Family, friends of hospitalized 5-year-old South Tampa girl asks community to 'Pray for Laine'

A South Tampa neighborhood is uniting in prayer for five-year-old Laine Nipper, who is fighting for her life after being diagnosed with viral meningitis and a severe case of encephalitis, a swelling of the brain.

Tampa developer announces partnership with TGH to open new hospital in Ybor City

There are new plans to build a hospital in Ybor City. Local developer Darryl Shaw announced a partnership with Tampa General Hospital to open it in Ybor City. 

Tampa middle school teacher accused of having child porn arrested on fugitive warrant

A Tampa middle school teacher is behind bars awaiting extradition to Washington after being arrested on Tuesday on seven felony charges of possession of child sexual abuse material.

Florida-based relief groups launch efforts to storm-ravaged Jamaica

Jamaica is beginning a long recovery after taking the direct hit from Hurricane Melissa, which made landfall as a Category Five storm earlier this week. Communities from Montego Bay to the southern coast sustained catastrophic damage, with widespread flooding, destroyed homes, and washed-out roads.

Volunteers to help improve veteran housing in Tampa

More than four dozen volunteers from The Home Depot Foundation and Volunteers of America of Florida will spend Thursday morning upgrading James Cole Veterans Village in Tampa.

Lt. Gov. Jay Collins says he will decide 'soonish' on run for governor

Lt. Gov. Jay Collins says he is heavily considering a run for governor. He would be joining a primary fight that has already attracted two Republicans.

Naya Young claims District 5 seat on Tampa City Council after runoff election

Political newcomer Naya Young claimed nearly 61% of the vote in the runoff election for the Tampa City Council District 5 seat Tuesday evening.

Tampa breaks ground on West Riverwalk project

The City of Tampa is launching a signature construction project to connect the neighborhoods of West Tampa.

YouTube docuseries profiling several Tampa Bay area tattoo artists

A docuseries on YouTube is featuring the stories of several tattoo artists in the Tampa Bay area. The 10-episode series, "Skin Deep", profiles tattoo artists around the country.