Two years later: How George Floyd's death has changed policing federally, locally
On Wednesday, the second anniversary of Floyd’s death, President Joe Biden signed an executive order on changes to the way federal law enforcement officers operate, including a national law enforcement database to track officer misconduct, mandating body worn cameras on patrol and banning choke holds and no knock warrants.
On Wednesday, the second anniversary of Floyd’s death, President Joe Biden signed an executive order on changes to the way federal law enforcement officers operate, including a national law enforcement database to track officer misconduct, mandating body worn cameras on patrol and banning choke holds and no knock warrants.
Alligator waddles across Tampa road, stopping morning traffic
It's gator mating season, and the reptile residents of Florida have been strutting their stuff for months now – including across Tampa roadways.
It's gator mating season, and the reptile residents of Florida have been strutting their stuff for months now – including across Tampa roadways.
'Badge for Baseball' clinic helps youth make connections with local law enforcement
Officers with the Tampa Police Department are coming together for a special "Badges for Baseball" clinic in Tampa. The event put on by the Cal Ripkin Sr., Foundation pairs law enforcement personnel with underserved youth and uses team sports like baseball to teach them valuable life skills.
Officers with the Tampa Police Department are coming together for a special "Badges for Baseball" clinic in Tampa. The event put on by the Cal Ripkin Sr., Foundation pairs law enforcement personnel with underserved youth and uses team sports like baseball to teach them valuable life skills.
Cameron Herrin’s attorney evaluating options after judge upholds sentence in Bayshore street racing deaths
Cameron Herrin, a man convicted of hitting and killing a mother and her baby while street racing on Bayshore Boulevard when he was a teen, wants his sentence reduced.
Cameron Herrin, a man convicted of hitting and killing a mother and her baby while street racing on Bayshore Boulevard when he was a teen, wants his sentence reduced.
Rays' Kevin Kiermaier saves the University of Tampa's baseball season
The University of Tampa baseball team has reached the NCAA tournament for 20 straight years. UT is hosting a super regional this weekend against Rollins College with a trip to the Division II World Series at stake.
The University of Tampa baseball team has reached the NCAA tournament for 20 straight years. UT is hosting a super regional this weekend against Rollins College with a trip to the Division II World Series at stake.
Walmart drone delivery coming to Tampa in latest expansion
Walmart announced plans to expand its drone delivery service across six states to include 34 sites by the end of the year -- and that includes Florida.
Walmart announced plans to expand its drone delivery service across six states to include 34 sites by the end of the year -- and that includes Florida.
Tampa community leaders discuss how to help those facing homelessness
More housing, more resources and working together are three things community leaders said can help solve homelessness in Tampa during a city-led forum Tuesday night.
More housing, more resources and working together are three things community leaders said can help solve homelessness in Tampa during a city-led forum Tuesday night.
State Representative from Tampa chosen to lead Florida House Democrats
State Representative Fentrice Driskell of Tampa has been chosen to lead Florida House Democrats both in the legislative chamber and at the ballot box. Her party holds 42 seats, compared to the Republicans 76.
State Representative Fentrice Driskell of Tampa has been chosen to lead Florida House Democrats both in the legislative chamber and at the ballot box. Her party holds 42 seats, compared to the Republicans 76.
Tampa Hope in Ybor City provides solution for people facing homelessness
As Tampa Mayor Jane Castor held a forum on homelessness Tuesday, 63-year-old Arthur Shuler finished his dinner at Tampa Hope.
As Tampa Mayor Jane Castor held a forum on homelessness Tuesday, 63-year-old Arthur Shuler finished his dinner at Tampa Hope.
Tampa judge denies delay request in trial for woman accused of drowning daughter
A woman accused of intentionally drowning her four-year-old daughter in the Hillsborough River will head to trial nearly four years later.
A woman accused of intentionally drowning her four-year-old daughter in the Hillsborough River will head to trial nearly four years later.
Tampa Military wife writes children's book series to help families cope with stressful lifestyle
A Military wife and author living in Tampa wrote a series of children's books that helps Military families cope with their sometimes stressful lifestyles.
A Military wife and author living in Tampa wrote a series of children's books that helps Military families cope with their sometimes stressful lifestyles.
Family always came first during Kelly Ring's 37-year news career
For people lucky enough to know Kelly Ring, they know she is – above all – a mom.
For people lucky enough to know Kelly Ring, they know she is – above all – a mom.
Florida National Guard conducting multiagency preparedness exercise
For the last few days, the Florida National Guard has been conducting a multi-agency training exercise throughout Tampa Bay. Sunday, they focused their efforts on Channelside where they tested their ability to detect and identify threats from pharmaceutical-based agents.
For the last few days, the Florida National Guard has been conducting a multi-agency training exercise throughout Tampa Bay. Sunday, they focused their efforts on Channelside where they tested their ability to detect and identify threats from pharmaceutical-based agents.
Tampa guitar shop handcrafts artistic, acoustic instruments
Over the last decade, a Tampa woodworking shop has taken center stage for creating smaller, eye-catching string instruments.
Over the last decade, a Tampa woodworking shop has taken center stage for creating smaller, eye-catching string instruments.
Tampa police, community groups team up for 'Stop the Violence' event
The Tampa Police Department and Rise Up for Peace Inc. hosted a family fun day event focused on raising awareness against gun violence in the community.
The Tampa Police Department and Rise Up for Peace Inc. hosted a family fun day event focused on raising awareness against gun violence in the community.
City of Tampa employee joins Florida's Emancipation Day celebration with special family connection
A City of Tampa employee joined the celebrations for Florida’s Emancipation Day in Tallahassee Friday, with a personal connection to the day in history.
A City of Tampa employee joined the celebrations for Florida’s Emancipation Day in Tallahassee Friday, with a personal connection to the day in history.
USF's star softball pitcher hopes to advance to NCAA tournament in final season
As redshirt senior Georgina Corrick nears the end of her final season with the University of South Florida Bulls. She's hoping to accomplish one thing she's yet to in her historic college career: Advance in the NCAA tournament.
As redshirt senior Georgina Corrick nears the end of her final season with the University of South Florida Bulls. She's hoping to accomplish one thing she's yet to in her historic college career: Advance in the NCAA tournament.
‘I love this job’: O'Connor marks 100th day as Tampa’s top cop
On Friday, Tampa’s police chief celebrated her 100-day milestone.
On Friday, Tampa’s police chief celebrated her 100-day milestone.
Tampa city councilor accuses mayor’s office of playing politics with public records
A Tampa city councilor says it may be necessary to investigate the mayor’s office to see if it is playing politics with public records.
A Tampa city councilor says it may be necessary to investigate the mayor’s office to see if it is playing politics with public records.
‘We save lives’: Special operations' war technology on display in Tampa
Special operations contractors are showing off their skills and technology this week in downtown Tampa.
Special operations contractors are showing off their skills and technology this week in downtown Tampa.