Hillsborough makes changes after scammers sell driver's license appointments

The Hillsborough County Tax Collector's Office announced changes to the system after finding scammers were selling driver’s license appointment slots.

Accused road rage killer granted rare new trial may use a lawyer this time around

A man who was convicted of manslaughter after stabbing a man to death who allegedly spit at his BMW has been granted a new trial and though he said he wanted to represent himself in court, there are hints that he may use an attorney this time around. 

Cancer patients find comfort and community at Hope Lodge

Hope Lodge is a place were cancer patients can find fellowship in song or celebrate the end of a tough chapter with the ringing of a bell beside strangers who have become friends.

New restaurant in Tampa's Midtown showcases cuisine from Southeast Asia

As Tampa's Midtown area grows, more cultural experiences are moving into the district. One of those new locations is Sunda New Asian.

Tampa getting another Riverwalk in 2024, plans for new neighborhoods and less traffic

Thousands use the Tampa Riverwalk on the east side of the Hillsborough River, but now plans for the new West Riverwalk are coming together, including a brand-new neighborhood in Downtown Tampa.

Hundreds of city employees will move to new center in Tampa

The city of Tampa’s new city center on Hanna Avenue is nearly completed after a delay and years of planning for a one-stop shop housing six departments.

Child shot on Courtney Campbell Causeway remembered on birthday as killer remains loose

Teddy bears and toy trucks mark the place along the Courtney Campbell Causeway in Tampa where a seven-year-old boy was killed by a stray bullet on the 4th of July. 

East Tampa residents say police helicopters seem to always be flying above homes

East Tampa residents are tired of Tampa police helicopters flying over their homes at night, but TPD told city council Thursday that the department’s eyes in the sky help officers curb crime on the ground.

Social media can increase risks of mental health problems among students

U.S. Congresswoman Kathy Castor held a roundtable discussion in Tampa Thursday, with the goal of urging parents to add something new to their back-to-school checklists: safety guardrails for mobile devices.

Bodycam video shows Tampa officers with Miami-Dade police director hours before he shot himself on I-75

A 22-page police report and newly released body camera footage are shedding new light on a confrontation between Tampa officers and Miami-Dade Police Director Alfredo "Freddy" Ramirez III hours before he attempted to take his own life.