'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.

Why is marijuana illegal? How the 1933 Ybor City ax murders bolstered case to criminalize cannabis

A madman who may have been high on marijuana when he killed five members of his Ybor City family with an ax before escaping from a mental institution and eventually committing suicide set the stage for banning the use of cannabis.

Deputy shares experience of stopping suspect with stolen truck, kidnapped children

For any law enforcement officer, a carjacking is a high-risk call. For a Hillsborough County deputy, stopping a man behind the wheel of a stolen truck with two children inside was a tense, fast-moving situation, but keeping everyone calm was crucial. 

Replica of Vietnam Veterans War Memorial set up at Julian B. Lane Park in Tampa

A replica of the Vietnam Veterans War Memorial has been set up at Tampa's Julian B. Lane Park. The wall is part of a series of events to celebrate and honor American veterans and first responders. 

Detectives search for two suspects involved in fatal Tampa bar shooting

Investigators are working to find two suspects involved in a fatal shooting at a Tampa bar on Franklin Street early Sunday morning, according to the Tampa Police Department. 

Julie Schenecker tries to convince judge she deserves new trial for murders of two teenage kids

Convicted killer Julie Schenecker was back in a Tampa courtroom Tuesday. Schenecker was found guilty of killing her two teenaged children eight years ago, and now, she's hoping to convince a judge that she deserves a new trial. 

Woman struck by car while walking on Tampa road, police say

Tampa police are investigating a pedestrian crash that occurred on the Hillsborough River Bridge early Wednesday morning.

Tampa leaders gather input from residents on the city's future on climate preparedness, development

Projects are in the works that will impact how residents get around the City of Tampa, where new growth and development will occur, and how to be more prepared for climate change and major storms. City leaders want help from residents in shaping this future. 

Tampa artist named Hispanic Heritage 2022 Contest Poster winner

Mario Perez left his country to create a better life for his family and follow his dream of becoming an artist. Through hard work and perseverance he found the American dream. 

Debris clean up continues about two weeks after Hurricane Ian

Trucks with the big claws are working their way through local neighborhoods, snatching one Hurricane Ian debris pile at a time. 

Moffitt Cancer Center uses new exhibit to increase breast cancer awareness

New statistics from the American Cancer Society show the death rate dropped by 43% over the last three decades, translating to 460,000 fewer breast cancer deaths during that time. That same study also found, despite a lower incidence rate in Black women, they had a higher overall death rate, highlighting the importance of addressing racial disparities.

Man in town for wedding killed in shooting outside bar in downtown Tampa, police say

No arrests have been made after seven people were shot outside of a bar on Franklin Street in downtown Tampa early Sunday morning. One of the victims, a 30-year-old man from California who was in town for a wedding, did not survive.