Tampa dodges major brunt of Tropical Storm Nicole

The City of Tampa was prepared for the worst of Tropical Storm Nicole but was able to dodge the major brunt of the storm, Mayor Jane Castor said Thursday.

‘I’ve lived in fear’: Restraining order issued against father who kidnapped son, took him to Lebanon

Rachelle Smith and Ali Salemy crossed paths in a Tampa courtroom during an injunction hearing. The two have been locked in a nasty child custody battle that turned into an international crime.

‘There must be another way’: Beagle found in research facility finds new forever home in Tampa

There were 15 brought to the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, just a few of the 4,000 rescued from a company in Virginia that breeds beagles for medical research. After a whistleblower came forward, the USDA investigated, and found such deplorable conditions at the Envigo facility, a judge ordered all the dogs be released.

Tampa suspect arrested after fatally shooting homeless man sleeping under overpass, police say

Tampa police arrested a man who fired shots into Hillsborough Bay before murdering a sleeping man under the Dale Mabry overpass earlier this week. They said he also stabbed the victim back on the Fourth of July.

'East Ybor Gateway' monument marks return of lost neighborhood

A new monument being called "East Ybor Gateway" marks the return of a neighborhood that some thought would be lost forever. A long time resident helped rediscover it.

Tampa Catholic heads into playoff following historic victory

The postseason for high school football in the Sunshine State is here, and no one is heading into the playoffs in more of a high than Tampa Catholic. The Crusaders took down their arch rivals Jesuit in the game of the year on Friday. 

Tampa hosts sailing championships this week on Davis Islands

Tampa is hosting the 2022 2.4mR World Championship and Para Sailing International Championship Regatta this week. It’s being held at the Davis Islands Yacht Club. 

'New Beginnings' program gives homeless veterans opportunity to rebuild their lives

For decades, New Beginnings of Tampa has provided housing, dental care, and other services to veterans in need. This week, three veterans are graduating from the program and getting apartments of their very own.

DeSantis, Crist travel state in hopes of enticing voters to head to the polls Tuesday

The end of "election season" is around the corner, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist traveling the state, both making a final push to encourage Floridians to vote before Election Day.

USF fires head football coach, defensive coordinator

The University of South Florida has fired head football coach Jeff Scott and defensive coordinator Bob Shoop.

Powerball jackpot soars to $1.9 billion after no winner Saturday night

The bad news is no one woke up a billionaire Sunday morning after hitting the Powerball jackpot. But, the good news is you still have a chance to win.  

Potential tropical storm likely to impact Bay Area

The Bay Area will likely experience rain and tropical storm-force winds toward the end of the week as a low-pressure system in the Southwest Atlantic develops and tracks toward Florida. 

Man found shot to death beneath Tampa underpass, police say

The Tampa Police Department is investigating a homicide after they say a man was found dead beneath a Tampa underpass Sunday morning.

Tampa Greek Festival returns for first time since the pandemic

After a two-year pause during the pandemic, one of Hillsborough County's oldest cultural celebrations is back. 

Tampa man raising money for kids to see new ‘Black Panther’ movie

Dozens of children in the Tampa area will be able to see "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" for free thanks to the efforts of a local community activist.