Ceremony honors Tampa’s historic Woolworth lunch counter sit-in participants 65 years later

The City of Tampa hosted a ceremony on Thursday honoring the 65th anniversary of the historic Woolworth lunch counter sit-ins, which marked a breakthrough in the Civil Rights Movement.

USF student helps unveil campus suicide prevention bench

A USF student brought a 988 Suicide Prevention bench to the school's Greek Village to raise awareness about mental health resources. 

American Heart Month: Cardiologist highlights need for improved prevention efforts

As American Heart Month ends this week, healthcare professionals reflect on the progress made in heart disease treatment and the concerning stall in prevention efforts that have increased patients' risk.

Hillsborough fire captain takes his own life after child pornography arrest: Deputies

The Hillsborough Fire Rescue captain arrested on 100 counts of child pornography took his own life at the Falkenburg Road Jail in Tampa, according to deputies. 

Mt. Zion Black cemetery finally has a permanent memorial

The Mt. Zion Black cemetery finally has a permanent memorial after the City of Tampa unveiled a plaque Wednesday at the site of the African American burial ground.

Davis Islands attack: Teens charged will have chance to be free before their trials, judge rules

A group of teenagers charged in a brutal attack at Davis Islands Dog Park in Tampa were back in court on Wednesday as a judge ruled they'd have the chance to be free until their trials.

Injured manatee rescued, taken to ZooTampa: FWC

A manatee is recovering at ZooTampa after crews found it in southwest Florida suffering from what the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) called a "recent watercraft wound."

Tampa business goes solar with more 450 panels; a new trend of the Sunshine State

Florida’s sunny reputation is driving a surge in solar energy use, with more homeowners and businesses making the switch. Florida ranks second in the nation for new solar panel installations, and one Tampa business is embracing the trend in a big way.

Tampa gears up to host 4th NCAA Women's Final Four at Amalie Arena

First in 2008, then 2015, again in 2019, and now 2025, Tampa will host some of the best female college basketball players -- and their passionate fans -- at Amalie Arena.

New baggage screening machines unveiled at Tampa International

Screening your carry-on bags can be frustrating and time-consuming. But now there's new technology at Tampa International Airport that could make your experience a better one. 

Remains of missing man found buried in backyard, 2 suspects arrested for alleged fraud: HCSO

Two people have been arrested after Hillsborough County detectives say they discovered the body of a missing man buried in the backyard of one of the suspects in Valrico.

Governor DeSantis announces state DOGE task force focused on 'government efficiency'

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a new “comprehensive initiative” on Monday focused on government efficiency in Florida while praising the efforts of DOGE at the federal level.