50th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade inspires weekend of protests across Florida
This weekend kicked off marches and rallies across the country for supporters on both sides of women’s reproductive rights debate as Sunday marks the 50th anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision from the U.S. Supreme Court. After the ruling was overturned in the summer of 2022, the issue was sent back to the states by the U.S. Supreme Court, but some states have either strengthened rights or put in place partial or total bans.
This weekend kicked off marches and rallies across the country for supporters on both sides of women’s reproductive rights debate as Sunday marks the 50th anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision from the U.S. Supreme Court. After the ruling was overturned in the summer of 2022, the issue was sent back to the states by the U.S. Supreme Court, but some states have either strengthened rights or put in place partial or total bans.
Steven Lorenzo's letter admitting details of 2003 murders released ahead of sentencing
After 20 years of legal wrangling, Steven Lorenzo has pleaded guilty to luring, torturing and killing two men in Tampa. Last year, he asked a judge to give him the death penalty. Now, Lorenzo's 147-page handwritten letter to the judge has been made public.
After 20 years of legal wrangling, Steven Lorenzo has pleaded guilty to luring, torturing and killing two men in Tampa. Last year, he asked a judge to give him the death penalty. Now, Lorenzo's 147-page handwritten letter to the judge has been made public.
More than $300,000 raised by Tampa Bay sports stars for children
On Friday morning, the fairways and tee boxes at TPC Tampa Bay weren't filled with the sounds of another round of golf, but the sound of hundreds of thousands of dollars being raised for charity.
On Friday morning, the fairways and tee boxes at TPC Tampa Bay weren't filled with the sounds of another round of golf, but the sound of hundreds of thousands of dollars being raised for charity.
Plans to redevelop Ybor Harbor doesn’t include a baseball stadium for the Rays
A Tampa mega-developer filed plans with the city on Thursday to redevelop the Ybor Harbor area into a "dynamic new 33-acre mixed-use waterfront development" surrounding Ybor Channel and located just south of Adamo Drive.
A Tampa mega-developer filed plans with the city on Thursday to redevelop the Ybor Harbor area into a "dynamic new 33-acre mixed-use waterfront development" surrounding Ybor Channel and located just south of Adamo Drive.
What happened to Sabrina Aisenberg? Baby’s disappearance still a mystery after 25 years
Sabrina Aisenberg vanished from her crib in Valrico, Florida, on November 24, 1997, when she was just five months old, launching Hillsborough County’s most widely-known and controversial missing person cases that placed her parents at the center of her disappearance.
Sabrina Aisenberg vanished from her crib in Valrico, Florida, on November 24, 1997, when she was just five months old, launching Hillsborough County’s most widely-known and controversial missing person cases that placed her parents at the center of her disappearance.
Tampa bomb squad deems suspicious item on bus bench as a non-hazard
Cypress Street has reopened after the Tampa Police Department bomb squad determined that a suspicious item left behind on a bus bench was not a hazard.
Cypress Street has reopened after the Tampa Police Department bomb squad determined that a suspicious item left behind on a bus bench was not a hazard.
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.