Crash closes I-275 northbound lanes at Hillsborough Avenue
A crash involving several vehicles has closed some of Interstate 275's northbound lanes near downtown Tampa.
A crash involving several vehicles has closed some of Interstate 275's northbound lanes near downtown Tampa.
TPD chief: Officer who pulled over gunman on shooting spree exemplifies 'guardian of the city'
After arresting 31-year-old Antonio Cruz Ortiz, investigators say he was in possession of multiple assault-style weapons and ammunition, more than $6,000 in cash, and hundreds of grams of possible fentanyl, marijuana, and heroin.
After arresting 31-year-old Antonio Cruz Ortiz, investigators say he was in possession of multiple assault-style weapons and ammunition, more than $6,000 in cash, and hundreds of grams of possible fentanyl, marijuana, and heroin.
Between rising grocery prices and staggering unemployment, food banks see increase in demand
Local food banks are asking for volunteers to help meet the increased demand for food as grocery prices skyrocket amid near-record unemployment.
Local food banks are asking for volunteers to help meet the increased demand for food as grocery prices skyrocket amid near-record unemployment.
Tourism experts still hopeful, despite crushing blow of pandemic
Following a record-breaking year in 2019 for Hillsborough County’s tourism industry, 2020 was set to shatter last year’s numbers until the pandemic, according to Visit Tampa Bay.
Following a record-breaking year in 2019 for Hillsborough County’s tourism industry, 2020 was set to shatter last year’s numbers until the pandemic, according to Visit Tampa Bay.
Cybersecurity experts explain how to protect online meetings from being hijacked
The Tampa teenager accused of hacking prominent Twitter accounts appeared in Hillsborough County court Wednesday. The judge kept Graham Clark’s bail at $725,000 during the bond hearing, which took longer than expected due to multiple interruptions.
The Tampa teenager accused of hacking prominent Twitter accounts appeared in Hillsborough County court Wednesday. The judge kept Graham Clark’s bail at $725,000 during the bond hearing, which took longer than expected due to multiple interruptions.
'Back the Blue' mural in Tampa vandalized by 2 separate people, city says
Tampa police are looking for the people who defaced a mural painted on the roadway in front of the Tampa Police Department's downtown headquarters.
Tampa police are looking for the people who defaced a mural painted on the roadway in front of the Tampa Police Department's downtown headquarters.
'Human lives over profit:' VA nurses in Tampa protest workplace safety hazards
Union members gathered outside James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital on Wednesday, joining one of more than 200 protests nationwide demanding protection for veterans and nursing staff at VA facilities.
Union members gathered outside James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital on Wednesday, joining one of more than 200 protests nationwide demanding protection for veterans and nursing staff at VA facilities.
Social media cyber attacks on the rise: Experts warn it's not just Twitter
Social media-based cyber attacks are on the rise, and July’s hack of celebrities’ accounts on Twitter is also calling attention to similar schemes happening on YouTube.
Social media-based cyber attacks are on the rise, and July’s hack of celebrities’ accounts on Twitter is also calling attention to similar schemes happening on YouTube.
Tampa teen charged in Twitter hack expected back in court Wednesday
His defense says he’s not guilty, but investigators believe that 17-year-old Graham Clark from Tampa was the mastermind behind a massive Twitter hack that scammed people across the country out of thousands of dollars.
His defense says he’s not guilty, but investigators believe that 17-year-old Graham Clark from Tampa was the mastermind behind a massive Twitter hack that scammed people across the country out of thousands of dollars.
HART bus driver hurt after rock hits bus window
A HART bus operator was taken to the hospital Tuesday after a projectile – believed to be a rock – struck the windshield on the driver’s side.
A HART bus operator was taken to the hospital Tuesday after a projectile – believed to be a rock – struck the windshield on the driver’s side.
One person dead in Tampa two-vehicle crash, police say
Tampa police are investigating a deadly crash that occurred Tuesday morning along East Adamo Drive.
Tampa police are investigating a deadly crash that occurred Tuesday morning along East Adamo Drive.
Psychologists worry public is becoming desensitized to COVID-19 news
As the daily number of coronavirus cases changes over the course of the pandemic, psychologists say the public becomes desensitized and the big numbers can lose impact over time.
As the daily number of coronavirus cases changes over the course of the pandemic, psychologists say the public becomes desensitized and the big numbers can lose impact over time.
Tampa youth football team scrambles to replace $2,500 in stolen gear
Football season is getting off to a rough start for the Tampa Bay Cardinals youth football program after more than $2,500 of equipment was stolen from their shed.
Football season is getting off to a rough start for the Tampa Bay Cardinals youth football program after more than $2,500 of equipment was stolen from their shed.
Pilot-free, 5-passenger, 200-mile-per-hour electric jet could be Bay Area's new rapid transit
Electric-powered, automated air taxis -- with the ability to fly up to 200 miles an hour -- could be flying over the Tampa Bay Area within five years.
Electric-powered, automated air taxis -- with the ability to fly up to 200 miles an hour -- could be flying over the Tampa Bay Area within five years.
'Back the Blue' mural painted outside Tampa police headquarters
A mural in downtown Tampa is drawing praise and criticism. Organizers say they want to show their support for law enforcement, but they may have been a little over-eager because they painted it before officially getting a permit.
A mural in downtown Tampa is drawing praise and criticism. Organizers say they want to show their support for law enforcement, but they may have been a little over-eager because they painted it before officially getting a permit.
Community center expansion to feature artistic photographs of gymnasts, dancers who use the space
The city of Tampa is expanding the New Tampa community center. When it first opened, it featured more than 12,000 square feet of gymnastic space including a tumbling strip, a balance beam and other equipment.
The city of Tampa is expanding the New Tampa community center. When it first opened, it featured more than 12,000 square feet of gymnastic space including a tumbling strip, a balance beam and other equipment.
More than 7,000 new cases of COVID-19 reported Sunday; 62 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 7,104 since Saturday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 487,132.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 7,104 since Saturday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 487,132.
HCSO: 3 shot during altercation at Tampa gas station
Three people were shot early Sunday morning after an altercation broke out at the Chevron gas station located near E. Sligh Ave. and N 56th Street.
Three people were shot early Sunday morning after an altercation broke out at the Chevron gas station located near E. Sligh Ave. and N 56th Street.
Shooting rampage suspect gets long list of charges
Antonio Cruz Ortiz, 31, saw a judge Saturday morning for the first time since what police are calling a shooting rampage Thursday evening.
Antonio Cruz Ortiz, 31, saw a judge Saturday morning for the first time since what police are calling a shooting rampage Thursday evening.
Bond set at $750,000 for alleged teen Twitter hacker; must prove money came from legitimate source
Investigators say 17-year-old Graham Clark was able to scam Twitter users out of $117,000 in mere hours. Saturday, Clark made his first appearance before a Hillsborough County judge.
Investigators say 17-year-old Graham Clark was able to scam Twitter users out of $117,000 in mere hours. Saturday, Clark made his first appearance before a Hillsborough County judge.