Tampa school zone catches 6,000 speeders in 2 days as city weighs $100 camera fines

Tampa City Council members voted Thursday to approve an ordinance updating the city code to operate automated speed detection systems in 18 school zones. 

America 250 merchandise scams: BBB warns of fake online products

With the country’s 250th birthday celebration approaching, patriotic merchandise is flying off the shelves, but consumer watchdogs warn that scammers are taking advantage of the patriotic spending spree.

Viral Pomeranian creates candy-coated getaway for 3 struggling Bay Area families: 'It means the world to us'

Three families navigating severe medical illnesses and bullying received a VIP getaway at a candy-themed Florida mansion, thanks to a community initiative known as Koda's Dreamhouse Adventure.

AAA, TGH launch safety campaign after Tampa doctors report surge in serious e-bike injuries

A Pasco County nine-year-old is sharing his crash story as AAA and Tampa's Muma Children’s Hospital at TGH launch a safety campaign, hoping to prevent e-bike injuries this summer.

More than 50,000 tickets unsold for England soccer match in Tampa

Local soccer fans packed a Tampa pub Saturday afternoon to watch the UEFA Champions League final, but high ticket prices are keeping thousands of them from attending next Saturday's World Cup warm-up match at Raymond James Stadium.

Tampa fiery crash: 1 dead, 1 seriously injured on I-275: TFR

A person was killed and another suffered serious injuries in a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 275 in Tampa Friday night, according to Tampa Fire Rescue.

Construction continues on affordable and workforce housing units at Rome Yards

City leaders, developers, and construction crews gathered Friday for a progress update on the Gallery at Rome Yards, a residential tower bringing 234 affordable and workforce housing units to West Tampa. 

2026 hurricane season guide: Here’s what to know

Floridians dodged a bullet during the 2025 hurricane season and researchers are predicting a ‘below normal’ season in 2026, but the time to prepare is now. 

Man who fired at Tampa police officers in 2025 apartment complex shootout gets life in prison

A Tampa jury has found Matthew Fowler guilty on all charges in connection with a 2025 shooting, when Fowler opened fire at Tampa police officers during an incident at an apartment complex. Fowler was sentenced to life in prison, according to court officials.

Tampa waterfront homeowners urged to check backyard tidal creeks before hurricane season

Water experts in Tampa are urging homeowners to check local backyard tidal creeks as hurricane season begins to help protect the region from severe flooding and water pollution.

Florida MICHELIN Guide 2026: Tampa restaurant wins Green Star

The MICHELIN Guide highlighted Tampa's growing culinary scene on Thursday in its landmark first statewide selection in Florida, awarding a Green Star to a Tampa bakery and expanding its regional rankings.

Car parts left behind at Tampa hit-and-run crash that killed bicyclist

Tampa police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a 19-year-old woman riding a bicycle Monday night on W. Waters Ave.

Advocates push for early gun safety education to prevent teen summer violence

Safety experts warn that teen gun violence may increase during summer break and urge families to talk early and often with children about firearm safety.