Mourners pay final respects to Pope Benedict XVI as he lies in state at the Vatican
Tens of thousands of the faithful spent hours in line to pay their final respects to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI as he lies in state at the Vatican this week.
Tens of thousands of the faithful spent hours in line to pay their final respects to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI as he lies in state at the Vatican this week.
Heavy fog forces incoming cruise ships to wait 9 hours before docking at Port Tampa Bay
Fog has dampened vacations for thousands in the Tampa Bay area. The heavy fog Monday morning forced incoming cruise ships to wait for nine hours before docking at Port Tampa Bay.
Fog has dampened vacations for thousands in the Tampa Bay area. The heavy fog Monday morning forced incoming cruise ships to wait for nine hours before docking at Port Tampa Bay.
Mississippi State fans gather for Tampa Reliaquest Bowl after beloved head coach dies before Christmas
On a sparkling day dressed in maroon and white, with their bulldog mascot "Jak," fans from Mississippi State came to the Reliaquest Bowl in Tampa with high spirits and heavy hearts.
On a sparkling day dressed in maroon and white, with their bulldog mascot "Jak," fans from Mississippi State came to the Reliaquest Bowl in Tampa with high spirits and heavy hearts.
Woman convicted of killing her 'mouthy' children pleads for proper mental health treatment or release
The Tampa woman convicted of killing her two teen children is pleading with a judge to look into the "life-altering" discontinuation of her mental health medications.
The Tampa woman convicted of killing her two teen children is pleading with a judge to look into the "life-altering" discontinuation of her mental health medications.
WWE superstar John Cena meets young fans with health battles
WWE superstar John Cena returned to the ring last week for Friday Night Smackdown at Amalie Arena in Tampa — his only match of 2022. But before he got warmed up, Cena spent some quiet time with a few of his youngest fans, each wrestling difficult health battles. A chance to meet their hero is not only a dream come true, but a wish granted.
WWE superstar John Cena returned to the ring last week for Friday Night Smackdown at Amalie Arena in Tampa — his only match of 2022. But before he got warmed up, Cena spent some quiet time with a few of his youngest fans, each wrestling difficult health battles. A chance to meet their hero is not only a dream come true, but a wish granted.
Etching artist to bring colorful Florida birds to Tampa Bay History Center exhibit
Brilliant images of some of the birds that help make Florida such a colorful place were created using a centuries-old process. They will soon be at the center of a new exhibit at the Tampa Bay History Center.
Brilliant images of some of the birds that help make Florida such a colorful place were created using a centuries-old process. They will soon be at the center of a new exhibit at the Tampa Bay History Center.
Tampa Bay Bucs' Blaine Gabbert helps rescue passengers after helicopter crash near Davis Islands
After a helicopter plunged into Hillsborough Bay off Davis Islands, the occupants were able to escape the aircraft – but it was the jet ski riders that lifted them out of the water. One of them was the Buccaneers' backup quarterback, Blaine Gabbert.
After a helicopter plunged into Hillsborough Bay off Davis Islands, the occupants were able to escape the aircraft – but it was the jet ski riders that lifted them out of the water. One of them was the Buccaneers' backup quarterback, Blaine Gabbert.
16-year-old has critical injuries following shooting at Curtis Hixon Park, police say
Tampa police are investigating a shooting at Curtis Hixon Park that left a teenager with critical injuries.
Tampa police are investigating a shooting at Curtis Hixon Park that left a teenager with critical injuries.
Bay Area Catholics reflect on the life, legacy of Pope Benedict XVI
Catholic churches across the Bay Area are mourning the loss of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI who died Saturday at the age of 95. He was most well-known for being the first Pope to step down in 600 years when he retired in February 2013 due to health reasons.
Catholic churches across the Bay Area are mourning the loss of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI who died Saturday at the age of 95. He was most well-known for being the first Pope to step down in 600 years when he retired in February 2013 due to health reasons.
