Florida teen creating Oscar buzz following performance in 'Armageddon Time'
Critics are raving about 16-year-old Jaylin Webb's performance in the film "Armageddon Time," landing the Florida teen on the shortlist for a Best Supporting Actor nomination. If he gets the nod, he would make history as the youngest African American male to receive an Oscar nomination.
Critics are raving about 16-year-old Jaylin Webb's performance in the film "Armageddon Time," landing the Florida teen on the shortlist for a Best Supporting Actor nomination. If he gets the nod, he would make history as the youngest African American male to receive an Oscar nomination.
Crisis Center of Tampa Bay creates apprenticeship program to address EMT shortage
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) are essential workers and right now they’re hard to come by.
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) are essential workers and right now they’re hard to come by.
Mothers across Tampa Bay tackle fentanyl crisis: 'Somebody is making a ton of money off of killing our kids'
The opioid crisis in the U.S. has taken an even deadlier turn in the last few years as the synthetic version of the drug, fentanyl, becomes more available. Families who lose loved ones to fentanyl overdoes are struggling to face their new reality, but a group of mothers in the Tampa Bay area is working to give their loss purpose.
The opioid crisis in the U.S. has taken an even deadlier turn in the last few years as the synthetic version of the drug, fentanyl, becomes more available. Families who lose loved ones to fentanyl overdoes are struggling to face their new reality, but a group of mothers in the Tampa Bay area is working to give their loss purpose.
Search underway for person who shot at three TPD officers in East Tampa, investigators say
Investigators are searching for a suspect who shot at three officers with the Tampa Police Department Tuesday evening in East Tampa, the agency said.
Investigators are searching for a suspect who shot at three officers with the Tampa Police Department Tuesday evening in East Tampa, the agency said.
Tampa honors man who built city's first cigar factory, Ignacio Haya
One of Tampa’s riverside parks is named for a very important man that many have never heard of. Everyone in the area knows of Ybor City, but Vincente Ybor had an equal in Ignacio Haya, who built Tampa’s first cigar factory in 1895.
One of Tampa’s riverside parks is named for a very important man that many have never heard of. Everyone in the area knows of Ybor City, but Vincente Ybor had an equal in Ignacio Haya, who built Tampa’s first cigar factory in 1895.
Tampa man convicted of beating his wife to death sentenced to 12 years
A Tampa man whose wife died after he beat her unconscious and claimed her resulting death was actually due to long-term kidney failure has been sentenced to 12 years in jail.
A Tampa man whose wife died after he beat her unconscious and claimed her resulting death was actually due to long-term kidney failure has been sentenced to 12 years in jail.
Dr. King's visit marked period of Civil Rights changes around Tampa Bay
The 1960s marked a time of change in the Civil Rights Movement. Fred Hearns, the curator of Black history at the Tampa Bay History Center, said there are notable chapters that unfolded in Tampa.
The 1960s marked a time of change in the Civil Rights Movement. Fred Hearns, the curator of Black history at the Tampa Bay History Center, said there are notable chapters that unfolded in Tampa.
Tampa feed store holds weekend auction before closing after more than 60 years in business
Shell's Feed and Garden Center in Tampa has sat just north of the Busch Boulevard and North Nebraska Avenue intersection since 1961. This Saturday, though, everything inside is going up for auction as the store prepares to close its door for good.
Shell's Feed and Garden Center in Tampa has sat just north of the Busch Boulevard and North Nebraska Avenue intersection since 1961. This Saturday, though, everything inside is going up for auction as the store prepares to close its door for good.
Case against Lutz man accused of killing, dismembering woman’s body hits legal roadblock
The case against a Lutz man accused of killing a Pennsylvania woman more than a year ago has hit a legal roadblock.
The case against a Lutz man accused of killing a Pennsylvania woman more than a year ago has hit a legal roadblock.
Between Tampa and St. Pete, MLK parades will take center stage within both cities
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is dedicated to honoring the life and legacy of one of America's historic civil rights leaders. Celebrations will be taking place across the country and in the Bay Area – including within St. Petersburg. It's one of the longest-running MLK parades in the U.S.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is dedicated to honoring the life and legacy of one of America's historic civil rights leaders. Celebrations will be taking place across the country and in the Bay Area – including within St. Petersburg. It's one of the longest-running MLK parades in the U.S.
