Driver shoots, kills University of Tampa student trying to get into wrong car, police say

The Tampa Police Department is investigating a homicide after they say a current student at the University of Tampa was shot and killed as he tried to enter a man’s car early Saturday morning.

Retired NY firefighter overcomes two battles with cancer caused by toxic smoke from ground zero

Experts at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa treated Sanford both times. Sanford is counted among the 118,474 first responders and survivors enrolled in the World Trade Center Health Program.

Ron DeSantis, suspended Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren to come face-to-face in federal court Monday

Gov. Ron DeSantis and suspended Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren will face off in Tallahassee federal court Monday, in a case experts said Friday could have major implications for the Florida legal system.

Davis Islands home once owned by Derek Jeter, rented by Tom Brady could be demolished

It was once owned by baseball legend Derek Jeter and once rented by famed Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady. Now one of the most expensive houses in Tampa could be demolished.

Compromise allows new high-rise condo tower to replace historic building in downtown Tampa

The developer, Kolter Urban, will be allowed to demolish the Tarr building, but design elements from the building will be incorporated into the street-level facade of the new “One Tampa” tower.

Tampa city council throws cold water on sewage project

Tampa city councilors are turning off the tap to the administration's PURE project, for using reclaimed water, at least for now.

Explore Upper Tampa Bay Conservation Park by foot or water

With just under 600 acres of preserved land for recreational use in Hillsborough County, the Upper Tampa Bay Conservation Park is a nature-lovers paradise. 

Non-profit, county officials dedicate new affordable housing complex in Tampa

Hillsborough County and Catholic Charities will dedicate a new 20-unit apartment complex built specifically to house working, low-income families.

Two horses test positive for mosquito-borne illness in Tampa

Another mosquito-borne illness has been detected in Tampa, an this time in two horses living in Northwest Hillsborough County. 

Man visiting from Tampa drowns at Ormond Beach, officials say

A 69-year-old man reportedly drowned at Ormond Beach Wednesday, according to the Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue.

City of Tampa adds protections against future developments over cemeteries

The City of Tampa added protections against future development over cemeteries, after communities raised the alarm about African American burial grounds that were built over and forgotten. 

Busch Gardens' Iron Gwazi named Best New Roller Coaster of 2022

Iron Gwazi at Busch Gardens was just named the Best New Roller Coaster of 2022. It's the tallest roller coaster in Florida and reaches speeds of 76 miles per hour, plunging guests down a 91-degree drop. 

Shooting victim airlifted to the hospital in Tampa, police say

A female victim was shot multiple times on Verde Lane in Tampa Tuesday evening, according to police officers.