USF president stepping down after successor is named, university officials say

University of South Florida President Rhea Law announced on Monday that she will soon step down three years after being selected to lead the school.

9 'trailblazers' honored at Tampa Black History Celebration

Traditional African music and dance set an energetic tone at the 37th annual Black History Celebration put on by the City of Tampa Black History Committee. 

5 juveniles arrested for alleged assault at Davis Islands Dog Park: TPD

5 juveniles were arrested Friday night after Tampa Police say they assaulted 2 other juveniles who were in a truck at the Davis Island Dog Park.

Suspected wrong-way drunk driver arrested after falling asleep on I-75: FHP

A suspected drunk driver from Miami was arrested in Tampa after he was found passed out in his car in the median of I-75 early Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Raymond James hosts biggest soccer match in its history with superstar Lionel Messi on the field

A star-studded soccer showdown drew tens of thousands of fans to Raymond James Stadium on Friday, as Inter Miami FC faced off against Orlando City. And, it wasn’t just the match-up that drew in the massive crowd – it was the chance to see soccer legend Lionel Messi in action.

Nearly 50 Florida sex offenders arrested after being caught with unreported online dating accounts: FDLE

If you’re looking for love on the dating apps this Valentine’s Day, you may want to double-check who you’ve been communicating with in Florida after investigators say nearly 50 sex offenders were arrested for having unreported online dating accounts. 

TPD touts crime reductions in Friday's 2024 Annual Report release

The Tampa Police Department released its 2024 Annual Report on Friday."It's all about the hard work of our police officers and the community working together," TPD chief Lee Bercaw told FOX 13. 

Dog dies after suspect drags it behind truck for one mile on busy Tampa road: Police

A man was arrested Thursday after tying a dog to the back of his truck, dragging it for one mile and leaving it for dead, according to the Tampa Police Department. 

The Motor Enclave brings new way to celebrate Valentine’s Day to car lovers

A Tampa Bay area car community has a new and fast way to celebrate Valentine's Day. They say give your significant other a real thrill ride with a professional driver. 

What's in a Name: Howard Frankland Bridge and Lowry Park

When it comes to having a road named after you, sometimes it helps if you just own the right plot of land – such was the case with Howard Frankland in the 1950s.

Fire sparks at Hyde Park nightclub

Crews are responding to a fire at the Hyde Park Cafe, which is a nightclub along West Platt Street. 

Bay Area hairdresser turns salsa into side-hustle

A full-time hairdresser is chopping up more than just hair after opening a side-hustle salsa shop in Riverview.

'Take Care of Maya' case: Lawyers give arguments in hospital's appeal of $200M verdict

More than a year after a jury awarded Maya Kowalski's family more than $200 million in the ‘Take Care of Maya’ case, lawyers gave arguments in a Tampa courtroom on Wednesday for Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital's appeal.

Missing Tampa teen found after statewide alert

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement says a missing teen last seen in Tampa was found safe on Wednesday.

What's in a name: George Bean Parkway

Tampa International Airport is often named one of the best airports in the country, but why? The roadway that guides every passenger in and out of the airport holds the answer.