Man who took his own life outside Tampa FDOT building had prior disputes with state, local agencies

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) says it was an engineering consultant who took his own life after threatening to drive into the Florida Department of Transportation's office building in Tampa.

Forbes releases its 25 worst U.S. cities to drive in: Here’s where Tampa ranks

If you think Florida drivers are bad, you’re not alone. Forbes has released its list of the worst American cities to drive in and the Sunshine State has three cities ranked in the top 25.

Beloved Tampa speakeasy closing its doors after 15 years

Since 2009, Bay Area residents and visitors have been seeking out a special place at the Building Royal in South Tampa, giving a secret password and entering a world reminiscent of the days of prohibition, but those days have come to an end as Ciros, the beloved speakeasy, announced it is shutting down. 

Toddler, woman found dead in Tampa home: HCSO

A woman and toddler were found dead in a Tampa home late Tuesday night, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

Courtney Campbell Trail repairs could be finished by summer

FDOT is working on a $1.5 million improvement project to fix the Courtney Campbell Trail after it was damaged by Hurricane Idalia. Work could be finished by summer.

Family of 14-year-old who was shot and killed in Tampa begging for justice

It’s been nearly a week since a 14-year-old was found dead near railroad tracks in Tampa, and police are still looking for who’s responsible for his death.

'Representation matters:' Female high school athletes learn about careers for women in sports

A total of 200 female athletes from eight Hillsborough County high school flag football teams attended Tuesday’s networking event put on by ESPN commentator and Tampa resident Tiffany Greene.

4 suspects charged after shots fired at Tampa police during chase: TPD

Four suspects were arrested after they allegedly fired shots at police during a traffic stop and then proceeded to lead TPD on a chase.

Man accused of creating computer-generated pornography from victims’ social media images arrested in Florida

Law enforcement officers have arrested a man for creating computer-generated porn after three people claim they found nude images of themselves online even though the photos originally showed them wearing clothes.   

Volunteers wanted to help cancer patients at Tampa's Hope Lodge

Hope Lodge in Tampa gives cancer patients a place to stay as they receive treatment at nearby Moffitt Cancer Center.

Homeland Security, ATF Investigate Plant City man for ‘glock switches’

Search warrants show a package from China led Homeland Security Investigations Tampa to the front door of a Plant City man looking for glock switches, an illegal device which can turn a handgun into a machine gun.

3 rescued from burning car after crash in Tampa

Multiple good Samaritans, including two local nurses and two off-duty EMTs, saved three people from a fiery crash in Tampa early Saturday morning.

Beloved manatee, one of the oldest in Florida, dies at ZooTampa

ZooTampa is mourning the loss of one of the oldest manatees in the world. Juliet was more than 65 years old when she passed away early Sunday morning.

5 people in custody after shots fired at officers, leading to pursuit in Tampa

Five people are in custody after Tampa police say shots were fired from a car toward officers who were trying to pull the vehicle over on Monday night.

President Biden to give address on reproductive freedom in Tampa

Highlighting the White House's push to win Florida in November, President Joe Biden will be giving an address on reproductive freedom in Tampa on Tuesday afternoon.

Free counseling services for women offered at new center in Tampa

Rep. Kathy Castor was among the officials on hand Monday as the ribbon was cut on a newly-remodeled counseling center for women named after the congresswoman, who secured federal funding to make it possible.

Teen boy shot and killed in Tampa, investigators search for leads

Investigators have identified a 14-year-old boy as the victim killed in a deadly Tampa shooting less than a week ago. Now, they are trying to find who pulled the trigger.