Eyewitnesses dispute deputies' version of events after dog shot, killed following Gasparilla
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a mounted deputy shot and killed a dog following Saturday's Gasparilla parade.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a mounted deputy shot and killed a dog following Saturday's Gasparilla parade.
Volunteers turn trash into treasure during Gasparilla cleanup
For the 10th year in a row, Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful (KTBB ) registered hundreds of volunteers for their annual "After Gasparilla Clean Up".
For the 10th year in a row, Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful (KTBB ) registered hundreds of volunteers for their annual "After Gasparilla Clean Up".
Police: Wrong-way drunk driver kills 2 in Tampa airport crash
The Tampa Police Department said a wrong-way drunk driver caused a crash that left two people dead early Sunday morning.
The Tampa Police Department said a wrong-way drunk driver caused a crash that left two people dead early Sunday morning.
Ahoy Matey: Pirates invade Tampa during annual Gasparilla celebration
Pirates invaded Tampa Bay Saturday for the 2020 Gasparilla Pirate Festival as thousands of people lined both sides of Bayshore Boulevard to catch some of the precious beaded treasure.
Pirates invaded Tampa Bay Saturday for the 2020 Gasparilla Pirate Festival as thousands of people lined both sides of Bayshore Boulevard to catch some of the precious beaded treasure.
Deputy shoots, kills dog near Gasparilla parade route
A dog is dead after being shot by a mounted Hillsborough County deputy near the Gasparilla parade route on Saturday.
A dog is dead after being shot by a mounted Hillsborough County deputy near the Gasparilla parade route on Saturday.
No injuries in boat fire near Gandy Bridge
Nobody was reported injured or missing after a boat caught fire Saturday morning near the Gandy Bridge, according to the Coast Guard.
Nobody was reported injured or missing after a boat caught fire Saturday morning near the Gandy Bridge, according to the Coast Guard.
What to know about Uber and Lyft during Gasparilla
While Tampa is preparing for a pirate invasion, many revelers are figuring out how to get to and from the Gasparilla parade safely.
While Tampa is preparing for a pirate invasion, many revelers are figuring out how to get to and from the Gasparilla parade safely.
Hillsborough County looks to ban retail puppy sales
It’s now been four months since more than 300 dogs were rescued from a Tampa breeding facility. Since then, county commissioners said they want to crack down on stores that sell pets, but some businesses say they’re being unfairly targeted.
It’s now been four months since more than 300 dogs were rescued from a Tampa breeding facility. Since then, county commissioners said they want to crack down on stores that sell pets, but some businesses say they’re being unfairly targeted.
Despite prison sentence for man who plotted her death, Big Cat Rescue CEO still 'looking over my shoulder'
The man who calls himself "Joe Exotic" is going to prison for trying to hire a hitman to kill an animal activist in the Bay Area.
The man who calls himself "Joe Exotic" is going to prison for trying to hire a hitman to kill an animal activist in the Bay Area.
TPD launches click it or ticket campaign in two accident-prone areas
Buckling your seatbelt should be one of the first things you do when you get in the car, but too many Tampa drivers aren’t doing that and the consequences are deadly.
Buckling your seatbelt should be one of the first things you do when you get in the car, but too many Tampa drivers aren’t doing that and the consequences are deadly.
Tampa police arrest armed robbery suspect
Elex Junior Jones is under arrest, accused of robbing several people in Ybor City at gunpoint on multiple occasions.
Elex Junior Jones is under arrest, accused of robbing several people in Ybor City at gunpoint on multiple occasions.
Sickles High School Orchestra makes history with national competition
The Sickles High School Orchestra is practicing to perform in the American String Teachers Association National Orchestra Festival Competition.
The Sickles High School Orchestra is practicing to perform in the American String Teachers Association National Orchestra Festival Competition.
Oklahoma zookeeper sentenced in murder-for-hire plot
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A former Oklahoma zookeeper and one-time candidate for governor was sentenced Wednesday to 22 years in prison for his role in a murder-for-hire plot and violating federal wildlife laws.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A former Oklahoma zookeeper and one-time candidate for governor was sentenced Wednesday to 22 years in prison for his role in a murder-for-hire plot and violating federal wildlife laws.
MacDill's Pitch Day gives small business owners chance to work with military
MacDill Air Force Base hosted it's second Pitch Day on Wednesday, a concept that's much like the hit-show Shark Tank.
MacDill Air Force Base hosted it's second Pitch Day on Wednesday, a concept that's much like the hit-show Shark Tank.
Murder defendant Orin Bivens back in court
First, Orin Bivens tried to beat murder charges by claiming he was a sovereign citizen and that our laws did not apply to him. Then, after disrespecting the judge a number of times, he was found in contempt of court and got thrown in jail.
First, Orin Bivens tried to beat murder charges by claiming he was a sovereign citizen and that our laws did not apply to him. Then, after disrespecting the judge a number of times, he was found in contempt of court and got thrown in jail.
E-scooter access will be limited during Gasparilla, city says
People in Tampa love to scoot, but how will motorized e-scooters fit into the already-crowded streets of Tampa during the Gasparilla Parade of Pirates?
People in Tampa love to scoot, but how will motorized e-scooters fit into the already-crowded streets of Tampa during the Gasparilla Parade of Pirates?
Surveillance video shows 'repeat' offender in Ybor armed robberies
Tampa police are searching for an armed robber who may have held up several people in the Ybor City area.
Tampa police are searching for an armed robber who may have held up several people in the Ybor City area.
Turn in your Gasparilla beads for discounted, free admission to The Florida Aquarium
Once again, The Florida Aquarium is offering a discount on tickets for those who recycle their Gasparilla beads in an effort to keep them from ending up in our waterways or streets.
Once again, The Florida Aquarium is offering a discount on tickets for those who recycle their Gasparilla beads in an effort to keep them from ending up in our waterways or streets.
Rocky Johnson remembered by Bay Area pro-wrestlers
At 6-foot 2-inches and 260 pounds, the man born Wayde Douglas Bowles had to be "Rocky."
At 6-foot 2-inches and 260 pounds, the man born Wayde Douglas Bowles had to be "Rocky."
Tampa tackles injustices of the past, celebrates Dr. King’s message of moving forward
The streets of Tampa were filled with performers and paradegoers Monday in celebration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The joyous day of remembrance was shadowed for some who find it hard to ignore the city's painful history.
The streets of Tampa were filled with performers and paradegoers Monday in celebration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The joyous day of remembrance was shadowed for some who find it hard to ignore the city's painful history.