Bay Area firefighters warn of firework dangers, how to stay safe on New Year's Eve
Firefighters said there are few calls that are more bone chilling than when a child gets severely hurt in a preventable fireworks' accident.
Firefighters said there are few calls that are more bone chilling than when a child gets severely hurt in a preventable fireworks' accident.
FHP warns Floridians of drinking and driving dangers on NYE
If you’re heading out to ring in the new year, plan accordingly because extra state troopers will be on Florida roads this New Year’s Eve. It’s estimated more than 6.7 million drivers will be on Florida roads driving more than 50 miles from home.
If you’re heading out to ring in the new year, plan accordingly because extra state troopers will be on Florida roads this New Year’s Eve. It’s estimated more than 6.7 million drivers will be on Florida roads driving more than 50 miles from home.
Semi-truck driver who rammed group outside Tampa gentleman's club, killing 1, sentenced
A judge officially sentenced Dylan Fogle for ramming a semi-truck into a group of people standing outside a gentleman's club in Tampa last year.
A judge officially sentenced Dylan Fogle for ramming a semi-truck into a group of people standing outside a gentleman's club in Tampa last year.
New group hosting Pride festival in Ybor City after former event canceled
Tampa will get a Pride festival in 2026 after all.
Tampa will get a Pride festival in 2026 after all.
Fire damages home in Progress Village area of Tampa: HCFR
A house fire that broke out in the Progress Village area of Tampa on Monday morning prompted a response from Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
A house fire that broke out in the Progress Village area of Tampa on Monday morning prompted a response from Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
How to dispose of your real Christmas tree around Tampa Bay
Local governments say Christmas tree disposal is not a one-size-fits-all process. Pickup schedules, drop-off locations, and preparation requirements can change from city to city and county to county.
Local governments say Christmas tree disposal is not a one-size-fits-all process. Pickup schedules, drop-off locations, and preparation requirements can change from city to city and county to county.
Downtown Tampa's Winter Village marks 10th year with ice shows, skating and local shops
Being in warmer weather may not have you feeling the Christmas spirit, but downtown Tampa's Winter Village is sure to change that around!
Being in warmer weather may not have you feeling the Christmas spirit, but downtown Tampa's Winter Village is sure to change that around!
9-year-old girl killed in US 301 crash near Selmon Expressway: FHP
A 9-year-old Riverview girl is dead after a crash on U.S. 301 near the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway interchange Saturday night.
A 9-year-old Riverview girl is dead after a crash on U.S. 301 near the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway interchange Saturday night.
Motorcyclist dead in Tampa crash, police say
Police say a motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Tampa Friday evening.
Police say a motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Tampa Friday evening.
Local Ukrainians react as Trump, Zelenskyy prepare for meeting in Florida
As world leaders prepare for peace deal talks in Florida, the war in Ukraine feels anything but distant for members of the Ukrainian community in Tampa.
As world leaders prepare for peace deal talks in Florida, the war in Ukraine feels anything but distant for members of the Ukrainian community in Tampa.
Holiday cleanup: what to recycle and what to throw away
Christmas 2025 is officially in the books, and now it’s time for the cleanup. Solid waste officials say don’t recycle artificial trees.
Christmas 2025 is officially in the books, and now it’s time for the cleanup. Solid waste officials say don’t recycle artificial trees.
Metropolitan Ministries serves 1,000 hot meals as Christmas begins across Tampa Bay
Christmas Day got underway early at Metropolitan Ministries. Before sunrise, staff and volunteers filled the kitchen at the nonprofit’s Tampa campus, preparing 1,000 hot Christmas meals for people experiencing homelessness.
Christmas Day got underway early at Metropolitan Ministries. Before sunrise, staff and volunteers filled the kitchen at the nonprofit’s Tampa campus, preparing 1,000 hot Christmas meals for people experiencing homelessness.
Doctors warn of flu, RSV surge as cases more than double for children at Bay Area hospital
No one wants to see the smallest family members down for the count, but Tampa Bay area doctors said more kids are coming in sick this holiday season, some forced to stay in the hospital with respiratory illnesses.
No one wants to see the smallest family members down for the count, but Tampa Bay area doctors said more kids are coming in sick this holiday season, some forced to stay in the hospital with respiratory illnesses.
Volunteers prepare Christmas Eve meal for families at Metropolitan Ministries
A team of volunteers stepped into the kitchen at Metropolitan Ministries on Christmas Eve to prepare meals for families facing hard times.
A team of volunteers stepped into the kitchen at Metropolitan Ministries on Christmas Eve to prepare meals for families facing hard times.
Tampa travelers reunite with family for the holidays
As we are one sleep away from Christmas Day, there are many air travelers gearing up to reunite with their loved ones this Christmas holiday.
As we are one sleep away from Christmas Day, there are many air travelers gearing up to reunite with their loved ones this Christmas holiday.
Blood donations drop during the holidays as nationwide shortage grows
The holidays are often described as a season of giving. But this time of year, one gift is in especially short supply: blood.
The holidays are often described as a season of giving. But this time of year, one gift is in especially short supply: blood.
Christmas Eve hours: what's open, what's closed and how shoppers are spending
Most grocery stores and retailers across Tampa Bay are closing early on Christmas Eve and will be closed Christmas Day.
Most grocery stores and retailers across Tampa Bay are closing early on Christmas Eve and will be closed Christmas Day.
Teen arrested in murder of 34-year-old man found dead in empty lot in Tampa
A teen was arrested Tuesday for shooting and killing a 34-year-old man in Tampa earlier this month, according to the Tampa Police Department.
A teen was arrested Tuesday for shooting and killing a 34-year-old man in Tampa earlier this month, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Social Security faces growing shortfall: Benefits could drop by 23% by 2033
If Congress does not act, Social Security benefits could be cut by nearly a quarter within eight years.
If Congress does not act, Social Security benefits could be cut by nearly a quarter within eight years.
Tampa police urge safety as holiday season takes center stage
Tampa police are urging those attending special events downtown, like the New Year's Eve celebrations and the Reliaquest Bowl at Raymond James Stadium, to be responsible.
Tampa police are urging those attending special events downtown, like the New Year's Eve celebrations and the Reliaquest Bowl at Raymond James Stadium, to be responsible.