15-year-old arrested for murder of Tampa teen found near railroad tracks: ‘Living in a nightmare’
Nearly eight months after a 14-year-old boy was found dead near a set of railroad tracks, Tampa police say they have made an arrest.
Nearly eight months after a 14-year-old boy was found dead near a set of railroad tracks, Tampa police say they have made an arrest.
Ovation Dance Academy of Tampa to perform Nutcracker Suite ahead of Christmas
Ovations Dance Academy of Tampa is one of countless dance companies all over the world preparing to perform The Nutcracker Suite this holiday season.
Ovations Dance Academy of Tampa is one of countless dance companies all over the world preparing to perform The Nutcracker Suite this holiday season.
Florida Strawberry Festival adds Reba, other stars to 2025 concert lineup
Florida Strawberry Festival organizers unveiled the rest of the concert lineup for BerryFest25, adding several more stars to the Wish Farms Soundstage.
Florida Strawberry Festival organizers unveiled the rest of the concert lineup for BerryFest25, adding several more stars to the Wish Farms Soundstage.
Florida woman sent child porn image to probation officer: HCSO
A woman is back behind bars after sending an explicit image of a child to her probation officer, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
A woman is back behind bars after sending an explicit image of a child to her probation officer, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
TPD warns against 'porch piracy' this holiday season
As the holiday shopping season kicks into high gear, Tampa police are seeing an increase in package thefts.
As the holiday shopping season kicks into high gear, Tampa police are seeing an increase in package thefts.
Tampa's push for additional affordable housing grows with another groundbreaking
Amid a big push over the past year to make living in the Tampa Bay area more affordable, the Corporation to Develop Communities of Tampa broke ground Wednesday on a new townhouse development for lower-to-middle-income families.
Amid a big push over the past year to make living in the Tampa Bay area more affordable, the Corporation to Develop Communities of Tampa broke ground Wednesday on a new townhouse development for lower-to-middle-income families.
Second-largest U.S. planetarium opening at MOSI in Tampa
The Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) in Tampa announced plans on Wednesday to open the second-largest planetarium in the country in 2025.
The Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) in Tampa announced plans on Wednesday to open the second-largest planetarium in the country in 2025.
Bikes from the Heart’ works to meet growing need in community for transportation
One organization in Tampa has been changing lives by giving people in need a form of transportation.
One organization in Tampa has been changing lives by giving people in need a form of transportation.
Ruskin Family Drive-In in jeopardy after Hurricane Milton's wrath
Like the pieces and parts of a time capsule exploded by a hurricane, the Ruskin Family Drive-in was one of the last drive-in movie theaters left standing, but it stands no more.
Like the pieces and parts of a time capsule exploded by a hurricane, the Ruskin Family Drive-in was one of the last drive-in movie theaters left standing, but it stands no more.
Trump says he pulled the plug on Chronister after Hillsborough sheriff announced DEA nomination withdrawal
Chad Chronister, Donald Trump’s pick to run the Drug Enforcement Administration, has withdrawn his name from consideration for the job, becoming the second person selected by the president-elect to bow out quickly after being selected for a position requiring Senate confirmation. Trump says he pulled the plug.
Chad Chronister, Donald Trump’s pick to run the Drug Enforcement Administration, has withdrawn his name from consideration for the job, becoming the second person selected by the president-elect to bow out quickly after being selected for a position requiring Senate confirmation. Trump says he pulled the plug.
USF women's basketball team expects record-breaking 'Education Day' crowd
Each season, it's billed as the loudest game of the year for the USF women's basketball team.
Each season, it's billed as the loudest game of the year for the USF women's basketball team.
Suspected Silver Oaks Apartments shooter told victim he shouldn’t have made him ‘do it’: TPD
Gunfire erupted Tuesday morning as an argument turned violent at the Silver Oaks Apartments.
Gunfire erupted Tuesday morning as an argument turned violent at the Silver Oaks Apartments.
Florida man denied entry to USAA building puts on helmet and drives car into facility: TPD
A Florida man with his sights set on entering a USAA building in Tampa wasn’t going to let anything stop him from gaining access.
A Florida man with his sights set on entering a USAA building in Tampa wasn’t going to let anything stop him from gaining access.
‘Trooper’ the dog found tied to fence during Hurricane Milton adopted by Florida family
The bull terrier named “Trooper,” who was found abandoned and tied to a fence along I-75 in the midst of evacuations ahead of Hurricane Milton, was adopted by a family in Parkland.
The bull terrier named “Trooper,” who was found abandoned and tied to a fence along I-75 in the midst of evacuations ahead of Hurricane Milton, was adopted by a family in Parkland.
Hillsborough Sheriff Chad Chronister withdraws from President-elect Trump's DEA nomination
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said he's withdrawing from consideration after President-elect Donald Trump nominated him to head the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said he's withdrawing from consideration after President-elect Donald Trump nominated him to head the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Foundation celebrates pediatric cancer patients' birthdays after recent hurricanes
The 1 Voice Foundation celebrated pediatric cancer patients' birthdays at its Brandon campus on Tuesday.
The 1 Voice Foundation celebrated pediatric cancer patients' birthdays at its Brandon campus on Tuesday.
Tampa officials remind residents fishing off Bayshore Blvd. isn't allowed
Fishing along Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa is prohibited despite its popularity as a scenic spot for walking, running, and biking.
Fishing along Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa is prohibited despite its popularity as a scenic spot for walking, running, and biking.
Citing storms, FPL looks to increase customers monthly bill
Following the state's Dec. 2nd Public Service Commission hearing, customers of two Tampa Bay utility companies will likely see their rates increase.
Following the state's Dec. 2nd Public Service Commission hearing, customers of two Tampa Bay utility companies will likely see their rates increase.
Man detained after crashing into USAA building in Tampa: TPD
An adult man crashed his car into a USSA building in Hillsborough on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Tampa Police Department.
An adult man crashed his car into a USSA building in Hillsborough on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Driver killed when dump truck collides with train in Ruskin
One person is dead after a dump truck collided with a train on Tuesday afternoon in Ruskin.
One person is dead after a dump truck collided with a train on Tuesday afternoon in Ruskin.



















