Videos show suspect rambling and later struggling before killing Hillsborough deputy

One day before the violent January crash that killed Hillsborough Master Corporal Brian LaVigne, there was a rambling video posted of Travis Garrett ranting on Instagram. 

City of Tampa lights up in blue to remember fallen Officer Jesse Madsen

The Tampa Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own. 45-year-old Officer Jesse Madsen was killed early Tuesday while attempting to stop a wrong-way driver on I-275.

FDOT's wrong-way driver detection system did not detect wrong-way driver before deadly crash

Tampa police believe the wrong-way driver involved in Tuesday morning’s deadly crash got on at the Busch Boulevard exit. But according to the Florida Department of Transportation, that exit is equipped with wrong-way detection technology.

Hero officer remembered as a brave friend, dedicated father

It's a sad day for the city of Tampa, but especially for those who knew Officer Jesse Madsen. The Marine Corps veteran and father of three deliberately rammed a wrong-way driver to prevent a larger tragedy.

Tampa officer killed in I-275 crash likely collided with wrong-way car on purpose to save others, chief says

The Tampa Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own after a "highly-decorated" officer, a Marine Corps veteran who had been with the agency for 16 years, was killed in a wrong-way crash.

Driver thrown into Tampa Bay following Howard Frankland Bridge crash

A driver was taken to a hospital Monday night after he was thrown into the waters of Tampa Bay following a crash, troopers say.

Know the difference between allergies and COVID-19 symptoms

Runny nose, itchy eyes, and sneezing -- the miserable signs of allergy season here in the Sunshine State. Local doctors say pollen levels are peaking in the next few weeks.

Tampa bars and nightclubs penalized for COVID-19 violations

Five popular Tampa bars and nightclubs are appearing before City Council today after repeated COVID-19 ordinance violations, and at least two well-known bars have already been hit with suspensions.

Register kids now for arts, science, sports spring break camps

Spring break is a week away for most Bay Area students, but a break from school doesn’t have to mean a break from learning. 

4,098 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Sunday; 63 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 4,098 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,944,995.

Breweries banking on Tampa Bay Beer Week for much-needed business

Eighty breweries throughout Tampa Bay are participating in Tampa Bay Beer Week, which runs March 6 through 14. Typically the event would draw at least 1,000 people, but, due to the pandemic, it’s being held on a smaller scale.

4,690 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Saturday; 98 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 4,690 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,940,897.

DeSantis: Floridians 60 and up will soon be eligible for COVID-19 shots

Sometime this month, all Floridians age 60 and up will be eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines, an expansion beyond the current restriction limiting the shots to people age 65 and over. That's according to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. 

Santoro’s pizzeria brings 'slice' of Jersey Shore to Tampa

What happens when a Jersey boy falls in love with the Tampa Bay area? For Travis Keiser, it means he makes not only make it his home, but he opens a "slice" shop.