‘This is a matter of faith’: Father describes ‘miraculous’ recovery after trying to save kids from rip current

When Vitelio and his family went to the east coast of Florida for the Fourth of July holiday, he never imagined he would end up unconscious in the hospital for three days after trying to save his children from strong rip currents in Daytona Beach.

Biden to host Super Bowl champs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tuesday

President Joe Biden will celebrate the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Super Bowl title when the team visits the White House on Tuesday.

How Tampa Bay could become a 'dead zone' for marine plants and animals

If the red tide that's plaguing Tampa Bay and causing massive fish kills does not clear up soon, experts fear Tampa Bay could become what's known as a dead zone.

Families plead for tips on 1-year anniversary of deadly shooting on I-75

The families of two best friends are pleading with the public to find their killer, one year after someone opened fire on Interstate 75 in Sarasota County. 

New Tampa esport lets you jump into the video game world

A new esports league called HADO has arrived in Tampa, giving players the chance to wield fireballs and fantastical weapons, just like their favorite video game characters.

Downtown Tampa high-rise evacuated after broken pipes flood apartments

A major water main break occurred overnight at the Element high-rise apartment in downtown Tampa. Residents were evacuated due to the flooding.

Tampa man battling COVID since Thanksgiving urges everyone to get vaccinated

A Tampa father and husband is finally back home after eight months in the hospital and a long-term care facility, where he had a long road recovering from COVID-19.

After arrests, TPD video aims to educate local Cubans about protest laws

Hundreds have protested for change in Cuba, with some of the marches spilling into the streets and blocking roadways. Now, Tampa police are trying to educate protesters about what’s allowed under the state’s new protest laws.

'We can't have that': DeSantis says Florida won't tolerate Cuba protests that shut down roadways

"We can't have that. It's dangerous for you to be shutting down a thoroughfare," Gov. DeSantis said of the protests that shut down roads and highways in cities like Tampa and Miami. "It's not something that we're going to tolerate."

USF dermatologist's guide for using sunscreen to prevent skin cancer

The warmth of the sun can feel great, but it could also be damaging. Ultraviolet light causes mutations in the skin according to a USF Health dermatologist.

Two Hillsborough men held on Florida's new anti-riot law following Dale Mabry protest

Two Hillsborough County men who were arrested during Tuesday's protest at Dale Mabry and I-275 are being held on charges related to Florida's new anti-riot law.

For third day, Tampa demonstrators show support for Cuban protests

More protests, calling for a liberated Cuba, formed in Ybor City and along Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa Wednesday evening and night. 

Timeline: Deadly 2018 Bayshore street-racing crash

Cameron Herrin and John Barrineau have both been sentenced to prison for their roles in the street-racing crash that killed Jessica and Lillia Raubenolt along Tampa’s Bayshore Boulevard in 2018.

Hillsborough GOP calls on Gov. DeSantis to keep US Capitol Police from opening Tampa field office

The Hillsborough County Republican Party is calling on Gov. Ron DeSantis to keep the U.S. Capitol Police from opening a field office in Tampa: "As Governor, you have the authority to deny this intrusion upon our State, our People, our Constitution."

Teen raises awareness about kids and skin cancer with 'Blue Mustache' Facebook page

A Moffitt Cancer Center expert says children are not immune to skin cancer. One teen raised awareness during his battle with cancer by using a Facebook page.