'Grandmother of Juneteenth' reflects on meaning of federal holiday
At the age of 96, Opal Lee has lived through nearly 40% of our nation’s history. She also walked her way into history with marches that helped make Juneteenth a federal holiday.
At the age of 96, Opal Lee has lived through nearly 40% of our nation’s history. She also walked her way into history with marches that helped make Juneteenth a federal holiday.
Tampa running club fosters friendships with post-run beers at Irish 31
A Bay Area running club forges friendships as athletes pound the pavement.
A Bay Area running club forges friendships as athletes pound the pavement.
New film in the works will tell story of 2009 boating accident that killed college, NFL players
The film "Not Without Hope" will tell the survival story of a former University of South Florida football player who was with three friends when their offshore fishing trip took a tragic turn in February 2009. It's expected to be released in the Fall of next year.
The film "Not Without Hope" will tell the survival story of a former University of South Florida football player who was with three friends when their offshore fishing trip took a tragic turn in February 2009. It's expected to be released in the Fall of next year.
Hillsborough County announces plans for new Tampa Bay African American Arts and Cultural Center
On a day dedicated to celebrating Black history, Hillsborough County announced the future of those celebrations will soon be enhanced.
On a day dedicated to celebrating Black history, Hillsborough County announced the future of those celebrations will soon be enhanced.
Juneteenth holiday a time to celebrate culture and remember the past
Monday marks Juneteenth as a federal holiday for the third time, even though it’s a day that’s been part of our history for over 150 years.
Monday marks Juneteenth as a federal holiday for the third time, even though it’s a day that’s been part of our history for over 150 years.
Purple alert issued for missing 66-year-old woman last seen in Plant City
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding 66-year-old Mattie Fleming.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding 66-year-old Mattie Fleming.
Tampa firefighter fighting racism in his firehouse
Andrew Dixon says becoming a firefighter was his calling. Now, he's up against a different battle. This one is in his firehouse.
Andrew Dixon says becoming a firefighter was his calling. Now, he's up against a different battle. This one is in his firehouse.
Hillsborough State Attorneys Office holds training day for Veterans Treatment Court
This morning, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and Tampa judges were on the same team.
This morning, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and Tampa judges were on the same team.
South Bay Medical Clinic closes without any warning
We're not identifying this patient to protect his privacy, but he does want his story told.
We're not identifying this patient to protect his privacy, but he does want his story told.
Pregnant mother shot in head loses ‘miracle baby’ days before due date: 'The world stopped'
Eight months after Vivian Acker miraculously survived being shot in the head while sleeping in a car with her husband Demarian and their three young children in Tampa, the bullet still sits inches away from her brain; a constant reminder to be thankful for living another day.
Eight months after Vivian Acker miraculously survived being shot in the head while sleeping in a car with her husband Demarian and their three young children in Tampa, the bullet still sits inches away from her brain; a constant reminder to be thankful for living another day.
Video: Hillsborough teen crawls out of window after ‘dangerous criminal’ breaks down door, deputies say
A quick-thinking teenager who climbed out of her bedroom window to escape a burglar who kicked in her front door helped Hillsborough County deputies catch the suspect.
A quick-thinking teenager who climbed out of her bedroom window to escape a burglar who kicked in her front door helped Hillsborough County deputies catch the suspect.
Woman faces murder charges after child dies following 'punishment': ‘Truly heart-wrenching’
A woman who was behind bars for child abuse is now facing murder charges.
A woman who was behind bars for child abuse is now facing murder charges.
New TGH freestanding emergency room boosts access to care and creates jobs as part of $550 million expansion
Tampa General Hospital is expanding healthcare access as the Bay Area grows rapidly.
Tampa General Hospital is expanding healthcare access as the Bay Area grows rapidly.
'Clothes to Kids' lending a helping hand to families on a tight budget
There is help for families trying to stretch their budget through Clothes to Kids.
There is help for families trying to stretch their budget through Clothes to Kids.
Several companies vow to rollout up-front prices as Biden targets 'junk fees'
No one likes those extra fees that jack up the cost of concert and airline tickets. They're called junk fees, though some people call them even worse.
No one likes those extra fees that jack up the cost of concert and airline tickets. They're called junk fees, though some people call them even worse.
Convicted felon, gang member arrested after deputies discover guns, drugs inside Tampa home
A two-time convicted felon is back behind bars.
A two-time convicted felon is back behind bars.
HCSO supervisor accused of using an app to lure a minor for sex, police say
A Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Communications Center senior supervisor has been arrested for soliciting sexual activity from a minor, according to authorities.
A Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Communications Center senior supervisor has been arrested for soliciting sexual activity from a minor, according to authorities.
Hillsborough County Schools Superintendent Addison Davis resigns
The Hillsborough County Schools Superintendent Addison Davis submitted his resignation Thursday, informing staff and families in the district that he's stepping down next month.
The Hillsborough County Schools Superintendent Addison Davis submitted his resignation Thursday, informing staff and families in the district that he's stepping down next month.
Busch Gardens retiring to SandSerpent roller coaster after nearly 20 years
Guests at Busch Gardens have less than a month left to ride the SandSerpent roller coaster.
Guests at Busch Gardens have less than a month left to ride the SandSerpent roller coaster.
Black bear believed to be spotted across Hillsborough County captured at Tampa International Airport
A Florida black bear scaled a fence and wound up on the north side of the Tampa International Airport on Tuesday. Not long after, he was trapped and relocated by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Wednesday morning, according to TPA officials.
A Florida black bear scaled a fence and wound up on the north side of the Tampa International Airport on Tuesday. Not long after, he was trapped and relocated by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Wednesday morning, according to TPA officials.