Accused Seminole Heights serial killer's defense team ready for trial next year

This October will mark five years since prosecutors said Howell Trae Donaldson went on a random killing spree in Seminole Heights. Now, prosecutors and Donaldson's defense team said they are ready to try one of his cases next year. 

St. Pete artist creating 70-foot mural on Channelside building

It takes hundreds of cans of spray paint and lots of painter's tape for a St. Petersburg mural artist to create a masterpiece. A wall in Channelside is Matt Kress' latest canvas, creating large-format graffiti. 

How to turn a pile of bricks into a LEGO masterpiece

For aspiring young LEGO Masters – and the parents facing piles of your kids bricks all over the house – there are some tools to turn the chaos into creativity. 

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.

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.

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.

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.  

'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. 

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.

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. 

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.