Tampa council dissolves racial reconciliation committee amid federal pressure: ‘Our hands are tied’
Tampa City Council voted unanimously Thursday to dissolve its Racial Reconciliation Committee.
Cancer patient beats odds on rare disease that Moffitt Cancer Center will study with new $22.4M grant
A new federal grant is allowing Moffitt Cancer Center to study a rare and aggressive disease that affects cancer patients, and doctors hope the results will give them the chance for a longer life.
Hurricane Milton: Tampa's path to full recovery far from over one year later
One year after Hurricane Milton tore through the Tampa Bay area, many residents are still recovering from the storm’s massive impact — and the path to full recovery is far from over.
Tampa jury recommends death penalty for illegal immigrant convicted of killing girlfriend, her daughter
A Tampa jury recommended the death penalty for an illegal immigrant convicted of killing his girlfriend and her daughter back in April 2024.
ZooTampa celebrates the birth of two Komodo dragons
Two Komodo dragons have hatched at ZooTampa.
Proposals for the Tampa Wheel Over Water project continue
The Channelside District prepares for a new attraction as Tampa City Council moves forward with the Wheel Over Water project.
Hillsborough College dancers sharing their space with visiting Orange Grove Dance this week
Hillsborough College dancers are welcoming Orange Grove Dance, a modern dance company from Baltimore, this week.
Gold Star Families Monument added to Tampa's Veterans Memorial Park
A dedication for a new Gold Star Family Monument will be held this Saturday at 10 A.M. in Hillsborough County.
Hurricane Milton took non-profit’s building, but not its mission to serve Tampa kids
When Hurricane Milton hit the Tampa Bay Area last year, Tribe Seminole Heights—a small, nonprofit focused on children and families—suffered extensive water damage to its facility.
Man accused in Tampa double murder ordered held without bond
Tampa double murder suspect ordered held with no bond.
Transportation leaders discuss regional cargo and transportation economics with an eye on the future
Tampa Bay’s top transportation leaders are meeting Thursday morning to talk about the economics of logistics and what’s next for one of Florida’s fastest-growing regions.
Residents share infrastructure, stormwater concerns for final Hillsborough post-disaster recovery meeting
A day before the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Milton, Hillsborough County checked in with businesses and residents on Wednesday to make sure agencies are addressing needs and concerns after a storm as part of its final post-disaster redevelopment plan.
Ybor City business keeping Cuban culture alive with its hand-rolled cigars
In Ybor City, the smell of hand-rolled cigars has been part of the air for more than a century.
Tampa police share latest after in-custody suspect struck by vehicle dies
Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw shared more information Wednesday afternoon after a man accused of trying to get away from Tampa police was hit and killed by a vehicle after being tased Tuesday evening in downtown.
Roosevelt Elementary and Sidewalk Stompers celebrate Walk to School Day
The sidewalks outside Roosevelt Elementary in South Tampa were filled with students, parents, and community leaders as the school celebrated National Walk to School Day.
Suspect trying to get away from Tampa police hit, killed by vehicle after being tased: Officials
A suspect trying to get away from Tampa police was hit and killed by a vehicle after being tased Tuesday evening in downtown, according to officials.
Tampa bus driver reunites lost child with mother
A Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART) driver is being praised for reuniting a child with his family.
'Shoe Day' an annual milestone tradition for long-time ballet program
Each fall, around 50–100 Sullivan Partnership School ballet students jump for joy as they receive ballet shoes as part of an annual program with the Straz Center.
New Rays ownership pledges commitment to Tampa Bay area
The new ownership group of the Rays affirmed their commitment to keeping the team in the Tampa Bay area during their first press conference on Tuesday morning.
Driver hits, kills man crossing East Hanna Avenue, seriously injures woman in wheelchair: TPD
Tampa police are investigating a deadly crash that killed a 71-year-old man and seriously injured an 81-year-old woman who uses a wheelchair as the pair tried to cross East Hanna Avenue on Monday night.