Multiple RVs damaged in fire at Motor Depot in Tampa

A fire at an auto business shut down part of US-41 in Hillsborough County Friday evening, leaving behind tens of thousands of dollars in damage.

With chemo treatments continuing, parents again granted full custody of young cancer patient

For a year, there was a tug of war over 4-year-old Noah McAdams and his cancer treatment. His parents, Taylor Bland-Ball and Joshua McAdams, wanted natural remedies; doctors said he needed chemotherapy. 

Tampa power couple Jeff and Penny Vinik file for divorce

One of the area’s wealthiest and most famous couples appears to be headed for divorce. Penny Vinik has filed for divorce from Lightning owner Jeff Vinik after 33 years of marriage. The couple has four grown children. 

Centuries of systemic racism affects even the dead in Tampa Bay area

The national conversation around racial inequality and injustice reemphasizes the systemic racism throughout America’s past and historians say examples are seen in the lost African American graves being rediscovered in the Tampa Bay area.

Video shows looters storm Tampa CVS; employees say they were left alone

In surveillance video just released by Tampa police, two CVS employees can be seen trapped inside the store, anxiously trying to find an escape before looters break in. Moments later, the destructive crowd pours in.

Seminole Heights store creates free food pantry for pets

During the coronavirus pandemic, the country has seen a resurgence of support for local businesses, many of which are struggling to stay alive. 

‘We’re coming for you:’ Inside TPD’s effort to identify looters

If you were looting or setting fires last month, you can bet that police are still looking for you. TPD detectives are combing through hours of video from the riots at University Mall, trying to track down suspects one at a time.

Three teens arrested, three guns recovered after east Tampa shootout caught on video

Deputies in Hillsborough County say they arrested three teenagers and confiscated three guns after a shootout that was caught on surveillance video Monday morning.

Tampa doctor hangs up white coat after more than 60 years of service 

Dr. Emilio Echevarria, 89, is visiting St. Joseph’s Hospital, a place that he knows well. He spent 64 years as a general surgeon at bay area hospitals before retiring from St. Joseph's Hospital earlier this year.

Scammers pretend to be COVID-19 contact-tracers to get personal information from victims

Local health departments are using contact tracing to slow the spread of COVID-19. It is basically informing people they may have been exposed after being in contact with someone who tests positive for the virus.

Bay Area law enforcement make small changes, reinforce existing policies on use-of-force

The Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg police departments say their policies are sufficient but are reminding officers of the rules. Sarasota PD banned choke-holds. But for the most part, Bay Area law enforcement are only making small changes in response to big outcry for reform.