‘Like a gym for a quick snooze’: Tampa business offers pods for power naps

A downtown Tampa business is dedicated to napping, offering a place for people to take a power nap and get that much-needed energy boost for the rest of the day.

Woman in wheelchair killed in Tampa crash, police say

Tampa police say they are investigating a crash that led to the death of a woman in a wheelchair.

Cuban freedom marches continue in Tampa and across the nation

About 100 demonstrators marched from the Cuban Club to Jose Marti Park in Ybor City on Sunday to show solidarity for the Cuban freedom movement.

Carnival cruises return to Tampa following 20-month hiatus

Carnival’s Pride set sail from Tampa over the weekend, marking the cruise line’s return to Port Tampa after 20 months.

Small, minority-owned construction businesses get boost from USF

With construction in high demand and stiff competition to get contracts, the University of South Florida just launched a free small business mentorship program to help build diversity within the industry.

Intention unclear of man who fatally shot himself while in car on Howard Frankland Bridge

Florida Highway Patrol troopers say a man who appears to have shot himself while riding in a vehicle on the Howard Frankland Bridge has died from his injuries. The incident happened just after 11 a.m. Friday on the hump of the bridge's northbound side. 

Tampa police investigating deadly pedestrian crash

Tampa police said a fatal crash occurred Friday morning that shut down a roadway for a couple of hours.

Semi-truck driver dies following early-morning crash in Tampa

Florida Highway Patrol troopers say the Riverview man behind the wheel of a tractor-trailer died following a crash in Tampa.

Veteran guitar instructor creating memorial instrument for fallen service members

A Tampa guitar instructor who designs incredible handmade guitars has been working on an extra special project. He's building a custom guitar for one of his students who lost two brothers in Afghanistan. It's been an emotional journey as he crafts this musical memorial.

Tampa veteran anxiously awaits heart transplant

Hector Fernandez says he can't pray for a new heart. That would mean he's praying for someone else to suffer a tragedy. But the Army veteran and father of four says if he does get a new heart, he hopes "to be worth it" and live the best life he can.

Police: Human body part found by angler in Tampa Bay

A fisherman called police early Thursday evening after spotting what looked like a human body part floating in McKay Bay.

'Invisible wounds' continue to plague veterans

The number of veterans experiencing homelessness went up in 2020 after declining in recent years. One local Army veteran, who works to help homeless vets find their purpose, said there aren’t enough resources to rehabilitate people.

'Cage Fight:' Gloves come off for Carole Baskin's new docuseries

Carole Baskin -- founder of Big Cat Rescue -- says she and her husband were betrayed by the producers of Netflix’s hit series "Tiger King." Now they hope to set the record straight with their new streaming series, "Carole Baskin's Cage Fight."

Tampa-based lifestyle influencer's top 5 tips to easily refresh your home

Refreshing your home doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive – and it might be as simple as clicking "follow" on Lifestyle with Melonie Graves.

Students, hotels benefit from hands-on college program

Students at the University of South Florida's School of Hospitality and Tourism Management will soon be able to get hands-on experience working in a hotel before graduation. 

Where to get the best burger in Tampa? Diners to vote during Tampa Bay Burger Week

More than 20 restaurants across the Bay Area are offering $10 burger specials through Nov. 14 as part of Tampa Bay Burger Week with a portion of the proceeds benefitting Feeding Tampa Bay.

Tampa tops the list of best cities for veterans to live in, new report finds

Tampa has been named the best city in the U.S. for military veterans to live in, based on employment, economy, quality of life, and health.