Pro tips for spotting a liar
How do you know if someone is lying to you? William Ortiz, a polygraph examiner with Ortsec and a retired FBI agent, said there are a few ways to decode deception.
How do you know if someone is lying to you? William Ortiz, a polygraph examiner with Ortsec and a retired FBI agent, said there are a few ways to decode deception.
Hillsborough River's rebirth will continue outside Straz Center
For a city that seemed to turn its back on the river for so long, new interest in the downtown Tampa riverfront is flowing in a big way. Renderings show a lush, green shoreline at the Straz where a flat seawall stands now.
For a city that seemed to turn its back on the river for so long, new interest in the downtown Tampa riverfront is flowing in a big way. Renderings show a lush, green shoreline at the Straz where a flat seawall stands now.
Deputies: Florida DCF employee arrested in hit-and-run that critically injured teen
Detectives in Hillsborough County say they arrested a woman suspected of crashing an SUV into a teen pedestrian and driving away.
Detectives in Hillsborough County say they arrested a woman suspected of crashing an SUV into a teen pedestrian and driving away.
USF athletic director delights fans by joining dance squad for basketball halftime show
The University of South Florida’s athletic director stepped out of his comfort zone and into his dancing shoes when he joined the college’s dance team during a basketball halftime show on January 29.
The University of South Florida’s athletic director stepped out of his comfort zone and into his dancing shoes when he joined the college’s dance team during a basketball halftime show on January 29.
Deputies: Female driver of dark blue SUV takes off after hitting child on 15th Street N in Tampa
Hillsborough County sheriff's deputies are looking for a dark blue, "smaller" SUV that hit a child who was crossing 15th Street N in Tampa Thursday evening.
Hillsborough County sheriff's deputies are looking for a dark blue, "smaller" SUV that hit a child who was crossing 15th Street N in Tampa Thursday evening.
Behind-the-scenes look at new thrill rides coming to Busch Gardens, Adventure Island
From the water to the sky, Busch Gardens and Adventure Island are just months away from completing two of their newest, record-breaking attractions.
From the water to the sky, Busch Gardens and Adventure Island are just months away from completing two of their newest, record-breaking attractions.
Program connects Bay Area businesses with Super Bowl opportunities
Fans are pouring into Miami ahead of Super Bowl LIV this Sunday, but in Tampa people are already thinking about Super Bowl LV.
Fans are pouring into Miami ahead of Super Bowl LIV this Sunday, but in Tampa people are already thinking about Super Bowl LV.
Tampa council member addresses anti-Semitic slur
A Tampa city council member has come under fire for an anti-Semitic remark made while discussing construction costs, and why he thought the city of Tampa was being charged too much.
A Tampa city council member has come under fire for an anti-Semitic remark made while discussing construction costs, and why he thought the city of Tampa was being charged too much.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
After Sunday, Castor takes the reigns for Super Bowl LV
Super Bowl 54 will draw visitors from all over the world to Miami this weekend.
Super Bowl 54 will draw visitors from all over the world to Miami this weekend.
Tampa man wins $2 million Powerball prize
A Tampa man is now a millionaire after claiming a $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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
HCSO: Video shows dog attacking horses before being shot by mounted deputy after Gasparilla parade
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office defended the actions of a mounted deputy Monday after one of them shot and killed a dog as Gasparilla wrapped up over the weekend.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office defended the actions of a mounted deputy Monday after one of them shot and killed a dog as Gasparilla wrapped up over the weekend.
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.
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.