Sister of 12-year-old cancer patient donates bone marrow for potentially life-saving transplant
What could be a life-saving bone marrow transplant for 12-year-old cancer patient Colton King is now complete. It's all thanks to his 17-year-old sister Kaylee King and her bone marrow, which doctors have said is the perfect match.
What could be a life-saving bone marrow transplant for 12-year-old cancer patient Colton King is now complete. It's all thanks to his 17-year-old sister Kaylee King and her bone marrow, which doctors have said is the perfect match.
Weekend gun violence: 3 dead after 5 shootings around Tampa Bay
At least five people were injured, including several children, and three lost their lives during five separate shootings around the Bay Area over the weekend.
At least five people were injured, including several children, and three lost their lives during five separate shootings around the Bay Area over the weekend.
Tampa man accused in deadly crash to remain in jail until trial after Pinellas arrest on assault charges
A Tampa man accused in a deadly crash that killed a mother of two in 2021 is in more legal trouble.
A Tampa man accused in a deadly crash that killed a mother of two in 2021 is in more legal trouble.
'Lives are at stake': Tampa police urge gun owners to lock up firearms after 12-year-old shot and killed
TPD's Interim Police chief Lee Bercaw said a lot of these tragedies can be avoided if gun owners were more responsible in locking up their weapons. He showed off a free gunlock Monday that the department is offering to any gun owner that wants one.
TPD's Interim Police chief Lee Bercaw said a lot of these tragedies can be avoided if gun owners were more responsible in locking up their weapons. He showed off a free gunlock Monday that the department is offering to any gun owner that wants one.
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts will begin new era in Ybor City's Gas Worx district
An old building is getting a new purpose, and it could signal the beginning of a new era in Ybor City. Millionaire developer Daryl Shaw has plans to transform the area with a new development called Gas Worx.
An old building is getting a new purpose, and it could signal the beginning of a new era in Ybor City. Millionaire developer Daryl Shaw has plans to transform the area with a new development called Gas Worx.
Child killed, teen injured in Tampa shooting, police say
The Tampa Police Department is investigating a shooting that killed a 12-year-old and injured a 14-year-old Sunday afternoon.
The Tampa Police Department is investigating a shooting that killed a 12-year-old and injured a 14-year-old Sunday afternoon.
Future ballet stars take center stage at the Straz for the ‘American Idol of ballet’
Three hundred ballet dancers from across the country were in the spotlight at the Straz Center this weekend - showcasing their best routines in the 'Youth America Grand Prix' regional competition.
Three hundred ballet dancers from across the country were in the spotlight at the Straz Center this weekend - showcasing their best routines in the 'Youth America Grand Prix' regional competition.
Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival promotes culture and diversity
Runners laced up their sneakers and pounded the pavement Saturday to kick off the Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival.
Runners laced up their sneakers and pounded the pavement Saturday to kick off the Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival.
TSA: Traveler tries to sneak four-foot ‘emotional support’ snake through security at Tampa airport
Snakes on a plane? Not at Tampa International Airport. Transportation Security Administration agents at Tampa International Airport made a shocking discovery when they found a slithery stowaway trying to get through security.
Snakes on a plane? Not at Tampa International Airport. Transportation Security Administration agents at Tampa International Airport made a shocking discovery when they found a slithery stowaway trying to get through security.
Hundreds of families celebrate Tampa's first-ever Three Kings Day celebration
Hundreds of families showed up at the Barksdale Recreation Center for the city’s first-ever Three Kings Day celebration.
Hundreds of families showed up at the Barksdale Recreation Center for the city’s first-ever Three Kings Day celebration.
Biden administration may ban 'exploitative practice' of non-compete clauses
The Biden Administration is proposing to ban non-compete clauses, which impact workers of many stripes to the tune of 30 million people nationwide.
The Biden Administration is proposing to ban non-compete clauses, which impact workers of many stripes to the tune of 30 million people nationwide.
Universal Orlando proposes building commuter train station connecting to Brightline, Orlando airport
Universal Orlando wants to build a new SunRail station in the International Drive area to connect the heart of the city's tourism industry with Orlando International Airport and Brightline — which has plans to extend its higher-speed train service to Tampa. Once complete, it would connect 70% of Florida's population.
Universal Orlando wants to build a new SunRail station in the International Drive area to connect the heart of the city's tourism industry with Orlando International Airport and Brightline — which has plans to extend its higher-speed train service to Tampa. Once complete, it would connect 70% of Florida's population.
New coffee shop to open in South Tampa with an inclusive mission
A new coffee shop that provides jobs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities will soon open in South Tampa.
A new coffee shop that provides jobs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities will soon open in South Tampa.
Tampa city council pushes changes to nomination process after TPD Chief Mary O'Connor's resignation
Tampa city councilors are pushing for changes to the way top city officials are confirmed for their positions. This comes after a contentious nomination and tenure of Tampa Police Chief Mary O'Connor, who recently resigned after flashing her badge during a traffic stop in Pinellas County.
Tampa city councilors are pushing for changes to the way top city officials are confirmed for their positions. This comes after a contentious nomination and tenure of Tampa Police Chief Mary O'Connor, who recently resigned after flashing her badge during a traffic stop in Pinellas County.
13-year-old arrested after Curtis Hixon Park shooting that injured teen
Tampa police said a 13-year-old was the one who shot another teenager over the weekend in Curtis Hixon Park.
Tampa police said a 13-year-old was the one who shot another teenager over the weekend in Curtis Hixon Park.
Violent crime fell in Tampa in 2022, police say
Tampa police and the US attorney’s office are highlighting their efforts to stop violent crime.
Tampa police and the US attorney’s office are highlighting their efforts to stop violent crime.
Free Tampa health fair offers a wide range of services for the uninsured
A Bay Area nonprofit wants to make it easier for people to kick off the year on a healthy note.
A Bay Area nonprofit wants to make it easier for people to kick off the year on a healthy note.
40 years of CENTCOM: How MacDill's Central Command helped put Tampa on the map
Some say The US Central Command (CENTCOM) in Tampa is the most important military command outside the Pentagon. The joint military command was established on January 1, 1983 – making this month its 40th anniversary.
Some say The US Central Command (CENTCOM) in Tampa is the most important military command outside the Pentagon. The joint military command was established on January 1, 1983 – making this month its 40th anniversary.
Tampa, St. Pete, Clearwater mayors discuss affordable housing, Rays stadium plans in 'State of the Bay'
The mayors of Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater met at the University of South Florida’s St. Pete campus Tuesday to talk about 2023 plans and how they think things across the Tampa Bay area are going.
The mayors of Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater met at the University of South Florida’s St. Pete campus Tuesday to talk about 2023 plans and how they think things across the Tampa Bay area are going.
Tampa police monitor Curtis Hixon Park after 16-year-old was shot near Winter Village over the weekend
The Tampa Police Department is keeping a close watch on Curtis Hixon Park after a 16-year-old was shot Sunday night near the Winter Village, a police spokesperson said Tuesday.
The Tampa Police Department is keeping a close watch on Curtis Hixon Park after a 16-year-old was shot Sunday night near the Winter Village, a police spokesperson said Tuesday.