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.
Police: Man dies after assault in Tampa, search underway for homicide suspect
A man died Tuesday evening after he was found assaulted on North Nebraska Avenue in Tampa. Investigators said they are now searching for a homicide suspect.
A man died Tuesday evening after he was found assaulted on North Nebraska Avenue in Tampa. Investigators said they are now searching for a homicide suspect.
Salvation Army team prepares for hurricane season with disaster training
Zach Harris is a veteran who served in the U.S. Army, but now, he works for the Salvation Army. It's a different mission.
Zach Harris is a veteran who served in the U.S. Army, but now, he works for the Salvation Army. It's a different mission.
Convicted hit-and-run driver asks Tampa judge for lighter sentence
Allison Huffman is back from prison and demanding a lighter sentence. She is serving 28 years behind bars after pleading guilty to a hit-and-run crash that killed a tow truck driver in Tampa back in 2016.
Allison Huffman is back from prison and demanding a lighter sentence. She is serving 28 years behind bars after pleading guilty to a hit-and-run crash that killed a tow truck driver in Tampa back in 2016.
USF board approves $340 million for on-campus football stadium
On Tuesday, the University of South Florida’s Board of Trustees gave its final approval to a $340 million stadium plan that will bring football games to campus for the first time.
On Tuesday, the University of South Florida’s Board of Trustees gave its final approval to a $340 million stadium plan that will bring football games to campus for the first time.
Doulas assist families through end of life care
Leah Wooten often thinks about the good times with her friend and neighbor Chloe.
Leah Wooten often thinks about the good times with her friend and neighbor Chloe.
'Battle of the Bands' showcases younger generation of classic rock musicians in Tampa
They rocked out on stage, playing a jam for more than 50 years ago, but it wasn’t gray-haired baby boomers playing Led Zeppelin. It was 10 to 13-year-old kids cranking out the legendary Zeppelin licks on stage Sunday at The Orpheus in Tampa at a Battle of the Bands competition.
They rocked out on stage, playing a jam for more than 50 years ago, but it wasn’t gray-haired baby boomers playing Led Zeppelin. It was 10 to 13-year-old kids cranking out the legendary Zeppelin licks on stage Sunday at The Orpheus in Tampa at a Battle of the Bands competition.
ReliaQuest opens office in downtown Tampa, latest glimpse of modernization
ReliaQuest's Water Street office is the area’s first corporate anchor tenant.
ReliaQuest's Water Street office is the area’s first corporate anchor tenant.
Venti-sized grant coming to Feeding Tampa Bay from Starbucks
Feeding Tampa Bay just got a second grant of $100,000 from Starbucks to support local food banks in the 33612 zip code, the University area, where there's a lack of access to fresh food.
Feeding Tampa Bay just got a second grant of $100,000 from Starbucks to support local food banks in the 33612 zip code, the University area, where there's a lack of access to fresh food.
DUI manslaughter suspect on the run after skipping trial in Tampa
A Tampa man who is facing DUI manslaughter charges is now a fugitive on the run.
A Tampa man who is facing DUI manslaughter charges is now a fugitive on the run.
Team Tampa spreads the sport of rowing
Team Tampa are the new kids on the block. The team was founded with the goal of spreading the sport of rowing to every corner of Tampa Bay.
Team Tampa are the new kids on the block. The team was founded with the goal of spreading the sport of rowing to every corner of Tampa Bay.
New law becomes issue in Tampa Christian school pregame prayer fight
Attorneys are battling over whether a new state law could short-circuit a case about whether a Tampa Christian school was improperly prevented from offering a prayer over a stadium loudspeaker before a 2015 high-school football championship game.
Attorneys are battling over whether a new state law could short-circuit a case about whether a Tampa Christian school was improperly prevented from offering a prayer over a stadium loudspeaker before a 2015 high-school football championship game.
Kids get ‘wild’ at Bay Area school that prioritizes playing outside
Getting kids outside and away from screens can do wonders for their physical and mental well-being. That's why at Wild School of Tampa Bay, playing outside is the assignment.
Getting kids outside and away from screens can do wonders for their physical and mental well-being. That's why at Wild School of Tampa Bay, playing outside is the assignment.