Teen who survived Labor Day lightning strike meets good Samaritans who saved his life
A Tampa teenager is a walking, talking miracle. His whole life changed in a flash this past Labor Day when his personal watercraft was hit by a bolt of lightning.
A Tampa teenager is a walking, talking miracle. His whole life changed in a flash this past Labor Day when his personal watercraft was hit by a bolt of lightning.
Tampa firefighter in Blood Donor Hall of Fame for help fighting COVID-19
A Tampa firefighter was inducted into a blood donor hall of fame for giving several rounds of convalescent plasma after going through a lengthy recovery from COVID-19.
A Tampa firefighter was inducted into a blood donor hall of fame for giving several rounds of convalescent plasma after going through a lengthy recovery from COVID-19.
Tampa, Kansas City mayors exchange gifts, one-liners during pre-Super Bowl meeting
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor welcomed to town her counterpart from Kansas City Thursday, during a tradition that goes hand-in-hand with Super Bowl week.
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor welcomed to town her counterpart from Kansas City Thursday, during a tradition that goes hand-in-hand with Super Bowl week.
FBI, law enforcement prepare for possible threats ahead of Super Bowl
While the Super Bowl is a lot about fun and games, it's a serious matter for law enforcement. They say the big game is a potential target for terrorists and they have to stand ready.
While the Super Bowl is a lot about fun and games, it's a serious matter for law enforcement. They say the big game is a potential target for terrorists and they have to stand ready.
Colin Kaepernick billboards, mural go up around Tampa ahead of Super Bowl LV
A mural went up in West Tampa and multiple billboards were planted in the city as part of the former quarterback’s partnership with Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. The goal is to raise awareness about police violence and systemic racism against minorities.
A mural went up in West Tampa and multiple billboards were planted in the city as part of the former quarterback’s partnership with Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. The goal is to raise awareness about police violence and systemic racism against minorities.
Playing like a girl takes on new meaning during flag football matchup ahead of Super Bowl
Football may have started as a male sport, but that's not the case anymore.
Football may have started as a male sport, but that's not the case anymore.
Officials warn of Super Bowl super spreader, but hope for big bowl of nothing
Public officials across Tampa Bay urge restraint in celebrating the Bucs' Super Bowl appearance on Sunday.
Public officials across Tampa Bay urge restraint in celebrating the Bucs' Super Bowl appearance on Sunday.
Man who started baking to raise money for mom’s cancer treatments quits jobs, sells cakes full-time
When his mother was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018, Anthony Lewis started baking red velvet cakes using his mom's recipe, then sold them to raise money for her treatments. He had no idea it would turn into a full-time career.
When his mother was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018, Anthony Lewis started baking red velvet cakes using his mom's recipe, then sold them to raise money for her treatments. He had no idea it would turn into a full-time career.
Is your NFL gear real? Officials warn of fake merchandise as Super Bowl draws near
Local and federal authorities warned football fans Wednesday to look out for counterfeit NFL merchandise.
Local and federal authorities warned football fans Wednesday to look out for counterfeit NFL merchandise.
Stable Families Project putting homelessness in the past for single mother of 2
You’ve heard the saying, "when one door closes, another opens." For Alexia Shepard, the door she opened Wednesday morning is a very new beginning.
You’ve heard the saying, "when one door closes, another opens." For Alexia Shepard, the door she opened Wednesday morning is a very new beginning.
Tampa’s famed strip clubs brace for an unusual Super Bowl
When Tampa was chosen host of this year’s Super Bowl, strip club owners anticipated a windfall week. Now, though, making it rain is less of a guarantee.
When Tampa was chosen host of this year’s Super Bowl, strip club owners anticipated a windfall week. Now, though, making it rain is less of a guarantee.
Opportunity of a lifetime: Tampa students featured in Nike Super Bowl ad
A pair of high school girls' flag football teams are featured in a new Nike commercial promoting women in football. The minute-long ad shows girls from Alonso and Robinson high schools in Tampa and is narrated by one of the star players.
A pair of high school girls' flag football teams are featured in a new Nike commercial promoting women in football. The minute-long ad shows girls from Alonso and Robinson high schools in Tampa and is narrated by one of the star players.
Tampa college student's invention could save women from sexual assault
A University of Tampa freshman invented a scrunchie that puts a cap on bad intentions, and she’s getting national exposure for her product.
A University of Tampa freshman invented a scrunchie that puts a cap on bad intentions, and she’s getting national exposure for her product.
Vietnam veteran pulls through, prepares to come home after 6-month COVID-19 battle
A healthy recovery is what everyone hopes for when they're diagnosed with COVID-19. For one Bay Area veteran, it didn't come easy, but after six months in the hospital and six weeks on a ventilator, his family is now preparing to welcome him home.
A healthy recovery is what everyone hopes for when they're diagnosed with COVID-19. For one Bay Area veteran, it didn't come easy, but after six months in the hospital and six weeks on a ventilator, his family is now preparing to welcome him home.
Accused stalker blames news coverage has 'prejudiced' his case
Accused stalker John Matthews says media coverage of his case is hampering his ability to have a fair trial.
Accused stalker John Matthews says media coverage of his case is hampering his ability to have a fair trial.
Bay Area victim sues Robinhood over GameStop trading 'limits'
A Tampa Bay law firm is joining a barrage of lawsuits against the Robinhood stock trading app, saying it improperly stopped investors from trading shares of GameStop during last week's surge.
A Tampa Bay law firm is joining a barrage of lawsuits against the Robinhood stock trading app, saying it improperly stopped investors from trading shares of GameStop during last week's surge.
A toast to Brady: Tampa artist blowtorches image of Bucs' QB onto bread ahead of Super Bowl
A local artist is turning sliced bread into Super Bowl-themed art ahead of the big game this weekend.
A local artist is turning sliced bread into Super Bowl-themed art ahead of the big game this weekend.
Waterway safety among top priorities during Super Bowl
On the water around Tampa, law enforcement boats are everywhere ahead of the Super Bowl.
On the water around Tampa, law enforcement boats are everywhere ahead of the Super Bowl.
Walmart employee injured in Tampa shooting
Tampa police are investigating a shooting where a stray round struck a Walmart employee outside the store early Monday morning.
Tampa police are investigating a shooting where a stray round struck a Walmart employee outside the store early Monday morning.
Despite limited attendance, Raymond James Stadium will look crowded Super Bowl Sunday
Only 22,000 ticketed fans will attend Super Bowl LV in person, but the NFL is filling a majority of the empty seats with fan cutouts to represent those who can’t be at the big game.
Only 22,000 ticketed fans will attend Super Bowl LV in person, but the NFL is filling a majority of the empty seats with fan cutouts to represent those who can’t be at the big game.