14-year-old arrested in connection with deadly Ybor City mass shooting

A 14-year-old has been arrested in connection with the fatal Ybor City shooting in October that resulted in two people dead and 16 injured, according to the Tampa Police Department.

Feeling lonely around the holidays? Here’s how to battle the blues

The World Health Organization is targeting loneliness this week, launching a new Commission on Social Connection, just before the holidays. 

Tampa to tighten e-scooter rules, impose fines

They’re a convenient and eco-friendly way to get around and in the last five years, e-scooters have taken cities across the world by storm.

Tampa police officers rescue puppies tossed from car in the rain

Four puppies are resting comfortably at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay after Tampa police officers say they saw a driver stop their car, push the pooches into a field in the rain and drive off. 

Organizations across Tampa Bay pitch in for Thanksgiving food donations

Several different Tampa Bay area organizations are coming together to make sure no one goes hungry and everyone has a Thanksgiving meal this holiday season.

Xeriscaping gains popularity as Florida-friendly landscaping during drought

Landscaping that conserves natural resources is being touted as ‘Florida-friendly’ because it reduces water usage as drought continues. 

Black Restaurant Week showcases new, growing Blacked-owned eateries in Tampa

As more new restaurants line the streets of Tampa, the city is shining a spotlight on the Black-owned eateries on the food scene during Black Restaurant Week.

WTVT's Lost Archives: How Tampa became a popular site for conventions

At any given time, hundreds or even thousands of people from out of town are visiting the Tampa area for a convention. It could be a trade show or an organization like the Shriners. 

Groundbreaking RSV vaccine facing major shortages

Respiratory syncytial virus, more commonly known as RSV, is a respiratory virus that infects the lungs and breathing passages.

Ybor City shooting: TPD hosts town hall as search continues for additional persons of interest

On Tuesday, Tampa police hosted a community "Town Hall" meeting in Ybor City. Dozens of business owners and residents came to the meeting to talk one-on-one with police about their concerns in the historic entertainment district following October’s deadly Halloween weekend shooting.