Study finds 96% of restaurants tested are lying about the source of their shrimp

A study released this week found shrimp lovers in Tampa Bay may not be getting what they're paying for, with dozens of restaurants claiming to offer Gulf shrimp actually selling shrimp imported from overseas.

Road rage leads to shooting at Tampa Wawa, police say

One person is recovering from injuries after being shot outside a Wawa gas station during a road rage encounter, the Tampa Police Department said.

Busy Tampa road to be closed for days while crews repair water main break

The Tampa Water Department says a busy stretch of W. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. will be closed starting on Wednesday to allow crews to finish "extensive" repairs to a broken water main.

MacDill airman killed by hit-and-run suspect before I-275 shooting with Tampa police

An airman stationed over at MacDill Air Force Base was the hit-and-run victim killed by a suspect who was later fatally shot by Tampa police after a pursuit on I-275. 

Convicted felon located in shed after stealing firearm from woman: HCSO

A convicted felon is back in custody after he allegedly stole a woman's firearm and ran away after she gave him a ride, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

TPA announces job fair for nearly 400 open positions

Tampa International Airport (TPA) is hiring ahead of the Bay Area's busy Spring Break travel period.

Volunteers clean up large amounts of trash after Gasparilla

After the pirates celebrated a successful Gasparilla Saturday, volunteers spent time Sunday cleaning up all the beads and trash left behind.

Gasparilla 2025: Thousands attend the annual Parade of Pirates

The 2025 Gasparilla Parade of Pirates brought an estimated 300,000 people to Bayshore Blvd on Saturday afternoon.

East Tampa set for $80 million rejuvenation project for jobs and housing

An economic jolt is planned for East Tampa, thanks to an $80 million project planned by the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council.

Tampa's tree canopy thins out following back-to-back hurricanes

Tampa leaders received an update this week on the city's tree canopy that thinned out following back-to-back hurricanes last fall.

Florida State Fair 2025: Here are the new foods to tempt your taste buds

From the sweet to the savory to a combination of both, the new foods at this year’s Florida State Fair may not be for the faint of heart or those with a weak stomach. 

Gasparilla 2025: The famous floats that make up Tampa’s Parade of Pirates

Tampa's time-honored tradition of the Gasparilla Parade of Pirates brings hundreds of thousands to the Tampa Bay area. It is the third-largest parade in the nation with nearly 150 participating floats.