Tampa ranks 13th-worst city in US for traffic: ConsumerAffairs study

A study by ConsumerAffairs ranked Tampa as having the 13th-worst traffic after studying data in the nation’s 50 most populous metropolitan areas.

2 drivers arrested for racing over 100 MPH on Selmon Expressway: TPD

Two drivers were arrested on Sunday evening for racing on the Selmon Expressway after Tampa police say the two cars were clocked going more than 100 MPH in a 55 MPH zone.

Tampa police officer heads home after being shot near Busch Gardens

A Tampa police officer who was shot earlier this week at a district office near Busch Gardens is recovering at home after being released from the hospital Thursday night.

Carrollwood high school student creates Arts for Care; a program for people with developmental disabilities

Carrollwood Day School student Anika Iyer, 17, founded the non-profit organization Arts for Care, an art therapy program for people with neurodivergence and developmental disabilities.

Students to take part in 'Matilda the Musical' at The Straz

For the first time ever, students will be participating on stage, in the orchestra and behind the scenes in production for a show at the Straz Center, "Matilda The Musical."

FBI agents give Tampa Bay area students glimpse inside bureau

More than 100 Tampa Bay area high school students are spending two days with federal agents at the FBI Field Office in Tampa. 

Tampa police officer shot by suspect who took his own life outside Busch Gardens: TPD

A Tampa police officer made it through surgery and is stable at the hospital after being shot near Busch Gardens at the police department’s North Tampa district office on Wednesday morning, officials confirmed to FOX 13.

Tampa summer camp inspires new generation of artistic passion

At a workshop during a day of New Tampa Performing Arts Center summer camp, one of the messages was simple: anyone can learn to play the drums.

Florida manatee deaths this year outpacing 2024

Manatee deaths in Florida have reached 477 so far, which is outpacing last year’s total of 565 for the entire year.

How hot will the Tampa Bay area get this week after record-breaking Sunday?

The record-breaking heat gripping the Tampa Bay area didn’t let up Monday following the record-setting 100-degree temperature recorded a day earlier in Tampa.

Tampa toddler competing in national competition for 'Toddler of the Year'

Julie and Garrett Jackson have always known their son, James, 17-months, is one of a kind. After all, he was born on Leap Day last year. 

Restauranteur's goal: his customers leave feeling happy they visited

Three blocks from the Riverwalk and two blocks from the Straz Center for Performing Arts, the Dip and Happy café is ready to serve anyone in downtown Tampa, whether it's breakfast, lunch or dinner.