Rhythm Roots: Legendary Black musicians left lasting impact from Tampa to St. Pete

Black performers found soul and sanctuary on the Chitlin Circuit in the Tampa Bay area at a time decades ago when they were limited as far as places where they could perform.

City of Tampa to host 'National Learn to Row Day' before both high school teams head to nationals

If you're looking for a new outdoor activity this summer, rowing may just be for you. It's one of the fast-growing sports in recent years, especially among high school students in search of college scholarships. 

TPD seeing increased number of child pornography arrests

A pair of recent child pornography arrests by the Tampa Police Department has officers highlighting the work their Cyber Crimes squad is doing.

Former Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn wants his old job back

When Bob Buckhorn left office in 2019, the chatter never stopped about him running again, apparently by design.

TPD shares details of two recent child porn busts
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FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer explains the warning from Tampa police after two recent child porn arrests as officers say they are receiving a growing number of tips everyday about other potential cases.

Rhythm Roots: Tampa Bay's musical connections to Black music history

Tampa Bay has some amazing musical connections to Black music history, with Black musicians being the cultural bedrock of many genres of music for generations.

Family displaced after fire severely damages Tampa home

A family is out of their home after a fire caused serious damage early Monday, according to Tampa Fire Rescue.

13-year-old girl rescued from Tampa motel: 'This child was lured'

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has arrested two men after deputies rescued a teenage girl from a Tampa motel room.

Tampa prepares for the 2025 hurricane season using lessons from last year's back-to-back storms

The 2025 hurricane season officially starts on Sunday, June 1. So Tampa leaders, first responders, and officials gathered on Friday to share important lessons learned from Helene and Milton. 

Hyde Park Village sees change as area grows with new businesses coming in, others leaving

As development booms around Tampa, Hyde Park Village is one of the areas where change is happening. New business is coming in, while other businesses have moved out over the last several years.

Man who tried to kill ex-girlfriend & killed her dog headed to prison

The man who traveled from Atlanta to Florida, then tried to kill his ex-girlfriend and shot her dog after the attack, learned his fate in a Tampa courtroom on Thursday.

'Private' street lights create issues for safe streets after hurricane vacancies

After last year’s brutal hurricanes, many Tampa Bay area neighborhoods remain half-vacant as people move back in or sell. Residents in Westshore have noticed their streets aren’t just quieter — they’re darker.

20 high school graduates preparing to head to military academies after send-off ceremony at MacDill

Twenty Bay Area high school graduates will soon head to their military academies. Congresswomen Kathy Castor and Laurel Lee held a special ceremony Tuesday night at MacDill to officially send them off.