Anti-Semitic graffiti scrawled outside South Tampa coffee shop

The owner of a South Tampa coffee shop says his staff came to work Wednesday morning to find anti-Semitic graffiti painted on one of its signs.

Father of Florida native killed in Costa Rica testifies in murder trial

It's been more than one year since 36-year-old Carla Stefaniak was murdered in Costa Rica and now her suspected killer is finally getting his day in court.

Gentleman’s club sued after allegedly hiring underage, developmentally disabled teen

A local strip club is in the middle of a heated legal battle after a lawsuit was filed claiming that they played an active role in the prostitution and trafficking of a young girl who was not only a minor, but also developmentally disabled.

More manatees were killed by Florida boaters in 2019 than ever before

The manatee exhibit is a popular one at ZooTampa at Lowry Park. As a patient observer, it's common to see young children exclaiming with joy and sprinting toward the observatory windows with their parents being pulled along in tow. When visitors peer through the glass, they're greeted by the whiskered faces and beady eyes of the "cows of the sea" -- a staple of Florida's waterways.

Tampa man wins $2 million Powerball prize

A Tampa man is now a millionaire after claiming a $2 million Powerball prize.

Costa Rican trial begins for man accused of killing Florida woman

She traveled to Costa Rica to celebrate her 36th birthday, but Carla Stefaniak never made it back home. Monday, the trial began for the man accused of killing the American tourist who once lived in Tampa.

New law allows servicemembers to sue military doctors for malpractice

Military families can now take legal action after receiving bad medical care thanks to a new law passed by Congress allowing servicemembers to file malpractice claims against the government.

Auschwitz-Birkenau survivor's family carries her legacy of hope

Exhausted, starving, and chilled to the bone, 19-year-old Rose Safar watched as the Nazis attempted to cover up their crimes while the Soviets closed in on Auschwitz.

TPD: Wrong-way drunk driver kills ride share driver, passenger on the way to airport

Police say a motorist driving the wrong way crashed into a rideshare vehicle, killing both the driver and passenger as they headed to Tampa International Airport.

SkyFOX pilot 'surprised' by choice to fly Bryant's chopper despite dense fog

Investigators spent Monday going through the wreckage of Kobe Bryant’s downed helicopter. Early reports indicate the helicopter carrying Bryant and eight others was flying in foggy conditions considered dangerous enough for Los Angeles-area police choppers to remain grounded.

Volunteers turn trash into treasure during Gasparilla cleanup

For the 10th year in a row, Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful (KTBB ) registered hundreds of volunteers for their annual "After Gasparilla Clean Up". 

Police: Wrong-way drunk driver kills 2 in Tampa airport crash

The Tampa Police Department said a wrong-way drunk driver caused a crash that left two people dead early Sunday morning.

Ahoy Matey: Pirates invade Tampa during annual Gasparilla celebration

Pirates invaded Tampa Bay Saturday for the 2020 Gasparilla Pirate Festival as thousands of people lined both sides of Bayshore Boulevard to catch some of the precious beaded treasure.

Deputy shoots, kills dog near Gasparilla parade route

A dog is dead after being shot by a mounted Hillsborough County deputy near the Gasparilla parade route on Saturday.

No injuries in boat fire near Gandy Bridge

Nobody was reported injured or missing after a boat caught fire Saturday morning near the Gandy Bridge, according to the Coast Guard.

What to know about Uber and Lyft during Gasparilla

While Tampa is preparing for a pirate invasion, many revelers are figuring out how to get to and from the Gasparilla parade safely.

Hillsborough County looks to ban retail puppy sales

It’s now been four months since more than 300 dogs were rescued from a Tampa breeding facility. Since then, county commissioners said they want to crack down on stores that sell pets, but some businesses say they’re being unfairly targeted.