Children's Gasparilla Parade, Piratetechnic Fireworks Finale this weekend along Bayshore
The Children's Gasparilla Parade is back and will make its way down South Tampa's Bayshore Boulevard this Saturday.
The Children's Gasparilla Parade is back and will make its way down South Tampa's Bayshore Boulevard this Saturday.
'It’s called malfunction junction for a reason': Changes on the way for I-275, I-4 interchange
Traffic is always backed up during rush hour on Interstates 275 and 4 in Tampa, but construction will begin soon on potential solutions.
Traffic is always backed up during rush hour on Interstates 275 and 4 in Tampa, but construction will begin soon on potential solutions.
Mother of victim in deadly Tampa crash asks judge for leniency in sentencing driver
A Tampa man was facing up to 15 years in prison after initially being accused of driving drunk during a crash that killed his girlfriend back in 2020. Instead, the judge decided he deserved a second chance, partially thanks to calls for mercy from the victim's mother.
A Tampa man was facing up to 15 years in prison after initially being accused of driving drunk during a crash that killed his girlfriend back in 2020. Instead, the judge decided he deserved a second chance, partially thanks to calls for mercy from the victim's mother.
‘Hamilton’ sells out shows at the Straz while changing the face of Broadway
The Grammy-winning musical ‘Hamilton’ has sold out shows since it debuted at the Straz Center in December, but this history lesson with a touch of hip-hop may also be changing the look of Broadway forever.
The Grammy-winning musical ‘Hamilton’ has sold out shows since it debuted at the Straz Center in December, but this history lesson with a touch of hip-hop may also be changing the look of Broadway forever.
Tampa city council fights for more control as it clashes with Mayor Jane Castor over charter amendments
The power struggle between Tampa City Council and Mayor Jane Castor intensified Thursday when council members voted to override four of the mayor's five recent vetoes of their charter amendment proposals.
The power struggle between Tampa City Council and Mayor Jane Castor intensified Thursday when council members voted to override four of the mayor's five recent vetoes of their charter amendment proposals.
1 dead after 'multiple shootings' occurred in Tampa apartment complex, police say
Tampa police are investigating after a woman died from a gunshot wound at an apartment complex. In fact, they said there appeared to be multiple shootings Wednesday night at the location.
Tampa police are investigating after a woman died from a gunshot wound at an apartment complex. In fact, they said there appeared to be multiple shootings Wednesday night at the location.
Veterans break records after completing 7 skydives on 7 continents within 7 days to honor the fallen
Legacy Expeditions completed their celebratory jump Wednesday, after shattering three records of seven skydives on seven continents in less than seven days. Nine former U.S. and Canadian military service members did it to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
Legacy Expeditions completed their celebratory jump Wednesday, after shattering three records of seven skydives on seven continents in less than seven days. Nine former U.S. and Canadian military service members did it to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
I-4 in Tampa reopens as officials investigate chemical spill
Hillsborough officials are investigating after a chemical spill occurred at a Tampa facility on Chelsea Street.
Hillsborough officials are investigating after a chemical spill occurred at a Tampa facility on Chelsea Street.
100 years of Florida's tobacco growing history rolled into each J.C. Newman premium cigar
Florida farmers have been growing tobacco for 100 years and one of the Tampa area's oldest operations is key to the J.C. Newman Cigar Company's premium, all-American product.
Florida farmers have been growing tobacco for 100 years and one of the Tampa area's oldest operations is key to the J.C. Newman Cigar Company's premium, all-American product.
Family members of George Floyd speak to USF students on importance of social justice
George Floyd’s family never stopped fighting for what’s right in the nearly three years since his murder. His aunt and cousin let some University of South Florida students in on what they’ve been up to.
George Floyd’s family never stopped fighting for what’s right in the nearly three years since his murder. His aunt and cousin let some University of South Florida students in on what they’ve been up to.
Family of nursing student shot and killed near Julian B. Lane Park honors her on 23rd birthday
Savannah Mathis, 21, was shot and killed near Julian B. Lane Park in Tampa on December 1, 2021, while driving with her sister. Her family gathered Wednesday night at her grave site on what would’ve been her 23rd birthday.
