FHP: Box truck passenger shot in I-4 traffic, troopers search for suspect

The passenger in a box truck was shot by another driver in the middle of I-4 traffic near I-275, troopers said. The victim was grazed by the bullet, and now, investigators are searching for the suspect.

Family of UT student shot and killed getting into wrong car after a night out wants gunman’s name

The family of a University of Tampa student who was shot and killed on his 19th birthday is frustrated police won't release the shooter’s name to them, citing Marsy's Law, the family's attorney said Thursday.

Missing 11-year-old boy found safe, Tampa police say

Tampa police say they have found an 11-year-old boy who went missing Thursday morning, hours after he disappeared near his school.

Puppies rescued after being abandoned inside closed suitcase at Tampa vacation rental

Two Tampa police officers caught wind of a chorus of muffled squeals coming from a zipped-up Las Vegas-themed suitcase. When they opened it, they found six puppies inside.

16-year-old shot and killed in McDonald's parking lot in Tampa

The Tampa Police Department is investigating the shooting death of a 16-year-old boy. The shooting happened at the McDonald's located at 4009 North Armenia Avenue at around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, police said.

Cross-Bay Ferry returns for extended 2022-2023 season

Hillsborough County, Tampa and St. Petersburg public officials are celebrating the return of the Cross-Bay Ferry for its sixth season of service from downtown to downtown. 

Juvenile shot and killed at McDonald's in Tampa, police say

A juvenile was shot and killed at a McDonald's on North Armenia Avenue in Tampa Tuesday evening, police said. 

Famous beer brewed in Tampa more than a century ago makes comeback

Manny Portuondo, the CEO of Cerveceria La Tropical, fought to get the international trademarks of the beer that was first brewed in Cuba in the 1880s on land originally owned by his ancestors. The beer was a top seller in Cuba and Tampa for decades until larger beers squeezed it out in Tampa and the Communist Revolution came to Cuba.

Tampa voter fraud suspects believed they could legally vote, bodycam arrest footage shows

Newly released police bodycam footage shows that three of the 20 people who were arrested in Florida for allegedly voting illegally in the 2020 election appeared to be surprised that they had done anything wrong.

Hillsborough school board approves new mascot at Chamberlain High

School board members in Hillsborough County are approved a new logo and mascot at Chamberlain High. The former Chamberlain Chiefs will officially become the Chamberlain Storm.

'Looking for that spotlight': Tampa boxer 'T2' looks to stay unbeaten

Since a crash that left him sidelined for nearly a year and a half, Tampa boxer Antonio Tarver Jr., also known as "T2" in the ring, isn't taking his time for granted. He's will try for his 10th win during Tampa Fight Night, hoping to stay unbeaten.