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.
Five dogs killed in RV fire at Florida State Fairgrounds ahead of American Kennel Club show
At least five show dogs were killed in a massive RV fire at the Florida State Fairgrounds on Tuesday, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
At least five show dogs were killed in a massive RV fire at the Florida State Fairgrounds on Tuesday, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
How one Hillsborough judge's professional baseball career prepared him for the bench
It's an unusual career path, but one Tampa Bay area judge said playing professional baseball helped prepare him for the bench.
It's an unusual career path, but one Tampa Bay area judge said playing professional baseball helped prepare him for the bench.
Local officials urge residents with special needs to register for help in case of evacuations
If you have special medical needs and will need help evacuating to a shelter this hurricane season, county officials want you to register with them.
If you have special medical needs and will need help evacuating to a shelter this hurricane season, county officials want you to register with them.
New competition entering Tampa Bay's 'fried chicken wars'
If you get a craving for a hot chicken sandwich, you have plenty of options here in the Tampa Bay area. The latest entry in the ongoing "fried chicken wars" is Dave's Hot Chicken which opens Friday on East Fowler Ave.
If you get a craving for a hot chicken sandwich, you have plenty of options here in the Tampa Bay area. The latest entry in the ongoing "fried chicken wars" is Dave's Hot Chicken which opens Friday on East Fowler Ave.
Group causes thousands of dollars in damage after kicking front door of Riverview home
A Riverview homeowner appears to have fallen victim to a social media trend, and it's now getting the attention of state leaders.
A Riverview homeowner appears to have fallen victim to a social media trend, and it's now getting the attention of state leaders.
Tampa judge denies convicted killer's request for communication with some family members
Melissa McNutt was convicted and now serving 30 years in prison for robbing and killing a tourist four years ago. But now, she wants to bend the rules of her plea deal.
Melissa McNutt was convicted and now serving 30 years in prison for robbing and killing a tourist four years ago. But now, she wants to bend the rules of her plea deal.
Murder suspect arrested after argument ends in fatal stabbing, police say
Tampa police have arrested a man they say fatally stabbed another man Tuesday night following a fight.
Tampa police have arrested a man they say fatally stabbed another man Tuesday night following a fight.
First-degree murder charges filed after man lit on fire at Tampa gas station dies, deputies say
A man accused of pouring gasoline on another man and lighting him on fire at a Tampa gas station is now facing first-degree murder charges.
A man accused of pouring gasoline on another man and lighting him on fire at a Tampa gas station is now facing first-degree murder charges.
Triple-digit heat index scorches Bay Area
With Wednesday's heat index expected to reach 101 degrees in Tampa and as high as 110 in some inland areas, public safety officials are urging residents across the Bay Area to take caution by staying indoors, staying hydrated, and checking on vulnerable neighbors and loved ones.
With Wednesday's heat index expected to reach 101 degrees in Tampa and as high as 110 in some inland areas, public safety officials are urging residents across the Bay Area to take caution by staying indoors, staying hydrated, and checking on vulnerable neighbors and loved ones.
Tampa's historic Jackson House could be close to restoration
At one time, it was the only place people like Martin Luther King Jr., Ray Charles and James Brown could stay when they visited Tampa. But, the historic Black boarding house known as Jackson House has been dilapidated for years.
At one time, it was the only place people like Martin Luther King Jr., Ray Charles and James Brown could stay when they visited Tampa. But, the historic Black boarding house known as Jackson House has been dilapidated for years.
Metropolitan Ministries receives $175K grant to go towards affordable housing upgrades
It’s hard for a lot of families to make ends meet right now, and sometimes people have to choose whether to pay rent or put food on the table.
It’s hard for a lot of families to make ends meet right now, and sometimes people have to choose whether to pay rent or put food on the table.
Police: Man dies after assault in Tampa, search underway for homicide suspect
A man died Tuesday evening after he was found assaulted on North Nebraska Avenue in Tampa. Investigators said they are now searching for a homicide suspect.
A man died Tuesday evening after he was found assaulted on North Nebraska Avenue in Tampa. Investigators said they are now searching for a homicide suspect.
Salvation Army team prepares for hurricane season with disaster training
Zach Harris is a veteran who served in the U.S. Army, but now, he works for the Salvation Army. It's a different mission.
Zach Harris is a veteran who served in the U.S. Army, but now, he works for the Salvation Army. It's a different mission.
Bay area school boards discuss how to implement newly passed Florida education laws
Two school districts in the Tampa Bay area held workshops Tuesday to begin trying to figure out how to implement more than a dozen new Florida education laws recently passed by the legislature.
Two school districts in the Tampa Bay area held workshops Tuesday to begin trying to figure out how to implement more than a dozen new Florida education laws recently passed by the legislature.
Convicted hit-and-run driver asks Tampa judge for lighter sentence
Allison Huffman is back from prison and demanding a lighter sentence. She is serving 28 years behind bars after pleading guilty to a hit-and-run crash that killed a tow truck driver in Tampa back in 2016.
Allison Huffman is back from prison and demanding a lighter sentence. She is serving 28 years behind bars after pleading guilty to a hit-and-run crash that killed a tow truck driver in Tampa back in 2016.
Video: 4 armed suspects arrested following ambush-style home invasion attempt in Sun City Center: HCSO
A Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office aviation unit on routine patrol Saturday was crucial in apprehending four men in what the agency says would have been an ambush-style home invasion.
A Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office aviation unit on routine patrol Saturday was crucial in apprehending four men in what the agency says would have been an ambush-style home invasion.
USF board approves $340 million for on-campus football stadium
On Tuesday, the University of South Florida’s Board of Trustees gave its final approval to a $340 million stadium plan that will bring football games to campus for the first time.
On Tuesday, the University of South Florida’s Board of Trustees gave its final approval to a $340 million stadium plan that will bring football games to campus for the first time.
Doulas assist families through end of life care
Leah Wooten often thinks about the good times with her friend and neighbor Chloe.
Leah Wooten often thinks about the good times with her friend and neighbor Chloe.