1 dead following Tampa officer-involved shooting

One person has passed away following an officer-involved shooting that took place Sunday in Tampa.

Thousands pack downtown Tampa to celebrate Fourth of July

After not being able to celebrate the Fourth of July last year, thousands of people packed downtown Tampa for the second “Boom by the Bay” celebration.

Planes evacuated from MacDill AFB to Kansas ahead of Tropical Storm Elsa

KC-135 refueling planes from MacDill Air Force Base are being moved to McConnell Air Force Base in Kansas on Sunday as Florida prepares for Tropical Storm Elsa. 

Tunnels to Towers pays off mortgages for families of two Bay Area law enforcement officers

The Tunnels to Towers Foundation has paid off the mortgages on the homes of Pinellas Deputy Michael Magli and Tampa Police Master Patrol Officer Jesse Madsen, who were both killed in the line of duty by drunk drivers earlier this year

Veteran, USF student receives Pat Tillman Scholarship

Joshua Burnes is the only person in Florida and one of 60 across the country to receive a Tillman Scholarship.

Tampa company, former Berkeley Prep student-athlete make history under new NCAA rules

When the NCAA changed its rules Wednesday to allow athletes to sell their likenesses, Dianna Paxton immediately saw potential Nicholas Petit-Frere, a former Berkeley Prep student-athlete who now plays for The Ohio State University.

Delta variant puts current mask guidance into question

The contagious Delta COVID-19 strain made the WHO telling vaccinated people to put back on their masks while indoors, but the CDC said their nationwide guidance remains the same: no masks for vaccinated people.

Man accused in child's death released on bond after Army comrades send letters to judge

Tyrone Covington has been sitting in jail, accused of causing the death of his girlfriend's 8-year-old son last October. Covington said the child was injured when he fell down some stairs the day before.

Meet the maestro of the Lightning’s pre-game magic

John Franzone is the man behind the Lightning’s pre-game magic. For 35-years Franzone has been putting on in-game shows entertaining fans in stadiums.

Tampa-based 'Zola' movie worrisome to sex-trafficking survivors

The story started out as a viral tweet thread, almost too shocking to be true – and some details are not. It's a tale of strip clubs, violence, and eventual sex trafficking that allegedly took place right here in Tampa.  

3 more Bay Area residents charged in Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol

Three more Bay Area residents have been charged in connection with the January 6 attack on the Capitol, making Florida the state with the most indictments related to the riots.

Experts: Cosby's release makes victims of sex crimes less likely to come forward

The decision by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to release Bill Cosby from prison is sending ripples through the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, which helps hundreds of victims of sexual assault every year.

TPD: 1 shot, killed at Silver Oaks Apartments

Tampa police are investigating after a man was found murdered at the Silver Oaks Apartments Wednesday afternoon.

Super Bowl streaker takes deal for 12 months probation, community service

The stunt is over, but the consequences are far from over. The streaker who ran across the field during the Super Bowl game in Tampa went before a judge Tuesday.

Bay Area businesses cash-in on Lightning Stanley Cup run

As the Stanley Cup Final kicks off with the Lightning playing at Amalie Arena, money is pouring into businesses that have had their toughest year in memory.