Newest phase announced in Tampa's $200 million West River redevelopment

Nearly five years after Tampa began tearing down its notorious North Boulevard Homes Public Housing project, the city broke ground on the newest development in the West River area. 

Trial underway for Riverview man accused of beating toddler to death

A trial is underway for the murder of a two-year-old boy who Tampa prosecutors said was beaten to death by his mother's boyfriend. 

Family of Tampa officer killed in 2021 crash sues FDOT over wrong-way vehicle detection system

In early March 2021, a Tampa police officer intentionally drove into the path of a wrong-way driver to stop him. Now, his family is suing the state's transportation department, claiming they failed to maintain an early detection system for wrong-way drivers.

The Newman family legacy of hand-rolled, Cuban-style cigars

For four generations, the Newman family has been keeping the art of cigar making alive and well in the Bay Area. 

Bucs rookie wide receiver catches attention of Head Coach Todd Bowles

A Tampa Bay Buccaneers undrafted rookie wide receiver caught the attention of Head Coach Todd Bowles on the final day of the team's mandatory mini camp.

TPD: 1 arrested after man stomped to death outside Tampa 7-Eleven

A suspect accused of killing a man in his 70s outside a Tampa convenience store early Friday morning has been arrested. 

Tarpons pitcher lives double life as accomplished DJ

Tampa Tarpons pitcher, Chandler Champlain, is also a part-time DJ. Recently Champlain was added to the list of Yankees top 30 prospects in just his first full professional season.

Tampa police investigating murder at 7-Eleven

Tampa police said a man died after he was found unconscious outside a 7-Eleven.

Financial assistance helps qualifying Tampa buyers land their first home

According to Redfin, the median home price in Tampa has shot up to $400,000, a 21-percent increase over this time last year and a $120,000 jump from the average price in May 2020. 

Price spike could follow federal gas tax holiday, experts warn

At the highest levels of the U.S. government, suspending the national $.18-per-gallon tax on gasoline is being considered as a way to give struggling Americans some financial relief. Now economists are crunching the numbers to determine whether suspending the tax would help, hurt, or make no real difference. 

Husband of Tampa attorney found dead in her home says he's desperate for answers

Tampa attorney Lisa Westberry was found dead in her Ruskin home on the evening of June 4, and investigators have still not figured out what killed her. Lisa's husband says he and their two children are devastated over her sudden death and are desperate for answers.