All eyes on New Orleans Sunday as Brady, Brees square off in Bucs season opener

All the hype and all of the hope riding on this star-studded 2020 Buccaneers team, finally becomes real this Sunday in New Orleans. It’s what Tampa Bay sports fans have been waiting for. 

Stolen briefcase exposed personal data of thousands of Moffitt Cancer Center patients

Approximately 4,000 patients at Moffitt Cancer Center had their personal information exposed when a physician’s vehicle was broken in to on July 2, 2020, according to the cancer center. 

Bar owners looking forward to serving drinks again

Governor Ron Desantis said bars can open Monday and Bradley’s on 7th in Ybor City is ready to go. 

Granville Ritchie sentenced to death for 2014 rape, murder of 9-year-old Felecia Williams

Nearly a year after a jury recommended Granville Ritchie be put to death for the rape and murder of a 9-year-old girl, an emotional judge agreed, and sentenced him to death on Friday morning.

Airport, airlines hoping for leisure travelers this winter

JetBlue Airways announced Thursday two new routes from Tampa International Airport, which includes a daily nonstop to Richmond, VA and a daily nonstop to Cancun.

TPD shares initial plans to get new mental health response program off the ground

A week after the Tampa Police Department announced plans for a new mental health response program, the department shared its initial moves to get it off the ground during a special-called city council meeting Thursday.

Person waiting for Lyft driver threatened at gunpoint on Davis Islands 

Tampa police are searching for a suspect who accused of threatening someone on Davis Islands at gunpoint while they were waiting for a Lyft driver.

Employees on hook for every penny during payroll tax holiday

If you make less than six figures at work, you could see larger paychecks for the rest of the year. A payroll tax deferral officially started on September 1.

Tampa police chase raccoon from home after owner calls 911 about noises in closet

Imagine you're at home watching TV when suddenly raccoon falls through the ceiling. It happened to a Tampa woman who didn't know what to do so she called the police. Two officers armed with brooms came to the rescue and the entire encounter was caught on body cameras.

'Tiger King' star Joe Exotic seeks pardon from Trump: report

"Tiger King" star Joe Exotic has reportedly submitted a case for a pardon, which is headed to the White House.

Author of 'Pledge of Allegiance,' published 128 years ago, lived out his final days in Tampa

On September 8, 1892, the "Pledge of Allegiance" was published for the very first time. Francis J. Bellamy is credited with writing those 31 poignant, powerful words that have been recited for nearly 130 years. 

Long-lost brothers meet for first time, thanks to DNA test

Imagine living most of your life thinking you're an only child, only to realize you have not one, but two siblings. This was the case for Mel Adler, who got to meet his two brothers for the very first time Tuesday night at Tampa International Airport.

Bystander pinned after car crashed into TECO power pole, officials say

Three people were hospitalized after a vehicle crashed into a power pole in Tampa, pinning a bystander, first responders said.

Boater injured after lightning strike near Davis Island Yacht Club

A man is recovering in the hospital after being struck by lightning while on a personal watercraft Monday afternoon near the Davis Island Yacht Club.