Tampa officer-involved shooting that killed 26-year-old man was 'justified,' state attorney says
A traffic stop back in April turned deadly after Tampa officers shot and killed a Lakeland man. Two months later, the state attorney's office calls the shooting "justified."
A traffic stop back in April turned deadly after Tampa officers shot and killed a Lakeland man. Two months later, the state attorney's office calls the shooting "justified."
Metropolitan Ministries raises over a million dollars to help families during pandemic
Metropolitan Ministries is on a mission to help families stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic -- and, so far, the non-profit has raise $1.5 million in donations for relief.
Metropolitan Ministries is on a mission to help families stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic -- and, so far, the non-profit has raise $1.5 million in donations for relief.
Bay Area hospitals see uptick in COVID-19 patients
With more COVID-19 tests being done and thousands of new cases each day in Florida, the next number getting attention is the number of available hospital beds.
With more COVID-19 tests being done and thousands of new cases each day in Florida, the next number getting attention is the number of available hospital beds.
Prosecutors, public defenders, judges lead march for equal justice in Tampa
The calls for criminal justice reform were echoed by hundreds of marchers outside the Tampa courthouse Wednesday evening, and these marchers know all about the heavy hand of injustice. They are the lawyers and judges on the front line of the system.
The calls for criminal justice reform were echoed by hundreds of marchers outside the Tampa courthouse Wednesday evening, and these marchers know all about the heavy hand of injustice. They are the lawyers and judges on the front line of the system.
Retiring TGH chaplain leaves legacy of loving care
Wayne Maberry is retiring from Tampa General Hospital after 24 years of service as a chaplain.
Wayne Maberry is retiring from Tampa General Hospital after 24 years of service as a chaplain.
USF rolls out hybrid learning model for upcoming school year
This week the Board of Governors approved the fall reopening plans for all 12 of Florida’s public universities. Students at the University of South Florida can expect a hybrid learning model, meaning classes will be a combination of both in-person and online learning.
This week the Board of Governors approved the fall reopening plans for all 12 of Florida’s public universities. Students at the University of South Florida can expect a hybrid learning model, meaning classes will be a combination of both in-person and online learning.
Tampa Bay Comic Con organizers reverse course, cancel 2020 event
The organizers of Tampa Bay Comic Con say they've changed their minds about holding the 2020 contention in July.
The organizers of Tampa Bay Comic Con say they've changed their minds about holding the 2020 contention in July.
Bicyclist hit, killed trying to cross Dale Mabry Highway
A man in his 50s was hit and killed Wednesday afternoon as he tried to cross Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa on a bicycle, according to Tampa police.
A man in his 50s was hit and killed Wednesday afternoon as he tried to cross Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa on a bicycle, according to Tampa police.
NAACP, ACLU, Hillsborough law enforcement leaders announce joint police reform effort
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister, along with police chiefs from Tampa, Temple Terrace and USF, joined the leaders of the NAACP and the ACLU on Wednesday to announce a joint effort in making critical policing changes.
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister, along with police chiefs from Tampa, Temple Terrace and USF, joined the leaders of the NAACP and the ACLU on Wednesday to announce a joint effort in making critical policing changes.
Movement of mobile devices correlates with spread of COVID-19, scientists say
You might not realize it but your cell phone and other mobile devices could be helping government leaders and medical experts plot the next steps in fighting COVID-19.
You might not realize it but your cell phone and other mobile devices could be helping government leaders and medical experts plot the next steps in fighting COVID-19.
Spartans' summer camp much-needed release for coaches and kids
For the University of Tampa's head baseball coach, Joe Urso, and assistant head coach, Sam Militello this is the time of year they look forward to every year, but teaching the game of baseball to youngsters at the Spartans Summer Camp is a new challenge.
For the University of Tampa's head baseball coach, Joe Urso, and assistant head coach, Sam Militello this is the time of year they look forward to every year, but teaching the game of baseball to youngsters at the Spartans Summer Camp is a new challenge.
Tampa cookie company bakes 32 flavors of sugar-filled fun
The owners of a Tampa-based boutique cookie company are serving up your sugar fix in fun and different ways.
The owners of a Tampa-based boutique cookie company are serving up your sugar fix in fun and different ways.
Restaurants, diners weigh risk and reward of going out to eat as COVID-19 spreads
The last two months have been a rollercoaster for Bay Area restaurants. They were finally allowed to reopen after COVID-19 forced them to close for more than a month. But only three weeks in, many have had to close again after employees tested positive.
The last two months have been a rollercoaster for Bay Area restaurants. They were finally allowed to reopen after COVID-19 forced them to close for more than a month. But only three weeks in, many have had to close again after employees tested positive.
Cellphone data shows young people not social distancing, Tampa doctors say
Doctors from Tampa General Hospital and the University of South Florida were some of the chief backers of a new ordinance requiring people to wear masks inside all businesses in Hillsborough County. The measure comes amid a new wave of COVID-19 infections.
Doctors from Tampa General Hospital and the University of South Florida were some of the chief backers of a new ordinance requiring people to wear masks inside all businesses in Hillsborough County. The measure comes amid a new wave of COVID-19 infections.
Tampa police officers 'ambushed' early Saturday, chief says
The chief of the Tampa Police Department says his officers were "ambushed" early Saturday morning.
The chief of the Tampa Police Department says his officers were "ambushed" early Saturday morning.
Deputies: Husband fatally shoots wife inside 55+ Tampa community
Hillsborough County deputies say a husband shot his wife inside their Tampa mobile home early Monday evening.
Hillsborough County deputies say a husband shot his wife inside their Tampa mobile home early Monday evening.
Busch Gardens welcomes baby giraffe just in time for World Giraffe Day
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay welcomed a baby giraffe into the world on Friday. The male calf is the third baby born to Bea, a 14-year-old reticulated giraffe. She gave birth to Binty in 2014 and Amani in 2015.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay welcomed a baby giraffe into the world on Friday. The male calf is the third baby born to Bea, a 14-year-old reticulated giraffe. She gave birth to Binty in 2014 and Amani in 2015.
Mural tour offers glimpse at Tampa’s unique culture
If being inside a museum isn't your thing, but seeing interesting art is, then the Tampa Mural Art scene may be for you.
If being inside a museum isn't your thing, but seeing interesting art is, then the Tampa Mural Art scene may be for you.
City of Tampa raises Pride Flag over Old City Hall
The Pride Flag was raised above Old City Hall Saturday morning as part of Pride Month.
The Pride Flag was raised above Old City Hall Saturday morning as part of Pride Month.
City of Tampa hands out more than 50,000 free face masks
A day after a mandatory mask ordinance went into effect across Tampa, the city is doing what they can to make sure residents can comply by handing out free masks to those who needed them.
A day after a mandatory mask ordinance went into effect across Tampa, the city is doing what they can to make sure residents can comply by handing out free masks to those who needed them.