Tampa Bay pizzeria ranked among top 50 in US by Italian guide

Tampa Bay's Fabrica Pizza in the Channelside District was just ranked among the top 50 in the U.S. by a group of true pizza experts.  

Sisters feeding foster families hope more volunteers sign-on

Three years ago, a pair of Bay Area high school students started a school project to earn community service hours. That project has blossomed into a successful non-profit that has provided more than 40,000 meals to foster families.

City of Tampa celebrates 135th birthday with Archives Awareness Week

To celebrate Tampa's 135th birthday, the Hillsborough County Public Library and Tampa Bay History Center is offering courses during Archive Awareness Week on preserving old photos, heirlooms and how to peruse archives.

7 people found unresponsive after taking bad drugs laced with Fentanyl, Tampa police say

Seven people have been hospitalized due to consuming drugs laced with Fentanyl and a veterinary tranquilizer after the victims were found unresponsive near a Tampa convenience store, investigators said.

Former Bucs receiver trains NFL's new generation of players

Yo Murphy is the only football player in history to have played in four different professional football leagues. Following his 14-year career in professional football, he's found a way to continue contributing to the sport. 

Man defends himself during trial; claims he wasn't the driver after deadly crash

Jeremy Guerrero, who was charged with DUI manslaughter in 2019, defended himself during his trial on Tuesday. He pointed fingers at the woman he was with the day of the deadly crash.

Murder suspect charged in 14-year-old's death had previous conviction overturned due to ‘hearsay evidence'

Ronny Walker had once been ordered to spend the rest of his life behind bars for a different crime, but that conviction was overturned, and a plea deal allowed him to get out of jail after only five years.

Tampa judge scolds defendant for gesturing, outbursts during retrial for crash that killed mother of five

Jeremy Guerrero was charged with DUI manslaughter after investigators say he caused the crash that killed 57-year-old Maria Perez on I-75 near Big Bend Road back in November 2019. After a hung jury last fall, he's back in court for a new trial.

'It revolutionized the city': Tampa, cigar industry's growth woven through history

The City of Tampa turns 135 years old on July 15, and part of its birthday celebration includes Archives Awareness Week. Local archivists will present collections and hold discussions at various historic Tampa institutions.

Recently renovated WWII ship returns to Tampa

 After completing a visit to the dry dock for some inspections, renovations and repainting, the SS American Victory ship is back in the waters off downtown Tampa. 

Best cities for recreation in 2022: report

Anyone looking for a good place for some fun this summer might want to consider heading to Las Vegas. 

Tampa Tarpons host Women in Sports night

Saturday night the Tampa Tarpons and New York Yankees are celebrating the women of their organization by hosting a Women in Sports Night at the ballpark.

Next Generation Ballet offering dance summer camp at Straz Center

The Straz Center is hosting a dance summer camp in collaboration with Next Generation Ballet. Instructors from New York and California are teaching students about different dance styles.

Why is rent so high across the Bay Area?

Rent increases have become more common and bigger recently leaving many asking what's behind the skyrocketing prices.

MacDill senior airman charged with murder in deadly shooting outside SoHo bar

A senior airman from MacDill Air Force Base has been charged with murder after an argument inside a bar along South Howard Avenue led to a deadly shooting early Friday morning, police said.

Tampa man accused of murdering 14-year-old had prior manslaughter conviction that was overturned

Tampa police said they arrested the man they believe shot and killed a 14-year-old girl. Over a decade ago, the suspect was previously on trial for murder, but his conviction was later overturned.