Former USF player's daily run to save his father's life reaches its biggest moment yet
Nearly two months after promising to run every day until his father receives a kidney transplant, a Tampa man says his family's search has reached its most hopeful moment yet.
Nearly two months after promising to run every day until his father receives a kidney transplant, a Tampa man says his family's search has reached its most hopeful moment yet.
Why October shifts tropical storm focus directly toward the Gulf
Forecasters are monitoring a low-probability system in the middle of the Atlantic as tropical development patterns shift toward the Gulf and Caribbean Sea this month.
Forecasters are monitoring a low-probability system in the middle of the Atlantic as tropical development patterns shift toward the Gulf and Caribbean Sea this month.
Tampa resident who shot, killed 15-year-old boy won't face charges: Police
The State Attorney's Office won't be filing criminal charges against a Tampa resident involved in the deadly shooting of a 15-year-old boy.
The State Attorney's Office won't be filing criminal charges against a Tampa resident involved in the deadly shooting of a 15-year-old boy.
HCSO: Good Samaritan driver shot at multiple times after pulling over to help man in Hillsborough County
A good Samaritan was shot at multiple times while stopping to help a man on the side of the road in Hillsborough County on Tuesday, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
A good Samaritan was shot at multiple times while stopping to help a man on the side of the road in Hillsborough County on Tuesday, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Tampa police reclassify shooting investigation to homicide after man dies
The Tampa Police Department has reclassified a death investigation to a homicide following the death of a man shot in late September.
The Tampa Police Department has reclassified a death investigation to a homicide following the death of a man shot in late September.
Brandon bank robbery: Convicted felon accused of robbing Wells Fargo, deputies say
A 59-year-old convicted felon was arrested after being accused of robbing a Wells Fargo in Brandon on Wednesday, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
A 59-year-old convicted felon was arrested after being accused of robbing a Wells Fargo in Brandon on Wednesday, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Florida mom warned son to stop dealing drugs before raid netted 22 kilos of narcotics,14 guns, over $590K: DOJ
A 34-year-old Riverview man faces up to life in federal prison after law enforcement officers seized more than 22 kilograms of drugs, 14 firearms and over $500K in cash during raids at two homes.
A 34-year-old Riverview man faces up to life in federal prison after law enforcement officers seized more than 22 kilograms of drugs, 14 firearms and over $500K in cash during raids at two homes.
Election 2026: Key voting deadlines for Hillsborough County
The November midterm elections are just over a month away, and some Hillsborough County voters could start seeing ballots in their mailboxes as early as Friday.
The November midterm elections are just over a month away, and some Hillsborough County voters could start seeing ballots in their mailboxes as early as Friday.
High wind shear suppresses tropical storm development in Atlantic basin
The Atlantic Ocean remains remarkably calm as strong wind shear tears apart potential tropical systems across the basin.
The Atlantic Ocean remains remarkably calm as strong wind shear tears apart potential tropical systems across the basin.
Artists transform Tampa storm drains into public art to help keep litter out of Tampa Bay
Artists and volunteers with Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful are spending Thursday transforming storm drains throughout Sulphur Springs and nearby neighborhoods into colorful murals designed to educate residents about where stormwater goes after it leaves neighborhood streets.
Artists and volunteers with Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful are spending Thursday transforming storm drains throughout Sulphur Springs and nearby neighborhoods into colorful murals designed to educate residents about where stormwater goes after it leaves neighborhood streets.
Bright Futures scholarship test score requirements increase for 2028
High school students applying for Florida Bright Futures scholarships in 2028 will face tougher qualification standards after state education officials raised required standardized testing scores.
High school students applying for Florida Bright Futures scholarships in 2028 will face tougher qualification standards after state education officials raised required standardized testing scores.
Hillsborough dengue outbreak: Lee County sends mosquito-spraying helicopters
Three helicopters from the Lee County Mosquito Control District are expected to lift off from Tampa Executive Airport around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday to assist Hillsborough County's mosquito control operations.
Three helicopters from the Lee County Mosquito Control District are expected to lift off from Tampa Executive Airport around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday to assist Hillsborough County's mosquito control operations.
Historic El Niño expected to trigger wet Florida winter
A strengthening El Niño in the tropical Pacific Ocean is expected to push stormy, wetter-than-normal weather across the Tampa Bay region this winter.
A strengthening El Niño in the tropical Pacific Ocean is expected to push stormy, wetter-than-normal weather across the Tampa Bay region this winter.
Tropical moisture targets Bay Area ahead of rainy weekend
Heavy rainfall is projected to return to Florida and the central Gulf Coast as surges of tropical moisture move into the region.
Heavy rainfall is projected to return to Florida and the central Gulf Coast as surges of tropical moisture move into the region.
Tropical Storm Hanna weakens as Pacific storm brings heavy rain
Tropical Storm Hanna is weakening over open water, while the remnants of Hurricane Polo threaten Texas and Oklahoma with severe flooding and heavy rain Wednesday and Thursday.
Tropical Storm Hanna is weakening over open water, while the remnants of Hurricane Polo threaten Texas and Oklahoma with severe flooding and heavy rain Wednesday and Thursday.
NICU admissions: TGH doctors explain rise in newborn care cases
Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admissions have risen across the country — and Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has noticed the trend, too.
Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admissions have risen across the country — and Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has noticed the trend, too.
Tampa rain chances increase as weather pattern shifts
Tampa is shifting back into a late-summer weather pattern this week as dry air moves out and humidity levels rise.
Tampa is shifting back into a late-summer weather pattern this week as dry air moves out and humidity levels rise.
Tropical Storm Fay returns as twin Atlantic systems form
Forecasters are monitoring two active tropical storms in the open Atlantic Ocean alongside the inland remnants of a Pacific hurricane.
Forecasters are monitoring two active tropical storms in the open Atlantic Ocean alongside the inland remnants of a Pacific hurricane.
Ybor City intersection named after Tampa police officer killed in line of duty 77 years ago
The City of Tampa unveiled a street sign honoring Morris Lopez, a police officer killed in 1949 while shielding a paperboy during a drive-by shooting in Ybor City.
The City of Tampa unveiled a street sign honoring Morris Lopez, a police officer killed in 1949 while shielding a paperboy during a drive-by shooting in Ybor City.
Tropical Storm Hanna forms in Atlantic as Tropical Depression Fay on track to dissipate
Tropical Storm Hanna formed Monday hundreds of miles east-northeast of Bermuda, becoming the eighth named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
Tropical Storm Hanna formed Monday hundreds of miles east-northeast of Bermuda, becoming the eighth named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.