Largo man charged after bomb hoax at FBI Tampa Field Office

A Largo man was charged after a bomb hoax near the FBI's Tampa Field Office caused major disruptions to the area on Tuesday, federal prosecutors said. 

Free playwriting classes for Tampa teens at the Straz Center

The Straz Center has teamed up with Metropolitan Ministries to offer free playwriting classes to local teens.

City of Tampa scrambles to repair road cave-ins ahead of hurricane season

City of Tampa officials announced Wednesday that they’re making great progress in repairing massive holes in streets, known as "cave-ins," ahead of hurricane season.

Tampa man dies in U.S. 301 crash: FHP

A Tampa man was killed after crashing into a portion of a tractor-trailer on U.S. 301 early Wednesday morning. 

Governor Ron and Casey DeSantis ‘double down’ on Hope Florida

Hope Florida has helped more than 30,000 people get off means-tested government assistance, secured jobs for more than 3,000 people and saved the taxpayer more than $100M, according to Governor Ron DeSantis. 

FHP arrests 2 drivers for racing over 125 MPH on I-4

Two men were arrested for racing at speeds of over 125 MPH on I-4 early on Sunday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Man hospitalized after TPD says he ran into car's path

Tampa police say a man was taken to the hospital after he ran into the path of a car at the intersection of Kennedy Boulevard and Lois Avenue on Sunday.

Investigation over after USF police found gun supplies on campus

The USF Police Department has ended its investigation after finding an empty gun case, empty ammunition magazines and some personal items on the campus of USF.

Tampa police arrest more than 50 in crackdown on fake IDs in Soho, Ybor districts

As the vibrant nightlife continues to draw crowds in Soho and Ybor, the Tampa Police Department is intensifying efforts to curb underage drinking and the use of fake IDs. This initiative, dubbed "Operation Buzzkill" by users on social media, has already led to more than 50 arrests in recent weeks.

Tampa average rent prices higher than national average: Zillow report

Average Tampa rent prices are higher than the national average, according to new numbers from Zillow. As of April 30, the average rent in Tampa is $2,213, according to new Zillow data.

Wharton High baseball team rallies around teammate, advances to first final four

Anthony Markle knew his first season in charge of the Wharton High baseball team would be memorable, but could never have imagined just how memorable it would really be.