Tampa Tunes places pianos around Ybor City to spark interest in music

Chickens aren't the only sound you'll hear if you drive through Ybor City these days. You might be treated to an impromptu outdoor concert on one of the pianos along 7th Avenue.

Tampa teen dead after killing parents, injuring deputy in shootout: HCSO

A Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputy was injured in a deadly shooting Saturday night after responding to a 911 call in Tampa, according to officials.

Juneteenth celebrations held in Bay Area this weekend

June 19th is Juneteenth but over the weekend, several Bay Area events took place to commemorate the holiday early. 

Tampa Bay Area rainfall records broken this week

Much needed rain moved through Florida this week and set a trio of new daily rainfall records on Friday, according to the National Weather Service.

USF planning to transform The Claw into 'vibrant mixed-use district'

When describing the transformation of the old golf course and surrounding area, leaders at the University of South Florida cited recent development projects in Tampa as examples.

Students learn how to hit a baseball courtesy of the Rays

Around 40 middle school students at Academy Prep Center of Tampa received a unique lesson in science thanks to the Tampa Bay Rays. The subject of the lesson was simple: how to hit a baseball. 

2 arrested on gun charges after deadly SoHo shooting: Tampa police

Two men were arrested on gun possession charges after a deadly shooting along South Howard Avenue in Tampa about a month ago, according to police. 

New Florida task force hopes to bust 6th suspect in extensive multi-county prostitution ring

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody announced a new human trafficking task force, which is helping to investigate a prostitution ring in Hillsborough and Manatee counties that’s already resulted in five arrests. 

TECO customers protest company's request to raise rates next year: 'I'm already struggling'

Tampa Electric customers protested outside Hillsborough Community College in Brandon on Thursday, as the Florida Public Service Commission held a public hearing regarding TECO's request to raise rates next year.

All-girls camp introducing Bay Area students to STEM careers

At the Mission Tampa Bay Camp, around 20 middle school girls are connecting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and the real world. An all-girls camp is a purposeful decision.

Person found dead next to Gibsonton road: HCSO

Deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a death in Gibsonton. 

Homicide investigation underway in Tampa

The Tampa Police Department is investigating a homicide after a man was killed Thursday morning. 

Man found dead in Tampa, homicide investigation underway: TPD

A homicide investigation is underway in the 1500 block of Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa, according to officers. 

DeSantis signs $116.5 billion state budget in downtown Tampa

Governor Ron DeSantis touted his own thriftiness on Wednesday as he signed an approximately $116.5 billion budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, which will start July 1.