Cyber hygiene: Check your exposure to hackers with these online tools

As the conflict on the ground continues to escalate, Russian and Ukrainian hackers are waging a cyber war that could have implications in other parts of the globe.  

Tampa police chief appointee hears from residents at gun violence forum

One day after a man was shot and killed in downtown Tampa, the city’s newly appointed police chief heard what residents want to see to stop the gun violence citywide. 

Resisting arrest without violence will not be prosecuted for bicycle stops in Tampa, state attorney says

A memo from Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren says his office will no longer prosecute cases where a bicyclist is stopped and then only charged with resisting arrest without violence.

Tampa PD: 1 man dead, another injured in Sunday night shooting downtown

It was a long night for some residents in downtown Tampa, who told FOX 13 that, yet again, their evening was interrupted by gunshots. It’s become a familiar sound for residents who live in the area. 

Concussion prevention device gets FDA OK, endorsement of Tampa student-athlete

It's not about the money for Laney Higgins. She's donating the money from her name, image, and likeness deal. Her goal is to save other student athletes from suffering concussions and head injuries.

Rental assistance available for Hillsborough County residents

Renters and landlords can get direct payments for rent, utilities, and late fees through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program that began during the pandemic.

Blanche Armwood broke barriers for women, African-Americans in Tampa

You may have passed her along the Tampa Riverwalk, or driven by her final resting place in Ybor City. Maybe you know someone who goes to Seffner’s Armwood High School. But chances are, you may not know Blanche Armwood’s story.

From Plant High to Harvard: True Food Kitchen's CEO marks homecoming with new Midtown location

Christine Barone went to Plant High School and lived in Tampa for seven years before going to college at Harvard University. Now she's the CEO of True Food Kitchen, made popular by Oprah and founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, and they're opening a new location in Midtown Tampa.

Former NFL players inspire children to go for their dreams

When your NFL career is done and you've hung up your helmet, what's the next play? Some players are going back to where they started - schools and gyms - to coach the next generation, not just on the field, but in life.

Tampa man carries on deviled crab tradition inspired by Ybor City immigrants

After immigrating to the area from the Bahamas, Pappy Derose started making devil crabs at an Ybor restaurant and now he carries on a legacy that started more than 100 years ago.

Bay Area Navy SEAL helps evacuate Ukrainians as others prepare to fight

As Russian troops close in on Kyiv, Tampa Bay residents with family in Ukraine's capital are holding out hope that their loved ones will survive.

Gasparilla Music Festival recycles tunes, helps kids keep the music going all year long

The three-day Gasparilla Music Festival isn’t just about the bands on stage, the festival actually helps keep the music going all year round by gifting instruments to Bay Area students.

Allergy season hits Floridians hard as warm temperatures spring early

Congestion, watery eyes, runny nose; they're symptoms many Floridians know well, but this year, allergy season came early with an unseasonably warm December.

Russia-Ukraine crisis: Tampa-based group of military veterans says 2nd rescue operation of Americans underway

Project Dynamo, a Tampa-based nonprofit rescue group made up of mostly military veterans, says its second rescue operation to evacuate Americans from Ukraine is underway amid Russia's invasion into the country.

‘Where’s your compassion?’ Speakers make plea for rent control, Tampa city council explores other solutions

On Thursday, Tampa City Council was flooded with pleas from people asking them to take action against out-of-control rising rent. While they did come up with a few solutions, they stopped short of declaring an emergency, which would've put rent control up for a vote.