Manatee mom recovering at ZooTampa after boat strike caused collapsed lung, leading to buoyancy issues
A manatee and her calf are recovering in ZooTampa’s critical care center after a boat strike that left the mother with a collapsed lung.
A manatee and her calf are recovering in ZooTampa’s critical care center after a boat strike that left the mother with a collapsed lung.
Meet Anchor Brant, the Tampa man hoping to win the USA Mullet Championship with his golden locks
Anchor Brant lives in Tampa– with his natural curls, highlights, and a mustache to match. He is hoping the country thinks his mullet is the best of all in America. He is one of 99 other guys vying for the USA Mullet Championship title.
Anchor Brant lives in Tampa– with his natural curls, highlights, and a mustache to match. He is hoping the country thinks his mullet is the best of all in America. He is one of 99 other guys vying for the USA Mullet Championship title.
USF launches new app to increase access to mental health services
The University of South Florida launched a new app this semester that allows students to have immediate access to counselors and other mental health resources.
The University of South Florida launched a new app this semester that allows students to have immediate access to counselors and other mental health resources.
Native Puerto Ricans in Tampa organize relief efforts after Hurricane Fiona hits island
Native Puerto Ricans living in Tampa are organizing several relief efforts after Hurricane Fiona hit the island territory this week.
Native Puerto Ricans living in Tampa are organizing several relief efforts after Hurricane Fiona hit the island territory this week.
Spookeasy Lounge haunted kava bar reopens in Ybor City
If you’re looking for a place to grab kava, botanical teas, coffee or a cocktail, there’s a spot in Ybor City serving it all in a new space – that many say is haunted.
If you’re looking for a place to grab kava, botanical teas, coffee or a cocktail, there’s a spot in Ybor City serving it all in a new space – that many say is haunted.
New reality show 'Meet My Abuela' aimed at showcasing Tampa
A new reality show filmed in Tampa is unscripted and designed to make viewers want to visit the area. "Meet My Abuela" is a drama-filled dating show, set to the backdrop of Hillsborough County.
A new reality show filmed in Tampa is unscripted and designed to make viewers want to visit the area. "Meet My Abuela" is a drama-filled dating show, set to the backdrop of Hillsborough County.
'We are resilient': Puerto Ricans in Tampa Bay hope for loved ones' safety after Hurricane Fiona
The relief effort is beginning in Puerto Rico as hundreds of thousands of Floridians hope for the safety of loved ones. Hurricane Fiona has killed at least two people, left hundreds homeless and the entire island without power.
The relief effort is beginning in Puerto Rico as hundreds of thousands of Floridians hope for the safety of loved ones. Hurricane Fiona has killed at least two people, left hundreds homeless and the entire island without power.
Friends crushed after University of Tampa student shot and killed over the weekend
His future was cut short early Saturday morning, which was also his 19th birthday. Carson Senfield was hanging out with friends on South Howard Avenue to celebrate. The night took a tragic turn when he took an Uber to his home near West Arch Street.
His future was cut short early Saturday morning, which was also his 19th birthday. Carson Senfield was hanging out with friends on South Howard Avenue to celebrate. The night took a tragic turn when he took an Uber to his home near West Arch Street.
Prosecutors to seek death for Nilexia Alexander's accused killer
Attorneys for the state of Florida say they will seek the death penalty for the man accused of killing a 14-year-old girl in Tampa back in May.
Attorneys for the state of Florida say they will seek the death penalty for the man accused of killing a 14-year-old girl in Tampa back in May.
Tampa man visiting family hunkers down in Puerto Rico as Fiona slams into island nation, knocking out power
A Tampa man who was born and raised in Puerto Rico was planning to visit his family when Hurricane Fiona struck the island.
A Tampa man who was born and raised in Puerto Rico was planning to visit his family when Hurricane Fiona struck the island.
VIDEO: Tampa officer nearly collides head-on with wrong-way drivers on Selmon Expressway
Dash cam video captured the moment when a Tampa police officer nearly collided head-on with a pair of wrong-way drivers.
Dash cam video captured the moment when a Tampa police officer nearly collided head-on with a pair of wrong-way drivers.
University of Tampa student shot, killed getting into wrong car identified as New Yorker
A University of Tampa student who lost his life early Saturday morning as he tried to enter a man’s car has been identified as Carson Senfield.
A University of Tampa student who lost his life early Saturday morning as he tried to enter a man’s car has been identified as Carson Senfield.
Police searching for missing, endangered Tampa man
The Tampa Police Department is searching for a 27-year-old man with special needs who hasn’t been seen since 2 p.m. on Friday.
The Tampa Police Department is searching for a 27-year-old man with special needs who hasn’t been seen since 2 p.m. on Friday.
ZooTampa red wolf puppies are a ‘step in the right direction’ for species survival
Everyone loves puppies, but at ZooTampa, a special set of red wolf puppies are even more special than they are cute.
Everyone loves puppies, but at ZooTampa, a special set of red wolf puppies are even more special than they are cute.
Driver shoots, kills University of Tampa student trying to get into wrong car, police say
The Tampa Police Department is investigating a homicide after they say a current student at the University of Tampa was shot and killed as he tried to enter a man’s car early Saturday morning.
The Tampa Police Department is investigating a homicide after they say a current student at the University of Tampa was shot and killed as he tried to enter a man’s car early Saturday morning.
Advice from Texas officials for Tampa after councilors push back on water reuse project
Texas leaders offer advice to Tampa officials as the city explores ways to reuse sewage water.
Texas leaders offer advice to Tampa officials as the city explores ways to reuse sewage water.
Retired NY firefighter overcomes two battles with cancer caused by toxic smoke from ground zero
Experts at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa treated Sanford both times. Sanford is counted among the 118,474 first responders and survivors enrolled in the World Trade Center Health Program.
Experts at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa treated Sanford both times. Sanford is counted among the 118,474 first responders and survivors enrolled in the World Trade Center Health Program.
Ron DeSantis, suspended Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren to come face-to-face in federal court Monday
Gov. Ron DeSantis and suspended Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren will face off in Tallahassee federal court Monday, in a case experts said Friday could have major implications for the Florida legal system.
Gov. Ron DeSantis and suspended Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren will face off in Tallahassee federal court Monday, in a case experts said Friday could have major implications for the Florida legal system.
‘Living the American dream’: Truckers honored in Tampa as industry seeks more drivers
From labor shortages to higher fuel costs to supply chain issues, truck drivers have been in the thick of it. It's a job that impacts nearly all of us.
From labor shortages to higher fuel costs to supply chain issues, truck drivers have been in the thick of it. It's a job that impacts nearly all of us.
Columbia Restaurant flamenco director brings Spanish culture to audiences for more than 30 years
For Maria Esparza, who has been front and center of the dance troop as the director since 2008, flamenco isn't just a dance – it's a work of art.
For Maria Esparza, who has been front and center of the dance troop as the director since 2008, flamenco isn't just a dance – it's a work of art.



















