when a station could be coming to the area.