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.

Bravest of the brave: Medal of Honor recipients gather in Tampa to inspire new generation

Of the millions who have fought for the U.S., fewer than four thousand Medals of Honor have been awarded since 1861 and fewer than 70 recipients are alive today. Several are in Tampa for the Medal of Honor Society's convention.

Police: Woman may have jumped from USF parking garage

Police at the University of South Florida say a woman apparently fell to her death from a campus parking garage this afternoon.

For many at MacDill, Special Forces memorial is personal

They arrived before dawn and stayed long after the sunrise to honor those lost over the last year. Dozens came together at MacDill Air Force Base for a series of memorial events honoring Special Forces operators lost in combat and in training.

Judge to decide sentence for woman who caused deadly Selmon Expressway crash

Amber Perera pleaded guilty to DUI manslaughter for the crash she caused that killed a family of three and injured another woman. A judge will decide Tuesday on her sentence.

Revolution Ice Cream announces South Tampa location

South Tampa ice cream fans won’t have to travel that far to get creative homemade flavors that incorporate everything from chardonnay to goat cheese to bacon.

Five years after giving birth to victim's child, nanny sentenced to 20 years

Once a live-in nanny, Merissa Mowry was sentenced to 20 years for sexually battering the child for whom she was supposed to care, resulting in the birth of another child.

Arians Family Foundation providing support for child advocacy

Christine Arians has a passion for helping the children who need it most, so when she and her family came to Tampa, she got to work, raising funds for the Arians Family Foundation.

Cross-Bay Ferry expanding service on Lightning game days

The ferry, which shuttles passengers between Tampa and St. Petersburg, will now dock in Tampa at the Convention Center. It will continue to dock at the Vinoy Yacht Basin in St. Pete.

Jesuit students package thousands of meals at Metro Ministries

Before heading to class Thursday, dozens of students at Jesuit High School were up before 3 a.m., reporting to Metropolitan Ministries to assemble and package more than 7,000 meals for pickup during the Kiwanis Club of Tampa's biggest fundraiser of the year. 

Port lot may soon be home to Tampa's latest high-rise tower

It's a prime real estate double play. The Port Authority is selling a dirt lot near the Florida Aquarium for nearly $5 million. 

Witnesses seemingly scatter ahead of Aysoni Lewis murder trial

Aysoni Lewis is accused of killing a man who did not make good on his financial promises, but attorneys are having a hard time tracking down witnesses to the alleged crime.

Plan to remake downtown takes shape on Water Street

Water Street developers say their plan to remake downtown Tampa is on track. Wednesday, they showed off stunning views from the top of the still-unfinished JW Marriott Hotel.

Teenager named as suspect in Seminole Heights shooting

Police in Tampa identified the gunman involved in the October 12 shooting of a teenager in Seminole Heights. Tampa police have put out a warrant for the arrest of 17-year-old Eric Wordlaw.

Boutique-style Moxy Hotel adding 25 stories to Tampa skyline

Take a look now at downtown Tampa, because big changes are underway. Add the 25-story Moxy Hotel to the city's growing list of new development.

Attorney claims investigators missed evidence tampering after murder

Attorney Jonathan Comnes says a clip of grainy surveillance video may be the key to his client's defense against murder charges. 

Police: Toddler dies after being left in car by parents

A toddler has died after being left in the family vehicle most of the day Monday, according to the Tampa Police Department. 

One defendant, two murders: Judge to decide whether trials will be combined

Two members of the LGBTQ community were murdered and investigators say the same man was responsible for both, but a judge has to decide if the two cases should be tried together.

USF's Erin Kimmerle testing human remains that may belong to Amelia Earhart

There’s a chance the remains of Amelia Earhart were found, and a University of South Florida forensic anthropologist may be the one to make the breakthrough.