More Florida farmers adding blackberries to their fields

It’s blackberry season, and a Hillsborough County strawberry grower said he’s among the central Florida farmers adding blackberries to their crops with the help of University of Florida agriculture researchers.

Pro-Palestinian rally briefly enters USF's campus after multiple previous arrests

A day after 10 arrests were made on the University of South Florida's campus, a pro-Palestinian rally gathered for the third day along 56th Street and Fowler Avenue in Temple Terrace.

HCSO helicopter makes emergency landing in Plant City

A Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office helicopter made an emergency landing in a Plant City field off of County Road 39 Wednesday afternoon. 

Tampa restaurant named among Yelp’s top 10 brunch spots in America

A Tampa restaurant is getting national attention by being named one of the top places to have brunch in 2024, according to Yelp. 

Florida's six-week abortion ban takes effect

Florida’s law restricting abortion after six weeks of pregnancy officially goes into effect on Wednesday, replacing the state’s 15-week abortion ban.

27 endangered kids rescued in Tampa Bay area operation

A US Marshals operation spanning five weeks rescued 27 of the Tampa Bay area's most endangered children.

Man killed after crash near busy Tampa interchange

A man was killed in a Tampa crash Tuesday evening along Bruce B. Downs Boulevard near I-75, authorities said.

New cottages helping to cut down on homelessness in Tampa

Weeks after Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill preventing homeless individuals from sleeping in most public spaces, the Tampa HOPE Village opened nearly 100 tiny homes.

USF protester found with gun, 10 arrests made after pro-Palestinian rally on campus: University police chief

Ten protesters, including one who was found with a gun, were arrested on the University of South Florida's main campus after a pro-Palestinian rally, according to USF's Police Chief Daniel Nelson.

Teen charged in deadly shooting granted $160K bond in Hillsborough court hearing

New details in the shooting death of a teenager were released at a court hearing Tuesday for the Hillsborough County teen who’s charged in the crime.

3 USF protestors arrested after pro-Palestinian rally on campus

Three people were arrested during a pro-Palestinian rally at the University of South Florida on Monday, and organizers are planning another protest on Tuesday.

Positive message murals adorn Tampa Bay schools

DeSoto Elementary in Tampa is nearly 100 years old, but its antique arches have a new message carried by blue dragons, the school’s mascot.

Water Street Tampa unveils expansion plans

Water Street Tampa released plans on Monday for three new projects as part of the area’s continued development.