Judge to rule soon if accused murder's past will be heard at trial

As prosecutors prepare to go to trial next year, they want to show the jury more bad acts by Hamilton, if the judge will allow it. 

Four arrested for vandalizing 'Back the Blue' mural in Tampa, police say

Tampa police arrested four suspects -- three adults and one juvenile -- for spray-painting profanity and drawing pigs on the 'Back the Blue' mural in the downtown area. It's the third time within two weeks that the mural had been vandalized.

Vehicle crashes into Tampa jewelry store

A crash that occurred in Tampa sent a car into a jewelry store early Wednesday morning.

Tampa mother, convicted of killing 'mouthy' kids, wants new trial

Convicted double-murderer Julie Schenecker used a .38-caliber revolver to shoot and kill her two teenage kids nine years ago. Now, she claims jurors were taking naps and had already made up their minds before hearing all of the evidence.

Florida economy loses $23-billion under cruise line suspension

Major cruise lines are trying their best to stay afloat as they face major financial struggles. The industry has been put on pause since mid-March which experts estimate has resulted in a $23-billion loss to Florida's economy.

NASA, USF test system that uses human waste to grow fresh vegetables

Human waste could be a key piece of NASA's plan to establish a sustainable presence on the moon and make successful trips to Mars.

Suspected Bayshore street racers get January trial date as victim's father criticizes delays

A heartbroken father did not hold back during a Zoom hearing today. He blamed the legal stalling on the defense and suggested they were using the COVID-19 pandemic as a crutch to limp this case along, 

7 arrested after pouring paint on Curtis Hixon sidewalk

Seven people have now been charged for dumping paint on a sidewalk at Curtis Hixon Park over the weekend, but a TPD spokesperson says it's a different situation than the unpermitted 'Back the Blue' mural.

With $100,000 reward, family of Don Lewis pushes for answers in 'Tiger King' cold case

In early 2020, millions of people tuned in to watch Netflix’s hit show Tiger King as the feud between Carole Baskin and Joe Exotic played out. Now, billboards have popped up around town with the question, "Who killed Don Lewis?"

Domestic violence cases rise as pandemic continues

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, people have spent more time inside their homes, often trapped with their abusers or unable to ask for help.

City of Tampa turns downtown bridges into works of art with lights

In 2012, the city of Tampa lit up five bridges to highlight downtown for the Republican National Convention. That really caught the attention of people coming into the downtown area in the evening.

Florida's cases of COVID-19 top 530,000 in Sunday's report; 77 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 6,229 Sunday as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 532,806.

Florida's cases of COVID-19 top 525,000 in Saturday's report; 182 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 8,502 Saturday as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 526,577.

Tampa General Hospital continues hydroxychloroquine study on healthcare workers

Since launching in the spring, a nationwide clinical trial hopes to answer whether hydroxychloroquine can prevent COVID-19 in healthcare workers treating coronavirus patients on the front lines.

Massive mural welcomes Tom Brady to Tampa, promotes positivity in the community

When Dr. Gregory Cobb, a lifelong Bucs fan, learned Tom Brady was coming to Tampa, he decided to welcome the celebrity quarterback with a massive mural in his honor. He enlisted the help of Eric “Esh” Hornsby, who's been painting since he could color, to make his vision come to life. 

FHP identifies teen passenger, 18-year-old driver who jumped into Tampa Bay after crash

The Florida Highway Patrol has released the identities of a teen and an 18-year-old who allegedly fled a trooper before crashing on the Howard Frankland Bridge and jumping into Tampa Bay Thursday.