Convicted child molester's mother refuses to attend sentencing
Lewis Matthews was convicted of molesting a 10-year-old girl and then dousing her in bleach to cover it up. At his sentencing Monday, he faced life in prison.
Lewis Matthews was convicted of molesting a 10-year-old girl and then dousing her in bleach to cover it up. At his sentencing Monday, he faced life in prison.
From Tampa to Tokyo: Hillsborough High teen becomes youngest runner to make Team USA in decades
Tampa's own Erriyon Knighton, a 17-year-old at Hillsborough High, has made history. He will be joining Team USA as the youngest track-and-field athlete since 1964.
Tampa's own Erriyon Knighton, a 17-year-old at Hillsborough High, has made history. He will be joining Team USA as the youngest track-and-field athlete since 1964.
Task Force 3 deploys to Surfside to assist in rescue efforts
More than 70 local firefighters, paramedics, and doctors are in Surfside to help with the rescue and recovery after a 12-story condo building collapsed early Thursday morning.
More than 70 local firefighters, paramedics, and doctors are in Surfside to help with the rescue and recovery after a 12-story condo building collapsed early Thursday morning.
Defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning headed back to Stanley Cup Final after Game-7 win against Islanders
The Tampa Bay Lightning is headed back to the Stanley Cup Final. Andrei Vasilevskiy had 18 saves and Yanni Gaurde scored a short-handed goal to help the defending Stanley Cup Champions beat the New York Islanders 1-0 in Game 7 of their NHL playoff semifinal series on Friday night.
The Tampa Bay Lightning is headed back to the Stanley Cup Final. Andrei Vasilevskiy had 18 saves and Yanni Gaurde scored a short-handed goal to help the defending Stanley Cup Champions beat the New York Islanders 1-0 in Game 7 of their NHL playoff semifinal series on Friday night.
Tampa Fire Rescue welcomes first-ever female to lead department
Barbara Tripp was born and raised in East Tampa, and she is proud of her modest roots, but Tampa Fire's first female leader is an accomplished public servant and veteran who brings a wealth of knowledge and skill to the department.
Barbara Tripp was born and raised in East Tampa, and she is proud of her modest roots, but Tampa Fire's first female leader is an accomplished public servant and veteran who brings a wealth of knowledge and skill to the department.
Americans looking for post-pandemic change quitting jobs at record pace
Four million people quit their jobs in April, according to the U.S. Labor Department, but despite the influx of job-seekers, CareerSource Tampa Bay says it's a great time to look for a new job.
Four million people quit their jobs in April, according to the U.S. Labor Department, but despite the influx of job-seekers, CareerSource Tampa Bay says it's a great time to look for a new job.
Weekend at Bernie's cutout develops cult following among Lightning fans
A Weekend at Bernie's cutout has become a good luck charm for the Lightning. A Tampa boating company started the trend.
A Weekend at Bernie's cutout has become a good luck charm for the Lightning. A Tampa boating company started the trend.
Life without parole: Man convicted of killing girlfriend, daughter sentenced by jury
The jury in the Ronnie Oneal murder trial handed down a sentence of life in prison, without the possibility of parole Friday. The death penalty was a possibility in the case.
The jury in the Ronnie Oneal murder trial handed down a sentence of life in prison, without the possibility of parole Friday. The death penalty was a possibility in the case.
Life without parole: Man convicted of killing girlfriend, daughter sentenced
On Monday the jury convicted Oneal of killing his girlfriend, his 9-year-old daughter and attempting to kill his 8-year-old son.
On Monday the jury convicted Oneal of killing his girlfriend, his 9-year-old daughter and attempting to kill his 8-year-old son.
Gunman in Craigslist murder case found guilty of first-degree murder
One of two suspects in the murder of a man who was trying to sell a dirtbike on Craigslist has been found guilty of first-degree murder and armed robbery.
