Uptown Music Festival returns this weekend to celebrate local culture, music, art
A celebration of music and art is returning to the University Area this weekend for the second annual Uptown Music Festival.
A celebration of music and art is returning to the University Area this weekend for the second annual Uptown Music Festival.
'She was a shining star': Community honors 14-year-old shot to death as TPD searches for suspect
Nilexia Alexander’s life was cut short with no answers to explain why. Her family is heartbroken as they are now left to bury the 14-year-old.
Nilexia Alexander’s life was cut short with no answers to explain why. Her family is heartbroken as they are now left to bury the 14-year-old.
Shooting death of 14-year-old girl in Tampa remains unsolved; mother pleads for justice
The mother of a young girl and Tampa police detectives are asking the public for tips after the 14-year-old's body was found along the side of a road last week.
The mother of a young girl and Tampa police detectives are asking the public for tips after the 14-year-old's body was found along the side of a road last week.
'This is home': Woman's mission lends helping hand to veterans facing homelessness
A woman embarked on a mission 14 years ago to help veterans facing homelessness in Tampa. Connie Lindsay's effort to lend a helping hand to veterans turned into Liberty Manor for Veterans.
A woman embarked on a mission 14 years ago to help veterans facing homelessness in Tampa. Connie Lindsay's effort to lend a helping hand to veterans turned into Liberty Manor for Veterans.
American citizen rescued by Tampa group after being held hostage in Ukraine by Russian forces
Tampa-based Project Dynamo said it’s rescued an American citizen and his family who have been held hostage by Russian forces in an area of Ukraine that Russia controls.
Tampa-based Project Dynamo said it’s rescued an American citizen and his family who have been held hostage by Russian forces in an area of Ukraine that Russia controls.
Trial begins for man accused of posing as Uber driver, attempting to sexually assault woman
A Tampa jury heard evidence Tuesday against the man accused of pretending to be an Uber driver to kidnap a 26-year-old woman and attempting to sexually assault her.
A Tampa jury heard evidence Tuesday against the man accused of pretending to be an Uber driver to kidnap a 26-year-old woman and attempting to sexually assault her.
Ryan Nece Foundation ‘Morning Huddle’ to feature Bucs Super Bowl winning players
Current and former Tampa Bay Buccaneers players will be part of a panel Friday discussing the behind-the-scenes moments of making a Super Bowl winning team, the importance of being part of a huddle and the power of giving.
Current and former Tampa Bay Buccaneers players will be part of a panel Friday discussing the behind-the-scenes moments of making a Super Bowl winning team, the importance of being part of a huddle and the power of giving.
Former Polk deputy charged with DUI manslaughter for April crash that killed 2 on Courtney Campbell
A former Polk County Sheriff's deputy was arrested on DUI manslaughter charges in the Courtney Campbell Causeway crash that killed two people and injured two others last month.
A former Polk County Sheriff's deputy was arrested on DUI manslaughter charges in the Courtney Campbell Causeway crash that killed two people and injured two others last month.
After rejecting plea deal, jury selection begins for brother accused of shooting drug dealer
It's been nearly two years since a brother and sister were charged with murder, accused of fatally shooting a drug dealer in Hillsborough County. While the sister is serving her sentence, her brother, Henry, will stand trial with jury selection beginning Tuesday.
It's been nearly two years since a brother and sister were charged with murder, accused of fatally shooting a drug dealer in Hillsborough County. While the sister is serving her sentence, her brother, Henry, will stand trial with jury selection beginning Tuesday.
Man convicted of killing Tampa police officer asks for new trial
A man convicted of killing a police officer stood in front of a judge Monday asking for a new trial.
A man convicted of killing a police officer stood in front of a judge Monday asking for a new trial.
Local nonprofit resources strained as inflation surges
Buying food isn’t just getting harder for families in need, it’s hitting the nonprofits that help them. Feeding Tampa Bay and Metropolitan Ministries said surging inflation is straining resources, and both nonprofits said workers are seeing a record number of families needing help.
Buying food isn’t just getting harder for families in need, it’s hitting the nonprofits that help them. Feeding Tampa Bay and Metropolitan Ministries said surging inflation is straining resources, and both nonprofits said workers are seeing a record number of families needing help.
Homeowner helps track down man on South Tampa vandalism spree
Police are searching for a man seen on multiple surveillance cameras in South Tampa causing damage to a restaurant, a man's home and later seen stealing packages from woman's doorstep. One of the victims was able to track down the man believed to be responsible after talking with residents and businesses in the area.
Police are searching for a man seen on multiple surveillance cameras in South Tampa causing damage to a restaurant, a man's home and later seen stealing packages from woman's doorstep. One of the victims was able to track down the man believed to be responsible after talking with residents and businesses in the area.
Law Enforcement Torch Run kicks off Tampa Bay Special Olympics
Law enforcement from across Hillsborough County teamed up with Special Olympics athletes Thursday for the Law Enforcement Torch Run, which is in an annual kick-off to the organizations local games.
Law enforcement from across Hillsborough County teamed up with Special Olympics athletes Thursday for the Law Enforcement Torch Run, which is in an annual kick-off to the organizations local games.
‘We did it’: Thousands who pursued higher education amid a pandemic graduate from USF
More than 6,400 students at the University of South Florida earned their degrees this weekend, with commencement ceremonies happening at the Yuengling Center between Friday and Sunday.
More than 6,400 students at the University of South Florida earned their degrees this weekend, with commencement ceremonies happening at the Yuengling Center between Friday and Sunday.
Missing Florida teen found safe
A Florida teenager who disappeared after leaving for school on Friday has been safely located, according to her family. No additional details were provided.
A Florida teenager who disappeared after leaving for school on Friday has been safely located, according to her family. No additional details were provided.
'Strongly rooted in family': Tampa statue of mother, three children returns to public view
A statue of a mother and three children given to the City of Tampa by a Cuban organization in 1948 is back in public view just in time for Mother’s Day.
A statue of a mother and three children given to the City of Tampa by a Cuban organization in 1948 is back in public view just in time for Mother’s Day.
Victim found shot to death believed to be missing 14-year-old runaway, police say
Investigators believe they have identified the young female found Friday morning shot to death in Tampa Heights, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Investigators believe they have identified the young female found Friday morning shot to death in Tampa Heights, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Walk raises $250,000 for March of Dimes
The March of Dimes was back in Thunder Alley at Amalie Arena Saturday morning for the "March for Babies," to raise $250,000.
The March of Dimes was back in Thunder Alley at Amalie Arena Saturday morning for the "March for Babies," to raise $250,000.
Riverfest returns to downtown Tampa
After a two-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Riverfest returns to Curtis Hixon Park this weekend.
After a two-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Riverfest returns to Curtis Hixon Park this weekend.
Humane Society helps 'working cats' not fit for adoption find jobs
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay is helping to find jobs for cats that may not be best fit for family life, but perfect for catching mice. These feisty felines are known as working cats.
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay is helping to find jobs for cats that may not be best fit for family life, but perfect for catching mice. These feisty felines are known as working cats.