Bay Area elections supervisors continue outreach, education to combat misinformation
In the year since the January 6 insurrection, elections officials in Tampa Bay spent time answering questions from residents and correcting any misleading or wrong information about what happens at the polls.
In the year since the January 6 insurrection, elections officials in Tampa Bay spent time answering questions from residents and correcting any misleading or wrong information about what happens at the polls.
Hound goes to forever home after being Tampa Humane Society's longest resident
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay says the average time a dog spends in the shelter before being adopted is about a week. But it took six long months for a six-year-old hound mix named Rover to find his forever home.
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay says the average time a dog spends in the shelter before being adopted is about a week. But it took six long months for a six-year-old hound mix named Rover to find his forever home.
Zillow: Tampa to have hottest housing market in country this year
The Tampa-area housing market is expected to remain red-hot this year. Zillow forecasts the Tampa Bay region to be the number-one hottest housing market in 2022.
The Tampa-area housing market is expected to remain red-hot this year. Zillow forecasts the Tampa Bay region to be the number-one hottest housing market in 2022.
Pet owners resort to making cat food as supply chain issues leave shelves empty
For the finicky feline – and their humans – the problem is frustrating. Meanwhile, for the Tampa Bay Humane Society, it's becoming a concern.
For the finicky feline – and their humans – the problem is frustrating. Meanwhile, for the Tampa Bay Humane Society, it's becoming a concern.
Man sentenced to life in prison for ‘absolutely scary’ attack, robbery outside South Tampa restaurant
Jonathan Rogers, a man convicted of brutally attacking and robbing a woman outside the Green Lemon restaurant in 2016, has been sentenced to life in prison.
Jonathan Rogers, a man convicted of brutally attacking and robbing a woman outside the Green Lemon restaurant in 2016, has been sentenced to life in prison.
Tampa police searching for 4 men accused of attacking, robbing victim outside International Plaza
Police in Tampa are looking for four unknown men who attacked and robbed a victim outside International Plaza on January 2.
Police in Tampa are looking for four unknown men who attacked and robbed a victim outside International Plaza on January 2.
Tampa elementary school principal arrested for failing to report child abuse in classroom, deputies say
Hillsborough deputies arrested a Tampa elementary school principal accused of failing to report an instance of child abuse to the proper authorities.
Hillsborough deputies arrested a Tampa elementary school principal accused of failing to report an instance of child abuse to the proper authorities.
The Orpheum won't renew lease, ending 20-year run in Ybor City
One of Ybor City's longest-running music venues is closing the stage.
One of Ybor City's longest-running music venues is closing the stage.
Tampa officials investigate overnight house fire
Tampa Fire officials are trying to determine what caused a fire at a home early Wednesday morning.
Tampa Fire officials are trying to determine what caused a fire at a home early Wednesday morning.
Officer honors friend, fellow TPD bicycle squad member after 'tragic loss' due to brain cancer
“If everyone could live like Matt McNeal, the world would be a better place.” An officer reflects on the impact of fellow TPD bicycle squad member, taken too soon after a long battle with brain cancer.
“If everyone could live like Matt McNeal, the world would be a better place.” An officer reflects on the impact of fellow TPD bicycle squad member, taken too soon after a long battle with brain cancer.
Tampa man with alleged ties to drug traffickers asks for release on bond after deadly DUI crash
Jorge Britton wants to be released on bond, despite allegedly causing a deadly crash after leaving a gentlemen's club in December. Prosecutors say Britton also has multiple convictions for unlawful racing and DUI, plus he is tied to money laundering for drug traffickers.
Jorge Britton wants to be released on bond, despite allegedly causing a deadly crash after leaving a gentlemen's club in December. Prosecutors say Britton also has multiple convictions for unlawful racing and DUI, plus he is tied to money laundering for drug traffickers.
Diversity scholarship opens doors to careers in craft brewing
The University of South Florida and the Yuengling Foundation have partnered up to offer a $5,000 scholarship for people of color interested in learning more about the science and art of fermenting and brewing beer, cider, and more.
The University of South Florida and the Yuengling Foundation have partnered up to offer a $5,000 scholarship for people of color interested in learning more about the science and art of fermenting and brewing beer, cider, and more.
Deadly domestic incident started when woman was taken to a Tampa home without her consent, police say
Tampa police said a chain of events that all started Sunday led to two people dead at a home.
Tampa police said a chain of events that all started Sunday led to two people dead at a home.
Another COVID-19 testing site opens in Tampa to ease long lines, demand
Tampa has opened another COVID-19 testing site at Al Barnes Park as the city sees an increase in demand for testing.
Tampa has opened another COVID-19 testing site at Al Barnes Park as the city sees an increase in demand for testing.
Tampa police officer dies after long battle with brain cancer
Tampa police and supervisors said Officer Matthew David McNeal was a "kind and humble man, who loved being a police officer." He passed away Monday, surrounded by family, after battling brain cancer.
Tampa police and supervisors said Officer Matthew David McNeal was a "kind and humble man, who loved being a police officer." He passed away Monday, surrounded by family, after battling brain cancer.
Supplies needed at mid-year back-to-school drive this weekend in Tampa
While there are many school supply drives before the school year starts, a Tampa organization wants to make sure students don’t run out of those supplies before the end of the year.
While there are many school supply drives before the school year starts, a Tampa organization wants to make sure students don’t run out of those supplies before the end of the year.
2 dead, 1 hospitalized after person barricades self in Tampa home, police say
Tampa police said two men are dead and a woman is hospitalized after a person barricaded themself inside a home Monday.
Tampa police said two men are dead and a woman is hospitalized after a person barricaded themself inside a home Monday.
Police investigate deadly shooting at Tampa apartment complex
Police are investigating a shooting at a Tampa apartment complex that left one person dead Monday afternoon.
Police are investigating a shooting at a Tampa apartment complex that left one person dead Monday afternoon.
Tampa COVID-19 test site remains busy after holidays, city prepares to open second location
The number of new COVID-19 cases across the country and in the Bay Area continues to grow, and with that comes a demand to get tested for the virus.
The number of new COVID-19 cases across the country and in the Bay Area continues to grow, and with that comes a demand to get tested for the virus.
College football fans flock to Tampa bowl game
The Arkansas Razorbacks took the win at this year’s Outback Bowl against the Penn State Nittany Lions, but that wasn’t the only storyline worth following.
The Arkansas Razorbacks took the win at this year’s Outback Bowl against the Penn State Nittany Lions, but that wasn’t the only storyline worth following.