Tampa’s Riverwalk to double in size, connect west communities with downtown

A project is in the works to extend the popular Tampa Riverwalk along the west side of the Hillsborough River, and connect neighborhoods with miles of protected paths people can walk, bike or scoot on.

FHP: Motorcyclist killed in Dale Mabry Highway crash

A motorcyclist died Friday night after crashing into an SUV that turned in front of him on Dale Mabry Highway, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. 

Video: Tampa drivers stop to help FHP trooper attacked by pedestrian on I-4

When the suspect began punching the FHP trooper on the side of the highway in Tampa Friday morning, several drivers immediately pulled to the side of the road and ran to help the trooper subdue the man and arrest him.

2 hospitalized after generators left running overnight in Seminole Heights complex, officials say

A man is in critical condition after an outside company that was hired to clean up after a small fire allegedly left two generators running in a mixed-use apartment complex along Florida Avenue in Seminole Heights. 

USF researchers pivot projects after scammers spoil study

Scammers find a way to dupe people in new ways all the time, and now they’re targeting online research surveys that pay you to participate.

Tampa initiative aims to eliminate traffic deaths, mayor implores drivers to do their part

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor is launching a new initiative to eliminate traffic deaths within the city. It's known as 'Vision Zero' and it comes after the city saw one of its deadliest years on the roads.

Text messages reveal fuel behind Dingfelder’s resignation

The text messages that led to the resignation of councilmember John Dingfelder include a who's-who of Tampa power players including council members, the heads of local organizations, citizen activists and the head of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Traveling war museum at MacDill Park remembers the fallen

A traveling war memorial currently set up at MacDill Park features 5,000 photographs of fallen military members in hopes of keeping their memory alive. 

Cost comparison: Will an electric vehicle save you money in the long run?

With gas prices hitting a record high in March, people who were thinking about buying a new vehicle are taking a harder look at electric vehicles -- or EVs -- but new electric cars typically cost more than gas-powered, so which is really better, in the long run?

Tampa City Council embarks on contentious period after resignation

Councilor John Dingfelder resigned his at-large seat in order to comply with a lawsuit settlement over his handling of public records. An opponent of large apartment complexes near MacDill Air Force Base, he has been accused by developers of sending city-related emails from a private account.

Tampa's Jackson Suber returns for PGA debut in Valspar Championship

Jackson Suber is among the nation's finest collegiate golfers, and his resume and work ethic make him a natural fit for the PGA event in Palm Harbor.

'Psychic' convinced Tampa woman to con husband out of $1M, prosecutors say

Lin Halfon spent 13 months in jail for stealing a million dollars from her husband, Tampa businessman Richard Rappaport. Last January she took a plea deal and was deported back to Israel. Now, prosecutors say she was under the spell of a self-proclaimed psychic who now faces a long list of charges.

FBI issues ransomware attack warning after Canadian extradited to Tampa for alleged cybercrimes

The latest warning follows the extradition of a 34-year-old Sebastien Vachon-Desjardins from Canada to Tampa. He faces charges related to ransomware attacks using software known as NetWalker, which the DOJ says has been used to target businesses, municipalities, and even law enforcement. 

Tampa kids attend musical theater spring break camp

The Straz Center and Metropolitan Ministries are hosting kids for a musical theater spring break camp called "Mouse Ears on Broadway."