Doctors say Tampa man accused of killing father as a teen is faking mental illness
Years after Ismael Ali was arrested for killing his father, doctors say he is mentally competent to stand trial.
Years after Ismael Ali was arrested for killing his father, doctors say he is mentally competent to stand trial.
1969 Tampa Pizza Hut ad featuring Grim Reaper one of many weird finds during USF Oracle digitization
Richard Schmidt spends his days snapping photos and digitizing old editions of the University of South Florida's newspaper, The Oracle. Sometimes, he comes across a gem too strange not to share, like this 1969 Pizza Hut ad featuring the Grim Reaper.
Richard Schmidt spends his days snapping photos and digitizing old editions of the University of South Florida's newspaper, The Oracle. Sometimes, he comes across a gem too strange not to share, like this 1969 Pizza Hut ad featuring the Grim Reaper.
Suspect wanted in 2 Tampa murders drowns in Missouri river, investigators say
22-year-old Sherron McCombs Jr. was on the run with warrants out for his arrest for two separate murders in Tampa. But he drowned in a Missouri river over the weekend, with investigators saying he began to panic as he went under, and never resurfaced.
22-year-old Sherron McCombs Jr. was on the run with warrants out for his arrest for two separate murders in Tampa. But he drowned in a Missouri river over the weekend, with investigators saying he began to panic as he went under, and never resurfaced.
Newest Buccaneers look to make impression with full house at mini-camp
With the exception of a few injured players, most of the Bucs were on the field as full participants as they look to start their summer off on the right track.
With the exception of a few injured players, most of the Bucs were on the field as full participants as they look to start their summer off on the right track.
Drivers detoured after road collapse on Brorein, Parker streets in Tampa
Tampa crews closed the westbound lanes of West Brorein Street near South Parker Street after a portion of the road caved in, officials said.
Tampa crews closed the westbound lanes of West Brorein Street near South Parker Street after a portion of the road caved in, officials said.
Impact-resistant doors, windows, garage doors tax-free starting July 1 in Florida
For anyone who’s considering home upgrades before hurricane season ramps up, the state of Florida has some incentives to help get those projects going.
For anyone who’s considering home upgrades before hurricane season ramps up, the state of Florida has some incentives to help get those projects going.
After 2 deadly shootings in 1 day, Tampa police highlight nearly 80 guns stolen from unlocked cars
After two deadly shootings in East Tampa Monday, Tampa police pointed out that nearly 80 guns have been reported stolen from unlocked cars in the city this year.
After two deadly shootings in East Tampa Monday, Tampa police pointed out that nearly 80 guns have been reported stolen from unlocked cars in the city this year.
'This is our house, and it is built by legends': Lightning hype man's new rap brings the energy
Last year, Vo Williams' pre-game anthem, "Ready Set," brought electricity to pre-games. This year, he hopes his new track, "Thunder and Lightning," sets the stage for a 3-peat.
Last year, Vo Williams' pre-game anthem, "Ready Set," brought electricity to pre-games. This year, he hopes his new track, "Thunder and Lightning," sets the stage for a 3-peat.
Carrollwood woman headed to Florida State hospital after prosecutors say she killed her sister
Prosecutors said jealousy between two sisters ended in betrayal and murder. According to officials, 68-year-old Debra Patton killed her sister and then buried her in the backyard of their Carrollwood home.
Prosecutors said jealousy between two sisters ended in betrayal and murder. According to officials, 68-year-old Debra Patton killed her sister and then buried her in the backyard of their Carrollwood home.
Body of 21-year-old found in Tampa Bay after Howard Frankland Bridge crash, troopers say
Florida troopers are trying to figure out how a driver involved in a crash on the Howard Frankland Bridge ended up in the waters of Tampa Bay.
Florida troopers are trying to figure out how a driver involved in a crash on the Howard Frankland Bridge ended up in the waters of Tampa Bay.
'There's hate out there': Anti-Semitic flyers placed outside South Tampa homes
A known hate group is accused of placing dozens of anti-Semitic flyers outside homes in South Tampa over the weekend. The Tampa Police Department said they are aware of the situation.
A known hate group is accused of placing dozens of anti-Semitic flyers outside homes in South Tampa over the weekend. The Tampa Police Department said they are aware of the situation.
TPD: Two East Tampa shootings leave one dead, two injured
A man is dead, and two others are injured after two shootings were reported in East Tampa Monday afternoon, the Tampa Police Department said.
A man is dead, and two others are injured after two shootings were reported in East Tampa Monday afternoon, the Tampa Police Department said.
Murdered Eckerd College student's mom on mission to catch the killer
A mother in search of answers is hitting the road to find her daughter's killer. Brittany Phillips – a student at Eckerd College – was murdered in 2004 and 18 years later her case remains unsolved.
A mother in search of answers is hitting the road to find her daughter's killer. Brittany Phillips – a student at Eckerd College – was murdered in 2004 and 18 years later her case remains unsolved.
Original Gerber baby Ann Turner Cook dies at 95
Ann Turner Cook, whose cherubic baby face was known the world over as the original Gerber baby, has died at 95.
Ann Turner Cook, whose cherubic baby face was known the world over as the original Gerber baby, has died at 95.
'Please pick me': Dog given up because he was deaf finds forever home with deaf Tampa man
A dog who was dropped off at a Tampa animal shelter by his family because he was deaf and they couldn’t take care of him has found a new home with a Tampa man who also suffers from hearing loss.
A dog who was dropped off at a Tampa animal shelter by his family because he was deaf and they couldn’t take care of him has found a new home with a Tampa man who also suffers from hearing loss.
Man found shot to death on front porch in Tampa, police say
The Tampa Police Department is investigating a homicide after the body of an adult man was discovered early Saturday morning.
The Tampa Police Department is investigating a homicide after the body of an adult man was discovered early Saturday morning.
Potential Tropical Cyclone One moves across state, soaks South Florida
Potential Tropical Cyclone One had a high chance of developing into something stronger as it rolled off the coast of Mexico but it did not materialize into a named system by Saturday morning as it bared down on South Florida with flooding rain.
Potential Tropical Cyclone One had a high chance of developing into something stronger as it rolled off the coast of Mexico but it did not materialize into a named system by Saturday morning as it bared down on South Florida with flooding rain.
Guns are a public safety issue to be addressed now, demonstrators say
Dozens of people gathered in downtown Tampa Friday to honor National Gun Violence Awareness Day, which comes on the heels of a series mass shootings across the country.
Dozens of people gathered in downtown Tampa Friday to honor National Gun Violence Awareness Day, which comes on the heels of a series mass shootings across the country.
'It's heartwarming': Community hosts fundraiser for St. Pete woman who lost legs after COVID complications
A St. Petersburg woman's story inspired many and Friday night the community gathered for a fundraiser in her honor.
A St. Petersburg woman's story inspired many and Friday night the community gathered for a fundraiser in her honor.
Two family businesses destroyed in Tampa riots after George Floyd' death reopen
The riots in Tampa that followed George Floyd’s death caused millions in property damage, and took an especially heavy toll on small, family-run businesses.
The riots in Tampa that followed George Floyd’s death caused millions in property damage, and took an especially heavy toll on small, family-run businesses.