Fourth TECO rate hike in 12 months finalized, set to take effect in January

Tampa Electric customers will see yet another rate increase in January, following a unanimous vote this week by the Florida Public Service Commission to approve the utility’s latest request.

Family wants Tampa police to reopen review of deadly crash after son died

The family of 20-year-old Ismael Coss got in front of Tampa City Council on Thursday, asking them to take a new look at the crash that claimed his life. 

Tampa could soon offer autism ID cards to help bridge the gap with police

Tampa has been an officially "autism-friendly" city since 2018, but city leaders believe more can be done to strengthen communication between police and people on the spectrum.

Tampa Animation Festival begins Thursday

The University of Tampa will host the Tampa Animation Festival from Thursday, Nov. 6 through Sunday, Nov. 9. 

Funding plan approved for African-American Arts Center in West Tampa

A long-envisioned African American Arts and Cultural Center in West Tampa is moving closer to becoming reality after Hillsborough County Commissioners approved a plan to begin raising money for the project.

Humane Society of Tampa Bay seeing more pet surrenders, offers help amid government shutdown

Staff at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay say they’ve seen a noticeable rise in owner surrenders in recent weeks — families who love their pets, but simply can’t afford food or veterinary care.

New hurricane relief program to provide up to $30k to Tampa homeowners

Tampa homeowners still struggling to repair storm damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton will soon have access to new financial assistance.

Florida driver accused of slamming into mom walking 2 kids to school, killing 6-year-old: ‘Terrible tragedy'

A 6-year-old girl is dead and her mother and 10-year-old brother are in the hospital after being hit by a vehicle in Tampa on Tuesday morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

Communities stepping up to help families affected by lapse in SNAP benefits

As the government shutdown stretches on, hundreds of thousands of Floridians who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP benefits, are left wondering when their next benefit payment will arrive.

Tampa family reaches insurance settlement after FOX 13 investigation

The Morrison family’s year-long fight over hurricane damage ended in mediation after FOX 13's reporting helped prompt a resolution.

Tampa animal rescue overwhelmed with pets abandoned amid immigration departures

Tampa nonprofit Mercy Full Project says it’s taking in record numbers of abandoned pets linked to families leaving the U.S. from the recent immigration crackdown.

Bojangles returns to Tampa Bay area after 25 years

A famous chicken restaurant is returning to the Tampa Bay area after 25 years. The newest Bojangles in Pinellas Park opens on Tuesday morning at 5:30 a.m.

Tampa man survives Melissa in Jamaica

Tampa businessman David Luckain was born in Jamaica. He was there visiting when Hurricane Melissa hit the Island on October 28th and says he's never experienced anything like it.