Proposed 250-foot observation wheel could bring sweeping views of downtown Tampa
Observation wheels are in Las Vegas, Japan, Orlando, Dubai and now Tampa could get its own version in Channelside.
Polk City widow donates husband's pacemaker to save pets: 'It's heartwarming'
A Polk City woman donated her late husband’s pacemaker to BluePearl Pet Hospital in Tampa.
Local business owners embrace Hispanic heritage in their cooking, family life
When you think of Tampa, the first thing that likely comes to mind is the food and the city has such a rich history when it comes to hispanic cooking.
HART unveils new bus shelters
HART and Hillsborough County Commissioner Gwen Myers hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday morning at the first of many new bus shelters.
Temple Terrace shop, 'Roasted' offers flavors from the Middle East
Roasted is a Middle Eastern snack shop in Temple Terrace, offering imported chocolates, sweets, coffee, and roasted nuts from across the Middle East, including Dubai, Turkey, Syria, and Iraq.
Nearly $279M in Hillsborough's general fund flagged by Florida DOGE Task Force
Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia released some of the initial findings from the series of audits conducted by the state’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) task force, which was created to crack down on waste, fraud and abuse in local government.
Skyway Bridge reopens after man jumps off, causing bomb threat response: FHP
The Skyway Bridge is back open after the bomb squad was called to a car with a suspicious box in it on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Florida invests millions in pediatric cancer research through Cancer Connect Collaborative
Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the state will invest millions of dollars in pediatric cancer research over the next five years through the Cancer Connect Collaborative during a press conference in Tampa on Wednesday.
Illegal immigrant accused in Dover double murder of girlfriend and her 4-year-old daughter heads to trial
Jury selection is underway in the death penalty trial of Angel Gabriel Cuz-Choc, a Guatemalan national accused of killing his girlfriend and her young daughter in Dover in April 2024.
$1.3M federal grant helps Bay Area plan for post-disaster recovery
The City of Tampa is finalizing its Post-Disaster Redevelopment Plan, a roadmap for how to recover after major hurricanes and flooding.
Jesuit's Will Griffin becomes 10th Florida high school QB to throw for 10K yards
The University of Florida was impressed with those abilities and offered him a scholarship. For the kid who grew up watching the Gators on fall Saturdays, it's a dream come true.
Questions remain, but new Rays owner expected to be open to communication, true to his word
The deal to sell the Rays to Jacksonville developer Patrick Zalupski is awaiting FTC approval before it becomes official.
Kingdom of God Global Church continuing operations despite arrests of church leaders
Almost a month after two self-proclaimed religious leaders were arrested, their "church" appears to continue operations.
Artist feels like pencil is an extension of his arm
Marc Brechwald became a professional artist in 2020 after he started creating photo-realistic pencil art.
Florida teens arrested after shooting at Dover Park: HCSO
A shooting at Dover Park has landed three teens in jail after a man called to report that he had been shot at on Sydney Dover Road from a wooded area, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Barry Manilow bringing farewell tour to Tampa
Singing legend Barry Manilow is bringing his farewell tour to Tampa.
MLB owners approve sale of Tampa Bay Rays to group led by Jacksonville-based developer
The sale of the Tampa Bay Rays to a group led by a Jacksonville-based developer took a big step forward on Monday, with Major League Baseball owners unanimously approving the transfer of the franchise.
Tampa mom reacts after Trump links Tylenol use in pregnancy to autism
President Donald Trump, alongside Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., announced on Monday that they believe acetaminophen — the active ingredient in Tylenol — is linked to higher autism rates when used during pregnancy.
Teen murder suspect arrested after body found in vacant lot in Tampa
A teen was arrested Monday for murder after a body was found last week in a vacant lot along North 39th Street in Tampa, according to deputies.
USF introduces lifelong Bull Rob Higgins as the CEO of Athletics
Rob Higgins was introduced as USF's CEO of Athletics on Monday morning in front of a large crowd at the school's women's basketball practice facility with big names in the house like mayor Jane Castor, Bucs legends Ronde Barber and Derrick Brooks, WWE superstar Titus O'Neil, Yankees legend Tino Martinez, MLB all-star Jose Bautista and many more.