Tampa Mayor Castor defends Rays stadium plan amid tepid council support
The Tampa City Council voted 4-3 on Thursday to keep a preliminary funding memorandum of understanding alive for a new stadium, though councilors warned the current deal will not receive final approval.
The Tampa City Council voted 4-3 on Thursday to keep a preliminary funding memorandum of understanding alive for a new stadium, though councilors warned the current deal will not receive final approval.
USF launches federal partnership to combat human trafficking across Tampa Bay region
A University of South Florida program officially partnered with federal agents Friday to strengthen strategies against human trafficking.
A University of South Florida program officially partnered with federal agents Friday to strengthen strategies against human trafficking.
Cold case cracked: Murder suspect arrested 10 years after Hillsborough County homicide
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in a 2016 homicide.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in a 2016 homicide.
Hillsborough County agencies team up for boating safety event ahead of Memorial Day weekend
Local and federal law enforcement agencies are teaming up Friday to promote safety on the water ahead of what is expected to be a busy holiday boating weekend.
Local and federal law enforcement agencies are teaming up Friday to promote safety on the water ahead of what is expected to be a busy holiday boating weekend.
Julio Foolio murder: Alicia Andrews learns her fate in Florida rapper’s death
Alicia Andrews, one of five suspects convicted in the shooting death of Florida rapper Julio Foolio, was sentenced on Friday.
Alicia Andrews, one of five suspects convicted in the shooting death of Florida rapper Julio Foolio, was sentenced on Friday.
CDC reports record high ER visits for tick bites: What Bay Area doctors say you need to watch for this summer
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a record number of visits to the emergency room for tick bites in April, the highest since 2017.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a record number of visits to the emergency room for tick bites in April, the highest since 2017.
Tampa International Airport unveils air taxi concept for dream project
On Thursday morning, Tampa International Airport CEO Michael Stephens stood before the Tampa City Council to reveal a futuristic vision for the city’s transportation: air taxis.
On Thursday morning, Tampa International Airport CEO Michael Stephens stood before the Tampa City Council to reveal a futuristic vision for the city’s transportation: air taxis.
Rays' stadium funding deal advances, but Tampa City Council balks at terms
The next major step in the Tampa Bay Rays stadium push hit a roadblock Thursday at Tampa City Hall, as city council members agreed to continue negotiations but signaled they would not support the current version of the deal.
The next major step in the Tampa Bay Rays stadium push hit a roadblock Thursday at Tampa City Hall, as city council members agreed to continue negotiations but signaled they would not support the current version of the deal.
Florida woman accused of kicking trooper, urinating on road: FHP
A woman was arrested on multiple charges, Wednesday night after Florida Highway Patrol troopers say she resisted arrest, kicked a trooper and urinated on the road in front of EMS following a traffic stop in Palm River-Clair Mel.
A woman was arrested on multiple charges, Wednesday night after Florida Highway Patrol troopers say she resisted arrest, kicked a trooper and urinated on the road in front of EMS following a traffic stop in Palm River-Clair Mel.
Is your sunscreen safe? What doctors say about the new EWG rankings
The Environmental Working Group evaluated more than 2,700 sunscreen products in its latest annual safety and efficacy study, issuing approval ratings to 550 of them.
The Environmental Working Group evaluated more than 2,700 sunscreen products in its latest annual safety and efficacy study, issuing approval ratings to 550 of them.
Historic 1925 Milam Mansion hits the market on Davis Islands
A historic Davis Islands home for sale has hit the market for $4.65 million, offering a rare look into the early development of the Tampa area.
A historic Davis Islands home for sale has hit the market for $4.65 million, offering a rare look into the early development of the Tampa area.
FWC brings back online sales for non-resident, short-term fishing licenses ahead of holiday weekend
Non-Florida residents can once again purchase three and seven-day saltwater and freshwater fishing licenses online after a six-month pause.
Non-Florida residents can once again purchase three and seven-day saltwater and freshwater fishing licenses online after a six-month pause.
Lithia man arrested after hidden cameras, child porn and over 1,000 voyeurism files found in home: HCSO
A Lithia man is behind bars after Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office detectives say they discovered hidden cameras, thousands of files containing voyeurism and child pornography on devices inside his home.
A Lithia man is behind bars after Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office detectives say they discovered hidden cameras, thousands of files containing voyeurism and child pornography on devices inside his home.
Tampa police update vehicle pursuit policy after review of deadly Ybor City crash
The Tampa Police Department updated its vehicle pursuit policy after a deadly crash in Ybor City that killed four people and injured more than a dozen others last November.
The Tampa Police Department updated its vehicle pursuit policy after a deadly crash in Ybor City that killed four people and injured more than a dozen others last November.
Special Operations Forces Week: 'Battle in the Bay' showcases military training across air, land and sea
U.S. Special Operations Command hosted its annual "Battle in the Bay" demonstration, with military helicopters thundering overhead, boats speeding across the water and special operations forces descending on downtown Tampa Wednesday.
U.S. Special Operations Command hosted its annual "Battle in the Bay" demonstration, with military helicopters thundering overhead, boats speeding across the water and special operations forces descending on downtown Tampa Wednesday.
Tampa Bay Rays stadium plan advances in 5-2 county vote
Hillsborough County commissioners voted 5-2 on Wednesday to approve a non-binding memorandum of understanding, taking a major step toward building a new Rays stadium in West Tampa through a $2.3 billion public-private framework.
Hillsborough County commissioners voted 5-2 on Wednesday to approve a non-binding memorandum of understanding, taking a major step toward building a new Rays stadium in West Tampa through a $2.3 billion public-private framework.
Section of North Boulevard temporarily closed after tree falls onto roadway in Tampa: TPD
The Tampa Police Department said a section of North Boulevard between West Elbow Drive and West 113th Avenue in Tampa has been temporarily closed due to a tree falling Wednesday morning.
The Tampa Police Department said a section of North Boulevard between West Elbow Drive and West 113th Avenue in Tampa has been temporarily closed due to a tree falling Wednesday morning.
Veteran finds healing through dance therapy at VA Tampa after breast cancer battle
From the moment U.S. Army veteran Traci Davis walks into a dance therapy session at VA Tampa, dance movement therapist Brittni Cleland is getting a vibe of a lot of factors.
From the moment U.S. Army veteran Traci Davis walks into a dance therapy session at VA Tampa, dance movement therapist Brittni Cleland is getting a vibe of a lot of factors.
Tampa firefighters union pushes city to address long fire response times and relocation of resources
The firefighters' union in Tampa is pushing for more resources for Tampa Fire Rescue and addressing concerns over travel times.
The firefighters' union in Tampa is pushing for more resources for Tampa Fire Rescue and addressing concerns over travel times.
Temple Terrace weighs $72M overhaul to tackle ‘forever chemicals’ contamination in city's drinking water
Temple Terrace city leaders say they are running out of time to address growing concerns over PFAS contamination in the city’s drinking water.
Temple Terrace city leaders say they are running out of time to address growing concerns over PFAS contamination in the city’s drinking water.