Police: Speed likely played role in Davis Islands crash that killed 1 overnight
Bryan William Pennington, 23, was killed earlier Friday morning after crashing into a concrete bridge barrier on Davis Islands, Tampa police said.
Bryan William Pennington, 23, was killed earlier Friday morning after crashing into a concrete bridge barrier on Davis Islands, Tampa police said.
Police: 1 dead after car runs red light in South Tampa
A man in his late 50's is dead after police say he ran a red light at the intersection of N. MacDill Ave. and W. Kennedy Blvd. shortly after midnight on Friday.
A man in his late 50's is dead after police say he ran a red light at the intersection of N. MacDill Ave. and W. Kennedy Blvd. shortly after midnight on Friday.
3 teen girls among 4 killed in Wednesday's crash involving stolen car
Police say three teenage girls were among four people killed in a crash during a police pursuit of a stolen car in Tampa earlier this week.
Police say three teenage girls were among four people killed in a crash during a police pursuit of a stolen car in Tampa earlier this week.
Elected black officials of Hillsborough County call for review of Tampa PD use of force
The Tampa Police Department pushed back Thursday on accusations that officers used rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse peaceful protesters as a letter from Hillsborough County's black elected officials called for answers from TPD on its use of force practices, especially during local protests in response to George Floyd's death in Minneapolis.
The Tampa Police Department pushed back Thursday on accusations that officers used rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse peaceful protesters as a letter from Hillsborough County's black elected officials called for answers from TPD on its use of force practices, especially during local protests in response to George Floyd's death in Minneapolis.
Diversity in the workplace includes elevating minorities into leadership roles
Big-name corporations nationwide are sharing messages of solidarity, but many communities are calling on companies to practice what they preach and make the effort to include diverse voices in the boardroom.
Big-name corporations nationwide are sharing messages of solidarity, but many communities are calling on companies to practice what they preach and make the effort to include diverse voices in the boardroom.
Tampa airport hits pause on $906M of planned construction
With air travel down more than 90%, TPA will delay or cancel $906 million worth of construction projects, including the Airside D project which would add 16 gates to the airport.
With air travel down more than 90%, TPA will delay or cancel $906 million worth of construction projects, including the Airside D project which would add 16 gates to the airport.
Tampa police chief to review department’s use-of-force policy following days of protests
"Sometimes defending your city is ugly,” Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan said during a city council meeting Thursday morning. “The optics are ugly, but I do want you to know that I was there, I gave the order. It starts and stops with me."
"Sometimes defending your city is ugly,” Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan said during a city council meeting Thursday morning. “The optics are ugly, but I do want you to know that I was there, I gave the order. It starts and stops with me."
Man arrested during Tampa protest hopes video will clear his name
Timothy Watson, who was arrested during a protest Tuesday night, says he was live-streaming the peaceful demonstration when he got boxed in and police began firing tear gas.
Timothy Watson, who was arrested during a protest Tuesday night, says he was live-streaming the peaceful demonstration when he got boxed in and police began firing tear gas.
Demonstrations strike solemn tone in Tampa Wednesday night
Protesters were back on the streets in Tampa after Tuesday night turned unruly, leading to multiple arrests.
Protesters were back on the streets in Tampa after Tuesday night turned unruly, leading to multiple arrests.
No calls for sports cuts at the University of Tampa
A growing number of college sports programs around the country have become casualties to the coronavirus pandemic. Nearly 100 teams have been cut -- from Division I to NAIA schools.
A growing number of college sports programs around the country have become casualties to the coronavirus pandemic. Nearly 100 teams have been cut -- from Division I to NAIA schools.
Ybor icon La Tropicana, with its famous table, could fall victim to pandemic
For decades, when politicians visited Tampa, they made their way to La Tropicana restaurant on 7th Avenue in Ybor City. And they sat at a certain, special table.
For decades, when politicians visited Tampa, they made their way to La Tropicana restaurant on 7th Avenue in Ybor City. And they sat at a certain, special table.
Hillsborough commissioners approve funding for Tampa Park Apartments residents getting ready to relocate
Residents at Tampa Park Apartments have until the start of November to pack up and leave, as the property was recently sold to developer Darryl Shaw. But Hillsborough County Commissioners have long had concerns over the fate of these renters.
Residents at Tampa Park Apartments have until the start of November to pack up and leave, as the property was recently sold to developer Darryl Shaw. But Hillsborough County Commissioners have long had concerns over the fate of these renters.
Dozens of protesters arrested in Tampa overnight after peaceful rally gets rowdy
Dozens of protesters were arrested in downtown Tampa early Wednesday morning following hours of protests that took place Tuesday. Tampa police say more than 60 people were taken into custody after rocks and bottles were thrown at officers and vehicles.
Dozens of protesters were arrested in downtown Tampa early Wednesday morning following hours of protests that took place Tuesday. Tampa police say more than 60 people were taken into custody after rocks and bottles were thrown at officers and vehicles.
Four dead, two injured after crashing stolen car in Tampa
Tampa police say four people are dead and two others were injured following a brief police chase and crash involving a stolen car. It happened around 2:30 a.m. along West Cypress Street near East Reo Street, which is near the entrance to Cypress Point Park.
Tampa police say four people are dead and two others were injured following a brief police chase and crash involving a stolen car. It happened around 2:30 a.m. along West Cypress Street near East Reo Street, which is near the entrance to Cypress Point Park.
Activists encourage real-world action after social media's #BlackoutTuesday
You may have seen black squares pop up on your social media feed Tuesday with the hashtag "BlackoutTuesday."
You may have seen black squares pop up on your social media feed Tuesday with the hashtag "BlackoutTuesday."
Protesters seen and heard across downtown Tampa Tuesday
A crowd started to gather at Tampa City Hall Tuesday afternoon. They held signs that said "I can't breathe," "Black Lives Matter," "Silence = Violence," and "Say their names."
A crowd started to gather at Tampa City Hall Tuesday afternoon. They held signs that said "I can't breathe," "Black Lives Matter," "Silence = Violence," and "Say their names."
With shouts of 'Go home Jane,' Tampa protesters refuse meeting with mayor
A crowd of protesters gathered in downtown Tampa today outside City Hall, but they were apparently not interested in a dialog with the mayor.
A crowd of protesters gathered in downtown Tampa today outside City Hall, but they were apparently not interested in a dialog with the mayor.
Tampa police search for suspect seen on video setting fire to Champs Sports
Tampa police are asking for the public's help to find a man who was seen setting Champs Sports on fire during Saturday's riots.
Tampa police are asking for the public's help to find a man who was seen setting Champs Sports on fire during Saturday's riots.
Big Cat Rescue's Carole Baskin awarded control of 'Tiger King' Joe Exotic's former zoo
A federal judge has granted Big Cat Rescue's CEO Carole Baskin control of the G.W. Zoo, formerly owned by the "Tiger King."
A federal judge has granted Big Cat Rescue's CEO Carole Baskin control of the G.W. Zoo, formerly owned by the "Tiger King."
City of Tampa cancels nightly curfew
The city of Tampa is lifting its nightly curfew, days after rioters and looters took to the streets and overwhelmed what had been peaceful protests over the weekend.
The city of Tampa is lifting its nightly curfew, days after rioters and looters took to the streets and overwhelmed what had been peaceful protests over the weekend.