Death of 4-year-old at East Tampa motel under investigation

A 4-year-old girl was pronounced dead Monday after being found unresponsive at Sunset Inn Motel in Tampa. Police are trying to figure out how she died. 

Drivers should avoid Gandy, Himes intersection as crews repair water main

A water main break Thursday afternoon turned the busy intersection at Himes Avenue and Gandy Boulevard into a mess of dirt and asphalt. Officials say it might not reopen until next week.

Man police link to seemingly random St. Pete killings now charged in similar Tampa shooting incident

The person of interest in two deadly, and apparently random, shootings in St. Petersburg this week now also faces charges related to similar incident in neighboring Hillsborough County. Before the arrest was announced Thursday, police seemed concerned they could be facing a serial killing situation.

You can stay at this 'Friends' themed Airbnb in Tampa, and the attention to detail is amazing

This Friends-themed Airbnb in Tampa is part Monica and Rachel’s Manhattan apartment, part Central Perk cafe and part Chandler and Joey’s man cave. From the foosball table to the bright blue kitchen, complete with a copy of "The Shining" in the freezer, there are plenty of details and Easter eggs for eagle-eyed fans to appreciate!

South Tampa water main break shuts down parts of Gandy and Himes

A water main break has shut down a busy South Tampa intersection, and it could be awhile before it's back open. For drivers, it'll mean having to find a detour and for a few businesses, it could mean thousands of dollars lost on a busy weekend.

Tampa police arrest accused serial bank robber

Tampa police have arrested a man they say robbed a Hyde Park bank several times over the past few months. 

Family displaced, cat killed in Tampa house fire

The American Red Cross is helping a Tampa family get back on their feet following an overnight house fire.

2 dead, 2 hospitalized in Courtney Campbell Causeway crash

Two people are dead, and two others were hospitalized after an early-morning crash on the Courtney Campbell Causeway. 

'Little Shop of Horrors' takes Jaeb Theater stage at Straz Center

“Little Shop” has something different – a talking and singing man eating plant named Audrey 2. Bringing that plant to life takes a lot of work and four puppets.

New historic marker on Riverwalk will shine light on lynching victim, Tampa's dark past

Robert Johnson wasn’t famous in his day and his image is lost to time. Yet nearly 90 years after his body was found on the banks of the Hillsborough river, his name will be added alongside those of prominent city leaders memorialized along the Riverwalk.

Cost of chicken could rise 70% as inflation hits farmers from all sides

Prices for meat, poultry, fish and eggs have risen thirteen percent over the last year. Bay area farmers say it shows no signs of tapering off.

Tampa gets $200,000 grant to help find ways to protect from future coastal issues along McKay Bay

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is awarding Tampa a $200,000 coastal design grant to help determine how to protect the Palmetto Beach community from future coastal issues along McKay Bay.

Tampa Fire Rescue to educate dangers of drowning after record number of 2021 child deaths in pools

Last year, a record high of 98 deaths was reported among kids in Florida. That’s up from the 69 deaths in 2020 and the 65 deaths in 2019. In 2018, there were 88 deaths. The rise in statistics is why Tampa Fire Rescue will be holding a drowning prevention event Tuesday.

Construction to begin on next infrastructure project in four Tampa neighborhoods, mayor says

In 2019, the Progressive Infrastructure Plan to Ensure Sustainability (PIPES) initiative began pumping $3 billion into projects aimed at fixing water and wastewater systems across the city.

New Florida law funds pro-fatherhood programs such as Tony Dungy's 'All Pro Dad'

From One Buc Place and with Tony Dungy in attendance, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new bill that will help fund pro-fatherhood organizations like the Hall of Famer's "All Pro Dad" non-profit.