Man who showed up to Mons Venus wearing devil mask, carrying gun being held without bond

The man investigators believe planned to shoot up popular Tampa gentleman's club Mons Venus won't be getting out of jail any time soon. He agreed to a no-bond hold during a court appearance Friday.

Tampa Bay area in ‘severe drought,’ communities issue burn bans

New drought maps released Thursday show most of the Tampa Bay area is in a severe drought. Fire officials say the dry and windy conditions create prime opportunities for brush fires to spread.

Legendary WFLA radio host says he was 'fired' after learning iHeart was cutting budgets

He is arguably the most familiar voice on Tampa Bay radio. Jack Harris has been on the air for more than half a century, but says he was let go by iHeart Radio Wednesday without warning. 

Big Cat Rescue featured on 'Tiger King' to close, merge with Arkansas wildlife refuge

Big Cat Rescue in Tampa will close its doors after 30 years and merge its big cat population with Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Arkansas, Carole and Howard Baskin announced Wednesday.

Tampa shooting under investigation

One man was hospitalized after being shot in Tampa on Wednesday night. 

Man killed in motorcycle crash in Tampa, police say

A man was killed in a motorcycle crash on West Waters Avenue near North Ola Avenue in Tampa Wednesday afternoon, police said. 

Elderly man with Alzheimer's found during search for robbery suspect in Tampa

A missing 75-year-old who suffers from Alzheimer's was rescued by deputies who were searching the woods along Interstate 275 in Tampa for a robbery suspect. 

Tampa police trap a nearly 10-foot alligator on Howard Avenue

An alligator trapper is warning people to be careful after a 9’4" alligator was caught roaming around Howard Avenue early Wednesday morning. 

Woman awaiting trial for 2 murders accused of murder-for-hire plot inside Tampa jail

A 21-year-old woman in jail for allegedly helping her boyfriend and her boyfriend's cousin plan and execute two murders is now accused of soliciting inmates at the Falkenburg Road Jail to kill a witness in her homicide case.

Guilty: Michael Keetley found guilty on 2 counts first-degree murder, 4 counts attempted murder

The jury in the murder trial of Michael Keetley deliberated 13 hours over the course of three days and found him guilty of two counts of first-degree murder. He was also found guilty of four counts of attempted murder.

HART CEO suspended by board of directors after independent investigation into agency management

The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority's board of directors voted unanimously Monday to suspend CEO Adelee Le Grand after hearing the results of an independent investigation into her management of the agency.

Grammy Award-winning artist John Mayer will be performing at Amalie Arena in October

Due to the success of his current solo acoustic tour, John Mayer has set a new leg for fall 2023, which will include a stop at Amalie Arena on Friday, October 13, at 8:00 p.m.

TPD: Man, teen arrested after opening fire on Tampa police

Two suspects are accused of shooting at Tampa police officers Sunday evening and fleeing on foot before being arrested.