Local artist helps bring 'joy' to University area community
A local artist is creating a work of art that spells “JOY” at the University Community Center in the University area. He's working alongside a couple of Prodigy Cultural Arts students.
A local artist is creating a work of art that spells “JOY” at the University Community Center in the University area. He's working alongside a couple of Prodigy Cultural Arts students.
HART proposes new routes to serve USF, downtown Tampa
There may be a couple of new bus routes coming to the Tampa area. The newly-proposed routes from HART would help give residents, visitors, and workers more options to get around.
There may be a couple of new bus routes coming to the Tampa area. The newly-proposed routes from HART would help give residents, visitors, and workers more options to get around.
After 40 years, Grand Prix Tampa permanently closes
Grand Prix Tampa, a common sight for I-275 drivers, closed for good over the weekend to make way for a new set of apartment buildings.
Grand Prix Tampa, a common sight for I-275 drivers, closed for good over the weekend to make way for a new set of apartment buildings.
It's official: July 2022 is the hottest month in Tampa in over a hundred years
Those living in Tampa probably thought it felt hotter than usual this past month. It turns out they were right. July is officially the hottest month on record for the city.
Those living in Tampa probably thought it felt hotter than usual this past month. It turns out they were right. July is officially the hottest month on record for the city.
Missing Florida mom Erica Johnson disappears after boarding Cape Coral Greyhound bus bound for Tampa: Police
Police in Florida are looking for a young mom who had disappeared after allegedly boarding a Cape Coral Greyhound bus bound for Tampa carrying a travel pillow, bags and her pet bunny.
Police in Florida are looking for a young mom who had disappeared after allegedly boarding a Cape Coral Greyhound bus bound for Tampa carrying a travel pillow, bags and her pet bunny.
Community groups team up to encourage Black voter turnout
With the primary elections just weeks away, community leaders are encouraging the Black community to vote.
With the primary elections just weeks away, community leaders are encouraging the Black community to vote.
'I'm overjoyed': Mother of Nilexia Alexander speaks after second arrest in her daughter’s death
Tampa police announced a second man was charged in connection to the death of Nilexia Alexander this week.
Tampa police announced a second man was charged in connection to the death of Nilexia Alexander this week.
Bay Area ‘shark guy’ hopes to turn fear into fascination
Just mentioning sharks brings to mind the heart-thumping theme to the movie "Jaws" for some people and even swimming at the beach during "Shark Week" can be stressful, but the Florida Aquarium’s ‘Shark Guy’ hopes to turn fear of the fish into fascination.
Just mentioning sharks brings to mind the heart-thumping theme to the movie "Jaws" for some people and even swimming at the beach during "Shark Week" can be stressful, but the Florida Aquarium’s ‘Shark Guy’ hopes to turn fear of the fish into fascination.
Bay Area pastor takes leap of faith, builds business around passion for art and trees
A Bay Area pastor who spent his life cutting trees, but retired due to health issues, has resurrected his passion and turned it into a business.
A Bay Area pastor who spent his life cutting trees, but retired due to health issues, has resurrected his passion and turned it into a business.
Tampa man convicted of killing girlfriend, 10-year-old to be sentenced by judge
Last November, a jury convicted a man on two counts of murder in the death of his live-in girlfriend and her 10-year-old son. That same jury recommended a death sentence, but a Tampa judge will have the final say on whether the defendant gets life or death.
Last November, a jury convicted a man on two counts of murder in the death of his live-in girlfriend and her 10-year-old son. That same jury recommended a death sentence, but a Tampa judge will have the final say on whether the defendant gets life or death.
Spring Hill family who lost their German Shepherd last year adopts pup found in Tampa dumpster
Carlile, a 5-month-old German Shepherd, went up for adoption after being rescued from a Tampa dumpster. When one Spring Hill family learned about his story, they jumped in a car, and headed south to be first in line to adopt him -- and they did. Carlile now has his forever home.
Carlile, a 5-month-old German Shepherd, went up for adoption after being rescued from a Tampa dumpster. When one Spring Hill family learned about his story, they jumped in a car, and headed south to be first in line to adopt him -- and they did. Carlile now has his forever home.
Certain California, Florida, Arizona housing markets most susceptible to downturn in a recession
Places where people have high debt compared to income and home equity are vulnerable.
Places where people have high debt compared to income and home equity are vulnerable.
July is on track to be the hottest month in Tampa since 1890
Compared to every year for the past 132 years, Tampa is on track to set new monthly average temperature records, including the warmest month, the warmest July, and the warmest two consecutive months.
Compared to every year for the past 132 years, Tampa is on track to set new monthly average temperature records, including the warmest month, the warmest July, and the warmest two consecutive months.
Second suspect charged as accessory in murder of Temple Terrace teen Nilexia Alexander
Investigators believe 44-year-old Ronny Walker killed 14-year-old Nilexia Alexander. Now they say Robert Quincy Creed, Jr. has been arrested as an accessory after the fact.
Investigators believe 44-year-old Ronny Walker killed 14-year-old Nilexia Alexander. Now they say Robert Quincy Creed, Jr. has been arrested as an accessory after the fact.
'We're taking great strides': July marks 50 years of women serving as FBI special agents
July is the 50th anniversary of women serving as special agents with the FBI. Female agents are still under-represented, but they are leading and shaping the organization.
July is the 50th anniversary of women serving as special agents with the FBI. Female agents are still under-represented, but they are leading and shaping the organization.
Tampa ICU nurse gets life-saving kidney transplant from Bradenton firefighter
A Bradenton firefighter has received the county’s highest honor for a firefighter after donating a kidney to a fellow firefighter’s wife.
A Bradenton firefighter has received the county’s highest honor for a firefighter after donating a kidney to a fellow firefighter’s wife.
‘Iron Man’ artist to be honored by Hillsborough County for contribution to Florida’s film industry
The artist responsible for drawing some of the most iconic superheroes is being honored by Hillsborough County in a special exhibit at the University of Tampa and a movie screening at the Tampa Theater for his contribution to the film industry in Florida.
The artist responsible for drawing some of the most iconic superheroes is being honored by Hillsborough County in a special exhibit at the University of Tampa and a movie screening at the Tampa Theater for his contribution to the film industry in Florida.
Tampa housing state of emergency will be on November ballots, city council decides
Tampa City Council has directed city attorneys to draft a document to declare a housing emergency in the city, but any help from a potential measure would not come before the November general election.
Tampa City Council has directed city attorneys to draft a document to declare a housing emergency in the city, but any help from a potential measure would not come before the November general election.
Tampa City Council approves 'historic' 18.5% raise for police, fire, blue collar workers
In a unanimous vote Thursday, city council members voted to approve a historic 18.5% raise over the next three years for Tampa police, Tampa Fire Rescue, and other blue collar workers across the city.
In a unanimous vote Thursday, city council members voted to approve a historic 18.5% raise over the next three years for Tampa police, Tampa Fire Rescue, and other blue collar workers across the city.
'This is what we've been fighting for': Advocates applaud TPD victim’s advocate program
Earlier this year, TPD announced plans to create a Victim Advocate Program. The program would assist victims of crime with access to the Crime Victim Compensation Fund for relocation expenses in domestic violence cases, funeral expenses, counseling and a retreat.
Earlier this year, TPD announced plans to create a Victim Advocate Program. The program would assist victims of crime with access to the Crime Victim Compensation Fund for relocation expenses in domestic violence cases, funeral expenses, counseling and a retreat.