Mom, sheriff get state to add special disability designation on driver's licenses
Like any parent, Caryn Readdy was a little nervous when her son Dalton wanted to get his driver’s license. Beyond the typical ‘new driver’ concerns was the fact that her son has autism.
Like any parent, Caryn Readdy was a little nervous when her son Dalton wanted to get his driver’s license. Beyond the typical ‘new driver’ concerns was the fact that her son has autism.
Coolest air of season arrives Sunday night
Bay Area residents got a taste of fall Sunday morning as a cold front made its way into the region bringing the coldest temperatures seen since May.
Bay Area residents got a taste of fall Sunday morning as a cold front made its way into the region bringing the coldest temperatures seen since May.
Tampa firefighters rescue wheelchair-bound resident after child allegedly sets house on fire
A young child playing with fire sparked a house fire Saturday morning, according to Tampa Fire Rescue.
A young child playing with fire sparked a house fire Saturday morning, according to Tampa Fire Rescue.
South Tampa Halloween display lights up lives of kids in need
You don't have to wait until December to get your holiday lights fix. A South Tampa man and his family are putting on a spectacular Halloween display with thousands of LED lights, music, even fire – and it’s all for a good cause.
You don't have to wait until December to get your holiday lights fix. A South Tampa man and his family are putting on a spectacular Halloween display with thousands of LED lights, music, even fire – and it’s all for a good cause.
After more than a year, cruises return to Port Tampa Bay
Royal Caribbean will be the first cruise to set sail from the Port Tampa Bay since the CDC issued its no-sail order in March 2020.
Royal Caribbean will be the first cruise to set sail from the Port Tampa Bay since the CDC issued its no-sail order in March 2020.
Ghost stories intertwine with cigar-rolling history at Ybor cigar factory
JC Newman's historic cigar factory was built in 1910. Since that time, thousands of cigar rollers and visitors have stopped by. Perhaps some never left.
JC Newman's historic cigar factory was built in 1910. Since that time, thousands of cigar rollers and visitors have stopped by. Perhaps some never left.
Tampa nurse helps foster children celebrate birthdays
When Belinda Leto found out that most foster children were not given birthday parties, she and a fellow nurse created a non-profit to give them free birthday parties.
When Belinda Leto found out that most foster children were not given birthday parties, she and a fellow nurse created a non-profit to give them free birthday parties.
Defendant allegedly caught doing drugs during virtual court hearing
A man accused of fraud and petit theft is in more trouble after prosecutors say they saw him doing drugs while he waited for his case to be called during a virtual court hearing back in June.
A man accused of fraud and petit theft is in more trouble after prosecutors say they saw him doing drugs while he waited for his case to be called during a virtual court hearing back in June.
Connecting Tampa and St. Pete, Cross Bay Ferry will return Oct. 21
The Cross Bay Ferry will return next week with extended hours, officials announced.
The Cross Bay Ferry will return next week with extended hours, officials announced.
Tampa lights up the night to fight metastatic breast cancer
For the first time ever, the city of Tampa lit up buildings and bridges in pink, green, and teal Wednesday night for metastatic breast cancer awareness. It's all thanks to efforts by a local mother who lost her daughter to the disease in May.
For the first time ever, the city of Tampa lit up buildings and bridges in pink, green, and teal Wednesday night for metastatic breast cancer awareness. It's all thanks to efforts by a local mother who lost her daughter to the disease in May.
City leaders unveil plans for west Tampa's Rome Yard project
It is billed as a project that will transform part of west Tampa. The $300-million Rome Yard development will be mixed-use and mixed-income, and the city wants neighbors to weigh in on the plans.
It is billed as a project that will transform part of west Tampa. The $300-million Rome Yard development will be mixed-use and mixed-income, and the city wants neighbors to weigh in on the plans.
Ritz Carlton Residences Tampa pre-sells $11.6-million penthouse, half its luxury units
The Ritz Carlton Residences, which will open on Bayshore Blvd. in 2024, has already sold half of its 89 condos and 12 townhomes, including an $11.6-million penthouse suite.
The Ritz Carlton Residences, which will open on Bayshore Blvd. in 2024, has already sold half of its 89 condos and 12 townhomes, including an $11.6-million penthouse suite.
Man sentenced to life in prison for murdering girlfriend in 2017
At Wednesday’s sentencing, friends and family of Shyeanne Lewis testified how much they miss her. Her boyfriend, Hector Acevedo, was convicted of her murder.
At Wednesday’s sentencing, friends and family of Shyeanne Lewis testified how much they miss her. Her boyfriend, Hector Acevedo, was convicted of her murder.
With COVID cases down, Tampa and Orlando resume using liquid oxygen to treat water
Back in August, the city of Orlando asked residents to stop watering their lawns or washing their cars because liquid oxygen used to treat the water was being diverted to hospitals. In Tampa, officials switched to using chlorine to to disinfect the water supply. But with hospitalizations sharply declining in the state, the utilities are now resuming normal operations.
Back in August, the city of Orlando asked residents to stop watering their lawns or washing their cars because liquid oxygen used to treat the water was being diverted to hospitals. In Tampa, officials switched to using chlorine to to disinfect the water supply. But with hospitalizations sharply declining in the state, the utilities are now resuming normal operations.
Tourism officials say Tampa Convention Center expansion will be worth the cost
If you run, walk, or bike around the Tampa Convention Center, get ready for a detour. More than 400 feet of the Riverwalk will be closed for a big renovation of the convention center.
If you run, walk, or bike around the Tampa Convention Center, get ready for a detour. More than 400 feet of the Riverwalk will be closed for a big renovation of the convention center.
After harrowing COVID-19 battle, Lightning's anthem singer ready to take the ice
Nearly two months to the day after she left the hospital pledging to get her singing voice back, Sonya Bryson-Kirksey will be back to belt out the national anthem at Amalie Arena, after beating COVID-19.
Nearly two months to the day after she left the hospital pledging to get her singing voice back, Sonya Bryson-Kirksey will be back to belt out the national anthem at Amalie Arena, after beating COVID-19.
Tampa Parks and Recreation Dept. wins gold in national contest
The city of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department is celebrating after being awarded the National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management.
The city of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department is celebrating after being awarded the National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management.
Car crashes into Tampa sandwich shop
A vehicle crashed into a Tampa sandwich shop early Tuesday morning, police said.
A vehicle crashed into a Tampa sandwich shop early Tuesday morning, police said.
Florida 3rd in US for laser attacks on aircraft, FAA says
Florida is one of the most dangerous states for pilots when it comes to laser strike attacks on aircraft. According to the FAA, the Sunshine State ranks third for the number of laser incidents reported this year.
Florida is one of the most dangerous states for pilots when it comes to laser strike attacks on aircraft. According to the FAA, the Sunshine State ranks third for the number of laser incidents reported this year.
Southwest passengers scramble for flights following weekend mass cancelations across U.S., Tampa
It's been a frustrating weekend for air travelers who booked flights with Tampa International Airport's largest carrier, Southwest Airlines. Many were waking up Monday morning in places they weren't expecting to be.
It's been a frustrating weekend for air travelers who booked flights with Tampa International Airport's largest carrier, Southwest Airlines. Many were waking up Monday morning in places they weren't expecting to be.