Six months since Russia invaded Ukraine, Project Dynamo continues mission to rescue Americans

It’s been six months since Russia invaded Ukraine, and just as Americans are urged to leave, one American returned to Ukraine this week. Tampa Bay’s Bryan Stern plans to keep rescuing Americans through his nonprofit, Project Dynamo.

Val Demings and Marco Rubio begin campaign in Tampa

In 2016, Sen. Marco Rubio beat Democrat Patrick Murphy by eight points, 52% to 44%. Murphy won only nine of 67 counties, and none were on the west side of the peninsula.

Caught on camera: Tampa carjacking suspect arrested in Gainesville after fleeing in box truck, troopers say

A wild pursuit was captured on video after a suspect carjacked three drivers in Tampa and fled in a stolen box truck that had a GPS tracker. He was arrested about 130 miles away -- in Gainesville.

TPD: Tampa man fled to Tennessee after murder of 1-year-old

Twenty days after the death of a 1-year-old at a Tampa apartment complex, the Tampa Police Department said their suspect had been arrested in Tennessee.

Hillsborough High student arrested after bringing gun to school, Tampa police say

Tampa police arrested a 17-year-old student at Hillsborough High School for bringing a gun on campus after a classmate notified a school resource officer. Investigators found the gun in the teen's backpack.

Transportation Secretary Buttigieg visits Port Tampa Bay

Port Tampa Bay is not only receiving a significant-sized federal grant, but the country's transportation secretary also came for a visit.

Tom Brady returns to the Bucs after 11-day absence

After taking an excused absence for personal reasons that started before the first preseason game, Brady was back on the practice field leading the offense for the first time Monday.

FHP: Two arrested after driver rams trooper's car during chase in Tampa

Troopers arrested a group of suspects who led authorities on a chase through Hillsborough County on Monday afternoon, ending with the driver intentionally crashing into an FHP patrol car.

After five years of delays, man heads to trial in kidnapping and failed murder-suicide plot

After delays spanning five years, the trial for Trevor Summers is underway. He's accused of kidnapping his estranged wife and plotting a murder-suicide that was thwarted by a good samaritan. 

Tampa Bay Sierra Club advocates for clean energy with free educational bus tour

While energy companies across the Bay Area have largely expressed commitments to going greener, local environmental advocates said in some communities, long-standing utility practices are taking a toll.

Homicide investigation underway near USF

Tampa police are investigating a homicide after a man was found with upper body trauma Saturday afternoon near the University of South Florida. 

Bay Area developers, home owners plan to cash in on solar energy

A lot more homes in the Bay Area could soon be tapping into solar thanks to incentives included in the Inflation Reduction Act. The new law offers huge incentives to homeowners and developers that add solar panels and storage batteries to homes and buildings.