Man who fled to Lebanon with child faces charges

It was the happy ending everyone was hoping for. Rachelle Smith reunited with her son Dexter in June after the FBI said he was kidnapped by his father, Ali Salamey, and taken to Lebanon.

Tampa fines property owner, arborist for cutting trees

When it comes to trees, the city of Tampa is a cut above the rest. Its robust tree canopy is considered one of the best in the world and it's a point of pride for residents and leaders.

Tampa restaurants know where to go for sourdough

Christina Cann and her husband, Brett Wiewiora, say they are getting back to the roots of bread-making at their family-owned bakery and sandwich house in Seminole Heights.

Suspect sought in murder of Tampa father

Police are trying to figure out how a 33-year-old man wound up in an east Tampa neighborhood with critical injuries that later claimed his life.

TPD officer serving in Iraq promoted to lieutenant via Skype

A Tampa police officer currently on deployment with the U.S. Army in Iraq received an honor back at home Monday: A big promotion.

Ritchie murder trial enters second week

Testimony resumed Monday in the Granville Ritchie murder trial. He's accused of raping and killing 9-year-old Felecia Williams in Temple Terrace five years ago.

Infant critical, 90-year-old injured in 4-vehicle crash

Five people, including an infant, were hurt Friday afternoon in a 4-vehicle crash in Hillsborough County.

Porch pirate brings along child to take package from Tampa home

Police in Tampa hope someone recognized a woman who appears to have stolen a package with a child tagging along.

New cruise options coming to Port Tampa Bay

A new cruise line soon set sail from Tampa. MSC Cruises announced Thursday its ships will depart from Port Tampa Bay next fall.

Report: Tampa among least affordable cities for homeowners

The RealtyHop Housing Affordability Index, a recent report by investment data company RealtyHop, ranked Tampa as one of the least affordable cities for homeowners.

Born on 9/11/01, students entered the world just miles from Ground Zero

The worst day in American history was also the first day in the lives of Ashley Hyatt and Thomas Kling. They were both born on September 11th, 2001.

Judge denies custody to parents of young cancer patient, Noah McAdams

A judge has ruled the parents of a young cancer patient will not regain custody of the little boy, citing concerns they neglected him by depriving him of necessary medical care. 

Work begins to identify relatives of those buried at Zion Cemetery

It could be years, or even decades before we know exactly who was buried at Tampa's first Black cemetery, or we may never know at all. But the work starts now.

Marijuana facility planned for warehouse next to rehab clinic

For 70 years, Gracepoint has helped those struggling with mental illness and substance abuse get their lives back.

Tampa man demanded sex in exchange for dog, deputies say

Deputies in Hillsborough County say a Tampa man was holding a woman’s dog hostage in exchange for sex.

Man sentenced to 28 years for fatally stabbing man who spat on his BMW

Facing decades in prison, Teddy Baltimore Smith passed on apologizing to the family of the man he killed for spitting on his car. Instead, he chose to blame the victim for provoking him.