Tampa named best place to live in Florida by Forbes
There are plenty of reasons to call Florida home — but when it comes to the best place to live in the Sunshine State, Tampa has just been named #1 by Forbes.
There are plenty of reasons to call Florida home — but when it comes to the best place to live in the Sunshine State, Tampa has just been named #1 by Forbes.
Tampa airport's flamingo naming contest down to final 3 names: here's how to vote
The giant flamingo that greets travelers at Tampa International Airport will soon have a name of its own — and it's up to the public to decide what that name will be.
The giant flamingo that greets travelers at Tampa International Airport will soon have a name of its own — and it's up to the public to decide what that name will be.
Tampa officials investigating cause of duplex fire
Tampa firefighters extinguished flames at a duplex early Friday morning. Now, investigators are trying to determine the cause of it.
Tampa firefighters extinguished flames at a duplex early Friday morning. Now, investigators are trying to determine the cause of it.
Tampa police prep for busy New Year's weekend, football, hockey games
In two nights, we'll be getting ready to bid farewell to 2022 and welcome in a new year making it an extra-busy weekend around Tampa.
In two nights, we'll be getting ready to bid farewell to 2022 and welcome in a new year making it an extra-busy weekend around Tampa.
'Luggage Angel' helps dozens of Tampa International Airport travelers find their bags
A woman has been dubbed "The Luggage Angel" after she helped dozens of travelers find their bags at Tampa International Airport.
A woman has been dubbed "The Luggage Angel" after she helped dozens of travelers find their bags at Tampa International Airport.
TPD: 4 escape injury after helicopter crashes into water off Davis Islands
The Tampa Police Department is investigating after a helicopter with four people on board crashed off Davis Islands Thursday afternoon.
The Tampa Police Department is investigating after a helicopter with four people on board crashed off Davis Islands Thursday afternoon.
How to recycle your Christmas tree in Tampa
Now that Christmas is over and it’s time to take down the tree, the city of Tampa has set up rules and a recycling schedule for residents to dispose of their tree properly.
Now that Christmas is over and it’s time to take down the tree, the city of Tampa has set up rules and a recycling schedule for residents to dispose of their tree properly.
Bay Area woman builds business out of being ‘second mom’ to college students
For many children, moving into a campus dorm to start college is a big chapter in adulthood as they leave their parents’ home for the first time. Now, a Bay Area woman has created a business to help ease the transition for children and their parents.
For many children, moving into a campus dorm to start college is a big chapter in adulthood as they leave their parents’ home for the first time. Now, a Bay Area woman has created a business to help ease the transition for children and their parents.
Mother of 4 dies two days after being found injured on side of I-275 in Tampa
Troopers are asking for the public's help to figure out what led to the death of a 29-year-old mother from Dover, who was found seriously injured on the side of I-275 in Tampa on Christmas morning. She died two days later, leaving behind her four young children.
Troopers are asking for the public's help to figure out what led to the death of a 29-year-old mother from Dover, who was found seriously injured on the side of I-275 in Tampa on Christmas morning. She died two days later, leaving behind her four young children.
FHP searching for driver, passenger who fled scene of fiery crash that closed I-275 Wednesday night
Southbound lanes of I-275 in Tampa were closed off for hours late Wednesday night after a multi-vehicle crash caused a box truck to flip and catch on fire, police said. All lanes reopened in the early morning hours Thursday.
Southbound lanes of I-275 in Tampa were closed off for hours late Wednesday night after a multi-vehicle crash caused a box truck to flip and catch on fire, police said. All lanes reopened in the early morning hours Thursday.
Autism screening company expands to Florida in bid to shorten wait times
A company that provides virtual autism screening and claims to diagnose children in a matter of weeks instead of months or even years is now treating children in Florida making it easier for children to get necessary intervention.
A company that provides virtual autism screening and claims to diagnose children in a matter of weeks instead of months or even years is now treating children in Florida making it easier for children to get necessary intervention.