Tampa police investigating fatal crash, roads closed for hours

Officers responded to the intersection of East Busch Blvd & North 50th St on Sunday morning, according to officials.

Florida men paddleboard across alligator-infested lake to raise awareness for conservation efforts

Right before sunrise on New Year's Eve, Mason Gravely, 33, from Palmetto, and Jordon Wolfram, 32, from Lakeland, launched their paddleboards for a 34-mile trek across Lake Okeechobee.

3 'January 6 fugitives' arrested in Florida 3 years after riot, according to FBI

Jonathan Daniel Pollock, Olivia Michele Pollock, and Joseph Daniel Hutchinson III were all arrested in Lake County exactly three years after the Capitol riot, according to officials.

Three suspects wanted in armed robbery at Tampa apartment complex: Police

Investigators are searching for three suspects who robbed a man and his wife at gunpoint at a Tampa apartment complex on Dec. 26, 2023. 

Pedestrian fatalities trending down in Tampa, Pinellas County as mobility leaders share Vision Zero progress

There have been several deadly crashes involving pedestrians in the last few months, so safety leaders in Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties are sharing their progress on Vision Zero plans. 

New legislation would create statewide 'dangerous dog' registry

A Tampa lawmaker has filed a measure in the Florida Senate that would pave the way for a statewide registry of dogs labeled "dangerous" after an attack. 

Ybor City museum showcases exhibit following footsteps of the Florida Panther

In the heart of Ybor City, the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts unveils an engaging exhibition that promises to captivate nature enthusiasts and photography aficionados alike.

Is high-speed rail coming to Tampa? New bill hopes to fast-track Brightline expansion

A bill filed Wednesday in Tallahassee aims to fast-track high speed rail service to Tampa. The latest Brightline expansion in Florida would connect the state’s west coast via high-speed rail with Orlando and South Florida.

Florida bill could monitor social media use for minors

As the Florida legislative session begins in January, new proposed legislation is set to target social media platforms.

Is 2024 the time to buy a home in the Tampa area?

The National Association of Realtors predicts 2023 will stack up as one of the worst years for home sales in over a decade. But things are certainly looking up.

I-275 reopens following dump truck crash

Some commuters in Tampa will have a longer drive on Wednesday morning after police say a dump truck overturned on I-275 southbound. 

Study identifies potentially invasive species for Florida

University of Florida scientists led a study aimed at identifying potentially invasive species for the state.

Tampa, Hillsborough County law enforcement agencies release New Year's Eve DUI numbers

The Tampa Police Department and Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office unveiled the results of operations they ran over the weekend of New Year's Eve to combat driving under the influence.