Genealogy database leads Tampa police to 2007 Gasparilla rape suspect
Police in Tampa say a cold-case arrest was possible because the suspect had entered his DNA into a genealogy database, ultimately allowing detectives to match it to a sexual assault from 14 years ago.
Police in Tampa say a cold-case arrest was possible because the suspect had entered his DNA into a genealogy database, ultimately allowing detectives to match it to a sexual assault from 14 years ago.
Tearful son takes stand to recall father's 2017 murder during Craigslist sale
A father and son hoping to sale a dirtbike on Craigslist walked into a trap four years ago. James Beck was murdered right in front of his 15-year-old son. Now, the accused killer is on trial, and Beck's son is forced to relive that day from the witness stand.
A father and son hoping to sale a dirtbike on Craigslist walked into a trap four years ago. James Beck was murdered right in front of his 15-year-old son. Now, the accused killer is on trial, and Beck's son is forced to relive that day from the witness stand.
Ronnie Oneal found guilty of 2018 double-murder of family; attempted murder of son
The trial was three years in the making, but after a few hours, a jury found Ronnie Oneal III guilty of the brutal murders of his 9-year-old daughter and the mother of his two children in 2018. His son barely survived the attack and lived to testify against his father at the age of 11.
The trial was three years in the making, but after a few hours, a jury found Ronnie Oneal III guilty of the brutal murders of his 9-year-old daughter and the mother of his two children in 2018. His son barely survived the attack and lived to testify against his father at the age of 11.
Injectable treatment for PTSD could provide lifelong relief, doctors say
One of the first and only injectable treatments for PTSD is giving some sufferers a new outlook on life.
One of the first and only injectable treatments for PTSD is giving some sufferers a new outlook on life.
Tampa paints the town purple to raise Alzheimer’s awareness
Sunday, the city of Tampa's buildings and bridges were lit up in purple as a show of support in the fight to end Alzheimer's disease.
Sunday, the city of Tampa's buildings and bridges were lit up in purple as a show of support in the fight to end Alzheimer's disease.
TPD: 1 dead after car crashes, overturns in Hillsborough River
The Tampa Police Department is investigating a fatal car crash that occurred Sunday afternoon.
The Tampa Police Department is investigating a fatal car crash that occurred Sunday afternoon.
Professional pet sitters pleased with post-pandemic prosperity
As families head out on summer vacations, many are hiring professional pet sitters, so their animals can stay at home.
As families head out on summer vacations, many are hiring professional pet sitters, so their animals can stay at home.
‘This represents freedom today’: Bay Area celebrates Juneteenth, hopes holiday becomes day of education
On Saturday, celebrations across the Bay Area highlighted the importance of Juneteenth, which was just made a federal holiday.
On Saturday, celebrations across the Bay Area highlighted the importance of Juneteenth, which was just made a federal holiday.
Tampa couple wants additional refund after Southwest Airlines issues left them stranded for days
A turbulent week for Southwest Airlines left thousands of passengers stranded for days at airports across the country and now some are demanding the company pay up.
A turbulent week for Southwest Airlines left thousands of passengers stranded for days at airports across the country and now some are demanding the company pay up.
Florida car dealership owner leaves huge legacy in Tampa Bay
"It's going to be huuuuuuuuge." Car dealership owner Billy Fuccillo was known across southwest Florida and upstate New York for his advertisements, but that familiar call to come buy a new car was silenced Thursday when he died in Sarasota, at the age of 65.
"It's going to be huuuuuuuuge." Car dealership owner Billy Fuccillo was known across southwest Florida and upstate New York for his advertisements, but that familiar call to come buy a new car was silenced Thursday when he died in Sarasota, at the age of 65.
Free healthy food program strengthens community
The Harvest Hope Garden in the University area of Tampa is a place where kids and adults in the community can learn how to grow and prepare their food.
The Harvest Hope Garden in the University area of Tampa is a place where kids and adults in the community can learn how to grow and prepare their food.
‘It’s just too much’: Tampa police, families of crime victims, beg for shootings to stop
After an uptick in violent crimes involving guns, Tampa police, along with victims of gun violence, called for an end to the shootings.
After an uptick in violent crimes involving guns, Tampa police, along with victims of gun violence, called for an end to the shootings.
Streetcar updates still in the works, despite funding setback
Ridership on Tampa's streetcar is way up, even when compared to pre-pandemic numbers, but the loss of $67 million that would have come from the penny sales tax has created a hurdle for the project.
Ridership on Tampa's streetcar is way up, even when compared to pre-pandemic numbers, but the loss of $67 million that would have come from the penny sales tax has created a hurdle for the project.
Lack of exposure to flu, cold viruses during pandemic could put kids at higher risk, doctors warn
As thousands of people return to offices, schools, and packed events, doctors say more sicknesses could start to spread. Medical experts warn that little ones may be the most at risk.
As thousands of people return to offices, schools, and packed events, doctors say more sicknesses could start to spread. Medical experts warn that little ones may be the most at risk.
City council to choose additional member of TPD Citizens Review Board
Activists tried one last time to convince Tampa City Council that it should appoint a majority of members to the Tampa Police Civilian Review Board. Instead, the council voted for a 5-5 split with the mayor, and for both to sign off on an eleventh member appointed by the NAACP.
Activists tried one last time to convince Tampa City Council that it should appoint a majority of members to the Tampa Police Civilian Review Board. Instead, the council voted for a 5-5 split with the mayor, and for both to sign off on an eleventh member appointed by the NAACP.
'They’re trying to kill me': Oneal's father recounts phone call from his son on night of murders
The jury took lots of notes Thursday, paying attention to every witness, especially the testimony from little Ronnie and from Oneal’s father, who got a call from his son the night of the killings.
The jury took lots of notes Thursday, paying attention to every witness, especially the testimony from little Ronnie and from Oneal’s father, who got a call from his son the night of the killings.
Tampa shooting sends one person to hospital, police say
One man was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition following a shooting in Tampa.
One man was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition following a shooting in Tampa.
Bay Area residents may pay less for bananas as Port Tampa Bay lands million-dollar deal with Dole
A new deal to bring Dole bananas and pineapples to Port Tampa Bay not only peels back a piece of Tampa history but takes it to a new level. The old banana docks were as familiar as cigar factories to generations of kids who grew up here from the 1920s through the 1970s.
A new deal to bring Dole bananas and pineapples to Port Tampa Bay not only peels back a piece of Tampa history but takes it to a new level. The old banana docks were as familiar as cigar factories to generations of kids who grew up here from the 1920s through the 1970s.
Tampa Bay Cannons love competing despite disadvantages
Ultimate frisbee, while largely considered an underground sport, has been around for a while. There are professional teams across the country, including the Bay area's Tampa Bay Cannons. Playing for the Cannons is an exercise in "for the love of the game."
Ultimate frisbee, while largely considered an underground sport, has been around for a while. There are professional teams across the country, including the Bay area's Tampa Bay Cannons. Playing for the Cannons is an exercise in "for the love of the game."
Ability differences won't stop these new cyclists-in-training
By the end of Friday, a group of Tampa Bay residents living with disabilities will be ready for a lifetime of independent bike riding.
By the end of Friday, a group of Tampa Bay residents living with disabilities will be ready for a lifetime of independent bike riding.