Missing Tampa teen found safe after statewide alert

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has canceled a Missing Child Alert for a teen girl from Tampa, saying she's been found safe.

Fire at Gibsonton home displaces residents: HCFR

A Gibsonton home went up in flames Thursday evening, leaving residents displaced, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.

Here's how surviving a natural disaster can change your brain chemistry

In Los Angeles, a hellscape of flames has sent thousands fleeing from their homes as wildfires instantly incinerated lifetimes of memories.

Tampa organizations tracking new human trafficking trends

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and Tampa Bay organizations are taking note of new trafficking trends as they help survivors and work to prevent further incidents.

Bucs remain confident going into this year's playoffs

The Bucs will kick off the playoffs with one of the most exciting and explosive offenses in the NFL. 

Tampa General Hospital using new ‘PancreasPak’ to improve transplants

Tampa General Hospital is using new technology to get pancreas' to their operating rooms for transplants in a much more efficient way. It could help count down wait times and increase the number of organs available. 

Gasparilla Music Festival postponed due to 'ongoing financial strains'

The Gasparilla Music Festival that was scheduled for February has been postponed, organizers said in a social media post on Thursday. 

Drivers to see beginnings of Westshore Interchange project in 2025

It’s hard to drive without seeing construction zones around Tampa Bay, and the Florida Department of Transportation will begin construction on the Westshore interchange in Tampa in 2025. 

8 injured in 3-vehicle crash on I-4 in Hillsborough County

Eight people were hurt in a crash that snarled traffic along I-4 in Hillsborough County on Thursday morning.

Tampa Bay Lightning to play outdoor game at Raymond James Stadium on Gasparilla weekend 2026

Who would have thought you could play hockey outside in Florida? Next year, the Tampa Bay Lightning will hit the ice al fresco at Raymond James Stadium on Gasparilla weekend.  

Two accused gunmen in deadly Ybor City mass shooting appear in court

Two of the accused gunmen responsible for a deadly mass shooting in Ybor City in 2023 appeared in court on Wednesday, as their cases slowly move toward trial.

Card skimming devices found at two 7-Eleven ATMs in Tampa: TPD

The Tampa Police Department is asking people to review their recent bank activity after a card skimming device was found on two Tampa ATMs.

Police identify body found in water as missing Tampa man

The Tampa Police Department identified a body pulled from the water earlier this week as that of a 23-year-old man who had been missing since December.

New bill aims to expand Florida's Pre-K program

Florida Senator Lori Berman filed new legislation to expand voluntary Pre-K programs from four hours a day to eight. Right now, parents have to pick up their kids after four hours, or pay for the second half of the day.