25 performing arts organizations gear up for annual New Tampa festival
Members of the Rudram Dance Company have spent the last four weeks preparing for seven different performances this weekend.
Potential Rays owner considering HCC as stadium site
With the sale of the Rays being made official, potentially in a matter of weeks, there have been talks about a new stadium being built on the campus of Hillsborough College — along N Dale Mabry Highway — near Raymond James Stadium.
Hit-and-run driver arrested after bicyclist injured on Dale Mabry Highway: TPD
Tampa police say they've arrested the driver who took off after hitting a bicyclist on Dale Mabry Hwy. late last month, leaving the victim seriously injured.
Tampa City Council District 5 seat up for grabs in special election Tuesday. Here's what to know
Voters in parts of Tampa have a chance to cast their ballots on Tuesday to fill the vacant City Council District 5 seat, with more than a dozen candidates vying for the office.
PETA offers reward after dog abandoned 'like trash' on side of Hillsborough County road
PETA is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to whoever left a dog on the side of the road with his front and back legs tied together in Hillsborough County last week.
Dozens of Tampa homeowners say their roofs are defective, demand repair from builder
More than 40 homeowners in a New Tampa neighborhood say their roofs are leaking and defective.
'Just heartless': Ybor City family pleads for safe return of exotic pet parrot stolen from front porch
A family is pleading for the safe return of their beloved exotic pet parrot after being stolen from her owner's front porch.
100-year old dance instructor celebrated by City of Tampa
The City of Tampa is honoring the contributions of Judith Baizan. She's spent decades sharing her love of dance with seniors through the Parks and Recreation Department.
Video: Tampa police officer lets curious girl inspect bodycam
A Tampa police officer entertained a little girl who was curious about the officer’s bodycam, footage released by the police department shows.
Former firefighter and his wife get probation time for sex with a minor case
Firefighter and his wife plead guilty in sex offense case
Governor DeSantis touts Florida's Second Amendment sales tax holiday now in effect
Gov. Ron DeSantis ushered in Florida’s newest sales tax holiday on Monday – one that adds guns and ammunition along with recreational supplies.
Florida Strawberry Festival announces 2026 theme
We're getting our first glimpse at plans for the 2026 Florida Strawberry Festival.
Bucs, USF Bulls football riding high after big weekend wins
It was a perfect weekend for football in the Tampa Bay area, as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and USF Bulls celebrated big victories.
Humane Society puppies test out new home
Two puppies who were originally surrendered to the Humane Society of Tampa Bay and believed to be abandoned, are testing out a new home.
3 people hospitalized after Dodge Charger goes airborne on I-75
A Dodge Charger with three men in their 20s crashed in the southbound lanes of I-75 after the Florida Highway Patrol says they were going 100 MPH with bald tires.
Tampa’s 'Bro-lates' and Beyond: How one instructor's pop up fitness classes are building community
Tampa fitness instructor Jodi Campbell is drawing thousands with creative pop-up classes, including Bro-lates, a men’s Pilates workout.
Family restaurant represents 4 generations of creating memories with Mediterranean menu
Family franchise offers South Tampa the taste of Greek cuisine
Rethinking the storm: New hurricane scale could better warn communities
For decades, the Saffir-Simpson scale has rated hurricanes solely by wind strength, from Category 1 to 5. But researchers say that leaves out the deadliest threats: storm surge and flooding.
Murder-suicide investigation in Valrico: HCSO
Hillsborough County deputies are investigating a murder-suicide in Valrico after a man called saying "he did something bad and that he was sorry."
Suspect charged with murder after shooting at Lutz home: HCSO
A suspect has now been arrested and charged with murder after a shooting left one man dead at a home in Lutz on August 17, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.