Tampa celebrates plan to make Ashley Drive pedestrian-friendly

The city of Tampa is about to make another big change downtown. A raised section of Ashley Drive that gives drivers access to and from Interstate 275 will be lowered to street-level, making the area more pedestrian-friendly.

Jury in ice cream man murder trial hears about the search for Creeper

For days, the nickname Creeper loomed over the courtroom in the trial of a former ice cream truck driver accused of murder, Michael Keetley. On Thursday, the jury in Keetley’s murder trial got its first look at Creeper when his picture was displayed on a large screen.  

2 Tampa men killed during hike along Utah-Arizona border after canyons flood

Two Tampa men were found dead and another was rescued after floodwaters poured into a slot canyon near the Utah-Arizona border, endangering a total of three groups of hikers who had to be hoisted out by helicopter.

Tampa Fire Rescue asks leaders for help with upgrades, new equipment as city continues to grow

You've probably noticed just how busy Tampa has gotten over the years from development to traffic to businesses popping up. Firefighters are asking the city for help themselves, saying they need upgraded and new equipment to keep up with the growth. 

Seminole Heights woman to share story of battling terminal brain tumor at 5K aimed at funding research

One year ago, a Seminole Heights woman was living an active life as a licensed massage therapist, business owner, and mom to a toddler. Then, a terminal brain tumor diagnosis changed everything.

Computer searches focus on testimony at the trial of ice cream man accused of revenge murders

After days of testimony from survivors, an ex-girlfriend, and a former co-worker of Michael Keetley, prosecutors shifted their focus to his computer searches Wednesday as they called an FDLE crime lab analyst to the stand.  

Human trafficking victim uses past experiences to raise awareness

As early as five-years-old Kim Figuroa was sexually abused at home. From 18 through her mid-twenties she was trafficked across the country for sex.

Prosecutors say ice cream man accused of Thanksgiving Day revenge murders modified his handgun

A machinist who makes precision metal parts says Michael Keetley asked him if he knew how to modify a gun. It was just before the Thanksgiving Day shooting spree in Ruskin that left two men dead, and four others wounded back in 2010. 

Local non-profit providing a unique spring break experience

For some kids spring break means hanging out and playing video games, but some lucky youngsters are getting to cast a line for a purpose at the Suncoast Youth Conservation Center in Apollo Beach run by FWC.

Survivor inspires self-defense classes at YouFit

A Bay Area gym is equipping women with tools to defend themselves and teaching them how to fight back after one of its members was attacked while working out.