City of Tampa to host 'National Learn to Row Day' before both high school teams head to nationals
If you're looking for a new outdoor activity this summer, rowing may just be for you. It's one of the fast-growing sports in recent years, especially among high school students in search of college scholarships.
TPD seeing increased number of child pornography arrests
A pair of recent child pornography arrests by the Tampa Police Department has officers highlighting the work their Cyber Crimes squad is doing.
Former Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn wants his old job back
When Bob Buckhorn left office in 2019, the chatter never stopped about him running again, apparently by design.
Residents in South Tampa, Davis Islands concerned over flooding after Monday's storms
A 10-minute rainstorm had water completely covering some roads in some parts of South Tampa and Davis Islands Monday morning.
Rhythm Roots: Tampa Bay's musical connections to Black music history
Tampa Bay has some amazing musical connections to Black music history, with Black musicians being the cultural bedrock of many genres of music for generations.
Video: Hail and strong winds pass through Tampa as more rain heads for Bay Area
Wind and hail passed through Tampa after a severe thunderstorm warning was issued for the city on Monday morning.
Florida prisoners used smuggled cellphones to scam seniors, officials say: ‘Despicable’
State and local law enforcement officials say detectives seized dozens of cellphones from Florida prisons, including devices used by inmates to scam seniors statewide.
Family displaced after fire severely damages Tampa home
A family is out of their home after a fire caused serious damage early Monday, according to Tampa Fire Rescue.
13-year-old girl rescued from Tampa motel: 'This child was lured'
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has arrested two men after deputies rescued a teenage girl from a Tampa motel room.
BAPS Charities raises thousands for Children's Cancer Center Tampa
BAPS Charities presented a check for $10,000 to the Children's Cancer Center in Tampa.
Man shot to death in Tampa, search on for shooter
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide in Tampa.
Eight-time convicted felon arrested, accused of selling drugs in Bay Area
Fewer drugs are on our streets thanks to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Tampa prepares for the 2025 hurricane season using lessons from last year's back-to-back storms
The 2025 hurricane season officially starts on Sunday, June 1. So Tampa leaders, first responders, and officials gathered on Friday to share important lessons learned from Helene and Milton.
Hyde Park Village sees change as area grows with new businesses coming in, others leaving
As development booms around Tampa, Hyde Park Village is one of the areas where change is happening. New business is coming in, while other businesses have moved out over the last several years.
Construction continues on University Area park to install artificial turf on sports field
Construction continues at Harvest Hope Park in the University Area of Tampa as crews work to install artificial turf on the sports field.
Man who tried to kill ex-girlfriend & killed her dog headed to prison
The man who traveled from Atlanta to Florida, then tried to kill his ex-girlfriend and shot her dog after the attack, learned his fate in a Tampa courtroom on Thursday.
'Private' street lights create issues for safe streets after hurricane vacancies
After last year’s brutal hurricanes, many Tampa Bay area neighborhoods remain half-vacant as people move back in or sell. Residents in Westshore have noticed their streets aren’t just quieter — they’re darker.
20 high school graduates preparing to head to military academies after send-off ceremony at MacDill
Twenty Bay Area high school graduates will soon head to their military academies. Congresswomen Kathy Castor and Laurel Lee held a special ceremony Tuesday night at MacDill to officially send them off.
Tampa man arrested on 100 counts of child porn charges following cyber-tip
A cyber-tip investigation landed a Tampa man behind bars, facing 100 counts of child pornography charges.