Bay Area boy hits Broadway with 'Lion King' role

Two years ago, a family trip to watch “The Lion King" musical on Broadway changed Jacob Pham’s life. Now, he's among the performers on stage.

OSHA investigating deadly accident at Tampa work site

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating a deadly accident in Tampa.

Sports tourism a key topic at state conference in Tampa

According to Visit Tampa Bay, Hillsborough County had its best June tourism-wise in history, making more than $5 million. It comes as the Tampa Convention Center hosts Florida’s tourism conference this week.

Tampa police Department noticing lower crime rates in the city

The Tampa Police Department is celebrating a win Wednesday, as the police chief said crime is trending down in the city. 

Charlie the owl search led to 3 rescues of injured great horned owls after false sightings

He inspired young minds and generated a wave of new interest in conservation. Charlie, the great horned owl, sadly died days after he was found following an intensive search for him after he escaped his cage during Debby. 

TECO defending company's request for a rate hike

Tampa Electric Company's executives, including its CEO, are in Tallahassee this week, defending the company's request for a rate hike.

1 arrested in road rage shooting that injured teenage girl in Hillsborough County

A man was arrested after authorities say he fired two shots into a car during a road rage incident in Hillsborough County, striking a 16-year-old girl.

United Airlines flight attendants hold demonstration at TPA for better wages

United Airlines flight attendants plan to stage a series of demonstrations outside 20 major US airports today, including TPA over their ongoing negotiations with the airline

Ultraviolet tattoos making 'ink-credible' artistry in Bay Area

A tattoo artist at DC Society Ink in Tampa is doing things a little differently, doing designs in ultraviolet ink that only shows up in certain lightings; it’s a trend people are getting creative with.

Hillsborough residents could be eligible for refund stemming from defunct transportation sales tax

Hillsborough County residents could be eligible for a refund stemming from the defunct one-cent transportation sales tax that was passed in 2018 before being declared unconstitutional.

Dover woman arrested for DUI after driving on wrong way of I-75 in Tampa: FHP

A Hillsborough County woman was arrested for driving the wrong way on I-75 early Monday morning after authorities pulled her over to find her driving under the influence.

Tampa crews respond to early-morning apartment fire; 2 cats accounted for

An apartment building in Tampa caught fire early Tuesday morning, affecting three units and leaving several pets missing, according to authorities.

City working to bring grocery store to East Tampa ‘food desert’

A Tampa City Councilman is working to bring a traditional grocery store to East Tampa, which has been deemed a “food desert." 

Tampa Heights transforms into premier neighborhood with bright future ahead

Imagine Tampa Heights without the massive Armature Works food and entertainment venue, the critically acclaimed Ulele restaurant with its legend of a native princess, and Waterworks Park, built on the site of Tampa's original water supply.