Kathy Castor compares, contrasts Biden’s inauguration with his predecessors

Dressed for winter and for COVID-19 safety, Tampa Democratic Rep. Kathy Castor found her seat at the front of the Capitol and noted how peaceful it felt.

City of Tampa's 3Rs Art and Poetry contest to raise awareness for environmental stewardship

The city of Tampa is taking submissions for its 3Rs Art and Poetry contest. The competition is geared to youth in grades 3 - 12 who attend school or are homeschooled within the city limits. 

Tampa's Casa Biden witnesses history in first swearing-in of female vice president

As Kamala Harris took the oath of office, becoming the first female vice president, those at Casa Biden in Tampa reflected on watching history being made.

Family hopes new photo will solve Tampa man's murder

Back on January 10, Victor Jimenez was found dead near the intersection of N. Grady Ave and W. Osborne Ave. Police did not say how the 54-year-old died, but they are investigating his death as a murder.

Tampa officer shoots, injures man who pointed gun, officials say

Neighbors heard gunfire late Monday night at the Bowery Bayside Apartments on South Westshore Boulevard in South Tampa. What led up to it was caught on video through a Ring doorbell and also a Tampa Police Officer’s body camera. 

Super Bowl brings new initiatives on systemic justice in Tampa Bay

Super Bowl LV is bringing a lot more to the Tampa Bay area than just football. There is work being done daily to make sure that when the game's over, we are left with a stronger community than before.

Interactive 'Super Bowl Experience' comes to Tampa ahead of the big game

Workers are transforming Julian B. Lane Park into the Super Bowl Experience, an interactive NFL theme park with family games and entertainment, the Lombardi Trophy on display, and virtual meet-and-greets by NFL greats.

WrestleMania 37 will be in Tampa as a two-night event in April, WWE says

For months, rumors have circulated whether WWE will give Tampa another chance at hosting WrestleMania after the pandemic forced its cancellation last year -- and it appears to be true.

Retired Tampa Police Chief Austin ‘AC’ McLane dies from pancreatic cancer

Retired Tampa Police Chief Austin "AC" McLane passed away Friday from complications of pancreatic cancer at the age of 81, according to the Tampa Police Department.

12,119 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Saturday; 205 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 12,119 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,560,186.

TPA rolls out 5G, enhanced 4G service, allowing travelers to download full-length movies in seconds

The number of people traveling by plane is still down, but at Tampa International Airport, internet speeds are on their way up. 5G and enhanced 4G service on the nation’s three major cellular carriers just launched property-wide.

Biden unwittingly previewed foreign policy during 2016 UT speech

Joe Biden stood on stage at the University of Tampa in May of 2016 and laid out his vision of US foreign policy, with respect to his goals and the techniques used to achieve them.

Tampa bids Sunday morning ‘blue law’ farewell -- just in time for Bucs playoff, Super Bowl

Just in time for the Bucs playoff game -- and the Super Bowl -- Tampa officially repealed its ordinance that previously restricted the sale of alcohol before 11 a.m. on Sundays. 

Tampa City Council to address need to ease over-burdened fire station as city grows

If you call 911 in Tampa you may have to wait a long time for fire and rescue, but there’s a new plan to help fix the problem. Nowhere is it more evident than at Fire Station 13 near Busch Gardens, the busiest station in the city.

Rewind: Cassettes are making a pop-culture comeback

Your computer and your phone can deliver whatever song or album you want, when you want it, with a simple click. But a growing number of music lovers is pressing rewind to embrace the old school -- cassette tapes.