Plans to replace wastewater pump station to make section of Bayshore Blvd safer
The City of Tampa said plans to replace a wastewater pump station from the 1950s will make a section of Bayshore Boulevard safer for drivers, bikers and pedestrians. The climate ready improvements will be a long-term fix to the infrastructure.
The City of Tampa said plans to replace a wastewater pump station from the 1950s will make a section of Bayshore Boulevard safer for drivers, bikers and pedestrians. The climate ready improvements will be a long-term fix to the infrastructure.
Arson investigators respond to trash fire at Tampa recycled metals facility
Tampa firefighters responded to a fully-involved trash fire at a recycled metals facility in the 4600 block of N Lois Avenue at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Tampa firefighters responded to a fully-involved trash fire at a recycled metals facility in the 4600 block of N Lois Avenue at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Family offers reward in hopes of finding son who vanished in Ybor City
A family is desperate for answers after they said their son vanished in Ybor City last week. John Larson, 24, had plans to meet up with friends in Ybor City last Tuesday night, but never showed, and Tampa police are now asking the public for information.
A family is desperate for answers after they said their son vanished in Ybor City last week. John Larson, 24, had plans to meet up with friends in Ybor City last Tuesday night, but never showed, and Tampa police are now asking the public for information.
Academy Prep Center of Tampa continues long history of impacting Ybor City youth
The school is housed in the same building as the former V.M. Ybor Grammar School which operated from 1908 until 1961, when it shut down.
The school is housed in the same building as the former V.M. Ybor Grammar School which operated from 1908 until 1961, when it shut down.
Frontier Airlines adds four new direct flight routes to Caribbean countries from Tampa
Beginning in June and July, the budget-friendly airline will offer non-stop service to Punta Cana and Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic, Montego Bay, Jamaica and San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Beginning in June and July, the budget-friendly airline will offer non-stop service to Punta Cana and Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic, Montego Bay, Jamaica and San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Accused drug dealer will head to trial in overdose death of Plant High student
An accused drug dealer facing first-degree murder charges will head to trial for his role in the death of a Plant High School student.
An accused drug dealer facing first-degree murder charges will head to trial for his role in the death of a Plant High School student.
'Every clue is important': Family desperate to find lost dog at TPA
A family is desperate to find their dog after they said it slipped out of its collar at Tampa International Airport. They've been searching for days, but still, there's been no sign of the 6-year-old Chihuahua mix named Rocky.
A family is desperate to find their dog after they said it slipped out of its collar at Tampa International Airport. They've been searching for days, but still, there's been no sign of the 6-year-old Chihuahua mix named Rocky.
Maple Leafs blank 2-time champion Tampa Bay in series opener
Auston Matthews had two goals and an assist and Jack Campbell made 23 saves in the second playoff shutout of his career as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning 5-0 Monday night Game 1 of their first-round playoffs series.
Auston Matthews had two goals and an assist and Jack Campbell made 23 saves in the second playoff shutout of his career as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning 5-0 Monday night Game 1 of their first-round playoffs series.
New bamboo fence at Raymond James Stadium to deter curb jumping, benefit the environment
A fence doesn’t have to look like a fence. That’s what one Tampa sustainability company is proving after planting dozens of bamboo and other bushes along the southern portion of Raymond James Stadium.
A fence doesn’t have to look like a fence. That’s what one Tampa sustainability company is proving after planting dozens of bamboo and other bushes along the southern portion of Raymond James Stadium.
Moffitt's 'Mole Patrol' offers free skin cancer screenings
Moffitt Cancer Center hosted a "Mole Patrol" Sunday morning at Gadsden Park, where people could get screened for skin cancer for free.
Moffitt Cancer Center hosted a "Mole Patrol" Sunday morning at Gadsden Park, where people could get screened for skin cancer for free.
