Florida ranks 2nd worst in nation for teacher pay, NEA report finds

As schools continue to struggle to find educators nationwide, many governors are putting the spotlight on teacher pay with a recent NEA report adding fuel to the flames.

Cook Out coming to Tampa? Records indicate possible Florida expansion

The popular southern burger fast food chain, Cook Out, could soon open its first two restaurants in Florida, and both would be in the Tampa area!

WATCH: Black bear rifles through trash can in Tampa neighborhood

A black bear continues to roam through Hillsborough County neighborhoods three days after it was first spotted in Town ‘N’ Country on Saturday.

Tony Dungy and his wife give back through children foster care

Tony Dungy and his wife, Lauren, have been fostering children for nearly 30 years, long before he retired from his illustrious NFL career.

Wrong-way, drunk drivers stopped by law enforcement over holiday weekend

Busy roads, combined with impaired and wrong-way drivers, had law enforcement across the Bay Area working around the clock to keep the roads safe, resulting in dozens of arrests.

More than 24 hours pass since black bear sighting in Hillsborough County neighborhoods

It’s been more than 24 hours since the black bear seen roaming through Hillsborough County neighborhoods has been spotted. It was first noticed by deputies in the Town 'N’ Country area around 4 a.m. on Saturday and was most recently spotted about five miles away in Carrollwood.

Gold Star families remember loved ones in ceremony at MacDill Park in Tampa

Several Gold Star families, who lost loved ones to war, gathered Monday at the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument at MacDill Park in Tampa for a Memorial Day ceremony honoring their sacrifices.

New Tampa restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine

New to the Westchase area, Minano Ramen opened back in March and is getting the attention of foodie fans.

Bay Area Gold Star families honor lost loved ones in Memorial Day ceremony: 'We've strengthened one another'

In front of a monument with his son's name etched into it, at Veteran's Memorial Park in Tampa, Oldsmar native Craig Gross took out his guitar and sang a special song he sings often on Memorial Day weekend.

Man killed in motorcycle crash off I-75 in Riverview

A man is dead after a motorcycle crash at a busy Interstate 75 interchange in Hillsborough County.

18-year-old dies in motorcycle crash on Dale Mabry Highway

An 18-year-old woman is dead after her motorcycle crashed into a car in Hillsborough County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Man accused of killing another man after pushing him off Ruskin boat dock into the water

A man faces a murder charge after Hillsborough County deputies say he pushed another man while standing on a boat dock, causing the victim to hit his head before going into the water.

Tampa police make first murder arrest based on drug overdose death

A man is facing first-degree murder charges months after another man's drug overdose death, according to Tampa police, marking the agency's first murder arrest in an overdose case.