From prison, Tampa man wants to take back his Capitol Riot guilty plea

The images of Paul Hodgkins waving a Trump flag on the Senate floor got him into hot water. Now he's in prison, although it appears he may be suffering from a case of buyer’s remorse.

Florida troopers search for hit-and-run driver in deadly Hillsborough pedestrian crash

A woman was walking in a bicycle lane in Tampa when a driver crashed into her from behind, and continued driving without stopping to help, troopers say. The pedestrian died and they are trying to track down the driver.

Florida struggles with COVID-19's deadliest phase yet

Funeral director Wayne Bright has seen grief piled upon grief during the latest COVID-19 surge.

Gasparilla Music Festival to require attendees prove vaccination or negative COVID-19 test for entry

Ticketholders for the Gasparilla Music Festival are required to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test or COVID-19 vaccination before entry to the concert, organizers announced Friday.

Family prepares to say goodbye to 4-year-old as killer remains free

Nearly two weeks and there’s still no justice for the family of 4-year-old Suni Bell, the little girl shot and killed while riding in a car along Hillsborough Avenue.

Judge tosses internet search evidence from upcoming SoHo rape trial

DNA from a glove, cell phone searches, and surveillance video all led detectives to Johnathan Rogers in their search for a SoHo rapist back in 2016. But now, a jury will never hear about one of those pieces of evidence.

Carnival Pride to set sail from Tampa in November

Carnival Cruise Line announced Thursday another round of ships and their departure dates, including one out of Tampa.

Oxygen shortage could have long-term impacts on Tampa water system

The COVID-19 pandemic is causing another shortage. So much oxygen is needed for hospital patients that it’s putting liquid oxygen in short supply.

'Disgust, depression, disbelief' for retired Special Forces veteran

The scenes from Afghanistan are particularly hard to watch for many who served there. For Stuart Bradin, his feelings boil down to three words.

At 76 years of age, the SS American Victory lives on in Tampa

The SS American Victory has seen plenty of days, putting in plenty of service – in fact, it continues to serve the community to this day.

Treatment, not prison, for 'insane' driver who killed Tampa father of 2

The man who intentionally ran over a bicycling family three years ago was found not guilty by reason of insanity. Mikese Morse is now headed to a mental health facility for treatment instead of prison.

Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 fall in Florida for first time in 8 weeks

The Florida Hospital Association finally reported a decrease in COVID-19 hospitalizations last week, after eight straight weeks of increases.

CDC panel still has questions about need for booster shots

The path to third doses for vaccinated people may not be clear as the nation approaches President Biden’s September 20 rollout goal.

Tampa man continues effort to extract Afghan interpreters after official US departure

A Tampa man is continuing his work to help Afghans find asylum after the attack at the Hamid Karzai Airport and the last US plane leaves the embattled country.

Governor DeSantis promotes monoclonal antibody treatments during Tampa visit

Governor Ron DeSantis made a visit in Tampa on Monday afternoon, along with loved ones and recipients of monoclonal antibody treatments for COVID-19, which he has been touting for the last few weeks.