Hundreds attend Puerto Rico benefit in Tampa

In Puerto Rico, hundreds of homes can be seen knocked off their foundation, several schools are destroyed, cars are crushed and power lines are down.

Family honors teen killed in deputy crash with basketball game

It's been one year since 15-year-old Josiah Pinner was killed by a Hillsborough County deputy while attempting to cross the street. Saturday, his family and friends spent the day celebrating his life with a game of basketball. 

Community honors pedestrian killed on Bayshore Blvd.

What marked a place of tragedy along Bayshore Boulevard days ago, now marks a place of hope. 

Firefighters investigate blaze at Tampa apartment complex

Several residents of the Villa Sonoma condominiums on Spruce Street in Tampa were evacuated after a two-alarm fire broke out on Saturday morning, according to Tampa Fire Rescue.

Driver took two shots before deadly crash that killed Bayshore jogger: TPD

Tampa police say 30-year-old Benjamin Ehas had just taken a double shot of Fireball whiskey before getting behind the wheel of his truck Thursday morning.

From celebrities to students and volunteers, help for Australia comes from across Tampa Bay

Titus O'Neil, students at St. Pete College, volunteers with the ability to sew, and the Florida Aquarium are all joining the efforts to help those devastated by fires across Australia.

House painter pleads guilty to molestation charges

A Bay Area family never imagined a home repair project would bring evil into their home.

World champion US soccer team begins trek to Tokyo in Tampa

The U.S. Women's National Soccer Team is a force to be reckoned with. This week, they're in Tampa to kick off their January training camp.

Lightning fan gets up-close look at game before he loses his sight

At just 8 years old, North Port's Mark Shymanski is losing his sight, but he really wants to be a hockey player, so his teacher submitted him for a special program that helped him reach his goal.

Police: Driver who hit jogger on Bayshore charged with DUI manslaughter, had .234 BAC

A jogger was knocked into the water and killed in a crash along Bayshore Boulevard late this morning, and police are now preparing to file charges against the driver who struck him.

During game of catch, man confessed to killing his mother, friend testifies

Josh Hofer says he tossed around a baseball with Joshua Carmona at a park and never suspected a thing. During that session of catch, Hofer said Carmona admitted something horrible.

Classes at USF's new downtown medical school begin Jan. 13

The University of South Florida's new downtown medical school officially opened Wednesday. The $189 million, 13-story building is the largest state investment in any university facility in the history of Florida.

Truck spills white paint across I-275, closing Tampa lanes

Troopers say a truck spilled white paint across two lanes of Interstate 275 downtown this morning, forcing crews to close two lanes until it can be cleaned up.

Number of graves in forgotten Zion Cemetery increases to 300 after Florida Ave. discovery

Archaeologists confirmed Tuesday the discovery of at least 115 African American graves under property owned by the Tampa restauranteur who runs the Columbia restaurant.

Summit on rising seas brings Bay Area mayors to the table

The mayors of Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater talked Tuesday about the rising sea level and their cities' ability to handle what may come.

Donaldson defense warns: August trial date is too soon

The trial of accused serial killer Howell "Trae" Donaldson is scheduled for this summer, but his attorneys say they will not be ready.