Deputies skate with community months after brawl broke out outside Astro Skate in Brandon

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office hosted a ‘Skate with a Deputy’ event at a Brandon skate rink nearly six months after an illegal mass gathering event broke out outside of it.

Valrico apartment fire displaces residents days before Thanksgiving

Multiple residents of a Valrico apartment building are staying in hotels after a fire tore through the Hermitage Apartments over the weekend.  

Gallio Family Christmas Trees opens for 31st year in Tampa

When you walk across the little yellow bridge to the Gallio Family Christmas Trees in South Tampa, you immediately enter a winter wonderland.

Restaurant inspired by those who made Tampa what it is today

On Tampa Bay Boulevard, a restaurant named Tampeno hopes to attract the locals and visitors to the area with a tempting menu inspired by the roots of the region.

Duchene scores in the 3rd period as the Stars beat the Lightning 4-2

Matt Duchene and Roope Hintz scored in the third period, and the Dallas Stars beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Saturday night.

Several units engulfed in flames as fire tears through apartment complex in Valrico: HCFR

Several units at an apartment complex in Valrico caught fire late Saturday night, some of which were completely engulfed in flames, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.

Fishing community helps Metropolitan Ministries feed 36,000 families this holiday season

The fishing community is coming together to help families in need ahead of Thanksgiving. For the last 25 years Fishing for Hope has helped bring in food donations and volunteers to Metropolitan Ministries annual holiday tent. This year the needs is greater than ever.

One person in critical condition after Tampa house fire, authorities say

One person is in critical condition after a fire broke out Saturday morning on the 1600 block of E. Idell Street in Tampa, according to authorities.

Thanksgiving road trip tips: How should drivers prepare?

If you're hitting the road this Thanksgiving holiday, you're not alone. Drivers will be joining what could be a record number of people doing the same thing.

Hillsborough lawyers fielding calls from residents about insurance problems following hurricanes

Hurricanes Helene and Milton keep throwing punches long after wrecking parts of Tampa Bay, and some Hillsborough County attorneys are fielding calls from locals about insurance company problems.

Florida mandates training for parents amid surge in false school threats

Florida officials have constantly worked on ways to enhance school safety, including introducing the FortifyFL app, which allows students to anonymously report suspicious activity. 

Winter Village returns to downtown Tampa ahead of holidays

A winter wonderland has officially arrived at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in downtown Tampa for holiday season. 

Missing 3-month-old baby found safe, Hillsborough deputies say

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says a 3-month-old baby who was taken by her mother during an active Child Protection Investigation was found safe on Saturday.

Florida's affordable housing crisis: proposed solutions

The soaring cost of homes is pushing people further from work, which is causing more bumper-to-bumper traffic. Our transportation, education and health care challenges all tie into the affordable housing crisis.

St. Pete leaders reverse course, delaying decision on Tropicana Field roof fix

Hours after approving funding to fix the Tropicana Field roof, St. Petersburg City Council walked back and are now delaying that decision. All of this comes as the saga surrounding a new ballpark for the Tampa Bay Rays continues to see twists and turns.