Nearly 1,000 Tampa volunteers gather to pack 200K meals on 9/11 National Day of Service

September 11, 2001, was a day of tragedy that brought our nation together, and on the somber anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks the nation is coming together again, to observe a day of service. 

Founder of Project Dynamo shares 9/11 experience from scene of attack

The founder and CEO of a nonprofit that rescues Americans and allies from disaster and war zones around the world shared his experience from 9/11.

Tampa Police Officer injured in two-vehicle crash

On Saturday morning, a Tampa police officer was injured after checking on a report of a person sleeping near railroad tracks on Busch Boulevard near 15th Street.

Innovation at the forefront at Florida Automated Vehicles Summit in Tampa

The Florida Automated Vehicle Summit is rolling into Tampa this weekend, linking hundreds of vendors from across the globe with local and state agencies and leaders.

Video: Prolific federal drug prosecutor offers police a business card during Temple Terrace DUI arrest

When police arrived at his house to investigate a hit-and-run, body camera video shows Joseph Ruddy, one of the nation’s most prolific federal narcotics prosecutors, looking so drunk he could barely stand up straight, leaning on the tailgate of his pickup to keep his balance.

Missing Tampa girl safely found

A 9-year-old girl who was reported missing Thursday night has been safely located. No additional details were given. 

Health advisory issued for Ben T. Davis and Davis Island Beaches, high bacteria levels

Swimming is not recommended at Ben T. Davis and Davis Island beaches due to high bacteria levels, according to The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County.

Students deal with mental health issues during back-to-school season

School is back in session and along with the stress of getting back into the swing of going to classes, some students are also dealing with anxiety and other mental health issues. 

Bees helping replenish the mangrove population in Tampa Bay

Since the 1900s, Tampa Bay has lost about half of its mangrove trees due to development, climate change, and water pollution. And that's not good for the health of the bay.

Floridians may see more homeowners insurance options in coming months

Florida’s property insurance crisis is taking a few steps in the right direction as five new companies will take over hundreds of thousands of policies from Citizens Insurance.

Murder trial against uncle of Tampa teen killed at Super Bowl party continues

The jury in the Jose Ortiz murder trial got to hear dramatic testimony involving the death of his 14-year-old nephew. Ortiz is charged with his murder. 

Baker's Bucs ready for the real games to begin

Baker Mayfield and the Bucs' new offensive coordinator, Dave Canales, have worked side by side, building the foundation for the Bucs offense for the last five months. 

Flesh-eating bacteria may be in Hurricane Idalia flood waters

One week after Hurricane Idalia made landfall, medical experts are watching for potential cases of Vibrio vulnificus, bacteria found in brackish waters.

Number of unvaccinated kindergartners rises in Florida, parental anxiety over vaccines

The number of unvaccinated kindergartners in Florida is on the rise, as experts wonder if COVID-19 vaccine concerns have impacted parents' decisions regarding other vaccinations.