Reserve officer shoots man who threatened police, reached into his pocket: TPD

A reserve officer shot a man outside Sparkman Wharf on Saturday night after the man threatened police, then reached for a gun, according to the Tampa Police Department.

Tampa Bay Area events in 2025

Here is a list of the most anticipated events happening in the Tampa Bay Area in 2025.

Here is what's open on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day

As we turn the calendars from 2024 to 2025 on Tuesday at midnight, some businesses, government buildings and public services will be closed for the holiday.

Point and Kucherov lead surging Lightning to 6-2 win over reeling Rangers

Brayden Point and Nikita Kucherov each had a goal and two assists to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning past the reeling New York Rangers 6-2 on Saturday night.

Officer-involved shooting near Sparkman Wharf in downtown Tampa

The Tampa Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened in the 600 block of Channelside Drive near Sparkman Wharf.

High-speed pursuit ends in crash and arrest on Selmon Expressway: FHP

A high-speed pursuit of a driver on the Selmon Expressway early Saturday morning ended with the suspect's vehicle crashing into a Florida Highway Patrol vehicle, according to FHP.

ATF agent shot at Riverview bowling alley, suspect in custody: HCSO

An off-duty ATF agent was hospitalized with serious injuries after a shooting at a Riverview bowling alley Friday night, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

What was the most clicked on news of 2024? A month-by-month breakdown

The Bay Area faced a whirlwind 2024 that included two generational hurricanes, a historic solar eclipse, and a presidential election.

New Years weekend brings tourism bump to Bay Area

Florida’s holiday season is in full swing, drawing visitors from across the United States who are trading snow for sunshine. 

Residents could see higher electric bills after Friday filings by energy companies

Bay Area residents could see increases in their monthly electric bills after Duke and TECO Energy companies filed for additional hurricane restoration costs with the state Friday.

Third person dies after Christmas night crash at Hillsborough County intersection

An 87-year-old man died on Friday, two days after he was involved in a three-vehicle crash on Christmas night at a Hillsborough County intersection, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Tampa police investigating death of man in custody

The Tampa Police Department is investigating after a man died while in custody on Thursday.

Missing Hillsborough County teenager found safe, TPD says

A missing Hillsborough County teenager has been found safe, according to the Tampa Police Department on Thursday night.

How to properly dispose of your Christmas tree

With all the presents gone from underneath the Christmas tree, solid waste crews are sharing do’s and don’ts for how to dispose of live Christmas trees this holiday season properly.

Holiday shopping up in Tampa Bay

Shoppers were more willing to open their wallets this holiday season.               

2 killed in Christmas night crash in Hillsborough County: FHP

Two people died after a crash involving three vehicles in Hillsborough County on Christmas night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Chanukah menorah lit in downtown Tampa

Chanukah, the Jewish holiday known as the festival of lights, begins at sundown on Wednesday, Dec. 25.