Man arrested in fatal bicycle crash

Philip Henkin, 58, is facing vehicular homicide charges following a crash that killed a bicyclist, according to the Tampa Police Department. 

Tampa police searching for suspect in fatal hit-and-run crash

Police in Tampa are searching for a driver who hit and killed a pedestrian crossing E. Waters Ave. near 16th Street Friday night.

Police searching for driver who hit, killed pedestrian and fled

 The Tampa Police Department is asking for help locating a vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash Friday night. 

Hospitals desperate to keep nurses as workers retreats from healthcare

About a quarter of Florida nurses are leaving the workforce, either due to burnout, retirement, or other jobs, and healthcare leaders said they’re reaching a breaking point. 

Rising food prices, supply chain issues pushing up menu prices

Diners may notice a higher number on the receipt next time they're out to eat. Restaurants are up against a storm of obstacles from soaring food prices to shipping delays. It's forcing some restaurants, still recovering from the pandemic, to make the difficult choice to raise menu prices.

Tampa police arrest attempted Clearwater carjacker

Tampa police arrested Emmitt Williams, 24, for attempted strong-armed robbery, one day after he was identified as a suspect in an attempted carjacking at a Clearwater Subway restaurant.

60 years after opening, Tampa’s first Village Inn remains a family affair

In 1961, the Sherwoods opened Tampa’s first Village Inn. Since the, it has been passed down through three generations but they say they still keep family at the forefront.

Tampa leaders vote to fund new Hanna Avenue City Center

Tampa city council members voted to fund a new state-of-the-art City Center that will serve as the future hub for numerous city services.

Cigar company owner breaks barriers after pandemic put her career on pause

When the pandemic hit, working in the online fashion industry was no longer sustainable for Chantel Leavitt. She says COVID-19 forced her to reinvent herself so she could make a living.

Cryptocurrency conference increases Tampa's clout in financial-tech sector

A two-day event in Tampa will focus on blockchain and financial technology in Florida with the hopes of making the state a leader in the field.

From wine to chocolate to oysters, more restaurants opening soon in Tampa's Water Street district

Jennifer Bingham, who opened Cru Cellars years ago in South Tampa, will open two spots along Water Street Tampa early next year: “Small Giant Bar and Restaurant,” and a wine and liquor shop called “Wine on Water.”

Small plane lands on grassy median of Bruce B. Downs Boulevard

The view from SkyFOX showed the single-engine, single-seat Cessna sitting on the median along Bruce B. Downs Boulevard near the Interstate 75 ramp. One lane of traffic on Bruce B. Downs is closed for the investigation.

Broadway is back: Straz Center raises curtain after nearly two years of darkness

Broadway shows have been put on hold for nearly two years due to the coronavirus pandemic, but the show must go on and Tampa is one of the cities in the country raising the curtain.

Orlando man dies in Hillsborough Avenue crash

A pedestrian has passed away after attempting to cross Hillsborough Avenue on Tuesday morning.

Tampa leading the way in safer driving technology research; volunteers needed

We're fast moving toward a world where vehicles can talk to each other and to the roadway. The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority is looking for 300 drivers to test one of these new systems and it could lead to fewer crashes on Tampa roadways. 

Carole Baskin denied restraining order against Netflix over ‘Tiger King 2’ footage

A judge has denied Carole Baskin's request for a restraining order to delay and prevent the release of a new Netflix documentary series. Baskin claimed that footage used for ‘Tiger King 2’ was recorded for use in the first series but she did not consent to its use in a second. 

Meet the Buccaneers' nominee for NFL Fan of the Year

A Citrus County woman is being recognized for being a die-hard Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan, representing the Bucs as the team's Fan of the Year in an NFL competition.

Prosecutor, attorney allege 'defect' in gun model involved in Bradley Hulett's death

The Sig Sauer P320 is carried by police departments across the nation – Tampa P.D. included – but State Attorney Andrew Warren says it has a defect that could allow it to fire without a finger on the trigger.