Labor Day weekend 'street takeovers' prompt warning from police: 'It's absolutely crazy'

The Tampa Police Department and other law enforcement agencies are putting out a warning: you will be charged and your car will be impounded if you participate in a street takeover.

Bay Area woman becomes hospital nurse at 65 years old

For 65-year-old Cynthia Fletcher-Bryant, becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at a Brandon hospital this summer is a dream come true. 

Tampa police break up illegal street takeover near convention center

The Tampa Police Department stepped up their traffic enforcement efforts over Labor Day Weekend, arresting one 18-year-old in an attempted street takeover near the convention center.

New luxury cruise line Oceania to set sail from Port Tampa Bay in 2026

Oceania Cruises will set sail for the Caribbean and Panama Canal from Port Tampa Bay starting in February 2026, the cruise line announced.

Busch Gardens mourning loss of 37-year-old gorilla

Jim, a 37-year-old western lowland gorilla, is the second gorilla to pass away at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in three weeks.

10 arrested in 'street takeover' at Hillsborough County intersection: FHP

Ten people face criminal charges after what the Florida Highway Patrol called a “coordinated street takeover event" in Hillsborough County.

Fire destroys Brandon home

Investigators in Hillsborough County are working to figure out what caused a fire at a home in Brandon on Saturday.

Ybor City restaurant honors area's longstanding heritage

It's on 7th Avenue in Ybor, but it's not a bar. Bread on the Bay is a sandwicheria, a creative space for a true taste of the culinary culture of the community.

Want to show off your Jeep? A large-scale event is coming to Tampa

It's hard to believe that modern Jeeps with all their bling and accessories trace their roots to the World War II Jeep that was built to be simple, but Jeep lovers always wanted to do more.

Tampa speeding up infrastructure projects after series of torrential rains caused flooding

The City of Tampa announced Friday its speeding up several stormwater infrastructure projects after a series of torrential rains caused flooding throughout South Tampa.

Bay Area boy hits Broadway with 'Lion King' role

Two years ago, a family trip to watch “The Lion King" musical on Broadway changed Jacob Pham’s life. Now, he's among the performers on stage.

OSHA investigating deadly accident at Tampa work site

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating a deadly accident in Tampa.

Sports tourism a key topic at state conference in Tampa

According to Visit Tampa Bay, Hillsborough County had its best June tourism-wise in history, making more than $5 million. It comes as the Tampa Convention Center hosts Florida’s tourism conference this week.

Tampa police Department noticing lower crime rates in the city

The Tampa Police Department is celebrating a win Wednesday, as the police chief said crime is trending down in the city.