‘It was the worst night of my life’: TPD remembers fallen Officer Jesse Madsen 1 year after death
On Wednesday, Tampa police remembered Officer Jesse Madsen, who was killed in the line of duty one year ago.
On Wednesday, Tampa police remembered Officer Jesse Madsen, who was killed in the line of duty one year ago.
Florida contradicts CDC, says COVID-19 vaccine 'risks...may outweigh benefits' for some kids
The Florida Department of Health says some children may not benefit from COVID-19 vaccines, contradicting guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The Florida Department of Health says some children may not benefit from COVID-19 vaccines, contradicting guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
‘It’s become a crisis’: Tampa mayor wants $5 million for rental assistance program
New buildings are booming in downtown Tampa, but renters, who are facing 25 percent increases, are facing sticker shock and that’s why Tampa Mayor Jane Castor is asking for additional funding for the city’s rental assistance program.
New buildings are booming in downtown Tampa, but renters, who are facing 25 percent increases, are facing sticker shock and that’s why Tampa Mayor Jane Castor is asking for additional funding for the city’s rental assistance program.
Gas prices were already rising; what's behind the current spike?
Since Russia invaded Ukraine, gas prices have increased more than 20 percent, but that’s not the only reason people are paying more at the pump.
Since Russia invaded Ukraine, gas prices have increased more than 20 percent, but that’s not the only reason people are paying more at the pump.
River O’Green Fest moved to Sunday due to inclement weather
With Saturday storms in the forecast, city officials announced Wednesday they will officially move the festival to Sunday. It was initially set for March 12.
With Saturday storms in the forecast, city officials announced Wednesday they will officially move the festival to Sunday. It was initially set for March 12.
SEC tournament at Amalie means big revenue for Tampa
Tourism insiders are anticipating a big impact for the Tampa Bay economy, with at least 20,000 hotel rooms rented, as the SEC tournament gets underway.
Tourism insiders are anticipating a big impact for the Tampa Bay economy, with at least 20,000 hotel rooms rented, as the SEC tournament gets underway.
'I think there is hope for the everyday first-time homebuyer': Tampa realtor featured in HGTV show
Tampa was named one of the hottest housing markets in the country in 2022 by Zillow.
Tampa was named one of the hottest housing markets in the country in 2022 by Zillow.
Project Dynamo rescues premature babies from Ukraine
The co-founder of Tampa non-profit Project Dynamo had a very specific mission to carry-out – get three premature babies from war-torn Kyiv to Poland, and fast.
The co-founder of Tampa non-profit Project Dynamo had a very specific mission to carry-out – get three premature babies from war-torn Kyiv to Poland, and fast.
Dunkin' worker who fatally punched 77-year-old customer sentenced to 2 years of house arrest
A Tampa Dunkin' worker accused of punching and killing a 77-year-old customer for calling him the "N" word will spend 2 years on house arrest after pleading guilty to felony battery. Prosecutors said the sentence took into account the "despicable racial slur" and verbal abuse the victim used, along with the worker's "lack of intent to cause the victim's death."
A Tampa Dunkin' worker accused of punching and killing a 77-year-old customer for calling him the "N" word will spend 2 years on house arrest after pleading guilty to felony battery. Prosecutors said the sentence took into account the "despicable racial slur" and verbal abuse the victim used, along with the worker's "lack of intent to cause the victim's death."
Three wounded in Tampa bowling alley shooting, police say
Tampa police say three people were shot outside the Pin Chasers bowling alley late Sunday night. One person has been arrested so far, and investigators say they anticipate more arrests.
Tampa police say three people were shot outside the Pin Chasers bowling alley late Sunday night. One person has been arrested so far, and investigators say they anticipate more arrests.
SEC Tournament beings Wednesday at Amalie Arena in Tampa
The ice is melted and the hardwood is down on the floor at Amalie Arena. College basketball fans are headed to Tampa Bay to watch their favorite teams play in the SEC Tournament, which starts Wednesday.
The ice is melted and the hardwood is down on the floor at Amalie Arena. College basketball fans are headed to Tampa Bay to watch their favorite teams play in the SEC Tournament, which starts Wednesday.
Tampa Bay Bandits' 2022 USFL schedule: Three things to know
The Tampa Bay Bandits' full schedule for the 2022 USFL season was released Monday.
The Tampa Bay Bandits' full schedule for the 2022 USFL season was released Monday.
"I figured it was a way to get money in these folks hands instantly," Tampa man books Airbnb in Ukraine
Airbnb is giving people an opportunity to book units in Ukraine and have the money they would have spent on their stay go directly to hosts in need.
Airbnb is giving people an opportunity to book units in Ukraine and have the money they would have spent on their stay go directly to hosts in need.
Fire drill prepares crews for downtown Tampa’s growing high-rise landscape
Sirens could be heard blaring in downtown Tampa on Saturday as firetrucks lined Water Street for a special high-rise fire drill.
Sirens could be heard blaring in downtown Tampa on Saturday as firetrucks lined Water Street for a special high-rise fire drill.
500 years of Cuban stories on display at Tampa Bay History Center
Throughout history and into the present day, Cuba and the Cuban people have had a profound impact on Florida, especially Tampa. That history of Cuban struggle and triumph is now on display at the Tampa Bay History Center.
Throughout history and into the present day, Cuba and the Cuban people have had a profound impact on Florida, especially Tampa. That history of Cuban struggle and triumph is now on display at the Tampa Bay History Center.
Bay Area Jewish community reacts, raises money for Ukraine
Rabbi Joel Simon says it pains his soul that Jews around the world are not able to pray as freely as those in South Tampa Friday night.
Rabbi Joel Simon says it pains his soul that Jews around the world are not able to pray as freely as those in South Tampa Friday night.
Ukrainian woman stuck in Bay Area as Russia invades Ukraine
While the world watches what’s happening in Ukraine, a Ukrainian woman visiting Tampa wishes she was there to help.
While the world watches what’s happening in Ukraine, a Ukrainian woman visiting Tampa wishes she was there to help.
Who is the couple in this 50s-era wedding album found at Ybor City antique shop?
A father-daughter duo who frequents an antique and taxidermy shop in Ybor City hopes to return a vintage stereoscope, containing a couple's entire wedding album, to its rightful owners.
A father-daughter duo who frequents an antique and taxidermy shop in Ybor City hopes to return a vintage stereoscope, containing a couple's entire wedding album, to its rightful owners.
Tampa tests biodegradable dye ahead of River O' Green Festival
Friday morning, Tampa crews tested bright green dye in the Hillsborough River ahead of the River O' Green Festival in mid-March.
Friday morning, Tampa crews tested bright green dye in the Hillsborough River ahead of the River O' Green Festival in mid-March.
Self-proclaimed Oath Keepers leader to remain in jail, wife released on bond ahead of trial
Members of the far-right militia group known as the Oath Keepers faced a Washington, DC district judge Friday afternoon to ask for more time to prepare their case for charges related to the January 6 attack on the Capitol.
Members of the far-right militia group known as the Oath Keepers faced a Washington, DC district judge Friday afternoon to ask for more time to prepare their case for charges related to the January 6 attack on the Capitol.