Tampa developer seeks historic designation for old cigar factory
At the height of the cigar industry in Tampa, there were more than 200 factories operating in our area. Today, only 24 of those brick buildings remain.
At the height of the cigar industry in Tampa, there were more than 200 factories operating in our area. Today, only 24 of those brick buildings remain.
Victims hope military will hold sexual abusers within their ranks accountable
The military needs to hold its own people accountable for sexual harassment and assault, says a Tampa attorney, who represents service members and has testified in a congressional hearing.
The military needs to hold its own people accountable for sexual harassment and assault, says a Tampa attorney, who represents service members and has testified in a congressional hearing.
5 Tampa Prep students selected as National Merit Scholars finalists
For the first time, five students from the same graduating class at Tampa Prep have been named National Merit Scholars finalists.
For the first time, five students from the same graduating class at Tampa Prep have been named National Merit Scholars finalists.
Planned paper-fiber plant at port means at least 100 new jobs
As Tampa keeps on growing, so is Port Tampa Bay. It has agreed to lease 37 acres to the Celadon Development Corporation to build and run a paper-fiber manufacturing plant.
As Tampa keeps on growing, so is Port Tampa Bay. It has agreed to lease 37 acres to the Celadon Development Corporation to build and run a paper-fiber manufacturing plant.
Motorcyclist survives brush with train after trying to beat gates
A motorcyclist is recovering after a close call Wednesday morning. Tampa police say he fell off his bike right in front of a train.
A motorcyclist is recovering after a close call Wednesday morning. Tampa police say he fell off his bike right in front of a train.
WWE ThunderDome will have new home at Yuengling Center next month
The WWE ThunderDome will once again move to a new venue. Next month, it will call the Yuengling Center its home.
The WWE ThunderDome will once again move to a new venue. Next month, it will call the Yuengling Center its home.
Frantic markets, costly materials put home buying and building out of reach for many
It’s a tight market for anyone trying to buy a house in the Tampa Bay area. Realtors say newly-listed houses are sometimes snatched up in one day. Buyers pay more attention to cash offers first, making it even more difficult for first-time homebuyers.
It’s a tight market for anyone trying to buy a house in the Tampa Bay area. Realtors say newly-listed houses are sometimes snatched up in one day. Buyers pay more attention to cash offers first, making it even more difficult for first-time homebuyers.
Plateau in COVID-19 cases could be sign of coming surge, doctors say
COVID-19 infections are surging across Europe and experts say the U.S. should take it as a warning. There are already some red flags we could be on the cusp of a third wave.
COVID-19 infections are surging across Europe and experts say the U.S. should take it as a warning. There are already some red flags we could be on the cusp of a third wave.
'Triggered': Young Tampa Bay filmmaker focuses on bullying, school shootings, depression
Tuesday night, a young Bay Area filmmaker got to see her film title on the marquee at the Tampa Theatre. Mace Walker wrote it when she was just 17. At age 20, she’s sharing a strong message with the world.
Tuesday night, a young Bay Area filmmaker got to see her film title on the marquee at the Tampa Theatre. Mace Walker wrote it when she was just 17. At age 20, she’s sharing a strong message with the world.
Customers remember Tampa bike shop owner who inspired so many great rides
The owner and namesake of Joe Haskins' Bicycle Shop passed away Saturday at the age of 79. And though he may have died during a year when in-person interactions were scarce, his presence was anything but.
The owner and namesake of Joe Haskins' Bicycle Shop passed away Saturday at the age of 79. And though he may have died during a year when in-person interactions were scarce, his presence was anything but.
72-year-old man with dementia found hours after going missing in Tampa
Police in Tampa say they have found a man with dementia who had been missing for hours.
Police in Tampa say they have found a man with dementia who had been missing for hours.
Tampa Bay area sees sharp increase in rent costs
In the last year alone, rent costs in the Tampa Bay area have increased almost 7% -- one of the biggest hikes in the entire country.
In the last year alone, rent costs in the Tampa Bay area have increased almost 7% -- one of the biggest hikes in the entire country.
Tampa firefighters asking for help to end the ‘Nightmare on Annie Street’
The head of the Tampa Firefighters Union says the department has a lot of needs in a lot of areas, but the most acute need is at Fire Station 13.
The head of the Tampa Firefighters Union says the department has a lot of needs in a lot of areas, but the most acute need is at Fire Station 13.
3,987 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Sunday; 29 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,987 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 2,008,349.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,987 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 2,008,349.
Hundreds line up to get COVID-19 vaccine outside Tampa food bank
Hundreds of people waited for their COVID-19 vaccine at the Feeding Tampa Bay parking lot Saturday morning, one day after the governor announced Florida will lower the vaccine age requirement.
Hundreds of people waited for their COVID-19 vaccine at the Feeding Tampa Bay parking lot Saturday morning, one day after the governor announced Florida will lower the vaccine age requirement.
Florida’s coronavirus cases exceeds 2 million after adding 5,105 new cases Saturday; 62 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,105 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 2,004,362.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,105 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 2,004,362.
Grab a pint with your pooch at Seminole Heights dog park and bar
A Seminole Heights dog park and bar is giving dogs and their owners a place to unwind, one sip and game of catch at a time.
A Seminole Heights dog park and bar is giving dogs and their owners a place to unwind, one sip and game of catch at a time.
TPD: 1 killed following altercation at Tampa hookah lounge
One person was killed early Saturday morning after being shot outside the Flow Hookah Lounge located at 2313 Waters Ave. West in Tampa, according to the Tampa Police Department.
One person was killed early Saturday morning after being shot outside the Flow Hookah Lounge located at 2313 Waters Ave. West in Tampa, according to the Tampa Police Department.
University of Tampa seniors plan alternative, in-person graduation ceremony
It’s not the send-off they expected. Graduating seniors and their families were disappointed to learn May commencement at the University of Tampa will be virtual, again.
It’s not the send-off they expected. Graduating seniors and their families were disappointed to learn May commencement at the University of Tampa will be virtual, again.
Tampa WWE stars to serve as Wrestlemania 37 hosts
Tickets for Wrestlemania 37 in Tampa went on sale Friday. WWE superstar Drew McIntyre says the event in Tampa will be electric, thanks to the first live crowd since the pandemic began.
Tickets for Wrestlemania 37 in Tampa went on sale Friday. WWE superstar Drew McIntyre says the event in Tampa will be electric, thanks to the first live crowd since the pandemic began.