Race car driver exposes Pepin Academy students to world of possibilities
Pepin Academy students with a need for speed get first-hand experience with race cars thanks to a special partnership.
Pepin Academy students with a need for speed get first-hand experience with race cars thanks to a special partnership.
West Tampa brewery closes taproom after deadly weekend shooting nearby
A West Tampa brewery will close its taproom following a deadly shooting near the business over the weekend. The owner of Bay Cannon Beer Company said he doesn't feel safe having customers and employees there anymore.
A West Tampa brewery will close its taproom following a deadly shooting near the business over the weekend. The owner of Bay Cannon Beer Company said he doesn't feel safe having customers and employees there anymore.
Drunk driver gets 12 years in prison for killing Tampa woman in hit-and-run crash
The family of Brittney Beeks finally has justice after a jury convicted the man who caused the deadly crash, Martin Garcia-Trujillo. Her family didn't hold back during his sentencing, where he got 12 years in prison.
The family of Brittney Beeks finally has justice after a jury convicted the man who caused the deadly crash, Martin Garcia-Trujillo. Her family didn't hold back during his sentencing, where he got 12 years in prison.
Local insurance company partners with Pinellas County non-profit to make 60 beds for kids in need
A local Tampa insurance company partnered up with the non-profit "Sleep in Heavenly Peace" to build 60 beds for kids who need them.
A local Tampa insurance company partnered up with the non-profit "Sleep in Heavenly Peace" to build 60 beds for kids who need them.
‘Dangerous drivers’ may have picked up bad habits during pandemic leading to more fatalities, AAA says
Dangerous driving behaviors are on the rise for the first time in three years, according to a study released this week by AAA.
Dangerous driving behaviors are on the rise for the first time in three years, according to a study released this week by AAA.
6,000 Tampa Bay area students given the gift music with annual Steinbrenner Christmas Concerts
Three Tampa Bay area venues came alive with holiday spirit this week for the annual Steinbrenner Christmas Concert, and it was a treat for Hillsborough and Pinellas school kids.
Three Tampa Bay area venues came alive with holiday spirit this week for the annual Steinbrenner Christmas Concert, and it was a treat for Hillsborough and Pinellas school kids.
Kirstie Alley's death serves as reminder to get screened for colon cancer
Kirstie Alley's sudden death has put a spotlight on colon cancer, after her passing was attributed to the disease. Oncologists at Moffitt Cancer Center, where the actress was undergoing treatment prior to her death, say colon cancer can be tricky to detect.
Kirstie Alley's sudden death has put a spotlight on colon cancer, after her passing was attributed to the disease. Oncologists at Moffitt Cancer Center, where the actress was undergoing treatment prior to her death, say colon cancer can be tricky to detect.
Big Cat Public Safety Act bill – supported by Carole Baskin – unanimously approved by Senate
For more than a decade, Carole Baskin and her husband Howard have been pushing lawmakers to ban "cub-petting" and do more to protect the public from privately-owned big cats. Now, the Big Cat Public Safety Act is heading to President Biden's desk.
For more than a decade, Carole Baskin and her husband Howard have been pushing lawmakers to ban "cub-petting" and do more to protect the public from privately-owned big cats. Now, the Big Cat Public Safety Act is heading to President Biden's desk.
Tampa General Hospital’s ‘Reindeer Reunion’ returns to celebrate pediatric patients
The Tampa General Pediatric Rehabilitation program celebrated with pediatric rehab patients and their families for this year’s "Reindeer Reunion."
The Tampa General Pediatric Rehabilitation program celebrated with pediatric rehab patients and their families for this year’s "Reindeer Reunion."
Nearly 100 Tampa, Kansas residents take vacation Tampa, Florida for free
The name might be the same, but the two places are very different. Nearly 100 residents of the small town of Tampa, Kansas were invited to visit Tampa, Florida free of charge.
The name might be the same, but the two places are very different. Nearly 100 residents of the small town of Tampa, Kansas were invited to visit Tampa, Florida free of charge.
Fake police officer convicted of raping woman he pulled over in Tampa
A Tampa man has been convicted to impersonating a police officer and raping a woman he detained.
A Tampa man has been convicted to impersonating a police officer and raping a woman he detained.
Eight-year-old Tampa basketball phenom builds brand on and off the court
You will always find Kadesh Rushing on a basketball court practicing the game he loves.
You will always find Kadesh Rushing on a basketball court practicing the game he loves.
Free cooking class inspires culinary curiosity among kids in Tampa
Kids are rolling up their sleeves in the kitchen thanks to a new culinary class in Tampa.
Kids are rolling up their sleeves in the kitchen thanks to a new culinary class in Tampa.
Tampa meets Tampa: Residents in Kansas town invited to explore Florida city with same name
Tampa in Florida is not the only Tampa in the country. The residents of a small Kansas town had a chance to explore the Florida city that shares the same name.
Tampa in Florida is not the only Tampa in the country. The residents of a small Kansas town had a chance to explore the Florida city that shares the same name.
Tampa woman creates 'The Color of Wellness' magazine to increase healthcare access
"The Color of Wellness" is a magazine with African American-focused health, wellness and lifestyle education. The outlet was founded two year ago by a former nurse after seeing statistics about how the pandemic disproportionately impacted minority communities.
"The Color of Wellness" is a magazine with African American-focused health, wellness and lifestyle education. The outlet was founded two year ago by a former nurse after seeing statistics about how the pandemic disproportionately impacted minority communities.
‘One of our Tampa heroes’: Purple Heart awarded to grandson of Ybor City’s namesake comes to museum collection
Don Vicente Martinez Ybor, the namesake of Ybor City, had a grandson who died while fighting for our country in World War II. After the recent discovery by Tampa city councilor Luis Viera, he wanted to make sure his grandson's name was remembered as one of Tampa's heroes. A big piece of Salvador Martinez Ybor will now be in the city forever.
Don Vicente Martinez Ybor, the namesake of Ybor City, had a grandson who died while fighting for our country in World War II. After the recent discovery by Tampa city councilor Luis Viera, he wanted to make sure his grandson's name was remembered as one of Tampa's heroes. A big piece of Salvador Martinez Ybor will now be in the city forever.
Two decades after double murder, Steven Lorenzo pleads guilty in Tampa court, asks judge for death penalty
After fighting his murder case for years, 63-year-old Steven Lorenzo, the man accused of drugging, torturing and killing two gay men in Tampa almost 20 years ago, pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree murder.
After fighting his murder case for years, 63-year-old Steven Lorenzo, the man accused of drugging, torturing and killing two gay men in Tampa almost 20 years ago, pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree murder.
Tampa Tour De Clay returns this weekend showcasing works of 25 artists at 4 locations
Local ceramic artists are coming together this weekend for the 14th annual Tampa Tour De Clay.
Local ceramic artists are coming together this weekend for the 14th annual Tampa Tour De Clay.
Tampa Bay area non-profit helps lift foster families spirits for Christmas
The non-profit Christmas for Fosters helps bring gifts to foster children who really need a lift this holiday season. The program was started by a couple that fostered children and realized the financial difficulties foster parents can have.
The non-profit Christmas for Fosters helps bring gifts to foster children who really need a lift this holiday season. The program was started by a couple that fostered children and realized the financial difficulties foster parents can have.
Detached garage damaged in Davis Islands fire
When Tampa firefighters arrived at the Davis Islands home, they found a detached garage engulfed in flames.
When Tampa firefighters arrived at the Davis Islands home, they found a detached garage engulfed in flames.