Addressing rising opioid deaths among seniors citizens in the Tampa Bay area
New data from the Florida Department of Health and FDLE shows seniors in the Tampa Bay region are dying at higher rates from opioid overdoses than young people, according to nonprofit Live Tampa Bay.
New data from the Florida Department of Health and FDLE shows seniors in the Tampa Bay region are dying at higher rates from opioid overdoses than young people, according to nonprofit Live Tampa Bay.
Ambulance patient dies after crash involving tractor-trailer in Plant City: FHP
A patient being transported in an ambulance was killed after a crash involving a tractor trailer on SR-39 in Plant City Friday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A patient being transported in an ambulance was killed after a crash involving a tractor trailer on SR-39 in Plant City Friday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Super Bowl: Tampa man supporting friend, Eagles’ DeVonta Smith, in New Orleans
A Tampa resident is in New Orleans to support his friend, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith, in the Super Bowl on Sunday.
A Tampa resident is in New Orleans to support his friend, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith, in the Super Bowl on Sunday.
‘The Dog Guys’: Best friends use social media to help shelter dogs find home
Two best friends from Chicago are shining a light on shelter dogs in Hillsborough County through social media.
Two best friends from Chicago are shining a light on shelter dogs in Hillsborough County through social media.
Forest Hills community still recovering from Hurricane Milton 4 months later
Members of a Tampa community hit hard by flooding following Hurricane Milton joined a pair of elected leaders Friday to mark four months since the storm and discuss how to continue their recovery.
Members of a Tampa community hit hard by flooding following Hurricane Milton joined a pair of elected leaders Friday to mark four months since the storm and discuss how to continue their recovery.
Two, including 16-year-old, arrested for breaking into multiple student apartments in Tampa: HCSO
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said Friday that one teenager was among the pair arrested on Friday for a string of break-ins at a student housing complex near the University of South Florida on Wednesday.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said Friday that one teenager was among the pair arrested on Friday for a string of break-ins at a student housing complex near the University of South Florida on Wednesday.
Howard Frankland Bridge northbound lanes to close overnight on Monday and Tuesday
FDOT is urging overnight travelers on the Howard Frankland Bridge to add 30 minutes of travel time to their commutes ahead of expected road closures on Monday and Tuesday nights.
FDOT is urging overnight travelers on the Howard Frankland Bridge to add 30 minutes of travel time to their commutes ahead of expected road closures on Monday and Tuesday nights.
Teen arrested for first-degree murder in 14-year-old's shooting death: TPD
A 15-year-old boy faces a first-degree murder charge after Tampa police say he shot and killed a 14-year-old on Wednesday.
A 15-year-old boy faces a first-degree murder charge after Tampa police say he shot and killed a 14-year-old on Wednesday.
Woman rushed to the hospital after being hit by car in Tampa: Police
A woman was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after she was hit by a car in Tampa Thursday evening, according to the Tampa Police Department.
A woman was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after she was hit by a car in Tampa Thursday evening, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Tampa leaders approve $3.2M in funding to help homeowners recover from hurricanes
It’s been almost four months since Hurricane Milton destroyed lives across Tampa Bay.
It’s been almost four months since Hurricane Milton destroyed lives across Tampa Bay.
Sant’ Yago Knight Parade: Tampa PD, Ybor City businesses gear up for this weekend’s event
The Tampa Police Department and Ybor City businesses are gearing up for Saturday’s Sant’ Yago Knight Parade.
The Tampa Police Department and Ybor City businesses are gearing up for Saturday’s Sant’ Yago Knight Parade.
9/11 victims advocate meets with retired first responders in Tampa about compensation fund
Even after nearly a quarter of a century, the fight to get victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks what they are owed is not over. Advocates said crucial funding for the victims' compensation fund is now in jeopardy.
Even after nearly a quarter of a century, the fight to get victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks what they are owed is not over. Advocates said crucial funding for the victims' compensation fund is now in jeopardy.
Dog Park shooting trial: Tampa jury decides fate of man accused in murder case
A Tampa jury found Gerald Declan Radford not guilty in the deadly shooting at a dog park after just two hours of deliberations. The verdict comes nearly one year after the murder.
A Tampa jury found Gerald Declan Radford not guilty in the deadly shooting at a dog park after just two hours of deliberations. The verdict comes nearly one year after the murder.
Nearly 100 on board Royal Caribbean cruise that left Tampa sick with gastrointestinal illness: CDC
Royal Caribbean’s Western Caribbean Cruise promised vacationers the chance to hike Mayan ruins in Mexico and swim in the waters of Grand Cayman.
Royal Caribbean’s Western Caribbean Cruise promised vacationers the chance to hike Mayan ruins in Mexico and swim in the waters of Grand Cayman.
Gov. DeSantis gets political as he kicks off the Florida State Fair
Governor Ron DeSantis weighed in on the hotbed political issues of the morning at the 2025 Florida State State Fair:
Governor Ron DeSantis weighed in on the hotbed political issues of the morning at the 2025 Florida State State Fair:
Florida State Fair 2025: What visitors can find at the fairgrounds this year
The Florida State Fair is officially open for business. Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson helped flip the switch, officially turning on the lights and kicking off this year's fair.
The Florida State Fair is officially open for business. Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson helped flip the switch, officially turning on the lights and kicking off this year's fair.
Teen killed in Tampa shooting; homicide investigation underway: Police
A teen was shot and killed on Wednesday in the 8200 block of Hillsborough Lane in Tampa, officers said.
A teen was shot and killed on Wednesday in the 8200 block of Hillsborough Lane in Tampa, officers said.
Big screen in Ruskin getting new lease on life
The biggest screen in Tampa Bay is about to tell a new story.
The biggest screen in Tampa Bay is about to tell a new story.
Hillsborough commissioners decline motion that would remove fluoride from water supply
Hillsborough County commissioners declined to pass a motion that would have removed fluoride from the county’s water supply on Wednesday.
Hillsborough County commissioners declined to pass a motion that would have removed fluoride from the county’s water supply on Wednesday.
Tampa police save man pinned underneath his car
The Tampa Police Department praised the quick response of some of their officers after they saved a man's life who was trapped underneath his car.
The Tampa Police Department praised the quick response of some of their officers after they saved a man's life who was trapped underneath his car.