DJ shot, killed in Ybor City road rage incident remembered by friends and family
A widely known DJ was shot and killed during a road rage shooting in Ybor City on Friday night, according to the Tampa Police Department.
A widely known DJ was shot and killed during a road rage shooting in Ybor City on Friday night, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Road rage victim identified, shooter claims self-defense: TPD
The victim in a deadly road rage shooting has been identified as 41-year-old Dedrick Sykes, according to the Tampa Police Department.
The victim in a deadly road rage shooting has been identified as 41-year-old Dedrick Sykes, according to the Tampa Police Department.
It's the pirate's pick for a burger joint
For a visit to Treasure Island, to experience a Mermaid's Kiss or a Lavender Lagoon, this Tampa restaurant has you covered.The theme is appropriate to the swashbuckling nature of the city, Tampa Burgers & Pirates.
For a visit to Treasure Island, to experience a Mermaid's Kiss or a Lavender Lagoon, this Tampa restaurant has you covered.The theme is appropriate to the swashbuckling nature of the city, Tampa Burgers & Pirates.
Fire breaks out at Red Roof Inn, no injuries reported: HCFR
A fire broke out early on Saturday morning at the Red Roof Inn on Horace Ave. in Tampa, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
A fire broke out early on Saturday morning at the Red Roof Inn on Horace Ave. in Tampa, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
FHP trying to identify hit-and-run suspect, video of crash released
The Florida Highway Patrol is asking for the public's help identifying the driver of a dark-colored pickup truck after a hit-and-run on Tuesday evening.
The Florida Highway Patrol is asking for the public's help identifying the driver of a dark-colored pickup truck after a hit-and-run on Tuesday evening.
Camp Kangaroo brings grief support to children from across Tampa Bay
Camp Kangaroo, a free 2-day bereavement camp, returned to Tampa this weekend to support children and teens who have lost a loved one.
Camp Kangaroo, a free 2-day bereavement camp, returned to Tampa this weekend to support children and teens who have lost a loved one.
South Tampa business owner loses everything in house fire, including his dog
The Franklin family is starting from the ground up after their home was destroyed by fire.
The Franklin family is starting from the ground up after their home was destroyed by fire.
Tampa road rage ends with one person dead
Tampa police are investigating a deadly case of road rage Friday evening.
Tampa police are investigating a deadly case of road rage Friday evening.
Tampa man accused of shooting mother's neighbor during argument: HCSO
A convicted felon was arrested after deputies say he shot his mother’s neighbor during an argument in Tampa.
A convicted felon was arrested after deputies say he shot his mother’s neighbor during an argument in Tampa.
Family and friends rally around two surviving victims in the deadly crash outside Ybor bar
A 24-year-old woman and her friend are still in the hospital after a driver crashed his car into a crowd outside a busy bar in Ybor City last weekend.
A 24-year-old woman and her friend are still in the hospital after a driver crashed his car into a crowd outside a busy bar in Ybor City last weekend.
UF plant pathologists study nearly 30 species of palm trees to analyze their risk for trunk rot
Plant pathologists at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) studied nearly 30 palm species to analyze their risk for Thielaviopsis trunk rot.
Plant pathologists at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) studied nearly 30 palm species to analyze their risk for Thielaviopsis trunk rot.
Tampa felon driving with suspended license arrested, numerous drugs found in vehicle: HCSO
A traffic stop for a suspended license led Hillsborough County deputies to discover large amounts of drugs in the vehicle of a 13-time convicted felon, the sheriff’s office said.
A traffic stop for a suspended license led Hillsborough County deputies to discover large amounts of drugs in the vehicle of a 13-time convicted felon, the sheriff’s office said.
Strawberry Festival announces 2026 concert lineup
The Strawberry Festival has just announced its 2026 concert lineup, which includes Alabama, Riley Green and Dierks Bently.
The Strawberry Festival has just announced its 2026 concert lineup, which includes Alabama, Riley Green and Dierks Bently.
52 children in Hillsborough County get adopted at Busch Gardens
Friday is a day more than 50 Bay Area children and families will never forget.
Friday is a day more than 50 Bay Area children and families will never forget.
Tampa City Council discusses safety solutions after deadly bar crash killed four, injured thirteen
Less than a week after a deadly crash into a bar killed four people and injured thirteen others, the city of Tampa is discussing ways to make Ybor City safer for pedestrians and businesses.
Less than a week after a deadly crash into a bar killed four people and injured thirteen others, the city of Tampa is discussing ways to make Ybor City safer for pedestrians and businesses.
Man found not guilty in 2024 North Tampa homicide
A Tampa man who was accused of shooting and killing a rival last year was found not guilty on Thursday evening.
A Tampa man who was accused of shooting and killing a rival last year was found not guilty on Thursday evening.
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue creates roving units division
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR) is creating a new division of roving paramedics and ambulances.
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR) is creating a new division of roving paramedics and ambulances.
Stores brace for price rounding and cash register chaos as the U.S. Mint shuts down penny production
Whether they are being pinched, paying for your thoughts, going towards two cents, time may be running out for pennies.
Whether they are being pinched, paying for your thoughts, going towards two cents, time may be running out for pennies.
Food giveaway seen as a helping hand for those missing SNAP benefits
Hundreds of families waited hours outside the Lee Davis Community Center in Tampa, some arriving before sunrise Friday, all waiting for the same thing: help to put food on the table.
Hundreds of families waited hours outside the Lee Davis Community Center in Tampa, some arriving before sunrise Friday, all waiting for the same thing: help to put food on the table.
Deadly Ybor crash: Suspect accused of killing 4 to remain behind bars until trial
Silas Kenneth Sampson, 22, will remain in jail while he awaits trial for the deadly crash that killed four people and injured more than a dozen others outside Bradley’s on 7th Avenue in Ybor City.
Silas Kenneth Sampson, 22, will remain in jail while he awaits trial for the deadly crash that killed four people and injured more than a dozen others outside Bradley’s on 7th Avenue in Ybor City.



















