Ahead of Shock G's funeral, Money B remembers better days with Digital Underground co-founder

More than 30 years after their career began, Ronald 'Money B' Brooks is preparing for the funeral of his friend and Digital Underground co-founder, Gregory 'Shock G' Jacobs. Police records show Jacobs was struggling with drug use.

Judge sentences hit-and-run driver to jail, community service in crash trauma center

As part of Jeremiah Jimerson's plea agreement, he will also serve 6 years in jail plus 60 months probation, which includes volunteering at a trauma hospital where car crash victims are treated.

Tampa Bay residents from India 'helpless,' watching COVID crisis unfold

The nightmare scenario Americans once feared is happening in India; a ventilator shortage, jammed intensive care units, and deaths faster than bodies can be buried.

ZooTampa vaccinates animals against COVID-19

People are not the only ones who can contract COVID-19; animals can also become infected with the virus, too.

Large Bay Area company recognizes benefits of permanent work-from-home setup

Kforce is a staffing and professional services company that employs around 600 people in Ybor City. The company says it will acquire a new headquarters building with a smaller footprint as more employees work from home.

Plant City man shoots self after chasing ex-girlfriend to Tampa gas station, FHP says

Troopers say the report of a shooting at a South Tampa intersection turned out to be a Plant City man attempting to take his own life after chasing his ex-girlfriend down Interstate 275 Thursday morning.

Post-pandemic economic recovery can be seen with new skyline

The first phase of downtown Tampa's Water Street project is well underway as residents move into Heron, a luxury apartment building, and tenants are about two months away from moving into the project's new 20-story office building.

Realtor offers tips for buying a home amid 'frenzy' in Tampa Bay housing market

You see a house that just hit the market – it checks off all of your boxes – and when you think you’ve made a good offer, it doesn’t pan out.

Judge nixes plea deal for accused Super Bowl streaker

A Tampa judge rejected a proposed plea deal Tuesday for two men accused of running onto the field during the final quarter of Super Bowl LV in February.

Help wanted: Bay Area hospitality industry facing shortage as demand increases

Hospitality was perhaps the hardest hit industry at the start of the pandemic and now restaurants and bars are hiring -- but many people are not applying. Owners are trying to figure out how to entice workers to even come in for an interview.

I-75 ramp from I-4 closed due to trash fire

The northbound exit ramp for Interstate 75 from Interstate 4 is closed following a fire.

Tampa researchers say de-escalation training at top of community's police reform wish list

Policing changes are at the forefront of the nation, and Tampa researchers are studying what’s at the root of these issues and working with police on how to fix them.

CDC loosens mask guidelines for those fully vaccinated

With more than half of all adults in the U.S. having received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is loosening guidelines on who needs to wear a mask and where.

'Psychotic' suspect begs for jail release, but gets mental health treatment instead

"I can’t stand another day in jail, man. It sucks so bad, Judge, you have no idea," pleaded Patrick Macina, accused of breaking into a car and violating his probation.

Family still struggling after father was fatally targeted by driver at random

Pedro Aguerreberry was killed while bicycling with his two sons, a death that's had a ripple of tragic consequences for his family. His mother's mental state is deteriorating, while his sister had a nervous breakdown and took her own life.