No appointment needed at Raymond James Stadium vaccination site

Starting Wednesday, the COVID-19 vaccination site at Raymond James Stadium will begin accepting walk-ups. No appointment required.

After 90 years, lectors return to Ybor cigar factory -- at least for one day

To mark the 111th anniversary of 'El Reloj,' the last working cigar factory in Tampa, Eric Newman and his family invited special guests to be lectors, the first to fill that role since the Tampa cigar factories did away with them in 1931. 

International kidnapping case gets heated during virtual court hearing

Tears and accusations were all part of a contentious custody hearing involving Tampa mother Rachelle Smith and her child’s father, Ali Salamey.

Tampa pharmacy working to get vaccines out to Black, minority communities

While the Greyhound Track and Raymond James Stadium are popular sites for the COVID-19 vaccine, they're not easily accessible for everyone. 

Hockey is for Everyone: Lightning trade bolts for rainbows on Pride Night

Fans were welcomed with rainbows galore as the Stanley Cup champions showed they are champions for everyone as the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrated Pride Night.

Tampa youth golfer relishes opportunity of a lifetime at Augusta

Most people will never get the opportunity to hit a competitive shot at Augusta National. Elyse Meerdink's chance will come at age 12.

Longtime Tampa radio host Tedd Webb dies at age 72

He was born Henry Ruiz, a kid from west Tampa whose dream to be on the radio came true as Tedd Webb. He was a fixture on Tampa Bay airwaves for 54 years.

Rare, endangered birds go back on public display at ZooTampa

Many people will never get a chance to take a trip across the world to see a rare shoebill stork in its native habitat. But ZooTampa is home to three of only four shoebill storks in the United States. 

New dining option takes off at Tampa International Airport

Tampa International Airport has launched 'TPA To Go' that brings food to you anywhere inside the airport.

Pedestrian injured following crash in Hillsborough Avenue

Tampa police said they are investigating a serious crash involving a pedestrian early Tuesday morning.

Humane Society surgeons surprised to find bullet in rescued dog

“We have seen buckshot, pellets, BBs, those type of things in animals, But a bullet of this caliber in a dog, I’ve been here two years and I have never seen this."

Seminole Heights family trades corporate world to live 'off the grid’ in refurbished school bus 

After being laid off due to COVID-19, a Seminole Heights couple spent much of the pandemic refurbishing a school bus. Now, they are getting ready to hit the open road with their three young children.

Witness recalls wrong-way crash that killed TPD officer: 'He saved my life that night'

The woman who was saved when a Tampa police officer sacrificed his life to protect her by driving into the path of a wrong-way driver spoke publicly for the first time Friday.

Neighbors hope to save Seminole Heights Baptist Church steeple

The steeple sitting atop the Seminole Heights Baptist Church, which has been sold, is at risk of being destroyed, but a group of residents and businesses is determined to save it.

Tampa firefighters plead for more staff, equipment to keep up with city’s growth

With outdated equipment and not enough fire engines to cover the city’s growth, Tampa Fire Rescue described their situation and concerns to the city council Thursday.