From fire trucks to garbage trucks, Tampa's mechanics keep city moving into the future
The team of 55 people is responsible for maintaining more than 3,000 city vehicles. Every year, they process over 15,000 repair orders.
The team of 55 people is responsible for maintaining more than 3,000 city vehicles. Every year, they process over 15,000 repair orders.
Man dies after being found in bullet-riddled car along I-275 in Tampa
When Tampa police responded to a report of a highway crash Tuesday night, they found a vehicle with several bullet holes and a driver with a gunshot wound. The man later died.
When Tampa police responded to a report of a highway crash Tuesday night, they found a vehicle with several bullet holes and a driver with a gunshot wound. The man later died.
Cancer survivor retires after 50 years of service at St. Joseph's Hospital
For 50 years, Betty Harmon has put her heart and soul into caring for cancer patients at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa. Now she's retiring and ready for the next chapter.
For 50 years, Betty Harmon has put her heart and soul into caring for cancer patients at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa. Now she's retiring and ready for the next chapter.
Killer of Tampa car wash owner now accused of murdering car wash owner's cousin
Two weeks ago, Dwayne McGriff was convicted of murder after he gunned down the owner of a car wash in Tampa. He was sentenced to life in prison. But prosecutors aren't finished with him yet.
Two weeks ago, Dwayne McGriff was convicted of murder after he gunned down the owner of a car wash in Tampa. He was sentenced to life in prison. But prosecutors aren't finished with him yet.
Tampa woman wins $1 million from lotto scratch-off ticket
A Tampa woman plans to purchase her dream home after winning $1 million from a lottery scratch-off ticket.
A Tampa woman plans to purchase her dream home after winning $1 million from a lottery scratch-off ticket.
Despite legal battles, cruise schedules push forward from Florida ports
Ahead of a hearing Thursday on a federal lawsuit about the CDC’s guidelines for cruising, major cruise companies announced sailings as soon as July from South Florida this summer.
Ahead of a hearing Thursday on a federal lawsuit about the CDC’s guidelines for cruising, major cruise companies announced sailings as soon as July from South Florida this summer.
Couple's karaoke performances of Nelly song 'Dilemma' goes viral
When Sarah Grossfield sings Kelly Rowland's part in Nelly's song "Dilemma," there's a reason it sounds so good.
When Sarah Grossfield sings Kelly Rowland's part in Nelly's song "Dilemma," there's a reason it sounds so good.
Tampa's July 4th 'Boom by the Bay' fireworks show will return next month
Tampa’s Independence Day celebration, which was canceled last year due to the pandemic, will be back and “bigger than ever,” the city announced Tuesday.
Tampa’s Independence Day celebration, which was canceled last year due to the pandemic, will be back and “bigger than ever,” the city announced Tuesday.
Botero's 'Dressed Woman' watches over swanky new addition to Bayshore Boulevard
Along with a complete list of amenities, the new Ritz Carlton Residences Tampa will also have interesting pieces of art and history. The first piece of art has already arrived and it’s hard to miss.
Along with a complete list of amenities, the new Ritz Carlton Residences Tampa will also have interesting pieces of art and history. The first piece of art has already arrived and it’s hard to miss.
6-year-old grazed by bullet after toddler fires gun found under sofa in Tampa home
A 6-year-old child is recovering after being grazed by a bullet in a Tampa home. Police say a 4-year-old found a gun under a sofa and accidentally fired the weapon.
A 6-year-old child is recovering after being grazed by a bullet in a Tampa home. Police say a 4-year-old found a gun under a sofa and accidentally fired the weapon.
Tampa suspect arrested after stealing pizza, wallet from delivery man, police say
Tampa police arrested an 18-year-old man after he robbed a pizza delivery man early Tuesday morning.
Tampa police arrested an 18-year-old man after he robbed a pizza delivery man early Tuesday morning.
The Black Wall Street app aims to build lost financial history
A nationwide tour for a new app called The Black Wall Street wrapped up with a stop in Tampa, and its founders said they hope to use the app to help build what was destroyed throughout history.
A nationwide tour for a new app called The Black Wall Street wrapped up with a stop in Tampa, and its founders said they hope to use the app to help build what was destroyed throughout history.
After surviving deadly lightning strike, woman turns to writing to cope with loss of friend
Three years ago, Karen Maharaj and a friend were struck by lightning along Siesta Key Beach. She survived; he did not. Now she hopes her words might just save someone else's life.
Three years ago, Karen Maharaj and a friend were struck by lightning along Siesta Key Beach. She survived; he did not. Now she hopes her words might just save someone else's life.
Teen checks pool noodle on Southwest flight, video goes viral
Sydney Fowls flew from Ohio to Tampa and decided to see if she could check a pool noodle on her Southwest flight. Sure enough, the college student looked out the window and watched baggage handlers loading her pool noodle onto the plane. Her video quickly went viral.
Sydney Fowls flew from Ohio to Tampa and decided to see if she could check a pool noodle on her Southwest flight. Sure enough, the college student looked out the window and watched baggage handlers loading her pool noodle onto the plane. Her video quickly went viral.
J.C. Newman seeks permission to import Cuban tobacco for cigars
After more than a century, the old tradition of hand-rolling cigars still rolls on inside J.C. Newman’s factory in Ybor City. Now they want to restore another part of that tradition.
After more than a century, the old tradition of hand-rolling cigars still rolls on inside J.C. Newman’s factory in Ybor City. Now they want to restore another part of that tradition.
Search for armed robbery suspects underway in Tampa
Tampa police officers are searching for two men accused of robbing the Mobil gas station on N. Florida Avenue Monday.
Tampa police officers are searching for two men accused of robbing the Mobil gas station on N. Florida Avenue Monday.
Tampa’s first Shake Shack is officially open
Burger lovers in Tampa now have another option to sink their teeth into: Shake Shack.
Burger lovers in Tampa now have another option to sink their teeth into: Shake Shack.
Man in custody after shooting at deputies doing welfare check on child
According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, deputies conducting a welfare check on a child were met with gunfire Sunday afternoon.
According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, deputies conducting a welfare check on a child were met with gunfire Sunday afternoon.
Masks now optional for some Bay Area summer school students, teachers say it’s a quick turnaround
On Friday, the Hillsborough County School District announced that beginning Monday, masks would be optional in schools, which means students enrolling in summer school classes will not have to wear a mask, but not all teachers are on board.
On Friday, the Hillsborough County School District announced that beginning Monday, masks would be optional in schools, which means students enrolling in summer school classes will not have to wear a mask, but not all teachers are on board.
Tampa police investigating homicide
The Tampa Police Department is investigating after a man was found murdered early Sunday morning.
The Tampa Police Department is investigating after a man was found murdered early Sunday morning.