ZooTampa stingray deaths blamed on 'supersaturation;' tank will be redesigned and rebuilt
ZooTampa says a technical issue with the tank may have led to the sudden deaths of 12 stingrays last month, and they’ll rebuild the entire habitat to make sure it doesn’t happen again.
ZooTampa says a technical issue with the tank may have led to the sudden deaths of 12 stingrays last month, and they’ll rebuild the entire habitat to make sure it doesn’t happen again.
Southwest leaves Tampa travelers temporarily stranded, citing network 'performance issues'
Hundreds of flight cancellations left passengers stranded at airports across the country Tuesday after Southwest Airlines reported a computer reservation issue led to the disruption--the second for the airline in the last 24 hours.
Hundreds of flight cancellations left passengers stranded at airports across the country Tuesday after Southwest Airlines reported a computer reservation issue led to the disruption--the second for the airline in the last 24 hours.
USF men's hoops coach out after report detailing 'unacceptable' comments to players
University of South Florida assistant men's basketball coach Tom Herrion is out of a job after an investigation substantiated comments he made that either toed the racial line – or went over it.
University of South Florida assistant men's basketball coach Tom Herrion is out of a job after an investigation substantiated comments he made that either toed the racial line – or went over it.
2 dead, 1 injured in crash on Boy Scout Boulevard in Tampa
Two people were killed and another was seriously injured after a crash at the intersection of N Manhattan Avenue and W Boy Scout Boulevard in Tampa Tuesday evening.
Two people were killed and another was seriously injured after a crash at the intersection of N Manhattan Avenue and W Boy Scout Boulevard in Tampa Tuesday evening.
WestShore Plaza files for bankruptcy; shoppers likely won't notice a difference
Westshore Plaza Mall in Tampa was closed for nearly two months, but not nearly as long as other malls owned by the same company. The financial fallout includes chapter 11 bankruptcy, but it won't mean much for employees and shoppers in Tampa.
Westshore Plaza Mall in Tampa was closed for nearly two months, but not nearly as long as other malls owned by the same company. The financial fallout includes chapter 11 bankruptcy, but it won't mean much for employees and shoppers in Tampa.
Tampa tourism kicks off spring with record-breaking month
Tourism officials in Tampa are celebrating a record-breaking month, with $4 million in hotel and other taxes generated during the month of April.
Tourism officials in Tampa are celebrating a record-breaking month, with $4 million in hotel and other taxes generated during the month of April.
Cross Bay Ferry to resume, with year-round service from St. Pete to Tampa
Fans of the Cross Bay Ferry between Tampa and St. Petersburg could see the service year-round over the next few years.
Fans of the Cross Bay Ferry between Tampa and St. Petersburg could see the service year-round over the next few years.
Tampa Bay Restaurant Week kicks off with dozens of local flavors, benefitting Feeding Tampa Bay
If you’re a food lover looking to try new restaurants in the Tampa Bay area, or just want a break from cooking, Tampa Bay Restaurant Week is the perfect week to explore some of what the Tampa Bay food scene has to offer.
If you’re a food lover looking to try new restaurants in the Tampa Bay area, or just want a break from cooking, Tampa Bay Restaurant Week is the perfect week to explore some of what the Tampa Bay food scene has to offer.
Police investigate deadly, fiery crash near Tampa International Airport
Tampa police said the one person inside the vehicle did not survive the fire.
Tampa police said the one person inside the vehicle did not survive the fire.
Okinawa veteran, 95, still honors America as Tampa’s 'flag man'
George Hill has been selling and installing American flags for decades and, at age 95, the WWII vet has no plans to retire. "I fought for it. I don't have to say any more," he explained.
George Hill has been selling and installing American flags for decades and, at age 95, the WWII vet has no plans to retire. "I fought for it. I don't have to say any more," he explained.
ZooTampa welcomes baby southern white rhino
A female southern white rhino was born early June 6 at ZooTampa. She is the 8th southern white rhino calf born at the zoo.
A female southern white rhino was born early June 6 at ZooTampa. She is the 8th southern white rhino calf born at the zoo.
Campers get up close and personal with marine life at Florida Aquarium this summer
The Florida Aquarium is hosting a summer camp that includes animal interaction and is divided into different age-groups and interest-specific learning.
The Florida Aquarium is hosting a summer camp that includes animal interaction and is divided into different age-groups and interest-specific learning.
Someone is swiping Ronald McDonald House charity boxes from Bay Area McDonald's
Crimestoppers of Tampa Bay says one person may be behind seven separate thefts of Ronald McDonald House charity boxes since May 26.
Crimestoppers of Tampa Bay says one person may be behind seven separate thefts of Ronald McDonald House charity boxes since May 26.
3-legged gator, bound with boxing tape, found outside Tampa sanctuary
A 5-foot, 10-inch alligator with a missing limb and boxing tape around her jaws, front legs, and tail was discovered Thursday outside Croc Encounters, an educational and wildlife sanctuary facility in Tampa.
A 5-foot, 10-inch alligator with a missing limb and boxing tape around her jaws, front legs, and tail was discovered Thursday outside Croc Encounters, an educational and wildlife sanctuary facility in Tampa.
All lanes of Busch Blvd reopen after multi-vehicle crash; 2 hospitalized
Tampa police are investigating a major crash that has shut down a portion of Busch Blvd near I-275.
Tampa police are investigating a major crash that has shut down a portion of Busch Blvd near I-275.
Crash involving FedEx truck closes portion of Busch Boulevard in Tampa
A crash involving an overturned FedEx truck in Tampa has closed the westbound lanes of Busch Boulevard.
A crash involving an overturned FedEx truck in Tampa has closed the westbound lanes of Busch Boulevard.
Digital Underground’s Shock G died from drug and alcohol overdose, medical examiner says
The Hillsborough County medical examiner’s initial case summary report, released Thursday, lists his cause of death as accidental, the result of “combined toxic effects of fentanyl, ethanol, and methamphetamine.”
The Hillsborough County medical examiner’s initial case summary report, released Thursday, lists his cause of death as accidental, the result of “combined toxic effects of fentanyl, ethanol, and methamphetamine.”
Funeral home bids farewell to stained glass and pews; offers 'speakeasy' experience instead
A new speakeasy is located in the Blount & Curry Funeral Home in South Tampa. They also offer an 'immersive space' that they suggest be used for parties and weddings.
A new speakeasy is located in the Blount & Curry Funeral Home in South Tampa. They also offer an 'immersive space' that they suggest be used for parties and weddings.
Performing arts program at Pepin Academies helps students overcome obstacles
Drama classes can help kids express themselves creatively. For students in one program, that training can go a lot further to help them with other aspects of their lives.
Drama classes can help kids express themselves creatively. For students in one program, that training can go a lot further to help them with other aspects of their lives.
Tampa rapper, accused of killing 2 in studio, complains about death threats
A judge modified bail conditions for murder defendant and rapper Billy Adams after he said he received numerous threats, including one that read, "Yo whole family gonna die."
A judge modified bail conditions for murder defendant and rapper Billy Adams after he said he received numerous threats, including one that read, "Yo whole family gonna die."