One of two suspects in the murder of a man who was trying to sell a dirtbike on Craigslist has been found guilty of first-degree murder and armed robbery.
What is a Blue Alert? Florida activates notification system for 3rd time in 10 years
In 2011, Florida created the Blue Alert using Amber Alert technology to notify the public of key information when a law enforcement officer is seriously hurt, killed or missing in the line of duty and the suspect is on the run posing a serious threat to the public.
In 2011, Florida created the Blue Alert using Amber Alert technology to notify the public of key information when a law enforcement officer is seriously hurt, killed or missing in the line of duty and the suspect is on the run posing a serious threat to the public.
‘We want to save a life’: Tampa Humane Society undergoes upgrade, mission remains the same
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay is a no-kill facility that was recently renovated to better serve a variety of animals.
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay is a no-kill facility that was recently renovated to better serve a variety of animals.
First Lady Jill Biden joins Tampa Bay Lightning for ‘Shots on Ice’ COVID vaccine event
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, AdventHealth and the Tampa Bay Lightning joined forces to hold a COVID-19 vaccine clinic on the ice at Amalie Arena on Thursday.
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, AdventHealth and the Tampa Bay Lightning joined forces to hold a COVID-19 vaccine clinic on the ice at Amalie Arena on Thursday.
First Lady Jill Biden to join Tampa Bay Lightning for ‘Shots on Ice’ COVID vaccine event on Thursday
This week, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden will be joining the Tampa Bay Lightning for their 'Shots on Ice' vaccination event.
This week, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden will be joining the Tampa Bay Lightning for their 'Shots on Ice' vaccination event.
Tampa mall shoe store offers $20,000 reward after $200,000 in rare footwear stolen
Four thieves cut a hole through the back wall of a shoe store in International Plaza and made off with hundreds of thousands worth of merchandise, including three pairs of rare Jordans.
Four thieves cut a hole through the back wall of a shoe store in International Plaza and made off with hundreds of thousands worth of merchandise, including three pairs of rare Jordans.
Safety of Bay Area bridges monitored using new technology
Cars drive over hundreds of thousands of bridges daily that develop issues beneath the surface, so researchers from Tampa Bay and central Florida are teaming up to develop new technology to be more proactive about bridge repairs.
Cars drive over hundreds of thousands of bridges daily that develop issues beneath the surface, so researchers from Tampa Bay and central Florida are teaming up to develop new technology to be more proactive about bridge repairs.
'I have the best of both worlds': TGH trauma nurse combines passion for teaching with love of medicine
As a child, Leigh Ann Murray wanted to become a teacher, but when she fell in love with the medical field, she discovered she could have the best of both worlds.
As a child, Leigh Ann Murray wanted to become a teacher, but when she fell in love with the medical field, she discovered she could have the best of both worlds.
Ransomware attacks prompt Bay Area schools, governments to beef up security
In the past year, cybercriminals hacked Colonial Pipeline, a meatpacking plant and the city of Oldsmar’s water treatment plant. Now, Tampa Bay area groups are trying to make sure they're not next on the list.
In the past year, cybercriminals hacked Colonial Pipeline, a meatpacking plant and the city of Oldsmar’s water treatment plant. Now, Tampa Bay area groups are trying to make sure they're not next on the list.
Tampa scientist calls on NASA to explore moon caves for possible water, organisms
University of South Florida geology professor Bogdan Onac has studied caves and lava tubes all over the planet. He believes what’s inside our earth could hold clues to life beyond it.
University of South Florida geology professor Bogdan Onac has studied caves and lava tubes all over the planet. He believes what’s inside our earth could hold clues to life beyond it.
Suspect sought after 2 motorcyclists shot by passing car on Howard Frankland Bridge
Two people on a motorcycle were hospitalized following a shooting that took place early Tuesday morning on the Howard Frankland Bridge.
Two people on a motorcycle were hospitalized following a shooting that took place early Tuesday morning on the Howard Frankland Bridge.