4th annual Sunshine Bowl raises money for Special Olympics Florida
Dozens of flag football teams from across the state came together at Raymond James Stadium Saturday to compete in the 4th Annual Sunshine Bowl to raise money for Special Olympics Florida.
Dozens of flag football teams from across the state came together at Raymond James Stadium Saturday to compete in the 4th Annual Sunshine Bowl to raise money for Special Olympics Florida.
‘It never gets old’: Teen rollercoaster enthusiasts take on Busch Gardens’ Iron Gwazi hundreds of times
A Busch Gardens rollercoaster gives two teens a thrill that never gets old.
A Busch Gardens rollercoaster gives two teens a thrill that never gets old.
Tourist dies after falling from Tampa hotel
The Tampa Police Department is investigating after a woman was killed after falling from the fifth floor of a hotel.
The Tampa Police Department is investigating after a woman was killed after falling from the fifth floor of a hotel.
Former Tampa crime prevention program under investigation by Department of Justice
Under the "Crime Free" program, an arrest in a shooting like that would have triggered a notice to an apartment complex landlord that the culprit was living there. But 90% of 1,100 people flagged by the program were Black, and the Department of Justice (DOJ) said they will figure out whether the program effectively "made unavailable or denied housing units" to Black tenants.
Under the "Crime Free" program, an arrest in a shooting like that would have triggered a notice to an apartment complex landlord that the culprit was living there. But 90% of 1,100 people flagged by the program were Black, and the Department of Justice (DOJ) said they will figure out whether the program effectively "made unavailable or denied housing units" to Black tenants.
Man accused of posing as Uber driver, raping passenger, passes on plea deal
Gary Pyrus is charged with sexual battery and kidnapping after allegedly posing as a ride share driver and raping the woman who got into his car. He decided to go before a jury to answer for the charges.
Gary Pyrus is charged with sexual battery and kidnapping after allegedly posing as a ride share driver and raping the woman who got into his car. He decided to go before a jury to answer for the charges.
Local leaders spread red sand outside Hillsborough County courthouse for human trafficking victims
Hillsborough County and Tampa leaders brought attention to human trafficking by spreading red sand outside the courthouse. Leaders said they might be tiny grains of sand, but they hope to make a big statement against sex trafficking.
Hillsborough County and Tampa leaders brought attention to human trafficking by spreading red sand outside the courthouse. Leaders said they might be tiny grains of sand, but they hope to make a big statement against sex trafficking.
USF researchers expand study to investigate link between gut health and Alzheimer's, dementia
Researchers with the University of South Florida are expanding a study to investigate the link between gut health and Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias.
Researchers with the University of South Florida are expanding a study to investigate the link between gut health and Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias.
Tampa Police Department to create program to support crime victims
The plans for the program were part of a broader discussion during Thursday’s City Council meeting about crime, its impact and prevention. Councilman Luis Viera asked for the session after an increase in violent crime last year. He said there needs to be more conversation around supporting victims of crime.
The plans for the program were part of a broader discussion during Thursday’s City Council meeting about crime, its impact and prevention. Councilman Luis Viera asked for the session after an increase in violent crime last year. He said there needs to be more conversation around supporting victims of crime.
Tampa mother convicted of killing her two teen kids asks judge for new trial
Julie Schenecker was handed two life sentences for shooting and killing both of her children. Beau, who was 13 at the time, was shot in the family SUV while riding home with his mother. Calyx, who was 16, was then shot in her bedroom while she worked on homework.
Julie Schenecker was handed two life sentences for shooting and killing both of her children. Beau, who was 13 at the time, was shot in the family SUV while riding home with his mother. Calyx, who was 16, was then shot in her bedroom while she worked on homework.
New Sistine Chapel exhibit opens this week at Westshore Mall in Tampa
A new exhibit opening this week at the Westshore Mall in Tampa will transport viewers to the Sistine Chapel.
A new exhibit opening this week at the Westshore Mall in Tampa will transport viewers to the Sistine Chapel.