Dozens of 'critically missing' Florida children recovered, 8 suspects arrested in Operation Dragon Eye

Federal, state and local agencies partnered to safely recover 60 "critically missing" children throughout the Tampa Bay area in what U.S. Marshals call the most successful missing child recovery operation in American history.

The case against Ronnie Walker hinges on two witnesses with criminal pasts

The prosecution is about to rest in the case of Ronnie Walker, the 44-year-old who is accused of killing Nilexia Alexander, 14, in a fit of rage.

Women delaying mammograms risk not getting early breast cancer diagnosis

A 2024 survey in the Annals of Internal Medicine journal found nearly 40 percent of women would delay screenings based on what they know about them, including potential risks and benefits.

Tampa PD, non-profit team up to use FDLE grant toward youth gun violence prevention

Hundreds of kids could see a positive impact just through the one grant. Tampa police and local nonprofit Safe and Sound Hillsborough are focused on connecting with kids before they pick up a gun.

Americans evacuated from Israel arrive in Tampa

The state of Florida has rescued more than 160 Americans from Israel, according to the Florida Division of Emergency Management as of Thursday morning. It comes as the country’s conflict with Iran intensifies.

Tickets for 2026 Gasparilla festivities now on sale

The next invasion of pirates in Tampa is just months away, and tickets for 2026 Gasparilla events are now on sale.

Upper Tampa Bay Trail reopens after two years

Hillsborough County's Upper Tampa Bay Trail reopened Tuesday after nearly two years of being closed.

Tampa Bay Sun FC celebrate historic championship win with boat parade

In true ‘Champa Bay’ fashion, the Tampa Bay Sun celebrated its USL Super League championship title with a boat parade on Wednesday.

Women's soccer stadium proposed for Ybor Harbor development

Days after Tampa Bay Sun FC captured the inaugural USL Super League championship, team and league officials partnered with developers to unveil their pitch for a stadium as part of the Ybor Harbor project.