Tampa detectives searching for suspect who violently attacked woman walking to work

The Tampa Police Department is asking for help identifying a man who kicked and beat a woman who was on her way to work on Thursday morning, and a $5,000 reward for information is now available.

Tom Brady’s yacht built to be a 'Rolls Royce on water'

Tom Brady's 53-foot yacht easily stood out among the rest of the boats in Wednesday's Super Bowl parade.

Family hopes 'Be a Match' event will lead to cure for 8-year-old boy's leukemia

Kobe Washington, an 8-year-old boy from Punta Gorda, was diagnosed with leukemia back in August. He and his family have been fighting hard, but now they’re hoping the kindness of strangers may save Kobe’s life. 

For second day, chaos and confusion at Tampa COVID-19 vaccine site

A state Health Department spokesperson says the vaccination card given to seniors at their first appointment includes a reminder to come back for a second dose on a certain date -- yesterday or today. But they didn't tell people they needed to go online and book a specific time, too.

Buccaneers cheerleader trades poms for scrubs as nurse at Tampa General Hospital

From bedsides in the intensive care unit to the sidelines of Raymond James Stadium, a Tampa General Hospital critical care nurse is doing double-duty, working at the hospital and cheering for the Buccaneers.

Confusion over second dose appointments creates miles-long lines at University Mall vaccination site

Confusion and long lines reigned supreme at Hillsborough County’s University Mall vaccination site. Lines of cars stretched for miles as thousands of people without appointments showed up for second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Black-owned businesses get boost from dedicated bus tour

Candy Lowe is leading a group on a shopping spree throughout Tampa, stopping at businesses owned and operated by African Americans.

Sanitation worker saves life of boy who hid in trash can, got tossed into garbage truck

Waldo Fidele pushed the 'stop' button on a deadly blade in the nick of time when he saw 7-year-old Elias get thrown into the back of the garbage truck. "I thought I was going to be a mashed potato," Elias admitted.

What if the Lombardi Trophy had been dropped after Brady’s boat parade toss?

Here's how the Tampa Police Department dive team would have retrieved the seven-pound Lombardi Trophy if Tom Brady's parade toss had been off target, sending the trophy 12 feet down to the bottom of the Hillsborough River.

Amalie Arena may allow some fans at Lightning, Raptors games as early as March

Hockey and basketball games are being played at Amalie Arena, just not in the presence of fans due to the pandemic. But fans wanting to watch games in person may be able to return as early as March.

Toronto Raptors will keep calling Tampa home for the rest of the season

Ongoing challenges related to the coronavirus pandemic and how that affects the process of crossing the border between the U.S. and Canada will keep the Raptors in their adopted Tampa, Florida, home for the remainder of the regular season, the team said Thursday.

Elderly woman shot in Tampa, police say

Tampa police are investigating a shooting that occurred Thursday morning where an elderly woman was found with two gunshot wounds.

Spike in COVID-19 cases expected after Super Bowl celebrations, experts say

Super Bowl LV brought tens of thousands of people from all over the country to Tampa. However, the packed streets and dense crowds have health officials concerned about the spread of COVID-19.

Straz banking on city money for expansion

Even with an empty stage and unfilled seats, the Straz Center for the Performing Arts is on the verge of a major upgrade.

After nearly two months in a coma, Hillsborough man recovering from COVID-19 returns home

He spent almost two months in a coma, fighting for his life after contracting COVID-19. Wednesday, a Hillsborough County man got to come home from the hospital with a few surprise hugs along the way.

Westshore interchange presents roadblock for Howard Frankland expansion project

Building an expanded Howard Frankland Bridge was fast-tracked by Governor Ron DeSantis during the first pandemic shutdowns, but now on the Tampa side, there’s a major bump in the road.

Bucs fan finds 'Frank,' his Super Bowl cardboard cutout seatmate

It's the ending so many had hoped for. After the Super Bowl, we introduced you to a cardboard cutout Chiefs fan and the real Bucs fan who sat next to him during the game.