Hillsborough deputies bust 7 convenience stores selling synthetic marijuana products

Deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrested more than a dozen convenience store owners and clerks in a month-long undercover drug operation.

Pure Kitchen offering vegan food that tastes great to customers

At Pure Kitchen Organic Vegan, the website speaks of an all "plant-based" cuisine, and the owners are the creators of the various soups, salads and bowls that come out of the kitchen.

Teen grazed by bullet in Tampa shooting

A shooting investigation is underway in Tampa after a teen was grazed by a bullet near East Cayuga Street and North 30th Street, according to officers. 

Flying out of TPA? Here’s how nationwide flight cancellations could impact the airport

The Federal Aviation Administration announced Thursday which airports will be affected by nationwide flight reductions, prompted by the ongoing government shutdown. Tampa International Airport is on the list of airports required to cut flights.

Fourth TECO rate hike in 12 months finalized, set to take effect in January

Tampa Electric customers will see yet another rate increase in January, following a unanimous vote this week by the Florida Public Service Commission to approve the utility’s latest request.

Family wants Tampa police to reopen review of deadly crash after son died

The family of 20-year-old Ismael Coss got in front of Tampa City Council on Thursday, asking them to take a new look at the crash that claimed his life. 

Tampa could soon offer autism ID cards to help bridge the gap with police

Tampa has been an officially "autism-friendly" city since 2018, but city leaders believe more can be done to strengthen communication between police and people on the spectrum.

Tampa Animation Festival begins Thursday

The University of Tampa will host the Tampa Animation Festival from Thursday, Nov. 6 through Sunday, Nov. 9. 

Funding plan approved for African-American Arts Center in West Tampa

A long-envisioned African American Arts and Cultural Center in West Tampa is moving closer to becoming reality after Hillsborough County Commissioners approved a plan to begin raising money for the project.

Humane Society of Tampa Bay seeing more pet surrenders, offers help amid government shutdown

Staff at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay say they’ve seen a noticeable rise in owner surrenders in recent weeks — families who love their pets, but simply can’t afford food or veterinary care.

New hurricane relief program to provide up to $30k to Tampa homeowners

Tampa homeowners still struggling to repair storm damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton will soon have access to new financial assistance.

Florida driver accused of slamming into mom walking 2 kids to school, killing 6-year-old: ‘Terrible tragedy'

A 6-year-old girl is dead and her mother and 10-year-old brother are in the hospital after being hit by a vehicle in Tampa on Tuesday morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.