TPD: 4 escape injury after helicopter crashes into water off Davis Islands
The Tampa Police Department is investigating after a helicopter with four people on board crashed off Davis Islands Thursday afternoon.
The Tampa Police Department is investigating after a helicopter with four people on board crashed off Davis Islands Thursday afternoon.
How to recycle your Christmas tree in Tampa
Now that Christmas is over and it’s time to take down the tree, the city of Tampa has set up rules and a recycling schedule for residents to dispose of their tree properly.
Now that Christmas is over and it’s time to take down the tree, the city of Tampa has set up rules and a recycling schedule for residents to dispose of their tree properly.
Bay Area woman builds business out of being ‘second mom’ to college students
For many children, moving into a campus dorm to start college is a big chapter in adulthood as they leave their parents’ home for the first time. Now, a Bay Area woman has created a business to help ease the transition for children and their parents.
For many children, moving into a campus dorm to start college is a big chapter in adulthood as they leave their parents’ home for the first time. Now, a Bay Area woman has created a business to help ease the transition for children and their parents.
Mother of 4 dies two days after being found injured on side of I-275 in Tampa
Troopers are asking for the public's help to figure out what led to the death of a 29-year-old mother from Dover, who was found seriously injured on the side of I-275 in Tampa on Christmas morning. She died two days later, leaving behind her four young children.
Troopers are asking for the public's help to figure out what led to the death of a 29-year-old mother from Dover, who was found seriously injured on the side of I-275 in Tampa on Christmas morning. She died two days later, leaving behind her four young children.
FHP searching for driver, passenger who fled scene of fiery crash that closed I-275 Wednesday night
Southbound lanes of I-275 in Tampa were closed off for hours late Wednesday night after a multi-vehicle crash caused a box truck to flip and catch on fire, police said. All lanes reopened in the early morning hours Thursday.
Southbound lanes of I-275 in Tampa were closed off for hours late Wednesday night after a multi-vehicle crash caused a box truck to flip and catch on fire, police said. All lanes reopened in the early morning hours Thursday.
Autism screening company expands to Florida in bid to shorten wait times
A company that provides virtual autism screening and claims to diagnose children in a matter of weeks instead of months or even years is now treating children in Florida making it easier for children to get necessary intervention.
A company that provides virtual autism screening and claims to diagnose children in a matter of weeks instead of months or even years is now treating children in Florida making it easier for children to get necessary intervention.
Plant High wrestling coach brings in unique experience after Army Special Forces career
Plant High School's wrestling coach has special experience that took him to dangerous places, but that experience also taught him a lot about building a team.
Plant High School's wrestling coach has special experience that took him to dangerous places, but that experience also taught him a lot about building a team.
Hillsborough County deputies say missing 11-year-old girl found safe
Hillsborough County deputies were searching for a missing 11-year-old girl – but they say she has since been found.
Hillsborough County deputies were searching for a missing 11-year-old girl – but they say she has since been found.
Tampa police officer fired after being caught on video dragging woman at Orient Road Jail, officials say
An officer with the Tampa Police Department was fired after he was seen on body camera and surveillance video dragging a woman during a jail booking, officials said.
An officer with the Tampa Police Department was fired after he was seen on body camera and surveillance video dragging a woman during a jail booking, officials said.
Tampa ranks 2nd in US for highest home price increases since last year
Tampa ranked second behind Miami for US metropolitan areas that saw the highest home price increases year-over-year, according to new data from Standard & Poor. The data from October 2021 to October 2022 showed home prices in Tampa went up by 20.5%.
Tampa ranked second behind Miami for US metropolitan areas that saw the highest home price increases year-over-year, according to new data from Standard & Poor. The data from October 2021 to October 2022 showed home prices in Tampa went up by 20.5%.
After thousands of cancelations, how can Southwest Airlines regain trust?
The recent weather system impacted air travel in nearly every part of the country, and many airlines are trying to dig out from an avalanche of cancelations and delays – especially Southwest Airlines.
The recent weather system impacted air travel in nearly every part of the country, and many airlines are trying to dig out from an avalanche of cancelations and delays – especially Southwest Airlines.
WonderWaffel sees local success with unique take on a breakfast staple
When Marina Marrer and her husband moved to Tampa, they were hoping to fulfill a lifelong dream. They wanted to open a small restaurant, but the biggest challenge they faced was their timing.
When Marina Marrer and her husband moved to Tampa, they were hoping to fulfill a lifelong dream. They wanted to open a small restaurant, but the biggest challenge they faced was their timing.
West Tampa cigar factory hopes to ring in 2023 with restored clock
The large clock faces at a West Tampa cigar factory span more than 100 years of time. Decades ago, West Tampa cigar workers looked up to the clock to ring in the new year, and the owners are now hoping to do the same for 2023.
The large clock faces at a West Tampa cigar factory span more than 100 years of time. Decades ago, West Tampa cigar workers looked up to the clock to ring in the new year, and the owners are now hoping to do the same for 2023.
Longtime Tampa radio personality finds new ways to navigate changing industry
A Tampa radio personality is finding new ways to entertain listeners on the air, and he has no plans to sign off. He's using new technology to navigate the changing business of broadcasting.
A Tampa radio personality is finding new ways to entertain listeners on the air, and he has no plans to sign off. He's using new technology to navigate the changing business of broadcasting.
Cold shelters open for fourth night in Tampa Bay area
Cold shelters are open for the fourth night in a row across the Tampa Bay area.
Cold shelters are open for the fourth night in a row across the Tampa Bay area.
Water main break closes off parts of downtown Tampa street, city crews say
A water main break caused parts of North Jefferson Street to shut down in downtown Tampa on Monday, and crews said it could take two days to complete repairs.
A water main break caused parts of North Jefferson Street to shut down in downtown Tampa on Monday, and crews said it could take two days to complete repairs.
Road ranger finds woman seriously injured on shoulder of I-275 in Tampa
Troopers are investigating after a woman was found seriously injured on the side of Interstate 275 in Tampa on Christmas morning.
Troopers are investigating after a woman was found seriously injured on the side of Interstate 275 in Tampa on Christmas morning.
Thousands of bags pile up in Tampa International Airport's baggage claim after Christmas weekend
It's not just travelers who were stranded because of the winter storm that hit a good portion of the US. Thousands of bags have piled up at Tampa International Airport, waiting for their owners to claim them.
It's not just travelers who were stranded because of the winter storm that hit a good portion of the US. Thousands of bags have piled up at Tampa International Airport, waiting for their owners to claim them.
Travelers open Christmas presents at the airport after days trapped by weather delays
Some travelers at Tampa International Airport said they spent several nights sleeping in the terminals after watching rebooked flights be canceled. Some opened presents in the terminals Christmas morning.
Some travelers at Tampa International Airport said they spent several nights sleeping in the terminals after watching rebooked flights be canceled. Some opened presents in the terminals Christmas morning.
Having a merry Christmas was a triumph for struggling families, thanks to Metropolitan Ministries
More than a hundred families got a warm place to stay, a warm meal and Christmas gifts on Christmas morning thanks to Metropolitan Ministries.
More than a hundred families got a warm place to stay, a warm meal and Christmas gifts on Christmas morning thanks to Metropolitan Ministries.