UTampa physician assistant students trade textbooks for TGH Aeromed trauma training

A Tampa General Hospital (TGH) Aeromed helicopter landed on the turf at University of Tampa's Pepin Stadium Friday to give physician assistant (PA) students a real-world look at critical care transport.

U-Haul driver found with over 5 pounds of cocaine during traffic stop: HCSO

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said it conducted a traffic stop on Wednesday, where they arrested Luis Pedroza for trafficking cocaine.

Summer Camp Week: Wakesurf Tampa

A unique summer camp in the Tampa Bay area is giving kids the chance to learn how to surf, without ever stepping foot in the ocean.

Tampa takes control of land built over historic African American cemetery

A unanimous vote by Tampa City Council marked a major step toward honoring those buried and long forgotten at Zion Cemetery, the city’s first African American cemetery established in 1901.

Tractor-trailer driver hits, kills motorcyclist on I-4 and takes off: FHP

The driver of a tractor-trailer is being sought by the Florida Highway Patrol after leaving the scene of a fatal crash on I-4 Wednesday afternoon.

Summer Camp Week: The Patel Conservatory

A popular performing arts program in Tampa is opening registration for its summer camps, giving students a chance to explore life on stage.

Autism and law enforcement: Why one misunderstanding can quickly turn dangerous

For Eric Kaiser, a simple traffic stop isn’t always simple. The Tampa man, who is on the autism spectrum, says even routine interactions with police can quickly become overwhelming and potentially dangerous if misunderstood.

Hillsborough County approves $70M in stormwater upgrades after 2024 hurricane season

Thousands of families across the Bay Area are still recovering from the devastating 2024 hurricane season that flooded neighborhoods which had never taken on water before. 

Trump administration's Endangered Species Committee approves loophole to allow Gulf oil drilling

A meeting of the federal Endangered Species Committee ended in a vote to approve the sidestepping of endangered species regulations for oil developers to drill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Look, but don’t touch! What to know about tussock moth caterpillars

If you’ve spent any time outside lately, you may have noticed a tiny, fuzzy, uninvited guest covering cars, patio furniture, or local park benches.