Water Street Tampa expanding with new entertainment district in downtown

Soon, Tampa will have a new spot to see concerts. The parking lot across the street from Benchmark International Arena will become a small concert venue that will allow new artists to have a sell-out show in Tampa. 

Tampa leaders strike down proposal to curb dangerous biking on Riverwalk, Bayshore

After more than an hour-long discussion with comments from nearly a dozen people, Tampa City Council members struck down a proposed ordinance that would have imposed restrictions on motorized and non-motorized vehicles on the Riverwalk and Bayshore Blvd.

New bicycle, e-bike regulations proposed for Tampa's park trails and multi-use pathways

The city of Tampa is considering an ordinance on Thursday to target behavior and actions of bicyclists and e-bikes, but groups like Walk Bike Tampa said the proposed changes aren’t clear enough.

1 dead in Tampa shooting, suspect detained: HCSO

One person is dead after a shooting Wednesday morning near Clewis Avenue in Tampa, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

Florida CFO proposes legislative reforms to curb local government overspending

Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia is pushing for legislative reforms aimed at increasing transparency and accountability for local government spending across the state.

Waymo rolls out driverless cars on Tampa streets

Waymo has begun testing driverless cars on Tampa streets as the company prepares for a future passenger rollout.

18-year-old helps rescue woman from Tampa home next to abandoned house fire

An 18-year-old is being credited for his bravery for helping rescue a woman from a house next door to a home that was engulfed in flames.

More than 200 ballet students prepare for 'The Nutcracker' at Straz Center

For the last three months, more than 200 students with Next Generation Ballet have been rehearsing for the holiday classic "The Nutcracker." 

Fire breaks out at abandoned home in East Tampa: TFR

A fire broke out at an abandoned home in East Tampa on Tuesday morning, according to Tampa Fire Rescue.

Tampa man’s death being investigated as a homicide

Tampa police are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead on Friday afternoon. 

Fire breaks out at Tampa apartment building: HCFR

A fire broke out at a two-story apartment building in Tampa on Sunday night, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.

High school seniors learn about Hillsborough College workforce programs at 'Career Quest'

Each year, hundreds of Hillsborough County high school seniors get a glimpse of possible futures through workforce programs at Hillsborough College's "Career Quest." 

Dead body found in empty Tampa lot, police say

Tampa police are investigating after a man’s dead body was found in an empty lot Friday morning.

Nobel Peace Prize winner rescued by Tampa-based organization

A Tampa-based organization conducted a complex and secret mission to get the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner out of her home country of Venezuela.