Felon charged following accidental shooting at Tampa gun range

Hillsborough County deputies arrested a convicted felon involved in an accidental shooting that injured a Shooters World instructor in November.

Tickets for 'WrestleMania Week' in Tampa go on sale Friday

It’s been years in the making, but WrestleMania is just around the corner with tickets for several of that week’s events going on sale Friday, December 13. 

Tampa mayor launches campaign to keep beads out of the bay

Don't worry: Beads are still welcome on the parade route.  Police will just be keeping tabs on who's throwing them off boats or floats into the water, which is illegal. 

Fatal crash closes southbound Howard Frankland Bridge Thursday

One person died Thursday evening in a crash that closed southbound lanes of the Howard Frankland Bridge for several hours.

Lawsuit claims mold made some MacDill living quarters unsafe

A week after five families filed lawsuits in federal court, more military families are coming forward with concerns and demands for

A Tampa neighborhood spreads Christmas joy to those in need

The Davis Island community collects thousands of presents for children who otherwise wouldn't have a Christmas.

Inside look: Tampa elementary school will be reborn, but keep historic facade

It appeared a hundred years of history was lost when Robert E. Lee Elementary School went up in flames two years ago. But now local architects and builders are putting the school back together, promising it will be better than ever.

Sanitation workers trained to spot crime in Hillsborough, Pasco counties

With Christmas fast approaching, sanitation workers are being asked to do more than collect garbage, and they’re stepping up to the added responsibilities.

Injured trooper receives 'new family member': A service dog

Last year, doctors amputated part of Alex Douglass' right leg. It was the 20th surgery he'd gone through since being shot. Today, he's doing better and getting extra support from Peter, a new service dog.

Surveillance video helps nab serial peeper outside Ybor home

The video is chilling. Surveillance cameras catch a man peeping into the windows of a Tampa home not once, but five different times. Now, he's behind bars while the women who live there are breathing a sigh of relief. 

Puppy and presents stolen from Tampa home

Thieves broke into a Tampa family's home Monday afternoon stealing Christmas gifts, and even their new puppy.

Only surviving suspect in Tampa robbery faces murder charges

It was a planned robbery, but prosecutors say what the robbers didn't plan for was the homeowner having a gun, too. When it was over, three people were dead, including two of the robbers.

Bystander hops into driverless truck to prevent crash

Katrin Mazanowski and her husband were stopped at the East Palm Avenue and North Nebraska intersection near Ybor City, when out of nowhere a truck started rolling through the intersection at a slow speed. 

Family of woman murdered in Costa Rica prepares for trial, one year later

It's now been exactly one year since 36-year-old Carla Stefaniak was found murdered in Costa Rica and now her loved ones are preparing for what is sure to be an emotional murder trial.

Defendant defiant in pre-trial hearing for triple murder, arson

Xavier Whitehead was silent during a hearing Monday, despite the judge's warnings to cooperate and participate in his defense.

At least one person injured in Tampa shooting

Police in Tampa are investigating a shooting that left at least one person injured near the intersection of 15th Street and East Fowler Avenue.

Burglary suspect arrested after hurling pliers at officer's face

A burglary suspect attacked a police officer with a pair of pliers early Monday morning, forcing her to go to the hospital for stitches on her face.