FHP: Distracted driver caused multi-vehicle crash that killed 2 on I-275 exit ramp
Troopers said a distracted driver caused a deadly multi-vehicle crash on the Howard Frankland Bridge that snarled traffic for commuters heading into Tampa from St. Pete on Monday morning.
Troopers said a distracted driver caused a deadly multi-vehicle crash on the Howard Frankland Bridge that snarled traffic for commuters heading into Tampa from St. Pete on Monday morning.
Tampa man accused of impersonating police officer, stealing gun from victim
A man was arrested over the weekend for impersonating a police officer after he pulled over two victims in Tampa. Troopers also said he stole a gun from another victim on I-75 before he was caught by Tampa police.
A man was arrested over the weekend for impersonating a police officer after he pulled over two victims in Tampa. Troopers also said he stole a gun from another victim on I-75 before he was caught by Tampa police.
Unattended pot on hot stove sparks fire at Avila home, firefighters say
An Avila homeowner needs a new kitchen after firefighters say a pot left unattended on a hot stove caught fire Saturday night.
An Avila homeowner needs a new kitchen after firefighters say a pot left unattended on a hot stove caught fire Saturday night.
Fiery semi-truck ignites nearby mobile home in Tampa
Firefighters are investigating after a semi-truck caught fire and sparked a blaze at a nearby mobile home Sunday afternoon.
Firefighters are investigating after a semi-truck caught fire and sparked a blaze at a nearby mobile home Sunday afternoon.
Florida’s largest anime, video game convention returns to Tampa
MetroCon was back for three days of fun at the Tampa Convention Center, where a record amount of people showed up for live performances, shopping, and other activities.
MetroCon was back for three days of fun at the Tampa Convention Center, where a record amount of people showed up for live performances, shopping, and other activities.
'Just grow a conscience': Family begs for answers 2 years after deadly I-75 shooting
A Bay Area mother is pleading for answers two years after her son and his friend were shot to death on I-75 while driving home from the Hard Rock Casino.
A Bay Area mother is pleading for answers two years after her son and his friend were shot to death on I-75 while driving home from the Hard Rock Casino.
South Tampa ice cream parlor celebrates National Ice Cream Day
If you scream for ice cream, you’ll be shouting for joy on Sunday, a day set aside to celebrate sundaes and all varieties of the delicious dairy delight.
If you scream for ice cream, you’ll be shouting for joy on Sunday, a day set aside to celebrate sundaes and all varieties of the delicious dairy delight.
Tampa man arrested for murder after neighbor found shot to death at community dock
Tampa police have arrested a man they say shot and killed a man in his 40s and left his body at a lakeside dock within a gated community on the Hillsborough/Pasco County line.
Tampa police have arrested a man they say shot and killed a man in his 40s and left his body at a lakeside dock within a gated community on the Hillsborough/Pasco County line.
Volunteers stuff more than 30,000 backpacks with supplies ahead of upcoming school year
On Saturday, 500 volunteers gathered at Amalie Arena for the "Big Backpack Build," to stuff more than 30,000 bags with school supplies ahead of the Back-to-School Bash at Raymond James Stadium on August 6.
On Saturday, 500 volunteers gathered at Amalie Arena for the "Big Backpack Build," to stuff more than 30,000 bags with school supplies ahead of the Back-to-School Bash at Raymond James Stadium on August 6.
Democrats, Moms for Liberty offer dueling messages in Tampa
Competing political strategies and a debate about which side has more "grassroots" support continued playing out Saturday between Moms For Liberty, an emerging conservative powerhouse, and a Florida Democratic Party looking to reinvent itself.
Competing political strategies and a debate about which side has more "grassroots" support continued playing out Saturday between Moms For Liberty, an emerging conservative powerhouse, and a Florida Democratic Party looking to reinvent itself.
Former NFL player Orson Charles threatens to shoot officers over parking space in Ybor City, police say
Orson Charles, a former NFL player, and All-American tight-end is in trouble with the law again after police say he threatened to shoot people Friday night while arguing over a parking space in Ybor City.
Orson Charles, a former NFL player, and All-American tight-end is in trouble with the law again after police say he threatened to shoot people Friday night while arguing over a parking space in Ybor City.
City of Tampa's newest team to crack down on illegal construction
The team will focus on illegal construction, particularly involving contractors who regularly break the law. The most common issues involve contractors doing work without permits.
The team will focus on illegal construction, particularly involving contractors who regularly break the law. The most common issues involve contractors doing work without permits.
DeSantis focuses on education agenda during inaugural conservative summit in Tampa
Gov. Ron DeSantis focused on his education agenda as he addressed the Moms for Liberty National Summit in Tampa, emphasizing the "significant impact" school board elections have on families.
Gov. Ron DeSantis focused on his education agenda as he addressed the Moms for Liberty National Summit in Tampa, emphasizing the "significant impact" school board elections have on families.
COVID-19 disruptions led 25 million children to miss routine immunizations in 2021
Public health officials are calling it a red alert for child health after a report that 25 million children worldwide did not get routine vaccinations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Public health officials are calling it a red alert for child health after a report that 25 million children worldwide did not get routine vaccinations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tampa police investigating a homicide after man’s body found near neighborhood dock
The Tampa Police Department is searching for leads after a man’s body was found near a dock inside a gated community Thursday morning.
The Tampa Police Department is searching for leads after a man’s body was found near a dock inside a gated community Thursday morning.
Tampa City Council accepts $25 million grant for Riverwalk expansion
The extension of the iconic Riverwalk in downtown Tampa is officially happening.
The extension of the iconic Riverwalk in downtown Tampa is officially happening.
‘Clearly a danger to society’: Accused teen killer to remain in jail without bond
The suspect charged with killing a 14-year-old girl in Tampa is due back in court for his bond hearing.
The suspect charged with killing a 14-year-old girl in Tampa is due back in court for his bond hearing.
Judge rules penny sales tax invalidated by Florida Supreme Court must be used on Hillsborough transportation
A Tampa judge ruled the penny sales tax that was invalidated by Florida's Supreme Court last year must be spent on transportation in Hillsborough County.
A Tampa judge ruled the penny sales tax that was invalidated by Florida's Supreme Court last year must be spent on transportation in Hillsborough County.
Here’s why an omicron infection may protect you during this Florida COVID-19 wave
The new highly-infectious COVID-19 strain is fueling a rise in cases and hospitalizations across Florida, as it proves more effective at evading vaccines and immunity from previous infections.
The new highly-infectious COVID-19 strain is fueling a rise in cases and hospitalizations across Florida, as it proves more effective at evading vaccines and immunity from previous infections.
VP Kamala Harris thanks service members during visit to MacDill Air Force Base
Vice President Kamala Harris spent Thursday in Florida, visiting Orlando and then Tampa to meet with commanders at U.S. Central Command and Special Operations Command (CENTCOM and SOCOM) at MacDill Air Force Base.
Vice President Kamala Harris spent Thursday in Florida, visiting Orlando and then Tampa to meet with commanders at U.S. Central Command and Special Operations Command (CENTCOM and SOCOM) at MacDill Air Force Base.