Tampa police remind residents to lock doors, safeguard packages against theft
Tampa police are urging the public to take steps to minimize crimes of opportunity, like package thefts and car break-ins.
Tampa police are urging the public to take steps to minimize crimes of opportunity, like package thefts and car break-ins.
Submit possible cases of human trafficking in Bay Area using new app
The Tampa Bay Human Trafficking Task Force is launching a mobile app to help locate victims and catch suspects.
The Tampa Bay Human Trafficking Task Force is launching a mobile app to help locate victims and catch suspects.
Tampa veteran remembers smell of burning battleships at Pearl Harbor
It’s been 79 years, but Mel Smith can still recall the smell of battleships burning in Pearl Harbor.
It’s been 79 years, but Mel Smith can still recall the smell of battleships burning in Pearl Harbor.
Tampa water main break prompts widespread boil-water notice, forces Busch Gardens to close Tuesday
The city of Tampa is warning residents to boil water before using it after a water main was damaged at the city's primary treatment plant, sending water gushing into the surrounding neighborhood.
The city of Tampa is warning residents to boil water before using it after a water main was damaged at the city's primary treatment plant, sending water gushing into the surrounding neighborhood.
Tampa man honors those who lost their lives in the attack on Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, December 7, marks a sad day in America’s history.
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, December 7, marks a sad day in America’s history.
No charges expected after man killed while crossing Hillsborough Avenue
Police say a pedestrian trying to cross Hillsborough Avenue was hit and killed by a car this morning.
Police say a pedestrian trying to cross Hillsborough Avenue was hit and killed by a car this morning.
Family suing Legoland after staff 'humiliated' boy with prosthetic leg
A family from Lithia is suing Legoland, saying a trip there on July 16 has become an unending nightmare for their 10-year-old son.
A family from Lithia is suing Legoland, saying a trip there on July 16 has become an unending nightmare for their 10-year-old son.
Healthcare workers brace for post-Thanksgiving COVID surge
Friday marked the third day in a row that Florida reported over 9,000 COVID-19 cases, and public health experts said they are bracing for more if the current trend continues.
Friday marked the third day in a row that Florida reported over 9,000 COVID-19 cases, and public health experts said they are bracing for more if the current trend continues.
Vaccine still needed for recovered COVID-19 patients, doctors say
Most people who recover from COVID-19 likely have some amount of protection against getting the virus again, but it's nothing compared to having a vaccine, health experts say.
Most people who recover from COVID-19 likely have some amount of protection against getting the virus again, but it's nothing compared to having a vaccine, health experts say.
10,177 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Friday; 120 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 10,177 Friday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,039,207.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 10,177 Friday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 1,039,207.
Carole Baskin: Tiger at Big Cat Rescue 'nearly tore off' arm of volunteer who didn't follow protocol
A volunteer with Big Cat Rescue in Tampa is recovering in the hospital after being mauled by a tiger. The woman's arm was nearly torn off.
A volunteer with Big Cat Rescue in Tampa is recovering in the hospital after being mauled by a tiger. The woman's arm was nearly torn off.
Judge will permit evidence showing driver's speed before Bayshore crash that killed mother, baby
Key evidence regarding the computer system in Cameron Herrin’s Mustang has been in limbo for weeks because defense attorneys said it was not obtained properly.
Key evidence regarding the computer system in Cameron Herrin’s Mustang has been in limbo for weeks because defense attorneys said it was not obtained properly.
Midtown hotels to open in January, businesses to follow weeks later
2020 may be a lot of things, but it’s not a slowdown for Tampa’s construction boom.
2020 may be a lot of things, but it’s not a slowdown for Tampa’s construction boom.
CDC reduces quarantine time for those exposed to COVID-19
It was the question scientists were adamant to answer when they first learned of COVID-19 - If someone is exposed, when does their body replicate the virus?
It was the question scientists were adamant to answer when they first learned of COVID-19 - If someone is exposed, when does their body replicate the virus?
Tampa museum's director believes service is fundamental for happiness
Zora Carrier is a historian when it comes to photographic art.
Zora Carrier is a historian when it comes to photographic art.
Driver agrees to plea deal for crash that killed Bayshore jogger
In January of 2019, Benjamin Ehas was driving on Bayshore Boulevard in a work vehicle. Prosecutors say he was drunk and high on marijuana.
In January of 2019, Benjamin Ehas was driving on Bayshore Boulevard in a work vehicle. Prosecutors say he was drunk and high on marijuana.
Investigators say TPD officers were justified in fatal shooting of robbery suspect
The state attorney says Dominique Mulkey, 26, pointed a gun at the officers as they approached him in connection with the armed robbery of the Dollar General store on North 50th Street.
The state attorney says Dominique Mulkey, 26, pointed a gun at the officers as they approached him in connection with the armed robbery of the Dollar General store on North 50th Street.
Furry friends across Tampa Bay receive life-saving care from 'Frankie's Friends'
Frankie's Friends, a non-profit in Tampa, has been paying it forward to those struggling to afford trips to the veterinarian.
Frankie's Friends, a non-profit in Tampa, has been paying it forward to those struggling to afford trips to the veterinarian.
Water treatment in Tampa takes European system for a test-run
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor says clean drinking water could become one of the most "significant" issues facing the world.
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor says clean drinking water could become one of the most "significant" issues facing the world.
With café open, hope once again flows -- along with the coffee
When local businesses and restaurants re-opened, it meant more than just jobs for some people. At the Portico Café, the business means a second chance for the homeless and others.
When local businesses and restaurants re-opened, it meant more than just jobs for some people. At the Portico Café, the business means a second chance for the homeless and others.