USF move-in gets underway with new COVID-19 precautions
Sunday marked the first day of the University of South Florida's move-in week for students. However, campus was a lot quieter than in years past.
Sunday marked the first day of the University of South Florida's move-in week for students. However, campus was a lot quieter than in years past.
A four-month-long 'nightmare' waiting for more answers, Joseph's family says
Local leaders of the Black Lives Matter movement and other activist groups hosted a rally and march Saturday, calling to re-open the case of Jonas Joseph.
Local leaders of the Black Lives Matter movement and other activist groups hosted a rally and march Saturday, calling to re-open the case of Jonas Joseph.
'Tiger King' fans gather to remember Don Lewis
A crowd gathered Saturday to celebrate the life of Don Lewis as his family continues to draw attention to his disappearance.
A crowd gathered Saturday to celebrate the life of Don Lewis as his family continues to draw attention to his disappearance.
Family turns to RV to stay connected amid coronavirus pandemic
Donovan and Dana Santis were faced with a challenge when they received news that his mother had been diagnosed with leukemia. They simply had to see her, but she lives in Maine.
Donovan and Dana Santis were faced with a challenge when they received news that his mother had been diagnosed with leukemia. They simply had to see her, but she lives in Maine.
Tampa woman sends poems to every police department, sheriff's office in U.S. to 'spread love'
Aja Anderson took on a very ambitious project starting in mid-June, where she wrote a poem, put it on a special postcard, and has been sending it to every single police department and sheriff's office in the United States.
Aja Anderson took on a very ambitious project starting in mid-June, where she wrote a poem, put it on a special postcard, and has been sending it to every single police department and sheriff's office in the United States.
Metropolitan Ministries sees surge in need, and giving, during pandemic
It's been a rough year for Courtney Thompson. She had a serious illness and then lost her job because of COVID-19.
It's been a rough year for Courtney Thompson. She had a serious illness and then lost her job because of COVID-19.
Hillsborough deputies searching for man who stole $3,000 puppy from Tampa pet store
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man who stole an eight-week-old Maltese puppy from All About Puppies Thursday afternoon.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man who stole an eight-week-old Maltese puppy from All About Puppies Thursday afternoon.
Troopers investigate fatal motorcycle crash on I-275 in Tampa
A 23-year-old man from Largo died following a Thursday morning crash involving a tractor-trailer.
A 23-year-old man from Largo died following a Thursday morning crash involving a tractor-trailer.
One arrested after protests in downtown Tampa
As two groups protested in downtown Tampa, one person was arrested for pushing another person from behind, police said.
As two groups protested in downtown Tampa, one person was arrested for pushing another person from behind, police said.
PBX-Change keeps residents at a Tampa Housing Authority apartment building connected with free Wi-Fi
More than 500 residents at Tampa Housing Authority Tempo at Encore Apartments are receiving the free internet service.
More than 500 residents at Tampa Housing Authority Tempo at Encore Apartments are receiving the free internet service.
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.
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.
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.
A crash that occurred in Tampa sent a car into a jewelry store early Wednesday morning.
Pegasus Lounge first bar in Bay Area to have liquor license revoked for COVID-19 rule non-compliance
The state has suspended a Tampa bar's liquor license for what regulators say are violations of the state order requiring bars to remain closed.
The state has suspended a Tampa bar's liquor license for what regulators say are violations of the state order requiring bars to remain closed.
Known for hosting massive events, Tampa faces toughest challenge yet: The Super Bowl during a pandemic
Tampa has a history of hosting Super Bowls during challenging times.
Tampa has a history of hosting Super Bowls during challenging times.
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.
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.
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.
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,
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.
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.