Tampa buys back Memorial Park Cemetery from property flipper: ‘I’m sorry it got to this’

There's a new statewide program on the way to help search, maintain and memorialize Black cemeteries after the Florida senate voted Thursday to approve the bill, which passed the House on April 19. 

Tampa middle school assistant teacher arrested on child porn charges, police say

A tip led to the arrest of an assistant teacher who worked at Liberty Middle School in Tampa. According to police, he kept files of child pornography.

Trial for former neo-Nazi accused of killing Tampa roommates will begin next week

The Tampa man accused of killing his roommates back in 2017 will head to trial next week, and his lawyers hinted at a new defense strategy as he prepares to stand trial.

Wife of Buccaneers' Shaquil Barrett breaks silence after death of 2-year-old daughter

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett’s wife, Jordanna, has broken the family’s silence regarding their 2-year-old daughter Arrayah’s death after she drowned in their pool.

Police: 1 killed in shooting at East Tampa home

A homicide investigation is underway at an East Tampa home after police said an altercation between two relatives lead to gunfire early Wednesday morning. 

Driver involved in deadly hit-and-run agrees to plea deal, avoids jail time

A family's love, compassion and forgiveness was on full display in a Tampa Courtroom, as defendant Ericka Boxtha agreed to a plea deal in her fatal hit-and-run case.

Tampa volunteers help rescue 86 Americans from Sudan amid civil war

Dozens of Americans are feeling relief after escaping Sudan amid the ongoing civil war. Tampa-based non-profit Project Dynamo worked for days to rescue 86 Americans who are now recovering in Egypt after being forced to leave their homes and much of their belongings behind.

Future Skills Center Collaborative home could be catalyst for East Tampa economy

There are hundreds of construction projects underway in the Tampa Bay area, but very few hold a promise to stop generational poverty and energize an entire community.

WWE stalker strikes plea deal for trying to kidnap wrestler Sonya Deville

A man accused of stalking and plotting to kidnap WWE star Sonya Deville nearly three years ago struck a plea deal that is supposed to put him behind bars for the next 15 years. 

Tampa man goes missing in Smoky Mountains

Park rangers in North Carolina are searching for a Tampa man who disappeared in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Bucs linebacker Shaquil Barrett's 2-year-old daughter drowns in family swimming pool

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett is mourning the loss of his two-year-old daughter Arrayah, who drowned Sunday morning in the family swimming pool. 

Tavares' OT goal gives Maple Leafs series win over Lightning

The Toronto Maple Leafs finally advanced in the NHL playoffs, and coach Sheldon Keefe struggled to find the right words to capture the moment.

Gasparilla Music Festival returns to the Tampa Riverwalk

On Sunday, the Gasparilla Music Festival will take over the Tampa Riverwalk, with gates opening at one in the afternoon.