Five active-duty military members become naturalized citizens
At a naturalization ceremony in Tampa Thursday, 65 people from 23 countries - like Kenya, Vietnam, Iraq, Germany, and Columbia - stood united, new citizens of one.
At a naturalization ceremony in Tampa Thursday, 65 people from 23 countries - like Kenya, Vietnam, Iraq, Germany, and Columbia - stood united, new citizens of one.
Flavored vaping products could soon disappear from shelves
A federal ban on flavored vaping products is expected this week and could force a lot of companies to change how they do business.
A federal ban on flavored vaping products is expected this week and could force a lot of companies to change how they do business.
NASA program gives Tampa students face time with astronauts
Students at Stewart Magnet Middle School donned their own flight suits and waited their turn to ask the most burning questions of NASA's best minds.
Students at Stewart Magnet Middle School donned their own flight suits and waited their turn to ask the most burning questions of NASA's best minds.
Noah McAdams' parents cooperating with court requirements: caseworker
Judge Palermo is now allowing Noah to have overnight stays with his parents. The goal is to reunite the family in the future.
Judge Palermo is now allowing Noah to have overnight stays with his parents. The goal is to reunite the family in the future.
Tampa elementary student offers teacher his birthday cash, saying teachers don't get paid enough
A Tampa third-grader gave his teacher an unexpected surprise: $15 and a note saying he didn't think teachers are being paid enough.
A Tampa third-grader gave his teacher an unexpected surprise: $15 and a note saying he didn't think teachers are being paid enough.
Hundreds of dogs rescued from Tampa breeder are ready for adoption -- but the process will be different
Most of the dogs seized from a breeder in Tampa will be up for adoption, and those who are interested will need to commit to a weeklong process.
Most of the dogs seized from a breeder in Tampa will be up for adoption, and those who are interested will need to commit to a weeklong process.
813 area code predicted to max out by 2022
There are now 18 area codes across the sunshine state and, as of Tuesday, a new one was approved for the Panhandle. State regulators predict Tampa will be next.
There are now 18 area codes across the sunshine state and, as of Tuesday, a new one was approved for the Panhandle. State regulators predict Tampa will be next.
Renovation of historic Ybor factory uncovers ‘Cigar City Mafia’ secret
It's been known for generations as The Clock: The old cigar factory with the clock tower at 16th Street and Columbus in Ybor City, built in 1910, is the last operating cigar factory in Tampa. But it's still revealing new details about life in old Ybor.
It's been known for generations as The Clock: The old cigar factory with the clock tower at 16th Street and Columbus in Ybor City, built in 1910, is the last operating cigar factory in Tampa. But it's still revealing new details about life in old Ybor.
With its 125th anniversary on the horizon, Tampa's last cigar factory wants the world to know its history
The last working cigar factory in Ybor City is undergoing renovations before they celebrate their 125th anniversary in 2020. The purpose is to make the cigar factory a tourist destination and to remind everyone that Tampa is the “Cigar City.”
The last working cigar factory in Ybor City is undergoing renovations before they celebrate their 125th anniversary in 2020. The purpose is to make the cigar factory a tourist destination and to remind everyone that Tampa is the “Cigar City.”
Hyde Park VFW gets much-needed facelift from Habitat for Humanity volunteers
'Serving those who served' is the slogan for Habit for Humanity's veterans initiative. That mantra was on full display Wednesday morning as the nonprofit teamed up with volunteers from MacDill Air Force Base to make much-needed improvements to Hyde Park's VFW post.
'Serving those who served' is the slogan for Habit for Humanity's veterans initiative. That mantra was on full display Wednesday morning as the nonprofit teamed up with volunteers from MacDill Air Force Base to make much-needed improvements to Hyde Park's VFW post.
Adoption fees could triple for dogs seized from Tampa breeder
According to a county spokesman, the more than 300 dogs rescued from Trish's All-Breed Grooming have a high market value, and officials worry the dogs will be adopted and resold.
According to a county spokesman, the more than 300 dogs rescued from Trish's All-Breed Grooming have a high market value, and officials worry the dogs will be adopted and resold.
USF-NASA exhibit connects business, engineering-minded stargazers to possibilities of space travel
New generations are growing up in the era of privatized space travel, which could cause a new space race to take off.
New generations are growing up in the era of privatized space travel, which could cause a new space race to take off.
Nurses sew sterile surgical wrap into sleeping bags for homeless
They call it blue wrap - the sterile, cloth-like covering for surgical and other hospital equipment.
They call it blue wrap - the sterile, cloth-like covering for surgical and other hospital equipment.
State approves new area code for Panhandle; Tampa could be next
State regulators Tuesday approved moving forward with a new 448 area code in Northwest Florida, while Tampa also could see an additional area code in the coming years. The reason? Current numbers are running out, in part because of millions of Floridians toting around cell phones.
State regulators Tuesday approved moving forward with a new 448 area code in Northwest Florida, while Tampa also could see an additional area code in the coming years. The reason? Current numbers are running out, in part because of millions of Floridians toting around cell phones.
Motorcyclist died after 78-year-old driver pulled in front of him on Dale Mabry, troopers say
A motorcyclist died following a traffic crash on Dale Mabry Highway on Monday.
A motorcyclist died following a traffic crash on Dale Mabry Highway on Monday.
No injuries in I-275 bus fire
A Sunshine Line bus caught fire along Interstate 275 this morning, blocking traffic until crews could get the flames extinguished. One lane of traffic now appears to be getting by.
A Sunshine Line bus caught fire along Interstate 275 this morning, blocking traffic until crews could get the flames extinguished. One lane of traffic now appears to be getting by.
Hillsborough Avenue reopens after unattended package cleared
A suspicious package turned out to be a box of concrete samples, which briefly shut down a portion of Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa.
A suspicious package turned out to be a box of concrete samples, which briefly shut down a portion of Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa.
Companies are catering more and more to singles
Kristin Berry shares a studio apartment with her cat, Juniper, and has had to get creative when it comes to space.
Kristin Berry shares a studio apartment with her cat, Juniper, and has had to get creative when it comes to space.
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office investigates fourth 'bank jugging' case, $17K stolen
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is warning bank customers to be cautious after a relatively new kind of crime has caught several off-guard.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is warning bank customers to be cautious after a relatively new kind of crime has caught several off-guard.
Cosplay model accused of killing boyfriend granted public defender
Melissa Turner smiled Monday in court. The adult costume model had a big victory.
Melissa Turner smiled Monday in court. The adult costume model had a big victory.