Despite prison sentence for man who plotted her death, Big Cat Rescue CEO still 'looking over my shoulder'
The man who calls himself "Joe Exotic" is going to prison for trying to hire a hitman to kill an animal activist in the Bay Area.
The man who calls himself "Joe Exotic" is going to prison for trying to hire a hitman to kill an animal activist in the Bay Area.
TPD launches click it or ticket campaign in two accident-prone areas
Buckling your seatbelt should be one of the first things you do when you get in the car, but too many Tampa drivers aren’t doing that and the consequences are deadly.
Buckling your seatbelt should be one of the first things you do when you get in the car, but too many Tampa drivers aren’t doing that and the consequences are deadly.
Tampa police arrest armed robbery suspect
Elex Junior Jones is under arrest, accused of robbing several people in Ybor City at gunpoint on multiple occasions.
Elex Junior Jones is under arrest, accused of robbing several people in Ybor City at gunpoint on multiple occasions.
Sickles High School Orchestra makes history with national competition
The Sickles High School Orchestra is practicing to perform in the American String Teachers Association National Orchestra Festival Competition.
The Sickles High School Orchestra is practicing to perform in the American String Teachers Association National Orchestra Festival Competition.
Oklahoma zookeeper sentenced in murder-for-hire plot
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A former Oklahoma zookeeper and one-time candidate for governor was sentenced Wednesday to 22 years in prison for his role in a murder-for-hire plot and violating federal wildlife laws.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A former Oklahoma zookeeper and one-time candidate for governor was sentenced Wednesday to 22 years in prison for his role in a murder-for-hire plot and violating federal wildlife laws.
MacDill's Pitch Day gives small business owners chance to work with military
MacDill Air Force Base hosted it's second Pitch Day on Wednesday, a concept that's much like the hit-show Shark Tank.
MacDill Air Force Base hosted it's second Pitch Day on Wednesday, a concept that's much like the hit-show Shark Tank.
Murder defendant Orin Bivens back in court
First, Orin Bivens tried to beat murder charges by claiming he was a sovereign citizen and that our laws did not apply to him. Then, after disrespecting the judge a number of times, he was found in contempt of court and got thrown in jail.
First, Orin Bivens tried to beat murder charges by claiming he was a sovereign citizen and that our laws did not apply to him. Then, after disrespecting the judge a number of times, he was found in contempt of court and got thrown in jail.
E-scooter access will be limited during Gasparilla, city says
People in Tampa love to scoot, but how will motorized e-scooters fit into the already-crowded streets of Tampa during the Gasparilla Parade of Pirates?
People in Tampa love to scoot, but how will motorized e-scooters fit into the already-crowded streets of Tampa during the Gasparilla Parade of Pirates?
Surveillance video shows 'repeat' offender in Ybor armed robberies
Tampa police are searching for an armed robber who may have held up several people in the Ybor City area.
Tampa police are searching for an armed robber who may have held up several people in the Ybor City area.
Turn in your Gasparilla beads for discounted, free admission to The Florida Aquarium
Once again, The Florida Aquarium is offering a discount on tickets for those who recycle their Gasparilla beads in an effort to keep them from ending up in our waterways or streets.
Once again, The Florida Aquarium is offering a discount on tickets for those who recycle their Gasparilla beads in an effort to keep them from ending up in our waterways or streets.
Rocky Johnson remembered by Bay Area pro-wrestlers
At 6-foot 2-inches and 260 pounds, the man born Wayde Douglas Bowles had to be "Rocky."
At 6-foot 2-inches and 260 pounds, the man born Wayde Douglas Bowles had to be "Rocky."
Tampa tackles injustices of the past, celebrates Dr. King’s message of moving forward
The streets of Tampa were filled with performers and paradegoers Monday in celebration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The joyous day of remembrance was shadowed for some who find it hard to ignore the city's painful history.
The streets of Tampa were filled with performers and paradegoers Monday in celebration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The joyous day of remembrance was shadowed for some who find it hard to ignore the city's painful history.
Plant High School student dies after weekend crash on Davis Islands
A 16-year-old Plant High student died Monday after a weekend car crash on Davis Islands.
A 16-year-old Plant High student died Monday after a weekend car crash on Davis Islands.
Overnight closures planned at Westshore and Gandy
Drivers in South Tampa can expect some trouble getting around over the next few nights as work continues on the Selmon Extension project.
Drivers in South Tampa can expect some trouble getting around over the next few nights as work continues on the Selmon Extension project.
Tampa is opening Gasparilla bead collection sites starting Jan. 22
In an effort to avoid bead debris, Tampa city officials are opening bead collection sites on Wednesday, January 22.
In an effort to avoid bead debris, Tampa city officials are opening bead collection sites on Wednesday, January 22.
Early morning Tampa shooting sends two to hospital
An early morning shooting outside of a Tampa auto parts store sent two people to the hospital, one with life-threatening injuries, Tampa police said.
An early morning shooting outside of a Tampa auto parts store sent two people to the hospital, one with life-threatening injuries, Tampa police said.
Driver in critical condition following car crash on Davis Islands
A driver is in critical condition at Tampa General Hospital after a car crash on Davis Island Saturday night.
A driver is in critical condition at Tampa General Hospital after a car crash on Davis Island Saturday night.
Your guide to the 2020 Gasparilla Children’s Parade
Little pirates will soon be invading Tampa as the Gasparilla season gets underway Saturday with the Children's Gasparilla Parade.
Little pirates will soon be invading Tampa as the Gasparilla season gets underway Saturday with the Children's Gasparilla Parade.
Tampa officer returns from Middle East deployment, receives promotion to lieutenant
He’s the first Tampa police officer in department history to be promoted while deployed with the military.
He’s the first Tampa police officer in department history to be promoted while deployed with the military.
12-year-old girl alerts deputies to man trying to lure girls into his vehicle
Hillsborough County deputies have arrested a man they say tried to lure young girls into his car in the area of
Hillsborough County deputies have arrested a man they say tried to lure young girls into his car in the area of