Black Heritage Music Festival underway as part of larger event honoring African-American culture
The 23rd annual Tampa Bay Black Heritage Music Festival kicked off Saturday at Curtis Hixon Park.
The 23rd annual Tampa Bay Black Heritage Music Festival kicked off Saturday at Curtis Hixon Park.
How long will cold snap last? Bay Area hit by blast of winter weather
Frigid air greeted the Bay Area Sunday morning as residents woke up to temperatures in the 20s and 30s, but the blast of winter weather won’t last long.
Frigid air greeted the Bay Area Sunday morning as residents woke up to temperatures in the 20s and 30s, but the blast of winter weather won’t last long.
Buccaneers Foundation helps veteran's widow fulfill his final wish
During his 3-year battle with pancreatic cancer, Army veteran Michael Thrasher remained loyal – to his wife and his team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It was his hope to get to one more game, but time ran out. But with the help of the Bucs Foundation and dedicated hospice workers, Michelle Thrasher will carry his spirit to this weekend’s game.
During his 3-year battle with pancreatic cancer, Army veteran Michael Thrasher remained loyal – to his wife and his team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It was his hope to get to one more game, but time ran out. But with the help of the Bucs Foundation and dedicated hospice workers, Michelle Thrasher will carry his spirit to this weekend’s game.
Tampa Bay Bucs rally fans with drive-thru swag giveaway event ahead of NFC wild-card game
A long line of cars filled with Buccaneer fans wrapped around Raymond James Stadium. The team gave away swag to help build excitement for the playoffs.
A long line of cars filled with Buccaneer fans wrapped around Raymond James Stadium. The team gave away swag to help build excitement for the playoffs.
Midtown East to add to Tampa’s first-of-its-kind, billion-dollar, self-contained community
Four years after Tampa Mayor Jane Castor had her first groundbreaking as mayor on what would become the development known as Midtown, she was back, tossing more dirt for what’s being billed as Midtown’s phase 2 project.
Four years after Tampa Mayor Jane Castor had her first groundbreaking as mayor on what would become the development known as Midtown, she was back, tossing more dirt for what’s being billed as Midtown’s phase 2 project.
Music made by Tampa elementary school drum line is ‘heartbeat of the community’
The music teacher at Lockhart Elementary Magnet School in Tampa is helping the school’s drum line prepare for a special performance.
The music teacher at Lockhart Elementary Magnet School in Tampa is helping the school’s drum line prepare for a special performance.
Tampa Riverwalk among 20 cities nominated for USA Today’s best riverwalk
Tampa’s Riverwalk is one of 20 cities nominated to be named USA Today’s best riverwalk.
Tampa’s Riverwalk is one of 20 cities nominated to be named USA Today’s best riverwalk.
Tampa’s Pete Alonso to host home run clinic in hometown for charity
A Tampa baseball star is bringing his specialty to his alma mater this weekend.
A Tampa baseball star is bringing his specialty to his alma mater this weekend.
Red Cross volunteers from Sarasota to Winter Haven head to California to assist with flood disaster response
As California recovers from deadly storms that brought rainfall totals 400% to 600% above average, the American Red Cross is on the ground to aid in the response. More than 200 trained Red Cross disaster workers are helping, with more on the way including several from Central Florida.
As California recovers from deadly storms that brought rainfall totals 400% to 600% above average, the American Red Cross is on the ground to aid in the response. More than 200 trained Red Cross disaster workers are helping, with more on the way including several from Central Florida.
Tampa International Airport flight schedule still backed up after FAA computer outage grounds morning flights
The monitors for the arrivals and delays at all U.S. airports – including Tampa International Airport – have been seeing red throughout the day Wednesday. While the FAA computer outage has been resolved, the impact is still being felt across U.S. airports.
The monitors for the arrivals and delays at all U.S. airports – including Tampa International Airport – have been seeing red throughout the day Wednesday. While the FAA computer outage has been resolved, the impact is still being felt across U.S. airports.