Registered sex offender accused of transmitting child porn while on cruise that docked in Tampa

A registered sex offender from Polk City has been indicted for possessing and transmitting child sexual abuse material, some of which was created with artificial intelligence, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. 

Road closures at busy Tampa intersection to last days after water main break

Most lanes at the intersection of W. Martin Luther King Blvd. and N. Armenia Ave. will remain closed for “an extended period of time” while crews work to fix a broken water main, according to the Tampa Police Department.

All-female krewe celebrates 25 years

One week before any beads are flying on Bayshore Boulevard, the Sirens Gasparilla Krewe is putting the final touches on their float. 

New Orleans attack suspect had no criminal intent during his Tampa visit: FBI

The FBI says the man responsible for the deadly New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans had no criminal intent when he visited Tampa during a three-day period between October 26 and 28, 2024.

Gasparilla 2025: Here’s how to recycle your beads

As pirates pillage and plunder the city of Tampa, a boatload of beads will be tossed and captured as bounty. 

Bucs reflect on injury-riddled season

Injuries are something no football player or coach, for that matter, would ever use as an excuse. 

Big Cat Rescue sells large portion of Hillsborough property for $19.5M

Big Cat Rescue, the Tampa animal sanctuary that was featured on the Netflix series “Tiger King," has sold a large portion of its Hillsborough County property. 

Tampa General Hospital earns top ranking for transplants after record-setting year

Tampa General Hospital's Transplant Institute is getting new national recognition. It has just been named the number one transplant hospital in the country in terms of volume.

OneBlood becomes first in US to use High Titer plasma regularly to keep immunocompromised from getting COVID

Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, millions who are considered immunocompromised still avoid crowds and even family events. But now, with a new FDA approval, things could change. 

Tampa Police Aviation Unit shares safety plan ahead of upcoming Gasparilla parades

The Tampa Police Department gave an update Monday on its efforts to ensure the safety of parade-goers, boaters and officers during the upcoming Gasparilla parades.

Gasparilla 2025: Here’s what to know about the annual pirate parade

Ahoy matey! Pirates will be pillaging and plundering their way across Tampa as the annual Gasparilla Pirate Festival returns this month.

Bay Area nonprofit sends aid to California amid deadly wildfires

A Tampa nonprofit has deployed a team of volunteers to Los Angeles County to aid in the response to deadly wildfires.