Tampa pharmacist found guilty of illegally dispensing more than 335,000 oxycodone pills: DOJ

A federal jury convicted a Tampa pharmacist and pharmacy owner of illegally distributing more than 335,000 high-dose oxycodone pills through two South Florida pharmacies, federal prosecutors announced.

Tampa film lab sees Gen Z fueling film photography comeback

In a world where most pictures live on phones, Coastal Film Lab is helping keep traditional photography alive.

Tesla Robotaxi launches driverless ride service in Tampa

While driverless vehicles like Waymo have become a familiar sight across the country, Tesla is now entering the market locally with the official launch of its Robotaxi service in Tampa and Orlando. 

USF student creates jewelry sensor to detect drink-spiking drugs

A former University of South Florida beach volleyball player is developing jewelry with a sensor designed to warn people when dangerous drugs have been slipped into their drinks.

TSA Gold+ program: Tampa International Airport joining public-private security partnership

Tampa International Airport is joining a new nationwide voluntary program that transfers airport security operations to private contractors while maintaining federal oversight.

South Tampa dog survives bufo toad encounter in backyard

A South Tampa woman is urging pet owners to be on the lookout for Bufo toads after her dog survived an encounter earlier this month. 

Tampa hosts SEC Media Days for the first time ever

It's a landmark week for both the city of Tampa and the world of college football. For the first time in history, Tampa is hosting SEC Media Days — the unofficial kickoff to the college football season.

Tropical Storm Bertha strengthens, Gulf Coast flood risk grows

Tropical Storm Bertha formed Monday evening and strengthened overnight in the Gulf, continuing to slowly organize as it tracks near the northern Gulf Coast, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

Tropical Depression Two expected to become tropical storm Monday

Tropical Depression Two continues to organize in the Gulf and is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm later Monday as it tracks near Florida's northern Gulf Coast over the next several days.

Tropical Depression Two forms: What it means for your week

Tropical Depression Two formed off Florida’s west coast Sunday morning and is expected to become Tropical Storm Bertha within the next day or two as it continues to organize.

Win or lose, World Cup sparks lasting soccer growth across Tampa Bay

For the past five weeks, the FIFA World Cup has done something remarkable: it has brought people together, turning total strangers into passionate fans and transforming local cities into one big community.