Revenge porn suspect accused in murder-for-hire plot takes last-minute plea deal to avoid trial

A man accused of revenge porn and being a part of a murder-for-hire plot was set to go to trial this week, but he suddenly had a change of heart. At the eleventh hour, Collin Speer decided to plead guilty to the crimes. 

TGH nurse receives life-saving kidney from friend a decade after marrying a heart transplant recipient

When Bill Ismer checked into Tampa General Hospital with 48 hours to live, he was in desperate need of a new heart. Ten months later on October 28, 1999, he got the transplant he needed and so much more.

Bullets flying in Seffner neighborhood has residents on edge: ‘Ya’ll got to go’

Residents in a Seffner neighborhood say they’re losing sleep over concerns for their safety. They say bullets have flown past them on their property and have even broken through one man’s sliding glass door, landing in his toaster oven.

Dozens of Tampa based veterans train for Warrior Games Challenge in California

A squad of 40 athletes based in Tampa is training for the Department of Defense Warrior Games Challenge, which will be held in California in early June. 

Tampa’s election could shake up city council

Tuesday is the final day for voters in Tampa to weigh in on municipal elections that could lead to a complete shake-up of its city council. 

Tampa city council, local groups working to give more support to crime victims

City of Tampa leaders are working to ensure victims of crime have the support they need. The city council recently voted to move forward with plans to outline funding for a victim’s advocate program. 

Man accused of kidnapping, raping DoorDash driver asks judge to be released on bond

Joseph Killins is accused of kidnapping and raping a DoorDash driver during a late-night delivery last week. Now that he’s been arrested and charged, he wants out of jail.

Tea shop with anime theme set to open in Tampa

Inside a new Tampa tea shop, popular animal characters of the owner's generation are the centerpiece.

Florida family goes the distance to support the Tampa Bay Lightning

To say David Clegg is a fan of the Tampa Bay Lightning would be an understatement. The hockey fan and his family have traveled 6,500 miles to attend 21 Lightning games.