Push at TGH to recognize signs of human trafficking

State and county officials are marking "Human Trafficking Awareness Day" by urging medical staff to be trained to look for the signs of trafficking, given that nearly nine in 10 victims eventually seek medical treatment.

Inaugural Sunshine Comedy Fest brings comedy to both sides of Tampa Bay

The first-ever Sunshine Comedy Fest kicks off Thursday night, bringing well-known and up-and-coming comedians to venues across Tampa Bay.

Tampa City Council considers $115M bond plan to fund new fire station, renovate 3 as city grows

Tampa City Council members agreed Thursday to postpone voting on a proposal to bond $115 million in funding that would upgrade three of its aging fire stations and add another fire house. 

Will Andrew Warren return to office? Ousted Hillsborough state attorney scores win in fight to get reinstated

Former Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren scored a win in the fight to get his job back, after he was ousted from office by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in August 2022.

1 of 5 men accused of shooting, killing 4-year-old in Tampa denied bond

One of five men accused of killing a 4-year-old child while she was sitting in the back seat of a car two years ago wants out of jail. 

Moffitt Cancer Center, feds reach $19.5M settlement

The H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute in Tampa will pay more than $19.5 million in a settlement related to improper billing of government health-care programs, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday. 

Florida severe weather: EF-0 tornado touches down in southern Pinellas County

As Bay Area residents saw wind and heavy rain from a line of severe storms, a brief tornado touched down in southern Pinellas County Tuesday afternoon. 

PHOTOS: Severe weather leaves damage throughout Tampa Bay

A wave of severe weather crashed over the Tampa Bay area throughout Tuesday, leading to multiple tornado warnings and much damage and flooding.

Florida State Fair returns February 8-19

The Florida State Fair is rolling into Tampa in February, and the weekend entertainment lineup is out.