Tampa teen achieves rare scouting 'trifecta': 'It taught me everything I know about leadership'
At just 17 years old, John Humphreys has accomplished a feat few in the history of Scouting America have ever reached. He has officially secured the "Trifecta," earning the top honors across three distinct branches of the organization.
At just 17 years old, John Humphreys has accomplished a feat few in the history of Scouting America have ever reached. He has officially secured the "Trifecta," earning the top honors across three distinct branches of the organization.
Missing man last seen paddleboarding found dead near Courtney Campbell Causeway Bridge: TPD
The body of a missing paddleboarder was recovered on Monday morning near Courtney Campbell Bridge.
The body of a missing paddleboarder was recovered on Monday morning near Courtney Campbell Bridge.
Ruskin man accused of shooting woman through door of Apollo Beach home: HCSO
A Ruskin man is facing multiple felony charges, including attempted second-degree murder, after deputies say he shot a woman through the front door of a home in Apollo Beach Sunday morning.
A Ruskin man is facing multiple felony charges, including attempted second-degree murder, after deputies say he shot a woman through the front door of a home in Apollo Beach Sunday morning.
Man pushing a woman in a wheelchair killed in Tampa crash: Police
The Tampa Police Department is investigating a traffic collision that occurred late Sunday evening, claiming the life of one man and leaving a woman in critical condition.
The Tampa Police Department is investigating a traffic collision that occurred late Sunday evening, claiming the life of one man and leaving a woman in critical condition.
Greene Turtle brings Maryland style comfort food to Tampa
For signature crab cakes made in Maryland style, not Tampa style, The Greene Turtle hopes to let customers know they are the place to get those iconic flavors that help Marylanders feel like they're back home.
For signature crab cakes made in Maryland style, not Tampa style, The Greene Turtle hopes to let customers know they are the place to get those iconic flavors that help Marylanders feel like they're back home.
Man accused of abusing 7-month-old child arrested: HCSO
A man has been arrested in connection with the abuse of a 7-month-old child, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
A man has been arrested in connection with the abuse of a 7-month-old child, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Ybor City welcomes the inaugural Pride of Tampa Festival
A new pride event called Pride of Tampa was held on Saturday in Ybor City at the Cuban Club.
A new pride event called Pride of Tampa was held on Saturday in Ybor City at the Cuban Club.
Barefoot teen breaks into gas station using rock: HCSO
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office says a teen was arrested for using a rock to break into a Shell gas station.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office says a teen was arrested for using a rock to break into a Shell gas station.
FuelFest takes over Tampa for second year
FuelFest is back in the Tampa Bay Area this weekend, bringing a high-energy mix of cars, music, and motorsports to the Florida State Fairgrounds.
FuelFest is back in the Tampa Bay Area this weekend, bringing a high-energy mix of cars, music, and motorsports to the Florida State Fairgrounds.
World Happiness Report links social media use and decline in happiness
The Gallup World Happiness Report links excessive phone and social media use, among other factors, to a decrease in happiness.
The Gallup World Happiness Report links excessive phone and social media use, among other factors, to a decrease in happiness.
Tampa Bay Rays proposed stadium plan sparks debate over $2.3B price tag
A high-stakes pitch over a brand-new Tampa Bay Rays stadium is heating up in Hillsborough County.
A high-stakes pitch over a brand-new Tampa Bay Rays stadium is heating up in Hillsborough County.
Attorneys for couple accused in Brandon murder set the table for self-defense case
James Llanos and Lizeina Cepeda appeared in Hillsborough County Court Friday for a pretrial detention hearing.
James Llanos and Lizeina Cepeda appeared in Hillsborough County Court Friday for a pretrial detention hearing.
Tampa charter school's new 'BIZI' currency credited with changing culture on campus
BIZI debuted this school year at IDEA Hope K-8. It's an incentive program that rewards a variety of good student behaviors.
BIZI debuted this school year at IDEA Hope K-8. It's an incentive program that rewards a variety of good student behaviors.
Tampa woman accused of DUI, assaulting troopers after 132 mph chase ends in serious rollover crash: FHP
A Tampa woman is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say she led troopers on a high-speed chase along the Howard Frankland Bridge, causing a rollover crash that seriously injured another driver Tuesday night. Whitney Joseph, 25, is accused of kicking and hitting troopers during her arrest, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Tampa woman is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say she led troopers on a high-speed chase along the Howard Frankland Bridge, causing a rollover crash that seriously injured another driver Tuesday night. Whitney Joseph, 25, is accused of kicking and hitting troopers during her arrest, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Humane Society of Tampa Bay at ‘critical capacity,’ urging community to adopt or foster larger dogs
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay is asking for the community's help after both of their locations have reached a critical capacity for larger dogs.
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay is asking for the community's help after both of their locations have reached a critical capacity for larger dogs.
Attempt to develop land in Hillsborough County fails
A developer failed to receive multiple approvals he needed in Hillsborough County on Thursday to turn a piece of land into a neighborhood with commercial space.
A developer failed to receive multiple approvals he needed in Hillsborough County on Thursday to turn a piece of land into a neighborhood with commercial space.
How Tampa Bay Water is using a bypass canal to fight severe drought
Water is a precious resource, especially as the Tampa Bay area goes through an extreme drought.
Water is a precious resource, especially as the Tampa Bay area goes through an extreme drought.
Brother and sister charged after an explosive device was found outside MacDill Air Force Base
A Florida man accused of planting an explosive device outside MacDill Air Force Base has fled to China, while his sister is now in custody after both were charged in connection with the incident, federal officials announced Thursday.
A Florida man accused of planting an explosive device outside MacDill Air Force Base has fled to China, while his sister is now in custody after both were charged in connection with the incident, federal officials announced Thursday.
Detroit Lions player mentioned in text messages connected to robbery, kidnapping case
A sixth suspect has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery and kidnapping in Tampa that detectives say is linked to a rental home used by Terrion Arnold, a cornerback for the Detroit Lions.
A sixth suspect has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery and kidnapping in Tampa that detectives say is linked to a rental home used by Terrion Arnold, a cornerback for the Detroit Lions.
Tampa residents air energy cost frustrations at city council meeting
Frustrated Tampa residents urged city council Thursday to pressure state lawmakers for affordable energy reforms.
Frustrated Tampa residents urged city council Thursday to pressure state lawmakers for affordable energy reforms.