Swimmers hit open water to raise money for Crisis Center of Tampa Bay
For the first time since before the pandemic, a team of 20 open-water swimmers from across the state of Florida plunged into the bay Saturday morning to benefit the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay by completing a 6.2-mile swim from Harbour Island to Davis Island and back.
For the first time since before the pandemic, a team of 20 open-water swimmers from across the state of Florida plunged into the bay Saturday morning to benefit the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay by completing a 6.2-mile swim from Harbour Island to Davis Island and back.
Tampa Pride kicks off amid fraught political climate for LGBTQ+ community
Tens of thousands of people are expected to line the streets of 7th Avenue in Ybor City Saturday afternoon for the city of Tampa’s Pride parade.
Tens of thousands of people are expected to line the streets of 7th Avenue in Ybor City Saturday afternoon for the city of Tampa’s Pride parade.
University of Tampa president retiring in 2024 after nearly three decades at the helm
The president of the University of Tampa, Ronald Vaughn, announced Friday he's retiring.
The president of the University of Tampa, Ronald Vaughn, announced Friday he's retiring.
Ice cream man accused in double murder won’t testify at trial
The trial of an ice cream man accused of murdering two men and injuring four others moved closer to its conclusion Thursday. The defense called its final witnesses and Michael Keetley told the judge he would not be testifying in his own defense.
The trial of an ice cream man accused of murdering two men and injuring four others moved closer to its conclusion Thursday. The defense called its final witnesses and Michael Keetley told the judge he would not be testifying in his own defense.
'The Lesson is Murder': Serial killers get closer look from USF criminologist in Hulu series
A University of South Florida criminologist and a group of graduate students are showing the world how they look inside the minds of serial killers to help prevent future crimes in a new true crime docu-series.
A University of South Florida criminologist and a group of graduate students are showing the world how they look inside the minds of serial killers to help prevent future crimes in a new true crime docu-series.
'Nourish The Service' free military appreciation event returns to MacDill AFB
With so many feeling the pinch of inflation, several organizations are coming together to help military families fight food insecurity and combat inflation.
With so many feeling the pinch of inflation, several organizations are coming together to help military families fight food insecurity and combat inflation.
Tampa woman sentenced to federal prison for fraud charges
Tampa woman, Kemi Lim-Tom has been sentenced to eight years and four months in federal prison for bank fraud, tax fraud, credit card fraud, and aggravated identity theft.
Tampa woman, Kemi Lim-Tom has been sentenced to eight years and four months in federal prison for bank fraud, tax fraud, credit card fraud, and aggravated identity theft.
Cancer patients push state leaders for support and funding
More than 30 advocates with Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa boarded a bus Wednesday morning to travel to Tallahassee where they will push state lawmakers to help fight for a cure. Each one of them brings a special story about how cancer has impacted their lives.
More than 30 advocates with Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa boarded a bus Wednesday morning to travel to Tallahassee where they will push state lawmakers to help fight for a cure. Each one of them brings a special story about how cancer has impacted their lives.
TPD: 1 dead, teen critically injured crossing Tampa street
A 60-year-old man is dead and a 16-year-old boy is in the hospital after they were hit by a pickup truck Tuesday night.
A 60-year-old man is dead and a 16-year-old boy is in the hospital after they were hit by a pickup truck Tuesday night.
Bay area 106-year-old veteran credits close bonds, healthy diet and sense of humor to long life
World War II veteran Bill Monfort has wisdom to last years. In December, he turned 106-years-old. He's gone through a lot in his life from surviving the Kamikaze attacks and a case of COVID-19.
World War II veteran Bill Monfort has wisdom to last years. In December, he turned 106-years-old. He's gone through a lot in his life from surviving the Kamikaze attacks and a case of COVID-19.
Watch: Mons Venus security guard fights off man in devil mask trying to get into club with gun
An armed suspect wearing a devil mask was stopped by security guards, from barging into Tampa's Mons Venus strip club early Sunday morning. Tampa police said their quick-thinking and relentless pursuit of the armed man may have saved many lives.
An armed suspect wearing a devil mask was stopped by security guards, from barging into Tampa's Mons Venus strip club early Sunday morning. Tampa police said their quick-thinking and relentless pursuit of the armed man may have saved many lives.
Tampa Bay Rays players create AI-generated artwork at The Dalí Museum
Six players from the Tampa Bay Rays recently visited The Dalí Museum to take part in the Dream Tapestry experience as part of the Museum's The Shape of Dreams exhibit.
Six players from the Tampa Bay Rays recently visited The Dalí Museum to take part in the Dream Tapestry experience as part of the Museum's The Shape of Dreams exhibit.
Ringling Bros. circus announces Tampa stops during comeback tour in 2024
It's been six years since Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus ended its 146-year run due to declining ticket sales and backlash from animal rights groups. But now, they will launch its revamped tour – without animals – this fall. Tampa shows will take place in January 2024.
It's been six years since Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus ended its 146-year run due to declining ticket sales and backlash from animal rights groups. But now, they will launch its revamped tour – without animals – this fall. Tampa shows will take place in January 2024.
Bay Area crime victims call for change in Tallahassee
Hundreds of crime victims and their loved ones will be in Tallahassee Tuesday to rally for changes in law that they believe will make communities safer and provide greater support to victims of crime.
Hundreds of crime victims and their loved ones will be in Tallahassee Tuesday to rally for changes in law that they believe will make communities safer and provide greater support to victims of crime.
2023 Tampa PD CARES funding to help crime prevention efforts
A Tampa police grant program will give funding to community programs that are geared towards crime prevention and community engagement.
A Tampa police grant program will give funding to community programs that are geared towards crime prevention and community engagement.
Deputies: Man wanted in child’s 2019 murder in Hillsborough arrested in North Carolina
A man wanted in the 2019 murder of a young child in Hillsborough County was arrested in North Carolina Monday, investigators said.
A man wanted in the 2019 murder of a young child in Hillsborough County was arrested in North Carolina Monday, investigators said.
New apartment building coming to Water Street
Tampa’s new Water Street Downtown is where Tim Nevsimal is finding a new market selling retro electric bikes. Change is coming fast here and people are spending money.
Tampa’s new Water Street Downtown is where Tim Nevsimal is finding a new market selling retro electric bikes. Change is coming fast here and people are spending money.
Tampa International Airport may be getting a new traffic control tower
A new air traffic control tower may be in Tampa International Airport's future after President Biden earmarked the project for funding in his new fiscal year budget proposal.
A new air traffic control tower may be in Tampa International Airport's future after President Biden earmarked the project for funding in his new fiscal year budget proposal.
The Florida Aquarium is offering a unique underwater tour
It’s an aquatic adventure where you can explore the underwater habitat of hundreds of fish, eagle rays, bonnethead sharks, and even a loggerhead turtle.
It’s an aquatic adventure where you can explore the underwater habitat of hundreds of fish, eagle rays, bonnethead sharks, and even a loggerhead turtle.
Police investigating crash that spilled fuel along Hillsborough Avenue
A portion of Hillsborough Avenue was closed Monday morning after diesel fuel spilled along the eastbound lanes following a crash between a box truck and a vehicle just west of I-275.
A portion of Hillsborough Avenue was closed Monday morning after diesel fuel spilled along the eastbound lanes following a crash between a box truck and a vehicle just west of I-275.