Tampa tops Forbes list of emerging tech cities
Tampa tops the list of emerging tech cities, according to a report recently released by Forbes, ahead of even New York and San Francisco, the home of Silicon Valley.
Tampa tops the list of emerging tech cities, according to a report recently released by Forbes, ahead of even New York and San Francisco, the home of Silicon Valley.
Bay Area power crews, volunteers head for hurricane-hit Louisiana
After retiring from three decades in law enforcement, Michael Hill was looking for another way to help people. He found the Red Cross.
After retiring from three decades in law enforcement, Michael Hill was looking for another way to help people. He found the Red Cross.
Smart sprinklers keep lawns green without wasting water
A smart device for your lawn may be able to save you money and Tampa Bay Water Wise is offering a rebate for those who qualify.
A smart device for your lawn may be able to save you money and Tampa Bay Water Wise is offering a rebate for those who qualify.
Tampa residents call for justice, end to gun violence after shooting death of 4-year-old girl
One week after a 4-year-old girl was shot and killed in Tampa, community members are calling for an end to gun violence. Dozens of people took to the streets to call for justice as police search for a suspect.
One week after a 4-year-old girl was shot and killed in Tampa, community members are calling for an end to gun violence. Dozens of people took to the streets to call for justice as police search for a suspect.
TECO crews head to Louisiana as residents brace for Hurricane Ida
Early Sunday morning, as Louisiana residents braced for impact from Hurricane Ida, TECO crews were already on the road, on their way to help those impacted by the storm get back on their feet.
Early Sunday morning, as Louisiana residents braced for impact from Hurricane Ida, TECO crews were already on the road, on their way to help those impacted by the storm get back on their feet.
Wharton High School physics students take experiments to new heights at MOSI
Even though the SpaceX rocket launch was delayed until Sunday due to poor weather, conditions in Tampa were clear for Hillsborough County students to participate in the district’s first-ever, high-altitude balloon launch at MOSI.
Even though the SpaceX rocket launch was delayed until Sunday due to poor weather, conditions in Tampa were clear for Hillsborough County students to participate in the district’s first-ever, high-altitude balloon launch at MOSI.
Spring Hill nurse hits jackpot at Tampa casino
Duane Kelloway, an operating room nurse who has been treating COVID-19 patients for weeks, hit the jackpot Saturday afternoon by being the person who pushed the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa total slot payout for 2021 to over $1 billion.
Duane Kelloway, an operating room nurse who has been treating COVID-19 patients for weeks, hit the jackpot Saturday afternoon by being the person who pushed the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa total slot payout for 2021 to over $1 billion.
Program helps renters, landlords as eviction moratorium ends
The University Area Community Development Corporation's eviction defense program was created in partnership with United Way Suncoast and Bay Area Legal Services to help landlords and tenants find financial assistance.
The University Area Community Development Corporation's eviction defense program was created in partnership with United Way Suncoast and Bay Area Legal Services to help landlords and tenants find financial assistance.
Police: Man steals van, leads police chase through several counties
Tampa police arrested Damian Cawvey after they say he stole a van from a man working near a downtown Tampa construction site and led police on a chase through multiple counties on Friday.
Tampa police arrested Damian Cawvey after they say he stole a van from a man working near a downtown Tampa construction site and led police on a chase through multiple counties on Friday.
Buccaneers specialty license plate redesigned to honor Super Bowl champs
Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans can show their pride with a specialty license plate reflecting the team’s recent Super Bowl win.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans can show their pride with a specialty license plate reflecting the team’s recent Super Bowl win.
Driver in custody after police chase ends in Tampa
A police pursuit in Tampa has wrapped up not far from Tampa International Airport.
A police pursuit in Tampa has wrapped up not far from Tampa International Airport.
Spring Hill woman threatened to blow up Tampa bank, police say
Police say the 37-year-old walked into a Bank of America and demanded money, holding a “device with a wire exposed, appearing to be a detonator."
Police say the 37-year-old walked into a Bank of America and demanded money, holding a “device with a wire exposed, appearing to be a detonator."
Who should get a COVID-19 antibody test, and when
It was a way for people to get tested for COVID-19 exposure earlier in the pandemic, and now doctors are putting antibody testing into context for anyone wondering about their current level of protection as federal officials weigh booster shots.
It was a way for people to get tested for COVID-19 exposure earlier in the pandemic, and now doctors are putting antibody testing into context for anyone wondering about their current level of protection as federal officials weigh booster shots.
Bay Area humanitarian groups prepare to welcome Afghanistan refugees
The Tampa City Council unanimously passed a resolution Thursday supporting Afghan refugees to Tampa, if they choose to relocate there after fleeing the chaos in Kabul.
The Tampa City Council unanimously passed a resolution Thursday supporting Afghan refugees to Tampa, if they choose to relocate there after fleeing the chaos in Kabul.
‘I want justice for my daughter’: Family, police seeking leads after 4-year-old girl gunned down in car
Tampa police went door to door Thursday trying to find crucial information that would lead them to the person who shot and killed a 4-year-old girl riding in a car.
Tampa police went door to door Thursday trying to find crucial information that would lead them to the person who shot and killed a 4-year-old girl riding in a car.
Police arrest woman accused of trying to rob Tampa bank, making bomb threat
Tampa police arrested Danielle C. Di Mari, 37, Thursday afternoon after they say she attempted to rob a Tampa Bank and threatened to detonate a bomb if she did not receive any money.
Tampa police arrested Danielle C. Di Mari, 37, Thursday afternoon after they say she attempted to rob a Tampa Bank and threatened to detonate a bomb if she did not receive any money.
Vaccine proof or negative COVID-19 test required for upcoming Tampa concerts
Requiring COVID-19 testing or proof of vaccination is quickly becoming the new standard for concerts across the U.S., including in Florida where strict rules are in place among other public safety measures.
Requiring COVID-19 testing or proof of vaccination is quickly becoming the new standard for concerts across the U.S., including in Florida where strict rules are in place among other public safety measures.
Tampa investigators working to determine cause of fire at abandoned home
Fire crews are trying to figure out what sparked the flames at an abandoned home in Tampa on Thursday morning.
Fire crews are trying to figure out what sparked the flames at an abandoned home in Tampa on Thursday morning.
Students directly impacted by mask mandates speak on both sides of the issue at school board meetings
For weeks, we've heard from parents on both sides of the mask debate, but what about students? Some students as young as 10 have been finding their voice at local school board meetings and people are starting to listen.
For weeks, we've heard from parents on both sides of the mask debate, but what about students? Some students as young as 10 have been finding their voice at local school board meetings and people are starting to listen.
Gaither linebacker not living in older brothers' shadows
Gaither linebacker Kobe McCloud has much to live up to. Aside from being the anchor of the Cowboy's defense, he isn't the first Bay Area football player with the McCloud name.
Gaither linebacker Kobe McCloud has much to live up to. Aside from being the anchor of the Cowboy's defense, he isn't the first Bay Area football player with the McCloud name.