Tampa police bomb squad must do hundreds of hours of training — per year
The Tampa Police Department bomb squad has 14 bomb technicians and covers an area including six different counties.
The Tampa Police Department bomb squad has 14 bomb technicians and covers an area including six different counties.
Virgin Atlantic completes inaugural flight from London to Tampa
Virgin Atlantic completed its inaugural flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tampa International Airport Wednesday afternoon. This is the first time the airline has served TPA, and it’s the first route between TPA and London’s hub airport.
Virgin Atlantic completed its inaugural flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tampa International Airport Wednesday afternoon. This is the first time the airline has served TPA, and it’s the first route between TPA and London’s hub airport.
Florida senate candidates make final push for Bay Area votes
As Florida's senate race enters its final stretch, Republican Senator Marco Rubio and Democrat Val Demings are making one last push for Bay Area voters, including a stop by Demings in Ybor City on Tuesday.
As Florida's senate race enters its final stretch, Republican Senator Marco Rubio and Democrat Val Demings are making one last push for Bay Area voters, including a stop by Demings in Ybor City on Tuesday.
Human skeletal remains found on vacant property in Tampa
The Tampa Police Department is conducting a death investigation after human skeletal remains were found in Tampa.
The Tampa Police Department is conducting a death investigation after human skeletal remains were found in Tampa.
Tampa police given $1 million in grants to help prevent violent crime
The City of Tampa and the Tampa Police Department have been awarded grant funding through the Department of Justice (DOJ). The agencies said it will play a key role in preventing and reducing violent crime and improving overall community safety.
The City of Tampa and the Tampa Police Department have been awarded grant funding through the Department of Justice (DOJ). The agencies said it will play a key role in preventing and reducing violent crime and improving overall community safety.
Kuumna Dancers and Drummers host African cultural arts in Tampa this weekend
If you want to experience African culture without flying across the pond, a local group is hitting the stage this weekend for a show inspired by the Motherland.
If you want to experience African culture without flying across the pond, a local group is hitting the stage this weekend for a show inspired by the Motherland.
Tampa city council votes down measure to add subpoena power to citizens review board for police
Tampa city council voted down drafting an ordinance that would allow voters to decide whether the citizens review board should have subpoena power in police oversight.
Tampa city council voted down drafting an ordinance that would allow voters to decide whether the citizens review board should have subpoena power in police oversight.
Best places to retire in the US updated as inflation woes persist: Which place is No. 1?
New rankings place housing affordability as the number one factor.
New rankings place housing affordability as the number one factor.
Taylor Swift announces 2023 tour with stop at Raymond James stadium in Tampa
Taylor Swift announced a new US tour in 2023, with a stop at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa — and it's her only concert date in Florida.
Taylor Swift announced a new US tour in 2023, with a stop at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa — and it's her only concert date in Florida.
Florida troopers investigating deadly I-4 crash in Tampa involving semi-truck
A Largo man passed away following a traffic crash that occurred early Tuesday morning along I-4 in Tampa.
A Largo man passed away following a traffic crash that occurred early Tuesday morning along I-4 in Tampa.
Tampa police search for suspect who shot and killed dog during armed robbery
While a Tampa man was walking his two small dogs – a block from his home – police said he was robbed at gunpoint and shot at. One of his pups was killed.
While a Tampa man was walking his two small dogs – a block from his home – police said he was robbed at gunpoint and shot at. One of his pups was killed.
Streetcar in downtown Tampa celebrates 20 years as a staple for tourists, locals
Tampa’s downtown streetcar celebrated its 20th anniversary Friday, evolving from tourist novelty to commuter option.
Tampa’s downtown streetcar celebrated its 20th anniversary Friday, evolving from tourist novelty to commuter option.
Police: Tampa man killed after allegedly showing fake gun; state attorney to decide whether to charge shooter
Tampa police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Thursday night.
Tampa police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Thursday night.
Tampa police searching for suspect who opened fire on car with child inside
The Tampa Police Department is investigating after they say a driver shot at another car with a 5-year-old child inside following an argument Wednesday night.
The Tampa Police Department is investigating after they say a driver shot at another car with a 5-year-old child inside following an argument Wednesday night.
Tampa man with autism gets creative spark from eclectic witch collection
The faces of fanciful witches in colorful costumes are everywhere at Kevin Lewers’ home in West Tampa. He hand-selected and named each one.
The faces of fanciful witches in colorful costumes are everywhere at Kevin Lewers’ home in West Tampa. He hand-selected and named each one.
Accused Seminole Heights murderer Howell Trae Donaldson doesn’t want to be called a serial killer
The man dubbed the "Seminole Heights serial killer" doesn’t want the moniker used during his trial.
The man dubbed the "Seminole Heights serial killer" doesn’t want the moniker used during his trial.
Beloved botanical gardens in Tampa started as man's passion for botany
Eureka Springs Conservation Park is where one man's passion for botany became one of Tampa's most beloved botanical gardens. It's a natural spring fed botanical garden on the East side of the city.
Eureka Springs Conservation Park is where one man's passion for botany became one of Tampa's most beloved botanical gardens. It's a natural spring fed botanical garden on the East side of the city.
Tampa leaders give status update to Seminole Heights residents amid ongoing construction frustrations
Construction woes have been plaguing Seminole Heights residents for close to a year as the city works to improve stormwater infrastructure. But residents said they've had enough.
Construction woes have been plaguing Seminole Heights residents for close to a year as the city works to improve stormwater infrastructure. But residents said they've had enough.
Kennedy Blvd. reopens at Westshore Blvd. after deadly pedestrian crash
Eastbound lanes of Kennedy Blvd. at Westshore Blvd. will remain closed after a deadly pedestrian crash occurred Wednesday morning.
Eastbound lanes of Kennedy Blvd. at Westshore Blvd. will remain closed after a deadly pedestrian crash occurred Wednesday morning.
Symbol of strength: Massive lion memorializes officer who died saving others
When Tampa Police Officer Jesse Madsen steered his police car into the path of a wrong-way driver last March, he made a split-second decision that cost him his life, but likely saved the lives of other drivers on I-275.
When Tampa Police Officer Jesse Madsen steered his police car into the path of a wrong-way driver last March, he made a split-second decision that cost him his life, but likely saved the lives of other drivers on I-275.