Giant 5,000-mile-long seaweed bloom takes aim at Florida

Researchers say a 5,000-mile-long seaweed bloom stretching from the shores of West Africa to the Florida Keys could be the largest in history. 

TPD: Juvenile hospitalized in Tampa shooting

The Tampa Police Department is investigating a shooting early Tuesday morning that sent one juvenile to the hospital. 

Tampa police investigating fatal shooting at Park Avenue Apartment complex

On Saturday afternoon just before 4 p.m. Tampa police responded to the report of a shooting at the Park Avenue Apartment complex at 11615 N 50th St.

Bats living in the JC Newman Cigar building could be getting a new home

A century ago, The Sanchez y Haya building was a hot spot for Tampa's cigar factory workers, operating as a café, inn and lounge. Today, it sits empty, in desperate need of repair. Well mostly empty.

World's largest bounce house inflates at Florida State Fairgrounds

You only have to be a kid at heart to enjoy the Guinness World Records-certified attraction that just inflated at the Florida State Fairgrounds. 

Tampa Bay Beer Week taps into area's booming brewery scene

Since 2012, Tampa Bay Beer Week has been a chance for the area’s local breweries to showcase their suds and for beer lovers to get their hands on rare and limited releases.

Three charter amendments pass in City of Tampa's municipal election

Tampa voters had the final say in some changes to the city’s charter this week, including a move to close what some called a loophole for choosing interim department heads.

Tampa leaders work to acquire historic African American cemetery bought by developer during auction

Tampa City Council members said Thursday they would consider helping foot the bill for Memorial Park Cemetery after the historic African American burial ground was bought at auction seemingly while city leaders weren't paying close attention.

Florida lawmakers introduce legislation to permanently ban drilling off Florida's coast

On Wednesday, Congressman Vern Buchanan, co-chair of the bipartisan Florida congressional delegation and Congresswoman Kathy Castor (D-Fla.) introduced legislation that would make the current drilling moratorium off the coast of Florida permanent. 

Bicyclist hit, killed on Fowler Avenue, police say

All westbound lanes of Fowler Avenue closed for several hours Wednesday morning while police investigated a fatal crash. 

American tourists urged to think twice before heading to Mexico

A retired FBI special agent is warning travelers to do their homework before heading to Mexico after four Americans were kidnaped, with two of them being killed, and the other two being rescued, according to U.S. State Department officials.

Local tech company creates a conversational artificial intelligence robot

She expresses emotions, a sense of humor and seems to have a mind of her own. A local tech company has created an artificial intelligence data robot called "Maya AI."

Jane Castor gets second term as Tampa mayor, four city council districts head to runoff election

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor won a second term in office with 80% of the vote in Tuesday's municipal election, but it will be awhile before residents will know what the full city council will look like.