Local sisters use their talents to write, illustrate children's books

When 13-year-old Haylyn Benton and her sister, 7-year-old Hadley aren't performing on stage, they are working together to write and illustrate children's books.

Pedestrian struck, killed in East Tampa crash

A pedestrian was struck and killed in a crash in Tampa Thursday evening, according to police.

14-year-old arrested in connection with deadly Ybor City mass shooting

A 14-year-old has been arrested in connection with the fatal Ybor City shooting in October that resulted in two people dead and 16 injured, according to the Tampa Police Department.

Man pleads guilty in 1984 Hillsborough County murder, sentenced to 50 years in prison

A man who was arrested earlier this year in connection to a 1984 Hillsborough County murder entered a plea deal and was sentenced to 50 years in prison on Thursday.

Feeling lonely around the holidays? Here’s how to battle the blues

The World Health Organization is targeting loneliness this week, launching a new Commission on Social Connection, just before the holidays. 

Tampa to tighten e-scooter rules, impose fines

They’re a convenient and eco-friendly way to get around and in the last five years, e-scooters have taken cities across the world by storm.

Tampa police officers rescue puppies tossed from car in the rain

Four puppies are resting comfortably at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay after Tampa police officers say they saw a driver stop their car, push the pooches into a field in the rain and drive off. 

Organizations across Tampa Bay pitch in for Thanksgiving food donations

Several different Tampa Bay area organizations are coming together to make sure no one goes hungry and everyone has a Thanksgiving meal this holiday season.

Brandon Chick-fil-A to begin offering free drone delivery

The Chick-fil-A on East Brandon Boulevard is now one of the first in the country to offer drone delivery. 

Xeriscaping gains popularity as Florida-friendly landscaping during drought

Landscaping that conserves natural resources is being touted as ‘Florida-friendly’ because it reduces water usage as drought continues. 

Black Restaurant Week showcases new, growing Blacked-owned eateries in Tampa

As more new restaurants line the streets of Tampa, the city is shining a spotlight on the Black-owned eateries on the food scene during Black Restaurant Week.

Intoxicated Seffner man points rifle at trooper investigating hit-and-run crash: FHP

A Seffner man has been arrested after the Florida Highway Patrol says he pointed a rifle at a trooper who went to his house while investigating a hit-and-run crash.