Former head of NSA leading effort to increase cybersecurity workforce

The former director of the National Security and National Intelligence agencies is now in Tampa, working to help fill a 500,000 shortfall in cybersecurity professionals.

Woman's body found in car behind abandoned east Tampa home

Police say a call about a suspicious vehicle led them to the body of a woman in an east Tampa neighborhood this morning.

Woman found dead at Picnic Island Park was murdered, police say

Police say they have identified the woman who was found dead at Picnic Island Park on Saturday, and they now believe she was murdered.

Renaissance Festival apologizes after ‘Men in Kilts' competition flashes crowd

The 'Men in Kilts' competition is advertised on Facebook with a description explaining to guests that they're in for a treat. However, it wasn't what one Florida mom and her son were expecting to see.

Tampa Fire Rescue: Clear mind key to surviving submerged vehicle

Water rescue missions are rare and only happen a few times a year in the Bay Area, but when they do happen you only have minutes to act.

Make-A-Wish Buccaneers fan dies of cancer

Devout Buccaneers fan Kacey Reynolds passed away after fighting Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, a form of cancer that attacks the lymphatic system. 

FHP: Multi-vehicle crash injures 1, ties up traffic on Howard Frankland Bridge

A 62-year-old motorcyclist suffered serious injuries following a crash on the Howard Frankland Bridge Saturday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

FHP: 1 dead, 3 injured after crash sends car into Tampa Bypass Canal

At least one person died following a car crash that sent a vehicle into the water underneath the Adamo Drive bridge on Saturday.

Police: Woman’s body found at Picnic Island Park

Tampa police are investigating after a woman was found dead at Picnic Island Park in Tampa Saturday afternoon.

West Tampa street renamed to honor Tony Alessi Sr.

Tony Alessi came to Tampa from Sicily when he was just 6 years old. He founded Vigo Importing Company and Alessi's. He wanted to make it a family company, which it still is today, more than 100 years later. 

Plight of Ybor City’s famous feathered fowl at heart of annual art exhibit

The annual ‘Chickens and Friends’ art exhibit can be seen for free at Tre Amici at the Bunker, 1907 North 19th Street, Ybor City, from 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. 

New Publix, opening soon, may initially increase traffic in Westshore area 

The store is at the intersection of Kennedy Boulevard and South Gardenia Avenue, a location that can be frustrating for drivers during rush hour. 

Florida lawmakers pass bill requiring parental consent for abortion

State lawmakers passed the controversial abortion bill requiring parents to give consent for daughters to have an abortion. The bill is now headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis' desk.

Rays set Jan. 2022 timeline for Montreal/Tampa Bay split season deal

The Tampa Bay Rays have laid out a timeline, for the first time, for the team to hammer out a deal for splitting seasons with stadiums in Tampa Bay and Montreal.

Coach Kronk leaves winning legacy for students at Leto High

A beloved football coach at Tampa's Leto High School died unexpectedly over the weekend at only 28 years old. Now his team, students, family, and friends are trying to come to terms with losing someone so special.