'Private' street lights create issues for safe streets after hurricane vacancies
After last year’s brutal hurricanes, many Tampa Bay area neighborhoods remain half-vacant as people move back in or sell. Residents in Westshore have noticed their streets aren’t just quieter — they’re darker.
After last year’s brutal hurricanes, many Tampa Bay area neighborhoods remain half-vacant as people move back in or sell. Residents in Westshore have noticed their streets aren’t just quieter — they’re darker.
20 high school graduates preparing to head to military academies after send-off ceremony at MacDill
Twenty Bay Area high school graduates will soon head to their military academies. Congresswomen Kathy Castor and Laurel Lee held a special ceremony Tuesday night at MacDill to officially send them off.
Twenty Bay Area high school graduates will soon head to their military academies. Congresswomen Kathy Castor and Laurel Lee held a special ceremony Tuesday night at MacDill to officially send them off.
Tampa man arrested on 100 counts of child porn charges following cyber-tip
A cyber-tip investigation landed a Tampa man behind bars, facing 100 counts of child pornography charges.
A cyber-tip investigation landed a Tampa man behind bars, facing 100 counts of child pornography charges.
Could Cross Bay Ferry return? PSTA moving ahead with $5M plan
Several weeks after the Cross Bay Ferry made its final trip between Tampa and St. Petersburg, transit leaders in Pinellas County voted unanimously Wednesday to move forward with a plan to bring the popular commuter service back.
Several weeks after the Cross Bay Ferry made its final trip between Tampa and St. Petersburg, transit leaders in Pinellas County voted unanimously Wednesday to move forward with a plan to bring the popular commuter service back.
Hillsborough crews use small robots to help clean out stormwater system
Hillsborough County crews held a demonstration in Valrico on Tuesday, where they showed how a worker can operate a robot on wheels into a stormwater drain to find and remove clogs.
Hillsborough County crews held a demonstration in Valrico on Tuesday, where they showed how a worker can operate a robot on wheels into a stormwater drain to find and remove clogs.
Multi-year infrastructure improvement project complete in 4 Tampa neighborhoods
The City of Tampa has been trying to improve infrastructure in the neighborhoods that need it the most. A multi-year project is now complete in four neighborhoods to upgrade miles of water and wastewater pipes.
The City of Tampa has been trying to improve infrastructure in the neighborhoods that need it the most. A multi-year project is now complete in four neighborhoods to upgrade miles of water and wastewater pipes.
New TECO trailer will be used for community demonstrations on dangers of live power lines
Tampa Electric (TECO) crews said they’ve witnessed plenty of dangerous situations involving downed power lines, especially after last year’s busy hurricane season.
Tampa Electric (TECO) crews said they’ve witnessed plenty of dangerous situations involving downed power lines, especially after last year’s busy hurricane season.
Hillsborough assistant state attorney arrested for child porn after 10-month investigation
A Hillsborough County assistant state attorney faces serious charges after detectives say he shared multiple files online containing child pornography.
A Hillsborough County assistant state attorney faces serious charges after detectives say he shared multiple files online containing child pornography.
Florida man kidnaps ex-girlfriend after placing tracking device in her car and shoving her in trunk: HCSO
A Palmetto man is behind bars, accused of kidnapping his ex-girlfriend.
A Palmetto man is behind bars, accused of kidnapping his ex-girlfriend.
'Tampa Bay Connections' aimed at combating loneliness
Three Tampa Bay area mayors are coming together in support of a new initiative aimed at reducing loneliness – something organizers call a "growing public health crisis."
Three Tampa Bay area mayors are coming together in support of a new initiative aimed at reducing loneliness – something organizers call a "growing public health crisis."
Video: Deputies rescue family stranded after boat runs aground near Alafia River
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is praising deputies who worked to get a family back to land after getting stuck on the water last Saturday night.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is praising deputies who worked to get a family back to land after getting stuck on the water last Saturday night.
Tampa police launch 'Signal 87 Summits' to engage community, help residents with questions
Tampa police launched a new effort to engage with the community one-on-one and face-to-face. They're known as "Signal 87 Summits," and they held their first meeting.
Tampa police launched a new effort to engage with the community one-on-one and face-to-face. They're known as "Signal 87 Summits," and they held their first meeting.
3 arrested in S. Tampa DUI crash that severed man’s leg: Police
A man was critically injured early Monday morning when police say a DUI driver slammed into him as he was standing behind a parked car at the intersection of S. Howard Avenue and W. Azeele Street.
A man was critically injured early Monday morning when police say a DUI driver slammed into him as he was standing behind a parked car at the intersection of S. Howard Avenue and W. Azeele Street.
Tampa officials tout street resurfacing progress, discuss ways to further expand work
The City of Tampa announced Tuesday it's picking up the pace on some of its long-awaited street resurfacing projects.
The City of Tampa announced Tuesday it's picking up the pace on some of its long-awaited street resurfacing projects.
Crash causes traffic delays on I-4 in Hillsborough County
A crash caused big backups early Tuesday along a stretch of I-4 in the Plant City area.
A crash caused big backups early Tuesday along a stretch of I-4 in the Plant City area.
Mother osprey released days after being rescued from hook, fishing line
A female osprey named Symphony is free again after TECO workers helped volunteers rescue the bird, which had gotten tangled in a fishing line in Apollo Beach.
A female osprey named Symphony is free again after TECO workers helped volunteers rescue the bird, which had gotten tangled in a fishing line in Apollo Beach.
Tampa mother, son, nephew thrown from car during crash on I-75 ramp in Temple Terrace
A Tampa mother along with her young son and nephew were seriously injured in a crash on I-75 near Fowler Avenue in Temple Terrace Monday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Tampa mother along with her young son and nephew were seriously injured in a crash on I-75 near Fowler Avenue in Temple Terrace Monday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Gold Star families honored in Memorial Day ceremony in downtown Tampa
On Memorial Day, Americans pay tribute to their military men and women who have died serving their country all over the world.
On Memorial Day, Americans pay tribute to their military men and women who have died serving their country all over the world.
4 killed after car crashes, 'rolls' into Hillsborough County home
Four people died after a vehicle crashed, then "rolled" into a nearby home on Sunday night, according to Hillsborough County deputies.
Four people died after a vehicle crashed, then "rolled" into a nearby home on Sunday night, according to Hillsborough County deputies.
Bay Area restaurant specializes in seafood, Southern cuisine
An old southern Florida house, built in the style common more than a century ago, is now home to some serious Southern cooking.
An old southern Florida house, built in the style common more than a century ago, is now home to some serious Southern cooking.