Tampa woman accused of trying to arrange murder of former significant other’s spouse

Federal officers arrested a Tampa woman who tried to hire a hitman to kill her ex's spouse, even offering a bonus if the hit was completed by a specific date. When she didn't get a status update, she asked for the murder to be reassigned to "someone who has a history of getting jobs done."

Sam intensifies to category 4 hurricane as Teresa dissapates

Hurricane Sam intensified to a category 4 storm on Saturday and is expected to strengthen overnight. As of 5 p.m., its maximum sustained winds were 140 miles per hour and it was moving west-northwest at 10 miles per hour.

Marvel actor Dave Bautista adopts neglected puppy from Tampa shelter

A neglected puppy who needed surgery after she was found with a metal chain embedded in her neck now has a real-life superhero as her new "dad": Marvel actor and former WWE wrestler Dave Bautista.

Tampa inventor creates wastewater treatment system for developing countries

It’s easy to take clean water for granted in the U.S., but not everyone around the world has that access. An inventor in Tampa is helping solve the problem. 

Tampa duo pleads guilty to claiming $1M in unemployment benefits using stolen identities

Unemployment fraud has exploded during the pandemic, with some thieves pocketing hundreds of thousands of dollars, including a duo from Tampa who pleaded guilty for using a stranger’s personal information to make fake unemployment claims in multiple states. 

Gov. DeSantis announces state will purchase monoclonal antibody treatment doses directly

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday during a stop in Tampa that the state has begun purchasing doses of a monoclonal antibody treatment directly from the pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline, after the federal government last week took control of distribution of the COVID-19 treatments produced by other companies. 

With shapeshifting furniture, 'Niche' aims to prove people can still live large in smaller footprint

The Jetsons might have been onto something decades ago with their futuristic, do-it-all furniture. But in 2021, the Murphy bed looks quite different, and you’ll be able to find it at a local Tampa apartment in a few years.

USF hopes new esports lab brings students together

USF is building an Esports Living Lab, a physical space with 40 computers and an endless virtual space that should be complete next spring.

After sex sting, child porn suspect agrees to 15-year plea deal

Last October, 22 men were busted for trying to have sex with kids in an undercover sting called Operation Social Bust. Some of the men brought some extras like drinks, cash, and condoms.

Fall in Florida: A cold front is coming, but it will still be hot in Bay Area

It's the first day of fall. Good news is drier air is coming to Florida. Bad news is if you want those fall-like temperatures, you'll have to head further north of the Bay Area. It's still going to be hot here.

Florida flight schools train thousands of student-pilots, more than any other state

There are about 130 commercial and aviation airports all across the state, including a number in the Bay Area. These airports are doing big things for the world of aviation.

Trucker shortage worries industry experts about future of transport

Tractor-trailers haul everything from food to feed families to cars soon-to-be on the road, but there’s a chronic shortage of truck drivers which is slowing deliveries of goods needed by Americans across the country. 

Tampa's father-daughter firefighting rescue team

Lauren Glanton has become the first daughter to follow in her father’s footsteps in the department’s more-than-100-year history. There have been dozens of sons who have followed their fathers, but none like Lauren.

After rejecting plea deal, accused killer fails to show up for trial

Joseph Obregon was in court last week, anxiously waiting for his case to be called. Minutes later in front of a Tampa judge, he announced he would pass on a 10-to-15-year plea deal offered by prosecutors and said he was going to trial.

NFL legends get behind vaccination push

Earl Christy was part of the New York Jets team that won Super Bowl III, the one where Joe Namath famously guaranteed victory. Friday, Christy used his platform as an NFL alumnus to encourage others to get the vaccine. 

FHP: 1 killed in fiery crash on Veterans Expressway

One person was killed Friday afternoon after crashing into a tractor-trailer on the Veterans Expressway, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. 

Fourth trial underway as amputee continues quest for compensation

Holding back tears, 49-year-old Lisa-Maria Carter says she went in for a routine surgery 10 years ago and left the hospital without arms and legs.