Ex-Tampa city council candidate claims risk protection order is ‘political assassination’ by mayor
Former city council candidate Elvis Piggott appeared in court on Friday after Tampa police filed a risk protection order against him — a legal action intended to temporarily remove firearms from individuals deemed a threat to themselves or others.
Former city council candidate Elvis Piggott appeared in court on Friday after Tampa police filed a risk protection order against him — a legal action intended to temporarily remove firearms from individuals deemed a threat to themselves or others.
Hillsborough County pet shelter at 600% capacity for cats
The Hillsborough County’s Pet Resource Center is currently over 600 percent over capacity for cats. Big Picture View
The Hillsborough County’s Pet Resource Center is currently over 600 percent over capacity for cats. Big Picture View
Security training takes center stage for more than 100 Tampa faith leaders following recent national attack
It was standing room only Thursday night as more than 100 faith leaders listened to Tampa police break down deterring, delaying and defending against attacks.
It was standing room only Thursday night as more than 100 faith leaders listened to Tampa police break down deterring, delaying and defending against attacks.
Criminal charges against man accused of abandoning Trooper the dog during Hurricane Milton dropped
Criminal charges against the suspect who was accused of abandoning Troopers the dog along I-75 during Hurricane Milton evacuations were dropped by the Hillsborough State Attorney's Office.
Criminal charges against the suspect who was accused of abandoning Troopers the dog along I-75 during Hurricane Milton evacuations were dropped by the Hillsborough State Attorney's Office.
Moffitt Cancer Center honoring breast cancer patients through 'Portraits of Hope'
Moffitt Cancer Center is highlighting its patients with breast cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The "Portraits of Hope" highlight different patients and their unique story of their journey with cancer.
Moffitt Cancer Center is highlighting its patients with breast cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The "Portraits of Hope" highlight different patients and their unique story of their journey with cancer.
Tampa house fire being investigated
A house fire that broke out Thursday morning in Tampa is under investigation.
A house fire that broke out Thursday morning in Tampa is under investigation.
Riverwalk extension project discussion planned Thursday, renderings released
On Thursday, residents will have a chance to learn about the West River BUILD Project, which will extend the Riverwalk, including roadway improvements and safety infrastructure for pedestrians and bicyclists.
On Thursday, residents will have a chance to learn about the West River BUILD Project, which will extend the Riverwalk, including roadway improvements and safety infrastructure for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Massive fire sparks at popular Tampa dog bar that closed back in June
Tampa firefighters battled a fire Wednesday evening at a building that once housed Pups Pub, a popular Tampa dog bar on Kennedy Boulevard that was closed down back in June.
Tampa firefighters battled a fire Wednesday evening at a building that once housed Pups Pub, a popular Tampa dog bar on Kennedy Boulevard that was closed down back in June.
New program training HCC students to be mechanics aims to tackle City of Tampa workforce shortage
The City of Tampa is trying to tackle a shortage in its workforce by partnering with Hillsborough Community College to launch the GEAR UP program.
The City of Tampa is trying to tackle a shortage in its workforce by partnering with Hillsborough Community College to launch the GEAR UP program.
Hillsborough commissioners approve funding to upgrade Steinbrenner Field
Hillsborough County Commissioners voted to approve funding for upgrades at Steinbrenner Field.
Hillsborough County Commissioners voted to approve funding for upgrades at Steinbrenner Field.
‘Haunted’ Tampa bar serves spirited menu throughout Halloween season
Nueva Cantina, the popular Mexican restaurant, has transformed its three locations into haunted bars for Halloween.
Nueva Cantina, the popular Mexican restaurant, has transformed its three locations into haunted bars for Halloween.
Construction company using AI they developed in major downtown Tampa project
A construction company in the Tampa Bay area is using AI technology to help expedite projects and cut construction costs.
A construction company in the Tampa Bay area is using AI technology to help expedite projects and cut construction costs.
$70K grant helps expand access to AEDs in the City of Tampa
Every second counts when someone suffers a heart attack or stroke and help can now be found across the City of Tampa through a simple device.
Every second counts when someone suffers a heart attack or stroke and help can now be found across the City of Tampa through a simple device.
Amazon is creating 250,000 seasonal positions nationwide, 1,500 in Tampa
Amazon is now hiring for the holiday rush, with 1,500 seasonal jobs available in Tampa.
Amazon is now hiring for the holiday rush, with 1,500 seasonal jobs available in Tampa.
Tampa pastor free on bail after claiming to pull gun in self-defense at city council candidate forum
A Tampa pastor and former Tampa City Council candidate bonded out of jail after being arrested on Tuesday after police said he pulled a gun on one of the remaining candidates during a forum last week.
A Tampa pastor and former Tampa City Council candidate bonded out of jail after being arrested on Tuesday after police said he pulled a gun on one of the remaining candidates during a forum last week.
Hazardous materials incident forces several Tampa residents to evacuate
Several homes on South Covina Circle in Tampa were evacuated Monday morning due to what firefighters are calling a hazardous materials' situation.
Several homes on South Covina Circle in Tampa were evacuated Monday morning due to what firefighters are calling a hazardous materials' situation.
Tampa teen remains in jail on murder charges
Justin Hawker’s attorney entered a plea of "Not Guilty" at his arraignment on Monday, which was expected following his pretrial detention hearing last week. The defense waived his appearance in court to begin working on his case.
Justin Hawker’s attorney entered a plea of "Not Guilty" at his arraignment on Monday, which was expected following his pretrial detention hearing last week. The defense waived his appearance in court to begin working on his case.
Community honors fallen heroes at Tampa Police Memorial Run
It was a morning filled with emotion and pride in downtown Tampa, as runners, officers, and families laced up for the 31st Annual Tampa Police Memorial Run and Walk.
It was a morning filled with emotion and pride in downtown Tampa, as runners, officers, and families laced up for the 31st Annual Tampa Police Memorial Run and Walk.
Former Tampa City Council candidate under investigation after pulling gun during candidate forum
A heated political forum for the Tampa City Council District 5 runoff turned chaotic Thursday night when former council candidate Elvis Piggott pulled a firearm during an altercation, prompting an ongoing police investigation.
A heated political forum for the Tampa City Council District 5 runoff turned chaotic Thursday night when former council candidate Elvis Piggott pulled a firearm during an altercation, prompting an ongoing police investigation.
Feeding Tampa Bay launching program to help federal workers as government shutdown continues
As the government shutdown drags on, organizations in the Tampa Bay area are bracing for the impacts on federal workers.
As the government shutdown drags on, organizations in the Tampa Bay area are bracing for the impacts on federal workers.