Mother of slain Tampa nursing student marks 24th birthday

The mother of a slain nursing student from Tampa is celebrating what should have been Savannah Mathis' 24th birthday.

Flames rise above Tampa International Airport for annual emergency drill

Firefighters with the airport division of Tampa Fire Rescue simulated an emergency at Tampa International Airport on Wednesday evening.

2024 fair foods: Here’s what’s new at the Florida State Fair

From sickeningly sweet to savory to a combination of both, the Florida State Fair has announced its 2024 culinary creations.

Wanted murder suspect on the run could be in Tampa Bay area: Crime Stoppers

Crime Stoppers is searching for a wanted homicide suspect on the run from Charlotte County in Florida who they say could be in the Tampa Bay area.

Strawberry Crest cheerleading duo to represent Team USA

Two cheerleaders at Strawberry Crest High School in Hillsborough County described the pedigree of the program and their experience representing it.

Hillsborough County leaders vote to ban vape shops from opening near schools for next 6 months

After a three-minute discussion at a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners voted 7-0 to pass an ordinance, which will suspend new vape shops from opening up near schools. 

Ybor City shooting under investigation, 1 in custody

One person is in custody after police say shots were fired in Ybor City early Wednesday morning. 

Inventory flying off shelves at Tampa beads store ahead of 2024 Gasparilla parade

Jennifer Grindell has been selling beads at Buccaneer Beads for almost two decades. She can tell the 2024 Gasparilla parade is going to be different.