Tampa man gets jail time after pleading guilty to making online threats against BLM activists
A Tampa man is pleading guilty to making online threats toward Blacks Lives Matter demonstrators. He faced up to 15 years in prison, but will only serve 60 days in county jail, under the plea deal.
A Tampa man is pleading guilty to making online threats toward Blacks Lives Matter demonstrators. He faced up to 15 years in prison, but will only serve 60 days in county jail, under the plea deal.
Free event showcases global dishes inspired by refugee women
The University Area CDC, Well Fed Community in partnership with Refugee and Migrant Women Initiative and the University of South Florida are hosting a free recipe showcase Friday, featuring recipes of refugee women in our area.
The University Area CDC, Well Fed Community in partnership with Refugee and Migrant Women Initiative and the University of South Florida are hosting a free recipe showcase Friday, featuring recipes of refugee women in our area.
Tampa Fire Rescue enlists the help of dog, Phorce, during Surfside clean up
Tampa Fire Rescue's Brittany Bishop says her dog Phorce is her hero. Bishop and Phorce were on a 12-hour night shift as part of the search and rescue group after the deadly condo building collapse in Surfside.
Tampa Fire Rescue's Brittany Bishop says her dog Phorce is her hero. Bishop and Phorce were on a 12-hour night shift as part of the search and rescue group after the deadly condo building collapse in Surfside.
Hillsborough detectives need help to identify man who sexually battered woman in Tampa
Hillsborough County investigators said they are hoping to identify the suspect who sexually battered a woman early Sunday morning.
Hillsborough County investigators said they are hoping to identify the suspect who sexually battered a woman early Sunday morning.
Tenants allowed back into Element apartments after massive water main break
Hundreds of residents at the downtown Tampa high-rise Element were allowed back into their apartments Monday after a major water main break over a week ago.
Hundreds of residents at the downtown Tampa high-rise Element were allowed back into their apartments Monday after a major water main break over a week ago.
Cuban Americans remain hopeful, despite complicated political climate
In 2016 when the Tampa Bay Rays played a historic game against the Cuban team, many were hopeful for a new future with the country. Today, many say it's more complicated.
In 2016 when the Tampa Bay Rays played a historic game against the Cuban team, many were hopeful for a new future with the country. Today, many say it's more complicated.
Man pleads guilty in post-Gasparilla crash that killed 2
After Alexander Jacobson left Gasparilla celebrations in 2020, he drove the wrong way on a ramp to the airport and crashed head-on with an Uber driver. Now he's going to jail for 17 years after pleading guilty to DUI manslaughter.
After Alexander Jacobson left Gasparilla celebrations in 2020, he drove the wrong way on a ramp to the airport and crashed head-on with an Uber driver. Now he's going to jail for 17 years after pleading guilty to DUI manslaughter.
'Honor of a lifetime': Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan to retire after 31 years with the agency
Brian Dugan has been with the Tampa Police Department for 31 years and was promoted to police chief during the Seminole Heights killings in 2017. Today, he announced he will officially retire in September.
Brian Dugan has been with the Tampa Police Department for 31 years and was promoted to police chief during the Seminole Heights killings in 2017. Today, he announced he will officially retire in September.
$100,000 needed to save Seminole Heights Baptist Church steeple
Neighborhood associations have been begging for someone to save the steeple of the Seminole Heights Baptist Church before it's too late. As demolition begins, they say $100,000 is what it would take.
Neighborhood associations have been begging for someone to save the steeple of the Seminole Heights Baptist Church before it's too late. As demolition begins, they say $100,000 is what it would take.
Bucs are back: Super Bowl Champs hold first training camp open to fans in more than a year
Fans gathered at the AdventHealth Training Center on Sunday to watch the Tampa Bay Buccaneers gear up for the upcoming season.
Fans gathered at the AdventHealth Training Center on Sunday to watch the Tampa Bay Buccaneers gear up for the upcoming season.
Haven’t filed taxes, but eligible for new child tax credit? United Way, IRS help families get monthly payouts
The Suncoast United Way teamed up with the IRS office on Saturday to assist households that qualify for the child tax credit, but haven’t filed taxes.
The Suncoast United Way teamed up with the IRS office on Saturday to assist households that qualify for the child tax credit, but haven’t filed taxes.
Raymond James Stadium hosts job fair as concerts, Bucs return to Bay Area
Concerts and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the 2021 Super Bowl champions, will soon be back at Raymond James Stadium, but it’s the welcoming faces and big smiles behind the scenes that help to make these events a success.
Concerts and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the 2021 Super Bowl champions, will soon be back at Raymond James Stadium, but it’s the welcoming faces and big smiles behind the scenes that help to make these events a success.
National Hurricane Center watching for possible development off the coast of Florida
The National Hurricane Center is currently monitoring an area of low pressure off the coast of Florida, about 200 miles east of Daytona Beach.
The National Hurricane Center is currently monitoring an area of low pressure off the coast of Florida, about 200 miles east of Daytona Beach.
'Worst case I've ever seen': Judge sentences Ronnie Oneal to 3 consecutive life sentences plus 90 years
A judge agreed with the jury's recommended life sentence for Ronnie Oneal, who was convicted of murdering his girlfriend and their 9-year-old special needs daughter. Oneal took the stand to testify, telling the victim's mother he was not sorry for what he did.
A judge agreed with the jury's recommended life sentence for Ronnie Oneal, who was convicted of murdering his girlfriend and their 9-year-old special needs daughter. Oneal took the stand to testify, telling the victim's mother he was not sorry for what he did.
FHP: Woman crashes into Road Ranger truck on Howard Frankland bridge, then flees the scene
The Florida Highway Patrol is looking for a hit-and-run driver who crashed into a Road Ranger truck on the shoulder of the Howard Frankland bridge, then abandoned her car and got into another vehicle to flee the scene.
The Florida Highway Patrol is looking for a hit-and-run driver who crashed into a Road Ranger truck on the shoulder of the Howard Frankland bridge, then abandoned her car and got into another vehicle to flee the scene.
2-day program helps those who haven’t filed taxes sign up for new child tax credit
On Saturday, the Suncoast United Way will help people that have not filed their taxes, but believe they are eligible for the new child tax credit to ensure eligible families are signed up to receive these credits.
On Saturday, the Suncoast United Way will help people that have not filed their taxes, but believe they are eligible for the new child tax credit to ensure eligible families are signed up to receive these credits.
Lightning national anthem singer likely exposed to COVID-19 during Stanley Cup celebration, husband says
Sonya's husband says she is not on a ventilator but is having some breathing problems as she continues to battle COVID-19.
Sonya's husband says she is not on a ventilator but is having some breathing problems as she continues to battle COVID-19.
Office building designed for health and wellness opens on Water Street
Downtown Tampa's new One Thousand One office building -- part of the Water Street Tampa project -- is Well-certified, meaning it meets criteria aimed at advancing human health and well-being.
Downtown Tampa's new One Thousand One office building -- part of the Water Street Tampa project -- is Well-certified, meaning it meets criteria aimed at advancing human health and well-being.
Florida researchers hope for bright and colorful future for coral reef species following breakthroughs
It is National Coral Awareness Week, and researchers right here in the Bay Area are working to save the third-largest barrier reef in the world.
It is National Coral Awareness Week, and researchers right here in the Bay Area are working to save the third-largest barrier reef in the world.
Healthcare worker shortage adds strain as COVID hospitalizations rise in Florida
The latest COVID-19 infection surge is putting pressure on hospitals across Florida as the industry struggles with a worker shortage.
The latest COVID-19 infection surge is putting pressure on hospitals across Florida as the industry struggles with a worker shortage.