Tampa high school students' bill on e-bike safety officially filed after losing classmate
Students from Freedom High School have taken legislative matters into their own hands. State Representative Susan Valdes recently introduced a bill aimed at enhancing safety measures for young riders, a proposal that originated from some determined teens.
Students from Freedom High School have taken legislative matters into their own hands. State Representative Susan Valdes recently introduced a bill aimed at enhancing safety measures for young riders, a proposal that originated from some determined teens.
Weeks after Tampa indictments over AI chip smuggling, Trump authorizes exports of same chips
Just several weeks after the U.S. attorney in Tampa announced the indictments of two Chinese nationals who were smuggling computer chips to front groups that could have sold them to the Chinese military, the president announced that the same chips will be sold to certain Chinese companies.
Just several weeks after the U.S. attorney in Tampa announced the indictments of two Chinese nationals who were smuggling computer chips to front groups that could have sold them to the Chinese military, the president announced that the same chips will be sold to certain Chinese companies.
Boat catches fire at Westshore Yacht Club Marina: Tampa Fire Rescue
A boat caught on fire at the marina of the Westshore Yacht Club on Wednesday morning, according to Tampa Fire Rescue.
A boat caught on fire at the marina of the Westshore Yacht Club on Wednesday morning, according to Tampa Fire Rescue.
5 indicted in firearm trafficking ring after more than 100 Florida guns smuggled into Canada
Federal officials announced the indictment of five men on charges tied to a firearms trafficking conspiracy that smuggled more than 100 weapons purchased in Tampa and South Florida into Canada.
Federal officials announced the indictment of five men on charges tied to a firearms trafficking conspiracy that smuggled more than 100 weapons purchased in Tampa and South Florida into Canada.
Families outraged after grave covers removed at Tampa cemetery
Families visiting loved ones at a cemetery in East Tampa have been stunned this week, discovering personal tributes forcibly removed from dozens of graves.
Families visiting loved ones at a cemetery in East Tampa have been stunned this week, discovering personal tributes forcibly removed from dozens of graves.
Benchmark Arena becomes Santa's workshop as volunteers assemble 1,000 bikes
Benchmark International Arena looked more like Santa’s workshop Tuesday as hundreds of volunteers packed the space for OnBikes’ annual "Santa’s Bike Shop."
Benchmark International Arena looked more like Santa’s workshop Tuesday as hundreds of volunteers packed the space for OnBikes’ annual "Santa’s Bike Shop."
No-show juror booted from Tampa murder trial
One of the jurors seated in the Tampa murder trial against McKinsie Lyons was booted after not showing up on the second day of trial.
One of the jurors seated in the Tampa murder trial against McKinsie Lyons was booted after not showing up on the second day of trial.
Convicted Florida killer back in court to fight for a new trial
A convicted murderer who had already received a commuted death sentence, appeared in Hillsborough County Court to argue for the chance at a new trial.
A convicted murderer who had already received a commuted death sentence, appeared in Hillsborough County Court to argue for the chance at a new trial.
CAIR vows legal action as Florida follows Texas in targeting the organization
Governor DeSantis announced he was officially designating the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) as a foreign terrorist organization.
Governor DeSantis announced he was officially designating the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) as a foreign terrorist organization.
Brian Hartline officially introduced as USF’s new head football coach
The University of South Florida officially introduced Brian Hartline as the seventh head coach of USF Football on Monday.
The University of South Florida officially introduced Brian Hartline as the seventh head coach of USF Football on Monday.
City of Tampa calls for developers to submit proposals for police headquarters sale
As Downtown Tampa evolves, the city could soon sell its aging police headquarters. The starting bid for the historic site comes with a minimum price tag of $36 million.
As Downtown Tampa evolves, the city could soon sell its aging police headquarters. The starting bid for the historic site comes with a minimum price tag of $36 million.
Death investigation after couple found dead at Tampa home: police
The Tampa Police Department says that they found an elderly couple dead on Monday afternoon at a home on the 4100 block of West Palmira Ave.
The Tampa Police Department says that they found an elderly couple dead on Monday afternoon at a home on the 4100 block of West Palmira Ave.
Kendra Scott jewelry pieces helping Muma Children’s Hospital patients
Patients at the Muma Children’s Hospital at Tampa General Hospital (TGH) made their own Kendra Scott jewelry pieces at Monday’s pop-up event inside the hospital.
Patients at the Muma Children’s Hospital at Tampa General Hospital (TGH) made their own Kendra Scott jewelry pieces at Monday’s pop-up event inside the hospital.
Kristi Noem presents $10K bonus checks for TSA officers at TPA
United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem was in Tampa on Monday morning to present two dozen TSA workers with $10,000 bonus checks for working without pay during the government shutdown.
United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem was in Tampa on Monday morning to present two dozen TSA workers with $10,000 bonus checks for working without pay during the government shutdown.
Street racing arrest made after 2 cars were seen going 100 MPH in 45 MPH zone: affidavit
A Pinellas County deputy made an arrest late on Friday night after he saw two cars racing near the intersection of Tampa Road and Racetrack Road.
A Pinellas County deputy made an arrest late on Friday night after he saw two cars racing near the intersection of Tampa Road and Racetrack Road.
Tampa woman walking dog on I-275 arrested after resisting trooper: FHP
A Tampa woman walking on Interstate 275 with her dog was arrested Friday after resisting a state trooper while being cited, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
A Tampa woman walking on Interstate 275 with her dog was arrested Friday after resisting a state trooper while being cited, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
1,500 riders take over Tampa streets for OnBikes’ annual Winter Wonder Ride, with a new look for 2025
The 14th annual OnBikes Winter Wonder Ride drew a crowd of about 1,500 cyclists, scooter riders and families dressed in holiday gear on Saturday.
The 14th annual OnBikes Winter Wonder Ride drew a crowd of about 1,500 cyclists, scooter riders and families dressed in holiday gear on Saturday.
Tampa driver arrested for DUI manslaughter after deadly motorcycle crash
A Tampa driver was arrested Saturday morning for DUI manslaughter after a deadly motorcycle crash on County Line Road East and Grand Hampton Drive.
A Tampa driver was arrested Saturday morning for DUI manslaughter after a deadly motorcycle crash on County Line Road East and Grand Hampton Drive.
Developer attempting to build Tampa's tallest skyscraper, still in the early stages
It is early but AI-generated concept renderings for Elliott Tower are getting attention across the Tampa Bay area. This proposed skyscraper will be the tallest building in Tampa when it is done – if it is approved.
It is early but AI-generated concept renderings for Elliott Tower are getting attention across the Tampa Bay area. This proposed skyscraper will be the tallest building in Tampa when it is done – if it is approved.
Family of Tampa mother still searching for justice 27 years after her murder: ‘I cry every day’
Decades later, the family of a mother of four is still seeking answers regarding her death.
Decades later, the family of a mother of four is still seeking answers regarding her death.