Blue Star Families hopes to ease burden on military families over the holidays

Volunteers and staff with the Tampa chapter of the nonprofit Blue Star Families will give out 300 holiday meals on Wednesday morning during their Nourish the Service holiday giveaway. 

Murder trial begins for Tampa man accused of killing estranged wife’s new boyfriend

The murder trial for 24-year-old Devante Hunter began Tuesday in Hillsborough County. He is accused of shooting his estranged wife’s new boyfriend after firing 15 shots from his car on 39th Street in Tampa.

Former DoubleTree Hotel in Tampa imploded ahead of Westshore Interchange project

It was out with the old and in the with the new as crews imploded a Tampa hotel early Wednesday morning to make room for a billion-dollar project to reconstruct the Westshore district. 

Driver accused of killing beloved Tampa mailman arrested: Investigators

Tampa police have arrested the accused hit-and-run driver investigators say killed a beloved mailman in Sulphur Springs on Monday.

Faith In Action: Muslim women combine voices, passion to strengthen community

There's power in numbers. That couldn't be more true for a group of Bay Area women. Throughout the year, they meet with local non-profit groups and vote on which one they want to bless with a large donation.

Faith In Action: Muslim women combine voices, passion to strengthen community
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There's power in numbers. That couldn't be more true for a group of Bay Area women. Throughout the year, they meet with local non-profit groups and vote on which one they want to bless with a large donation. Haley Hinds reports.

Buccaneers partner with Habitat for Humanity to build homes in Tampa

Four families received a life-changing set of keys at a multi-home dedication ceremony in Temple Terrace, wrapping up a partnership between Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Hillsborough County deputy injured in ‘ambush’ heads home for the holidays

After more than a month in a hospital and rehab facility, a Hillsborough County deputy will be spending Christmas at home with his family after investigators say a suspect intentionally rammed into him and another deputy as they responded to a call for help at his home.

New I-75 Big Bend Road exit ramp opens as part of $80M project

Growing pains for South Hillsborough County will get some relief where traffic is concerned, as the Florida Department of Transportation opens up another new ramp at I-75 and Big Bend Road. 

Cold weather shelters open in Tampa Bay area for Monday night

With temperatures anticipated to dip near the 40's Monday night, several cold weather shelters are opening up in the Tampa Bay area.

Felon flees traffic stop, deputies find drugs and gun: HCSO

A 23-year-old man who has multiple felony convictions was arrested on Monday morning after fleeing from deputies, according to officials.