New $150 million motor sports attraction opens in Tampa
The Motor Enclave is Tampa's fastest new business, and it's wide open.
The Motor Enclave is Tampa's fastest new business, and it's wide open.
'Grandmother of Juneteenth' reflects on meaning of federal holiday
At the age of 96, Opal Lee has lived through nearly 40% of our nation’s history. She also walked her way into history with marches that helped make Juneteenth a federal holiday.
At the age of 96, Opal Lee has lived through nearly 40% of our nation’s history. She also walked her way into history with marches that helped make Juneteenth a federal holiday.
Tampa running club fosters friendships with post-run beers at Irish 31
A Bay Area running club forges friendships as athletes pound the pavement.
A Bay Area running club forges friendships as athletes pound the pavement.
New film in the works will tell story of 2009 boating accident that killed college, NFL players
The film "Not Without Hope" will tell the survival story of a former University of South Florida football player who was with three friends when their offshore fishing trip took a tragic turn in February 2009. It's expected to be released in the Fall of next year.
The film "Not Without Hope" will tell the survival story of a former University of South Florida football player who was with three friends when their offshore fishing trip took a tragic turn in February 2009. It's expected to be released in the Fall of next year.
Hillsborough County announces plans for new Tampa Bay African American Arts and Cultural Center
On a day dedicated to celebrating Black history, Hillsborough County announced the future of those celebrations will soon be enhanced.
On a day dedicated to celebrating Black history, Hillsborough County announced the future of those celebrations will soon be enhanced.
Juneteenth holiday a time to celebrate culture and remember the past
Monday marks Juneteenth as a federal holiday for the third time, even though it’s a day that’s been part of our history for over 150 years.
Monday marks Juneteenth as a federal holiday for the third time, even though it’s a day that’s been part of our history for over 150 years.
Tampa firefighter fighting racism in his firehouse
Andrew Dixon says becoming a firefighter was his calling. Now, he's up against a different battle. This one is in his firehouse.
Andrew Dixon says becoming a firefighter was his calling. Now, he's up against a different battle. This one is in his firehouse.
South Bay Medical Clinic closes without any warning
We're not identifying this patient to protect his privacy, but he does want his story told.
We're not identifying this patient to protect his privacy, but he does want his story told.
Pregnant mother shot in head loses ‘miracle baby’ days before due date: 'The world stopped'
Eight months after Vivian Acker miraculously survived being shot in the head while sleeping in a car with her husband Demarian and their three young children in Tampa, the bullet still sits inches away from her brain; a constant reminder to be thankful for living another day.
Eight months after Vivian Acker miraculously survived being shot in the head while sleeping in a car with her husband Demarian and their three young children in Tampa, the bullet still sits inches away from her brain; a constant reminder to be thankful for living another day.
New TGH freestanding emergency room boosts access to care and creates jobs as part of $550 million expansion
Tampa General Hospital is expanding healthcare access as the Bay Area grows rapidly.
Tampa General Hospital is expanding healthcare access as the Bay Area grows rapidly.
'Clothes to Kids' lending a helping hand to families on a tight budget
There is help for families trying to stretch their budget through Clothes to Kids.
There is help for families trying to stretch their budget through Clothes to Kids.
Several companies vow to rollout up-front prices as Biden targets 'junk fees'
No one likes those extra fees that jack up the cost of concert and airline tickets. They're called junk fees, though some people call them even worse.
No one likes those extra fees that jack up the cost of concert and airline tickets. They're called junk fees, though some people call them even worse.
Busch Gardens retiring to SandSerpent roller coaster after nearly 20 years
Guests at Busch Gardens have less than a month left to ride the SandSerpent roller coaster.
Guests at Busch Gardens have less than a month left to ride the SandSerpent roller coaster.
Black bear believed to be spotted across Hillsborough County captured at Tampa International Airport
A Florida black bear scaled a fence and wound up on the north side of the Tampa International Airport on Tuesday. Not long after, he was trapped and relocated by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Wednesday morning, according to TPA officials.
A Florida black bear scaled a fence and wound up on the north side of the Tampa International Airport on Tuesday. Not long after, he was trapped and relocated by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Wednesday morning, according to TPA officials.
New competition entering Tampa Bay's 'fried chicken wars'
If you get a craving for a hot chicken sandwich, you have plenty of options here in the Tampa Bay area. The latest entry in the ongoing "fried chicken wars" is Dave's Hot Chicken which opens Friday on East Fowler Ave.
If you get a craving for a hot chicken sandwich, you have plenty of options here in the Tampa Bay area. The latest entry in the ongoing "fried chicken wars" is Dave's Hot Chicken which opens Friday on East Fowler Ave.
Tampa judge denies convicted killer's request for communication with some family members
Melissa McNutt was convicted and now serving 30 years in prison for robbing and killing a tourist four years ago. But now, she wants to bend the rules of her plea deal.
Melissa McNutt was convicted and now serving 30 years in prison for robbing and killing a tourist four years ago. But now, she wants to bend the rules of her plea deal.
Murder suspect arrested after argument ends in fatal stabbing, police say
Tampa police have arrested a man they say fatally stabbed another man Tuesday night following a fight.
Tampa police have arrested a man they say fatally stabbed another man Tuesday night following a fight.
Triple-digit heat index scorches Bay Area
With Wednesday's heat index expected to reach 101 degrees in Tampa and as high as 110 in some inland areas, public safety officials are urging residents across the Bay Area to take caution by staying indoors, staying hydrated, and checking on vulnerable neighbors and loved ones.
With Wednesday's heat index expected to reach 101 degrees in Tampa and as high as 110 in some inland areas, public safety officials are urging residents across the Bay Area to take caution by staying indoors, staying hydrated, and checking on vulnerable neighbors and loved ones.
Tampa's historic Jackson House could be close to restoration
At one time, it was the only place people like Martin Luther King Jr., Ray Charles and James Brown could stay when they visited Tampa. But, the historic Black boarding house known as Jackson House has been dilapidated for years.
At one time, it was the only place people like Martin Luther King Jr., Ray Charles and James Brown could stay when they visited Tampa. But, the historic Black boarding house known as Jackson House has been dilapidated for years.
Metropolitan Ministries receives $175K grant to go towards affordable housing upgrades
It’s hard for a lot of families to make ends meet right now, and sometimes people have to choose whether to pay rent or put food on the table.
It’s hard for a lot of families to make ends meet right now, and sometimes people have to choose whether to pay rent or put food on the table.