Family of Tampa officer killed in 2021 crash sues FDOT over wrong-way vehicle detection system

In early March 2021, a Tampa police officer intentionally drove into the path of a wrong-way driver to stop him. Now, his family is suing the state's transportation department, claiming they failed to maintain an early detection system for wrong-way drivers.

The Newman family legacy of hand-rolled, Cuban-style cigars

For four generations, the Newman family has been keeping the art of cigar making alive and well in the Bay Area. 

Bucs rookie wide receiver catches attention of Head Coach Todd Bowles

A Tampa Bay Buccaneers undrafted rookie wide receiver caught the attention of Head Coach Todd Bowles on the final day of the team's mandatory mini camp.

TPD: 1 arrested after man stomped to death outside Tampa 7-Eleven

A suspect accused of killing a man in his 70s outside a Tampa convenience store early Friday morning has been arrested. 

Tarpons pitcher lives double life as accomplished DJ

Tampa Tarpons pitcher, Chandler Champlain, is also a part-time DJ. Recently Champlain was added to the list of Yankees top 30 prospects in just his first full professional season.

Tampa police investigating murder at 7-Eleven

Tampa police said a man died after he was found unconscious outside a 7-Eleven.

Financial assistance helps qualifying Tampa buyers land their first home

According to Redfin, the median home price in Tampa has shot up to $400,000, a 21-percent increase over this time last year and a $120,000 jump from the average price in May 2020. 

Price spike could follow federal gas tax holiday, experts warn

At the highest levels of the U.S. government, suspending the national $.18-per-gallon tax on gasoline is being considered as a way to give struggling Americans some financial relief. Now economists are crunching the numbers to determine whether suspending the tax would help, hurt, or make no real difference. 

Husband of Tampa attorney found dead in her home says he's desperate for answers

Tampa attorney Lisa Westberry was found dead in her Ruskin home on the evening of June 4, and investigators have still not figured out what killed her. Lisa's husband says he and their two children are devastated over her sudden death and are desperate for answers.

Tampa Bay Restaurant Week celebrates local cuisine, benefits Feeding Tampa Bay

The 16th annual Tampa Bay Restaurant Week is happening now through June 26th, giving locals a chance to celebrate the Bay Area’s delicious cuisine. 

Tampa Prep footballer already on the pitch after signing with Rowdies at 17

This year couldn't be going any better for Tampa Prep's Santiago Castaneda, who's better known as Santi. The rising high school senior has a lot to celebrate. 

New hotline offers Tampa renters, homeowners find rent, mortgage relief

Tampa renters and homeowners now have a new hotline for the latest housing information that can be used to call for help with rent relief or mortgage relief.

Man reunited with Tampa hospital staff after surviving harrowing COVID battle

There was an emotional reunion outside Tampa General Hospital Thursday – but it almost never happened. He spent more than 100 days at TGH battling the delta variant of COVID-19, including nearly five weeks in intensive care.