Man accused of sextortion passes on probation-only plea deal; fires attorney
Richard Woodbury was supposed to go to trial Monday morning, but at the last minute, he got cold feet.
Richard Woodbury was supposed to go to trial Monday morning, but at the last minute, he got cold feet.
Hillsborough prepares for results of King High School cemetery search
Hillsborough County is now creating a historical response committee to handle decisions about what happens moving forward. It includes leaders from the religious community, state elected officials, and representatives from local organizations.
Hillsborough County is now creating a historical response committee to handle decisions about what happens moving forward. It includes leaders from the religious community, state elected officials, and representatives from local organizations.
Kennedy Blvd. reopens after suspicious package investigation
A stretch of Kennedy Boulevard was closed in west Tampa due to a suspicious package investigation outside the WTVT studios this afternoon.
A stretch of Kennedy Boulevard was closed in west Tampa due to a suspicious package investigation outside the WTVT studios this afternoon.
Police investigate after three people shot in Tampa
Officers with the Tampa Police Department are investigating a shooting that left three people hospitalized early Sunday morning.
Officers with the Tampa Police Department are investigating a shooting that left three people hospitalized early Sunday morning.
Saturday Night Brawl at USF to include boxers from Tampa Bay area
Big news for boxing fans as the Saturday Night Brawl comes back to Tampa next weekend.
Big news for boxing fans as the Saturday Night Brawl comes back to Tampa next weekend.
Macaws take to the sky on longer fly path over Zoo Tampa
The macaws at Zoo Tampa are taking to the sky on a new route that's giving visitors a better chance to see their grace and beauty.
The macaws at Zoo Tampa are taking to the sky on a new route that's giving visitors a better chance to see their grace and beauty.
Tampa Bay agencies hold plane crash drill near Gandy Bridge
More than 30 agencies teamed up to take part in a water rescue right off the Gandy Bridge on Friday. But it was just a drill.
More than 30 agencies teamed up to take part in a water rescue right off the Gandy Bridge on Friday. But it was just a drill.
Drive-by shooting leaves family with bullet holes in 9-year-old's room
The Tampa Police Department is investigating a drive-by shooting that left bullet holes in several apartments, including a 9-year-old's bedroom.
The Tampa Police Department is investigating a drive-by shooting that left bullet holes in several apartments, including a 9-year-old's bedroom.
At 96, WWII veteran and Medal of Honor recipient saw sacrifices first-hand
At 96, Woody Williams is the second-oldest living recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor and the only one from World War II.
At 96, Woody Williams is the second-oldest living recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor and the only one from World War II.
Tampa's history rediscovered as development unearths forgotten cemeteries
Little by little, the city of Tampa is unearthing its history that was buried, in some cases, for more than a century.
Little by little, the city of Tampa is unearthing its history that was buried, in some cases, for more than a century.
Judge: Two murders attributed to same suspect will be tried separately
A judge ruled two murders, involving the same suspect, will have separate trials, but defense attorneys want any mention of the two cases to be separate, as well.
A judge ruled two murders, involving the same suspect, will have separate trials, but defense attorneys want any mention of the two cases to be separate, as well.
State announces $1.4-billion plan to fix Westshore traffic
The project will connect the Howard Frankland Bridge, the Courtney Campbell Causeway, the Veterans Expressway, and Tampa International Airport with “additional general purpose and express lanes.”
The project will connect the Howard Frankland Bridge, the Courtney Campbell Causeway, the Veterans Expressway, and Tampa International Airport with “additional general purpose and express lanes.”
Boston Marathon survivor's road to recovery includes specialized therapy for PTSD
A woman's journey toward physical and mental recovery, for herself and her son, after the Boston Marathon bombing, brought her to create a foundation designed to help those suffering from PTSD.
A woman's journey toward physical and mental recovery, for herself and her son, after the Boston Marathon bombing, brought her to create a foundation designed to help those suffering from PTSD.
Crews to begin surveying land around King High for possible forgotten cemetery
Hillsborough County school officials began sweeping the ground at King High School to look for a forgotten African American Cemetery.
Hillsborough County school officials began sweeping the ground at King High School to look for a forgotten African American Cemetery.
Worker hospitalized after falling into trench
Tampa Fire Rescue says workers were able to pull the man out of the hole using a basket. He was taken by ambulance to Tampa General Hospital with minor injuries.
Tampa Fire Rescue says workers were able to pull the man out of the hole using a basket. He was taken by ambulance to Tampa General Hospital with minor injuries.
Police warn: Manually lock car doors to prevent key fob interference
Danny Camacho said he will press the 'lock' button on his car's key fob several times, just to be sure, but recently his stopped working.
Danny Camacho said he will press the 'lock' button on his car's key fob several times, just to be sure, but recently his stopped working.
Fishermen grow out hair to help 3-year-old battling cancer
It was all laughter and smiles inside a Great Clips in South Tampa Tuesday night. You could hear the sound of clippers slicing off hundreds of thousands of strands of hair. Each will soon help make up a wig, which serves as a special layer of normality for girls like 3-year-old Trinity.
It was all laughter and smiles inside a Great Clips in South Tampa Tuesday night. You could hear the sound of clippers slicing off hundreds of thousands of strands of hair. Each will soon help make up a wig, which serves as a special layer of normality for girls like 3-year-old Trinity.
Teen arrested for Instagram threat against Tampa school
Tampa police say it was around 8:45 a.m. when they were notified about an Instagram post that mentioned a threat to bring a gun to Robinson High School for acts of violence. A later post included a photo of what police said appeared to be a “realistic handgun.”
Tampa police say it was around 8:45 a.m. when they were notified about an Instagram post that mentioned a threat to bring a gun to Robinson High School for acts of violence. A later post included a photo of what police said appeared to be a “realistic handgun.”
'Grease' is the word: John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John to reunite in Tampa for 'Meet 'N' Grease' sing-along
After more than 40 years, “Grease” fans can head back to Rydell High School as the stars of the movie reunite – and it will only take place in Florida.
After more than 40 years, “Grease” fans can head back to Rydell High School as the stars of the movie reunite – and it will only take place in Florida.
Medical care, baths, and hugs: Rescued dogs get some TLC
Bright-eyed and bushy tailed, hundreds of dogs are acclimating well under a new roof at Hillsborough County’s Pet Resource Center. Monday, they were bathed and groomed inside the county facility. For some, it was the first time in a long time.
Bright-eyed and bushy tailed, hundreds of dogs are acclimating well under a new roof at Hillsborough County’s Pet Resource Center. Monday, they were bathed and groomed inside the county facility. For some, it was the first time in a long time.