988 hotline increases call volume at Crisis Center of Tampa Bay
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline opened up nationwide one year ago. Since then, the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay said it has had a massive influx of calls into its call center.
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline opened up nationwide one year ago. Since then, the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay said it has had a massive influx of calls into its call center.
Tampa restaurants and non-profit team up to create more oyster habitats
Recycling, as a rule, is great for the environment, but for the Tampa Restaurant Oystercatchers, recycling brings an immediate benefit to their business and the environment.
Recycling, as a rule, is great for the environment, but for the Tampa Restaurant Oystercatchers, recycling brings an immediate benefit to their business and the environment.
Local historians celebrating Tampa's 136th birthday with Archives Awareness Week
Local historians are marking Tampa's 136th birthday Saturday with Archives Awareness Week.
Local historians are marking Tampa's 136th birthday Saturday with Archives Awareness Week.
Sweet Dog Tampa officially opens its doors
If you're looking for a sweet treat for your furry friend, Sweet Dog Tampa Bakery is officially open for business.
If you're looking for a sweet treat for your furry friend, Sweet Dog Tampa Bakery is officially open for business.
Volunteers stuff 30,000 backpacks in preparation for Titus O'Neil's annual Back to School Bash
A WWE superstar is making sure kids are ready for class this upcoming school year.
A WWE superstar is making sure kids are ready for class this upcoming school year.
SAG-AFTRA actors' strike not impacting Tampa conventions, according to organizers
Organizers of anime convention, METROCON, said the SAG-AFTRA actors’ strike is not impacting celebrity appearances this weekend.
Organizers of anime convention, METROCON, said the SAG-AFTRA actors’ strike is not impacting celebrity appearances this weekend.
Hillsborough man accused in fatal DUI crash back in court after skipping trial date
Joseph Higgins who is accused of driving drunk and causing a fatal crash two years ago was a no-show for his trial last month. Now he’s trying a new tactic to avoid a trial.
Joseph Higgins who is accused of driving drunk and causing a fatal crash two years ago was a no-show for his trial last month. Now he’s trying a new tactic to avoid a trial.
TPD detectives combating increase in luxury vehicle thefts
The Tampa Police Department says there's been an increasing trend of luxury vehicles being stolen after valet parking.
The Tampa Police Department says there's been an increasing trend of luxury vehicles being stolen after valet parking.
Tampa's first-ever cemetery coordinator helps preserve historic cemeteries now owned by the city
Neris Reyero's goal is to digitize the records and build a database that descendants can search.
Neris Reyero's goal is to digitize the records and build a database that descendants can search.
Man buys $7.7 million Triceratops skeleton ‘Big John,’ making big dreams reality in Tampa
The world's largest Triceratops skeleton, lovingly known as “Big John,” has spent the last month getting cozy at The Children's Glazer Museum in Tampa. The dinosaur exhibit has definitely put Tampa on the map, and the man who bought Big John for $7.7 million says it's just the beginning.
The world's largest Triceratops skeleton, lovingly known as “Big John,” has spent the last month getting cozy at The Children's Glazer Museum in Tampa. The dinosaur exhibit has definitely put Tampa on the map, and the man who bought Big John for $7.7 million says it's just the beginning.
‘Violent extremist’ accused of plotting Bay Area mass shooting in name of Isis sentenced in Tampa
A man prosecutors describe as a terrorist and an extremist was formally sentenced in a federal courtroom in Tampa on Thursday for planning what prosecutors call a Pulse nightclub-style massacre in the Bay Area.
A man prosecutors describe as a terrorist and an extremist was formally sentenced in a federal courtroom in Tampa on Thursday for planning what prosecutors call a Pulse nightclub-style massacre in the Bay Area.
VU Studios offering the latest production technology in Tampa
VU Studios in Tampa can bring locations to life without ever leaving the studio setting.
VU Studios in Tampa can bring locations to life without ever leaving the studio setting.
Florida scientists working to help coral reefs adapt during heat wave
The ocean water off the Florida coast recently reached temperatures in the 90s in July, and that has some Tampa Bay marine experts concerned about extreme coral bleaching this summer.
The ocean water off the Florida coast recently reached temperatures in the 90s in July, and that has some Tampa Bay marine experts concerned about extreme coral bleaching this summer.
Deadly drug cocktail causing Florida users to overdose despite overall decline in drug-related fatalities
Concerns over a deadly drug cocktail made up of xylazine and fentanyl have now reached the White House and in Florida, state officials say that mixture is accounting for a significant increase in overdose deaths.
Concerns over a deadly drug cocktail made up of xylazine and fentanyl have now reached the White House and in Florida, state officials say that mixture is accounting for a significant increase in overdose deaths.
Martinis for Moffitt, annual fundraiser to help fight cancer, returns to Tampa this weekend
One of the biggest fundraisers each year helping patients fight cancer returns to Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Saturday, July 15th.Martinis for Moffitt raises money for its various cancer programs and lifesaving treatments and research.
One of the biggest fundraisers each year helping patients fight cancer returns to Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Saturday, July 15th.Martinis for Moffitt raises money for its various cancer programs and lifesaving treatments and research.
New waterfront meeting rooms in Tampa Convention Center
For the first time, we're getting a peek inside the conference rooms at the Tampa Convention Center.
For the first time, we're getting a peek inside the conference rooms at the Tampa Convention Center.
Tampa police hold first town hall style forum as part of crime-prevention efforts
Tampa police recently announced the expansion of the department’s community-oriented policing efforts.
Tampa police recently announced the expansion of the department’s community-oriented policing efforts.
Florida Aquarium 3-night long deep cleaning project
The Florida Aquarium is getting ready for one of its biggest cleaning projects of the year.
The Florida Aquarium is getting ready for one of its biggest cleaning projects of the year.
TFR: 1 killed in Tampa house fire
A fatal house fire in Tampa is under investigation.
A fatal house fire in Tampa is under investigation.
J.C. Newman Cigar Company helps Tampa celebrate it's 136th birthday
At the J.C. Newman Cigar Company in Ybor City, they roll cigars the same way they did a hundred years ago.
At the J.C. Newman Cigar Company in Ybor City, they roll cigars the same way they did a hundred years ago.