City Council questions FDOT project that would funnel traffic into Ybor City

An FDOT project to build exit ramps from Interstate 4 onto Nuccio Parkway in Ybor City ran into opposition at a Tampa City Council meeting, but officials say it will move forward anyway.

Parents say son accused of murder needs treatment, not jail

Last time we saw Mikese Morse, he was being sent to a state hospital for treatment after being found incompetent to stand trial for murder. Now he's out of the hospital, but his family says he still needs help.

Tampa man arrested for allegedly causing severe burns to 3-year-old child

Christopher Reddick, 19, is facing aggravated child abuse charges for allegedly causing severe burns to a toddler in his care, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

Hal Steinbrenner hails Yankees' 25th season of spring training in Tampa

Take yourself back to the Tampa of the early 1990s. There was no Water Street, no arena downtown, only 280,000 people, and no spring training. 

Mindful parenting helps in communicating with teens

Dr. Rick Weinberg, an associate professor of psychology at the University of South Florida, says communicating with teenagers can get easier with mindful parenting.

Residents, boaters fear losing overnight access to Gandy Boat Ramp

Some South Tampa residents are concerned that one of their favorite leisure spots could get taken away. Emails show county officials have been considering closing the Gandy Boat Ramp overnight, a spot that’s always been open 24/7.

Pedestrian critically injured in semi-truck crash

A pedestrian was injured in a tractor-trailer crash in on Causeway Blvd near Windemere Oaks Ln. 

One dead following shooting in Tampa

Police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Tuesday.

Labor secretary talks up USMCA trade deal in stop at Port Tampa Bay

Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia lent his ear to local officials Tuesday at Port Tampa Bay during a time he characterizes as “amazing” for Florida’s economy.

Technology innovators will redefine Tampa's skyline and economy, summit attendees say

One can't help but notice the many construction cranes being used to build the massive new Water Street additions to downtown. USF's new medical school recently opened. The university's president says it will be a catalyst to help transform the area's economy and create new, higher-paying jobs. 

At trial, witness to murders recalls suspect's approach

Jose Rodriguez says he was sitting on a porch, playing poker with his buddies on Thanksgiving Day when a man dressed as a police officer came looking for someone.

Tampa mayor meets with Rays to discuss team's future

Lead Hillsborough negotiator Ken Hagan, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and the Rays met for two-and-a-half hours in the mayor's office, their first meeting in over a year.

Tampa police investigating pair of gas station robberies

Investigators with the Tampa Police Department said they are trying to determine whether back-to-back convenience store robberies in the city are connected.

Family demands justice for 17-year-old boy who died after being shot in the eye by BB gun

Ivan died Tuesday, three days after being shot in the eye by a Daisy 800-style BB gun. Police say he was in a car with a still-unnamed adult male friend and that man’s 8-year-old son and 10-year-old stepson, boys he apparently knew from playing football. 

USF rocket team aims for space -- and a $1M prize

The privatization of space exploration has re-energized the aerospace industry. It's also created a new level of excitement in younger generations.