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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tampa road rage ends with one person dead

Tampa police are investigating a deadly case of road rage Friday evening.

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.

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.

Strawberry Festival announces 2026 concert lineup

The Strawberry Festival has just announced its 2026 concert lineup, which includes Alabama, Riley Green and Dierks Bently.

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. 

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.

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.

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.