Tampa City Council member pushing to allocate part of next year's budget to new fire stations
In the event of an emergency, response times are critical. One Tampa City Council Member believes those times can be improved if the right amount of money is allocated in next year's budget to build two new fire stations in the City of Tampa.
In the event of an emergency, response times are critical. One Tampa City Council Member believes those times can be improved if the right amount of money is allocated in next year's budget to build two new fire stations in the City of Tampa.
Tiny homes and multi-generational households helping residents save on housing costs
After losing his larger house in Hurricane Ian, Mark Wildman made a big decision to go smaller.
After losing his larger house in Hurricane Ian, Mark Wildman made a big decision to go smaller.
29-year-old man arrested with stolen firearm after fleeing traffic stop: HCSO
On Monday night, a 29-year-old was arrested in Riverview with a stolen firearm, according to authorities.
On Monday night, a 29-year-old was arrested in Riverview with a stolen firearm, according to authorities.
Driver accused in DUI crash that killed mom of 3 strikes plea deal after skipping town, delaying trial
A man who is accused of killing a mother of three while driving drunk is headed to prison two and a half years after the fatal crash after striking a deal with the state.
A man who is accused of killing a mother of three while driving drunk is headed to prison two and a half years after the fatal crash after striking a deal with the state.
Fifth annual Tampa Bay Tap Festival returns this weekend at the Straz
It’s a celebration of the tap dancing artform and it returns this weekend in Tampa.
It’s a celebration of the tap dancing artform and it returns this weekend in Tampa.
Deputy recovers after fentanyl exposure during inmate search at Hillsborough County jail
A Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputy returned to work after investigators said he nearly passed out following an exposure to the drug, fentanyl, at the Falkenburg Road Jail.
A Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputy returned to work after investigators said he nearly passed out following an exposure to the drug, fentanyl, at the Falkenburg Road Jail.
One person injured in Ybor Heights fire, officials say
One person was injured in a fire in Ybor Heights on Monday afternoon.
One person was injured in a fire in Ybor Heights on Monday afternoon.
Suspect stole almost $11k worth of meats and ingredients from Tampa restaurant, police say
Police say they are still looking for a suspect who stole meats and cooking ingredients from a Tampa restaurant on the night of Aug. 17, 2023.
Police say they are still looking for a suspect who stole meats and cooking ingredients from a Tampa restaurant on the night of Aug. 17, 2023.
City of Tampa Solid Waste truck knocks pedestrian to the ground, according to police
A City of Tampa Solid Waste truck hit a pedestrian in Tampa before sunrise on Monday morning, according to police.
A City of Tampa Solid Waste truck hit a pedestrian in Tampa before sunrise on Monday morning, according to police.
Florida officials report five deaths from 'flesh-eating' bacteria in Bay Area since January
Five people are confirmed dead in the Bay Area because of a flesh-eating bacterium known to lurk at beaches, Florida officials reported.
Five people are confirmed dead in the Bay Area because of a flesh-eating bacterium known to lurk at beaches, Florida officials reported.
Deputy rushed to hospital after being exposed to fentanyl inside Hillsborough County jail: HCSO
A deputy with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is back at work after officials say he nearly passed out after being exposed to fentanyl in an inmate’s bunk area at the Falkenburg Road Jail on Friday.
A deputy with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is back at work after officials say he nearly passed out after being exposed to fentanyl in an inmate’s bunk area at the Falkenburg Road Jail on Friday.
One person killed in Plant City shooting, deputies say
Hillsborough County deputies are investigating a shooting in Plant City that left one person dead and another hospitalized.
Hillsborough County deputies are investigating a shooting in Plant City that left one person dead and another hospitalized.
7th and Grove providing southern comfort food in the center of Ybor City
On the busy stretch of 7th Avenue in Ybor City, you'll find a southern treasure that's making a bid to make the community better one meal at a time.
On the busy stretch of 7th Avenue in Ybor City, you'll find a southern treasure that's making a bid to make the community better one meal at a time.
Tampa's proposed $1.92 billion for 2024 includes more first responders, increase in property taxes
The city of Tampa’s proposed $1.92 billion budget is on the table for 2024, including plans for more police officers, firefighters and an increase in property taxes.
The city of Tampa’s proposed $1.92 billion budget is on the table for 2024, including plans for more police officers, firefighters and an increase in property taxes.
Accused drug dealer arrested for first-degree murder in Tampa overdose death: HCSO
An accused drug dealer was arrested Friday on a first-degree murder charge in connection to an overdose death in Tampa last year, deputies said.
An accused drug dealer was arrested Friday on a first-degree murder charge in connection to an overdose death in Tampa last year, deputies said.
Fugitive accused in deadly DUI crash tries delay tactic after skipping trial in June
Defendant Joseph Higgins is accused of driving drunk and killing a Tampa mother two years ago. Since then, prosecutor say he has played games with the justice system to avoid going to trial.
Defendant Joseph Higgins is accused of driving drunk and killing a Tampa mother two years ago. Since then, prosecutor say he has played games with the justice system to avoid going to trial.
‘Shameless killer’ accused in Seffner mom’s murder charged in 2021 homicide: HCSO
A man who has been arrested in connection with the murder of a Seffner mother has also been charged with killing a man who was found on the side of a Thonotosassa road in June 2021.
A man who has been arrested in connection with the murder of a Seffner mother has also been charged with killing a man who was found on the side of a Thonotosassa road in June 2021.
Bay Area schools take precautions to protect student athletes from the heat
It's not anything new that August and September are among Florida's hottest months, but after a brutal, record-breaking summer of extreme and dangerous heat, school districts across the region are taking drastic measures to protect student athletes as preseason games get underway.
It's not anything new that August and September are among Florida's hottest months, but after a brutal, record-breaking summer of extreme and dangerous heat, school districts across the region are taking drastic measures to protect student athletes as preseason games get underway.
Former foster mom battling stage 4 cancer continues helping kids with pajama drive: ‘It’s a simple pleasure'
A woman who helped raise 32 foster children in addition to her own five kids and dreamed of providing a pair of pajamas to all foster kids before being diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer is seeing her wish start to come true.
A woman who helped raise 32 foster children in addition to her own five kids and dreamed of providing a pair of pajamas to all foster kids before being diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer is seeing her wish start to come true.
Air conditioning issues at Hillsborough County schools keep HVAC technicians busy
Fourteen Hillsborough County public schools had their air conditioning units replaced or renovated over the past few months, but the district acknowledged its HVAC technicians have responded to A/C problems at various schools so far this year.
Fourteen Hillsborough County public schools had their air conditioning units replaced or renovated over the past few months, but the district acknowledged its HVAC technicians have responded to A/C problems at various schools so far this year.