Savannah Mathis, 21, was shot and killed near Julian B. Lane Park in Tampa on December 1, 2021, while driving with her sister. Her family gathered Wednesday night at her grave site on what would’ve been her 23rd birthday.
Man awaiting trial for wife's death, who was acquitted of killing wife’s lover, passes away
Ralph Wald last appeared in court on October 24, and the manslaughter trial related to his wife's death was delayed due to his failing health.
Ralph Wald last appeared in court on October 24, and the manslaughter trial related to his wife's death was delayed due to his failing health.
Tampa entrepreneur lands role in movie about Jeff Bezos life
From your fingertips to your front door and now into space. It seems there’s nothing Amazon can’t do. But, it wasn’t always so and a new movie is in the works about Jeff Bezos' entrepreneurial journey.
From your fingertips to your front door and now into space. It seems there’s nothing Amazon can’t do. But, it wasn’t always so and a new movie is in the works about Jeff Bezos' entrepreneurial journey.
16-year-old arrested after shooting at Tampa police officers, officials say
Two teenagers have been arrested after one fired a gun at three Tampa officers, police said. The other young suspect had warrants out for his arrest in an unrelated crime.
Two teenagers have been arrested after one fired a gun at three Tampa officers, police said. The other young suspect had warrants out for his arrest in an unrelated crime.
Florida teen creating Oscar buzz following performance in 'Armageddon Time'
Critics are raving about 16-year-old Jaylin Webb's performance in the film "Armageddon Time," landing the Florida teen on the shortlist for a Best Supporting Actor nomination. If he gets the nod, he would make history as the youngest African American male to receive an Oscar nomination.
Critics are raving about 16-year-old Jaylin Webb's performance in the film "Armageddon Time," landing the Florida teen on the shortlist for a Best Supporting Actor nomination. If he gets the nod, he would make history as the youngest African American male to receive an Oscar nomination.
Crisis Center of Tampa Bay creates apprenticeship program to address EMT shortage
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) are essential workers and right now they’re hard to come by.
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) are essential workers and right now they’re hard to come by.
Mothers across Tampa Bay tackle fentanyl crisis: 'Somebody is making a ton of money off of killing our kids'
The opioid crisis in the U.S. has taken an even deadlier turn in the last few years as the synthetic version of the drug, fentanyl, becomes more available. Families who lose loved ones to fentanyl overdoes are struggling to face their new reality, but a group of mothers in the Tampa Bay area is working to give their loss purpose.
The opioid crisis in the U.S. has taken an even deadlier turn in the last few years as the synthetic version of the drug, fentanyl, becomes more available. Families who lose loved ones to fentanyl overdoes are struggling to face their new reality, but a group of mothers in the Tampa Bay area is working to give their loss purpose.
Search underway for person who shot at three TPD officers in East Tampa, investigators say
Investigators are searching for a suspect who shot at three officers with the Tampa Police Department Tuesday evening in East Tampa, the agency said.
Investigators are searching for a suspect who shot at three officers with the Tampa Police Department Tuesday evening in East Tampa, the agency said.
Tampa honors man who built city's first cigar factory, Ignacio Haya
One of Tampa’s riverside parks is named for a very important man that many have never heard of. Everyone in the area knows of Ybor City, but Vincente Ybor had an equal in Ignacio Haya, who built Tampa’s first cigar factory in 1895.
One of Tampa’s riverside parks is named for a very important man that many have never heard of. Everyone in the area knows of Ybor City, but Vincente Ybor had an equal in Ignacio Haya, who built Tampa’s first cigar factory in 1895.
Tampa man convicted of beating his wife to death sentenced to 12 years
A Tampa man whose wife died after he beat her unconscious and claimed her resulting death was actually due to long-term kidney failure has been sentenced to 12 years in jail.
A Tampa man whose wife died after he beat her unconscious and claimed her resulting death was actually due to long-term kidney failure has been sentenced to 12 years in jail.