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.

Busch Gardens, Adventure Island employees on edge as parent company announces layoffs

A SEC filing by SeaWorld Entertainment revealed the pandemic has hit the theme park business hard, and they will now be forced to lay off many of their furloughed employees.

2,564 new coronavirus cases reported Sunday; 38 additional deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 2,564 Sunday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 646,431.

'The fight doesn't end with George Floyd,' activist says

The Tampa Bay Community Action Committee (TBCAC) rallied at Joe Chillura Courthouse Square Saturday to call for State Attorney Andrew Warren to re-open the case of Jonas Joseph, who was shot and killed by Tampa police officers on April 28, 2020.  

Tampa VA employees join hundreds across the country protesting for hazard pay, more PPE

Demonstrators outside the James A Haley VA Hospital in Tampa joined hundreds of other VA employees around the country to protest their contract which they say has become unfair.

3,656 new coronavirus cases reported Saturday; 61 new deaths

The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,656 Saturday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida is now 643,867.

Dogs head to daycare as families head back to school, work

Doggie daycare gives pets a chance to get that social interaction they are missing when their family gets back to a school and work routine.