Tampa woman convicted of teen's 2004 murder gets reduced prison sentence

A judge has reduced the sentence of a Tampa woman convicted in the 2004 murder of a 16-year-old girl from life in prison to 35 years, followed by eight years of probation.

Senator Rick Scott joins Venezuelan leaders to rally for freedom and democracy

U.S. Senator Rick Scott joined Venezuelan community leaders in Tampa for a rally Thursday, reiterating his mission to help fight for freedom and democracy in Venezuela. 

Popular senior prank wars tied to school lockdowns in Tampa

It’s a popular senior game, sometimes called "water wars" or "senior assassins," but this week, it led to two Bay Area schools locking their doors and calling law enforcement.

USF doctor enters final year of research to see if AI can detect vocal diseases

Three years into a project using artificial intelligence and voice to detect diseases and disorders, a University of South Florida laryngologist is ready for the next step in helping patients.

New high-tech buoys in the Hillsborough River aim to kill harmful algae that can kill fish, wildlife

When you turn on your spigot in Tampa, water managers said you'll get tastier, better water thanks to new hi-tech buoys in the Hillsborough River. The solar-powered buoys kill harmful algae and can stop a toxic bloom that can kill fish and wildlife.

Tkachuk stars in his return by scoring twice as the Panthers top Lightning 6-2 in series opener

Matthew Tkachuk had two power-play goals and an assist in his first game after a two-month absence and the Florida Panthers opened defense of their Stanley Cup title with a 6-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night in the first game of the teams’ first-round playoff series.

Couple turns harrowing medical journey into a message of hope

We're continuing our week-long celebration of National Volunteer Month, and tonight's story shows a couple turning personal hardship into a hospital-wide hope.

New attorney representing driver in Bayshore crash for post-conviction hearing

The man convicted of hitting and killing a mother and her baby during a street racing incident on Bayshore Boulevard is appearing in court on Tuesday for a post-conviction relief hearing.

Man killed in shooting at Tampa apartment complex: TPD

A man died after being shot at an apartment complex late Monday, according to the Tampa Police Department.

VIDEO: Man attacks child after assuming she had thrown eggs at his apartment, HCSO says

Video has been released of a man attacking an 11-year-old girl after telling deputies that he thought she was responsible for eggs being thrown at his apartment for the past week.

Former deputy no-shows DUI manslaughter trial, warrant issued

A judge has issued a warrant for a former Polk County deputy after he failed to appear in a Tampa courtroom to stand trial in a 2022 DUI manslaughter case.

Anti-Trump administration rallies across the Tampa Bay Area

Anti-Trump administration "50501 movement" rallies took place across the Bay Area on Saturday. Protests were reported in St. Pete, Clearwater, Zephyrhills, Sarasota, Spring Hill, and Tampa.

Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. suspended 1 game following ejection, violation of social media policy

New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. was suspended for one game and fined by Major League Baseball on Friday following his ejection during a game at the Tampa Bay Rays and violation of MLB’s social media policy.