Teen checks pool noodle on Southwest flight, video goes viral
Sydney Fowls flew from Ohio to Tampa and decided to see if she could check a pool noodle on her Southwest flight. Sure enough, the college student looked out the window and watched baggage handlers loading her pool noodle onto the plane. Her video quickly went viral.
Sydney Fowls flew from Ohio to Tampa and decided to see if she could check a pool noodle on her Southwest flight. Sure enough, the college student looked out the window and watched baggage handlers loading her pool noodle onto the plane. Her video quickly went viral.
J.C. Newman seeks permission to import Cuban tobacco for cigars
After more than a century, the old tradition of hand-rolling cigars still rolls on inside J.C. Newman’s factory in Ybor City. Now they want to restore another part of that tradition.
After more than a century, the old tradition of hand-rolling cigars still rolls on inside J.C. Newman’s factory in Ybor City. Now they want to restore another part of that tradition.
Search for armed robbery suspects underway in Tampa
Tampa police officers are searching for two men accused of robbing the Mobil gas station on N. Florida Avenue Monday.
Tampa police officers are searching for two men accused of robbing the Mobil gas station on N. Florida Avenue Monday.
Tampa’s first Shake Shack is officially open
Burger lovers in Tampa now have another option to sink their teeth into: Shake Shack.
Burger lovers in Tampa now have another option to sink their teeth into: Shake Shack.
Man in custody after shooting at deputies doing welfare check on child
According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, deputies conducting a welfare check on a child were met with gunfire Sunday afternoon.
According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, deputies conducting a welfare check on a child were met with gunfire Sunday afternoon.
Masks now optional for some Bay Area summer school students, teachers say it’s a quick turnaround
On Friday, the Hillsborough County School District announced that beginning Monday, masks would be optional in schools, which means students enrolling in summer school classes will not have to wear a mask, but not all teachers are on board.
On Friday, the Hillsborough County School District announced that beginning Monday, masks would be optional in schools, which means students enrolling in summer school classes will not have to wear a mask, but not all teachers are on board.
Tampa police investigating homicide
The Tampa Police Department is investigating after a man was found murdered early Sunday morning.
The Tampa Police Department is investigating after a man was found murdered early Sunday morning.
U.S. Marshals arrest Tampa man for first-degree murder
U.S. Marshals arrested Timothy Fulgiam Weeks, 46, for first-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of an adult male.
U.S. Marshals arrested Timothy Fulgiam Weeks, 46, for first-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of an adult male.
Tampa goes orange to bring awareness to gun violence
The first Friday in June is National Gun Violence Awareness Day and the city of Tampa is shining a light on the issue by lighting up orange. The shade has been the defining color of the gun violence prevention movement.
The first Friday in June is National Gun Violence Awareness Day and the city of Tampa is shining a light on the issue by lighting up orange. The shade has been the defining color of the gun violence prevention movement.
From medical school to the Met: Tampa doctor wins Grammy
After college, Rishi Rane moved to New York to pursue a career in opera, but wound up following his family into the medical field. But his opera past came knocking when a director reached out to him.
After college, Rishi Rane moved to New York to pursue a career in opera, but wound up following his family into the medical field. But his opera past came knocking when a director reached out to him.
Lightning set up ball hockey court at Rowlett Park to inspire next generation of players
As the Tampa Bay Lightning advance in the playoffs, the team is cultivating the next generation of hockey fans at home.
As the Tampa Bay Lightning advance in the playoffs, the team is cultivating the next generation of hockey fans at home.
Woman accused of letting disabled husband die refuses plea deal
Wearing matching orange jail jumpsuits, a mother and daughter appeared standing side by side on a virtual court hearing Thursday.
Wearing matching orange jail jumpsuits, a mother and daughter appeared standing side by side on a virtual court hearing Thursday.
Tampa Bay man's family fishing trips are more than a day on the boat
It’s a story of food and family. The food is delicious, wild-caught, Alaskan salmon. The family is the Neals.
It’s a story of food and family. The food is delicious, wild-caught, Alaskan salmon. The family is the Neals.
TopGolf Live comes to Raymond James Stadium
Raymond James Stadium is usually reserved for punts and passes from the Buccaneers, but now golf fans can tee off at the stadium.
Raymond James Stadium is usually reserved for punts and passes from the Buccaneers, but now golf fans can tee off at the stadium.
1,878 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Thursday; 49 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 1,878 Thursday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,329,867.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 1,878 Thursday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,329,867.
Tampa is strong and resilient, mayor says in State of the City virtual driving tour
Mayor Jane Castor conducted her State of the City address virtually; broadcasting it via Facebook during a driving tour of Tampa.
Mayor Jane Castor conducted her State of the City address virtually; broadcasting it via Facebook during a driving tour of Tampa.
In scientific first, Florida Aquarium cross-breeds corals for stronger disease resistance
Scientists successfully cross-bred grooved brain corals from two different locations that were rescued from a disease outbreak. It's a first-of-its-kind achievement that could have a major impact on saving Florida's depleted coral reefs.
Scientists successfully cross-bred grooved brain corals from two different locations that were rescued from a disease outbreak. It's a first-of-its-kind achievement that could have a major impact on saving Florida's depleted coral reefs.
Missing dog that united South Tampa found in yard near Bayshore Boulevard
Days after the search for a missing German shepherd in South Tampa took over social media, the wayward pooch has been found and is on the mend.
Days after the search for a missing German shepherd in South Tampa took over social media, the wayward pooch has been found and is on the mend.
Tampa man, who took selfie from Senate floor, pleads guilty to Capitol riot charge
A Tampa man pleaded guilty Wednesday to crimes related to the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
A Tampa man pleaded guilty Wednesday to crimes related to the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Tampa Bay nurses headed to India to help fight COVID-19
Nurses are always on-call, no matter where help is needed. Now, four nurses from Tampa Bay are joining dozens from around the country to go to where fighting COVID couldn't be more important.
Nurses are always on-call, no matter where help is needed. Now, four nurses from Tampa Bay are joining dozens from around the country to go to where fighting COVID couldn't be more important.