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.
Tampa General ranked No. 1 best employer for women by Forbes
Tampa General Hospital was named the No. 1 best employer for women in the nation after 1,500 businesses were evaluated.
Tampa General Hospital was named the No. 1 best employer for women in the nation after 1,500 businesses were evaluated.
What causes a brain freeze? Tampa doctor explains the frigid phenomenon and how to stop it
Everyone’s experienced a brain freeze at some point, especially as the temperatures soar in the summer. But have you ever wondered what causes the sensation?
Everyone’s experienced a brain freeze at some point, especially as the temperatures soar in the summer. But have you ever wondered what causes the sensation?
Busch Gardens summer camp brings kids face-to-face with exciting animals
Kids can enjoy all the fun rides and attractions at Busch Gardens while also being inspired by zoologists during day and overnight resident camps.
Kids can enjoy all the fun rides and attractions at Busch Gardens while also being inspired by zoologists during day and overnight resident camps.
'Pandemic puppies': Pet industry overrun with increase in new owners
One survey by the American Pet Products Association suggests as many as 300,000 American households added a pet in 2020. Two years later, all those new pets are putting stress on the pet industry.
One survey by the American Pet Products Association suggests as many as 300,000 American households added a pet in 2020. Two years later, all those new pets are putting stress on the pet industry.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers begin training camp with newly-signed veterans
Day one of training camp is officially in the books for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It's also the first day for new tight end Kyle Rudolph and wide receiver Julio Jones.
Day one of training camp is officially in the books for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It's also the first day for new tight end Kyle Rudolph and wide receiver Julio Jones.
Maximizing PTO: Has remote work changed the travel landscape?
The way working people travel and the costs associated with vacationing have evolved as some try to take full advantage of PTO, or paid time off. For example, it’s now cheaper to fly on a Saturday than a Monday, on average.
The way working people travel and the costs associated with vacationing have evolved as some try to take full advantage of PTO, or paid time off. For example, it’s now cheaper to fly on a Saturday than a Monday, on average.
1 dead following crash at Tampa intersection, police say
Tampa police are investigating what led up to a deadly crash early Wednesday morning.
Tampa police are investigating what led up to a deadly crash early Wednesday morning.
Tampa set to approve 'historic' 18.5% raise for police, fire, blue collar workers
Currently, first-year police officers make just over $60K. By the third year of the new contract, officers would start at about $72K. The mayor's office says the city is able to fund the raises with a $40-million property tax surplus.
Currently, first-year police officers make just over $60K. By the third year of the new contract, officers would start at about $72K. The mayor's office says the city is able to fund the raises with a $40-million property tax surplus.
Patel Conservatory offers summer camps for kids interested in becoming performers
The Patel Conservatory is teaching skills and providing fun for students during their summer camp programs at the Straz Center.
The Patel Conservatory is teaching skills and providing fun for students during their summer camp programs at the Straz Center.
Tampa woman pleads guilty to Hyde Park murder; sentenced to 30 years in prison
A Tampa woman will spend the next 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to luring a stranger into her car in Ybor City four years ago. Prosecutors said she robbed, stabbed and shot him, then drove him to Hyde Park and left him to die. Home surveillance videos showed him banging on doors and begging for help before he succumbed to his injuries.
A Tampa woman will spend the next 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to luring a stranger into her car in Ybor City four years ago. Prosecutors said she robbed, stabbed and shot him, then drove him to Hyde Park and left him to die. Home surveillance videos showed him banging on doors and begging for help before he succumbed to his injuries.
Cryptocurrency scam: South Tampa bakery to close after online 'investor' disappears
A Tampa bakery owner is warning crypto investors after she says she was scammed out of more than $80,000 of her life savings. She now says she'll have to shut down her business.
A Tampa bakery owner is warning crypto investors after she says she was scammed out of more than $80,000 of her life savings. She now says she'll have to shut down her business.
Bay Area influencers use Disability Pride Month to highlight struggles, community accessibility advances
Two Tampa Bay Area women are sharing on social media their experiences of how disabilities and accessibility impact their everyday lives.
Two Tampa Bay Area women are sharing on social media their experiences of how disabilities and accessibility impact their everyday lives.
Dave Bautista opens DC Society Ink in Tampa, fulfilling dream of owning his own studio
Wrestler turned actor Dave Bautista is adding a new venture to his resume. He’s now the owner of a brand-new tattoo studio in Tampa.
Wrestler turned actor Dave Bautista is adding a new venture to his resume. He’s now the owner of a brand-new tattoo studio in Tampa.
Fleet of generators now in place to avoid wastewater overflows in Tampa
The city of Tampa says there could be a wastewater catastrophe if another storm like Irma came through. That's why it installed a fleet of new generators to make sure those systems never go down.
The city of Tampa says there could be a wastewater catastrophe if another storm like Irma came through. That's why it installed a fleet of new generators to make sure those systems never go down.
Capitol Riot defendant claims he won't get fair trial in Washington, D.C.
Joshua Doolin's attorney, Allen Orenberg, argues a change of venue is necessary because D.C. residents were personally affected by Jan. 6.
Joshua Doolin's attorney, Allen Orenberg, argues a change of venue is necessary because D.C. residents were personally affected by Jan. 6.
Pet product industry booms, high-end brands and pet hotels
Spoiling pets may get expensive but what owners say they get in return is priceless. "There's nothing like that bond that you get from your pet," said Denise Wolin, the CEO of Royal Pets Market & Resort.
Spoiling pets may get expensive but what owners say they get in return is priceless. "There's nothing like that bond that you get from your pet," said Denise Wolin, the CEO of Royal Pets Market & Resort.
These are the top 7 US cities homebuyers are trying to leave
A new report from Redfin reveals more potential homebuyers are willing to relocate if that means finding more affordable homes.
A new report from Redfin reveals more potential homebuyers are willing to relocate if that means finding more affordable homes.