Tampa doctor couldn't hear colonoscopy patient scream because he wasn't wearing hearing aids, board finds

A Tampa gastroenterologist was placed on probation following a Florida Department of Health investigation into claims that he wasn't wearing his hearing aids and couldn't hear the screams of a patient who woke up during a procedure.

Trucker texted 'I’m going to prison for vehicular manslaughter' before plowing into group outside club: TPD

Moments before plowing into a group of people outside a Tampa strip club Tuesday morning, police say the driver sent a text message to a friend saying, "Goodbye. I'm going to prison for vehicular manslaughter."

2 dead in suspected murder-suicide in Hillsborough County: HCSO

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a suspected murder-suicide that left a woman and man dead.

City of Tampa expanding after-school program, Mayor Castor says

For some kids in Tampa, a simple after-school program can make all the difference when it comes to their future. Mayor Jane Castor has seen the value, so now the city is making room for a couple of hundred more kids.

813 Day in Tampa: Do you know the history of the 813 area code?

While August 13 marks "813 Day," many people may not know the history of the 813 area code, which dates back more than 70 years.

Lightning owner Jeff Vinik looking to sell portions of team, reportedly valued at nearly $2 billion

The Tampa Bay Lightning could soon be worth nearly $2 billion, according to Sportnet, which broke the story late Tuesday that owner Jeff Vinik is considering selling portions of the team.

Hillsborough commissioners approve tax referendum for November ballot while county, district await appeal

Officials with Hillsborough County Public Schools said they expect a final court ruling to come down by next Monday regarding the district's legal fight with the county commission over a proposed property tax hike to pay for teacher salaries.

Bay Area culinary center offers cooking classes for kids during summer

At AJ’s Kitchen Drawer in Tampa, the culinary center is usually filled with the sights and sounds of cooking. During the summer, kids cook the cuisine.