Governor DeSantis announces state DOGE task force focused on 'government efficiency'

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a new “comprehensive initiative” on Monday focused on government efficiency in Florida while praising the efforts of DOGE at the federal level.

Inspiration for Tampa Falafel House stems from Syria

The story of the Tampa Falafel House began in the kitchen of the owner's uncle back in Syria.

Hillsborough approves pipeline project funding to get 65M gallons of water to southern part of county

Southern Hillsborough County is growing so fast that county commissioners are working with Tampa Bay Water to build 26 miles of pipe to bring clean water, and the county approved funding to move the project forward this week.

Davis Islands attack: Teens appear in court after being charged as adults

Five teenagers appeared in Hillsborough County court on Friday after they were charged with attempted first-degree murder following an attack at a Tampa dog park that left another teenager unconscious.

Large fire at storage facility spreads to several vehicles: HCFR

Hillsborough County firefighters battled a large fire at a storage facility that spread to several vehicles, fire officials said Friday.

Tampa Bay Area's 'State of the Region' report shows mixed results

According to a new State of the Region report, the report card for the Tampa Bay region has some positives and negatives.

Davis Islands dog park attack: Teen suspects facing upgraded charges as adults

Five teens arrested for beating another teenager in the Davis Islands Dog Park attack that happened last week have all been charged as adults by the Hillsborough State Attorney's Office. 

Crash closes portion of I-275 northbound near downtown Tampa

Some northbound lanes of I-275 to the I-4 eastbound interchange were closed due to a traffic crash Thursday afternoon. 

Trial set to begin for woman whose car went airborne killing passenger

A woman accused of speeding more than 100 miles per hour before a crash that killed her cousin and injured another passenger is set to go to trial on Monday. 

7 charged in $2M theft ring targeting pro athletes' homes, Bucs player among victims: DOJ

Seven Chilean nationals now face federal charges in a series of burglaries targeting the homes of high-profile professional athletes, including a Tampa Bay Buccaneers player, according to the Justice Department.

The ReMissions bring live music, joy to cancer patients at Moffitt

One of the sweetest sounds of a place like Moffitt Cancer Center is the ringing of the bell. Those chimes signal a patient is cancer free, and a group of team members decided to strike a chord before the chimes: a prescription of The ReMissions.

Teen among two injured in Tampa shooting: Officers

A teenager was among two injured in a Tampa shooting Wednesday afternoon, according to the Tampa Police Department.