Deputy will never forget brief encounter with hero TPD officer
During his nearly 17-year career with the Tampa Police Department, Master Police Officer Jesse Madsen received seven lifesaving awards. That didn't even include the time he saved the life of a Hillsborough County sheriff’s deputy.
During his nearly 17-year career with the Tampa Police Department, Master Police Officer Jesse Madsen received seven lifesaving awards. That didn't even include the time he saved the life of a Hillsborough County sheriff’s deputy.
Past, present and future: Streetcar remains a staple in Tampa’s identity
If you want to get to Ybor City or to the new Water Street District, an automobile isn't the only way to go. There are HART's TECO Line streetcars, which are a common sight in downtown Tampa with a history in the city that dates back to 1885.
If you want to get to Ybor City or to the new Water Street District, an automobile isn't the only way to go. There are HART's TECO Line streetcars, which are a common sight in downtown Tampa with a history in the city that dates back to 1885.
Sports and shows: Upcoming live events in Tampa Bay allowing fans to attend
They were one of the first things to go, but live events are slowly making their return to the Bay Area as organizers figure out how to welcome crowds back in safe ways.
They were one of the first things to go, but live events are slowly making their return to the Bay Area as organizers figure out how to welcome crowds back in safe ways.
Former WellCare executive stunned by presidential pardon, using it to help others
A federal raid, a court process, prison, and two cancer diagnoses won't change everyone. But it did change one Tampa executive who was pardoned by former President Trump and is now using his life lessons to help others.
A federal raid, a court process, prison, and two cancer diagnoses won't change everyone. But it did change one Tampa executive who was pardoned by former President Trump and is now using his life lessons to help others.
Candlelight vigil held to honor fallen TPD officer
The community came together Thursday night for a candlelight vigil to honor and mourn Tampa Police Officer Jesse Madsen. Hundreds of people were at the emotional memorial.
The community came together Thursday night for a candlelight vigil to honor and mourn Tampa Police Officer Jesse Madsen. Hundreds of people were at the emotional memorial.
Chief: Wrong-way driver from Colorado was intoxicated, in Tampa for 12 hours before crash that killed officer
Tampa's police chief said a Colorado man accused of speeding in the wrong direction on a highway before crashing and killing an officer was intoxicated and was in the city for less than 12 hours.
Tampa's police chief said a Colorado man accused of speeding in the wrong direction on a highway before crashing and killing an officer was intoxicated and was in the city for less than 12 hours.
With Gasparilla canceled, pirates will instead invade neighborhoods
Gasparilla might be canceled, but dozens of South Tampa homeowners are planning on carrying on the pirate traditions in a COVID-19-safe way.
Gasparilla might be canceled, but dozens of South Tampa homeowners are planning on carrying on the pirate traditions in a COVID-19-safe way.
TGH doctor: 'There is hope' as the world looks ahead at a post-pandemic future
No part of medical school prepared Dr.
No part of medical school prepared Dr.
Tampa Theatre reopens Thursday, ushering in new chapter for Mighty Wurlitzer organ
Thursday night, the Tampa Theatre welcomes back guests for the first time in a year since the pandemic forced it to close its doors. Seats will be distanced with some new safety protocols in place.
Thursday night, the Tampa Theatre welcomes back guests for the first time in a year since the pandemic forced it to close its doors. Seats will be distanced with some new safety protocols in place.
Amber Alert issued for Tennessee girl thought to be with father in Tampa Bay area
An Amber Alert has been issued for a Tennessee girl believed to be in the Tampa Bay area with her father.
An Amber Alert has been issued for a Tennessee girl believed to be in the Tampa Bay area with her father.
Commercial real estate trends turn as workers return to offices one year into pandemic
Experts say trends in commercial real estate are giving a clue to the future of office spaces. Brokers and economists say they are seeing the pandemic’s impact on the return to work.
Experts say trends in commercial real estate are giving a clue to the future of office spaces. Brokers and economists say they are seeing the pandemic’s impact on the return to work.
Fallen officer's partner: 'He'd always run to the danger'
"No matter what kind of situation we were in, I knew we'd be OK because he was right there with me," Officer Michael Strom said of his partner of almost eight years, Jesse Madsen.
"No matter what kind of situation we were in, I knew we'd be OK because he was right there with me," Officer Michael Strom said of his partner of almost eight years, Jesse Madsen.
MOSI gearing up for interactive science camps during spring break
Tampa's MOSI Museum of Science and Industry says it is not too late to sign kids up for camps during the week off from school.
Tampa's MOSI Museum of Science and Industry says it is not too late to sign kids up for camps during the week off from school.
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.
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.
‘One hell of a journey’: Tampa General doctor reflects on past year of pandemic
Doctors and nurses at Tampa General Hospital were pushed to their limits at the height of COVID-19.
Doctors and nurses at Tampa General Hospital were pushed to their limits at the height of COVID-19.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tampa Bay Bike Challenge encourages more riders with friendly competition, prizes
March is Florida Bike Month and Bike/Walk Tampa Bay is encouraging more people to start bicycling.
March is Florida Bike Month and Bike/Walk Tampa Bay is encouraging more people to start bicycling.