Tampa man accused of being loyal to ISIS, planning terrorist attack to plead guilty in federal court
It's been nearly three years since Muhammed Momtaz Al-Azhari was arrested at his Tampa home, after federal officials said he was kicked out of Saudi Arabia on terrorism charges, planned to carry out an attack in Tampa on behalf of ISIS, according to the FBI.
It's been nearly three years since Muhammed Momtaz Al-Azhari was arrested at his Tampa home, after federal officials said he was kicked out of Saudi Arabia on terrorism charges, planned to carry out an attack in Tampa on behalf of ISIS, according to the FBI.
Retired MacDill colonel formally pleads guilty to keeping classified documents
A retired MacDill airman has admitted to holding classified documents at his Tampa home.
A retired MacDill airman has admitted to holding classified documents at his Tampa home.
As downtown Tampa grows one photographer keeps track of the past
As Downtown Tampa gets larger, some wonder if we're losing important pieces of the past. Photographer Chip Weiner has a camera rig that allows him to compare what’s here now with what was here years or even decades ago.
As Downtown Tampa gets larger, some wonder if we're losing important pieces of the past. Photographer Chip Weiner has a camera rig that allows him to compare what’s here now with what was here years or even decades ago.
NFL Hall of Famer Ronde Barber prepping for Valspar Championship
After retiring from football 11 years ago, Buccaneers legend Ronde Barber found his new calling on the golf course.
After retiring from football 11 years ago, Buccaneers legend Ronde Barber found his new calling on the golf course.
Jaycee Wasso criminal trial starts next week
Even with her psychic powers, Jaycee Wasso probably did not see a criminal trial in her future, but that’s exactly what’s happening next week.
Even with her psychic powers, Jaycee Wasso probably did not see a criminal trial in her future, but that’s exactly what’s happening next week.
Water Street food scene continues to grow with addition of Wagamama, Small Giant
Downtown Tampa continues to blossom along Water Street with new venues opening in recent weeks for casual dining or hanging out.
Downtown Tampa continues to blossom along Water Street with new venues opening in recent weeks for casual dining or hanging out.
City of Tampa pushes to extend 2.6 mile Riverwalk in downtown
The City of Tampa is pushing to extend its 2.6 mile Riverwalk by 300 feet.
The City of Tampa is pushing to extend its 2.6 mile Riverwalk by 300 feet.
Hillsborough deputy charged with DUI after crashing into tanker at more than 100 mph, HCSO says
A Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputy was charged with DUI after crashing into a tanker while riding a motorcycle at more than 100 mph, investigators said.
A Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputy was charged with DUI after crashing into a tanker while riding a motorcycle at more than 100 mph, investigators said.
Florida State Fair ride stops mid-air, causing carriages to flip frantically
A ride designed to use momentum to keep riders in their seats without restraints suddenly shut down at the Florida State Fair in Tampa.
A ride designed to use momentum to keep riders in their seats without restraints suddenly shut down at the Florida State Fair in Tampa.
Homicide investigation underway in Hillsborough County
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide after a woman died from severe upper body trauma.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide after a woman died from severe upper body trauma.
Protesters want to end executions in Florida as state pushes for lowest death penalty threshold in country
Later this week, Florida could carry out its first execution in four years, but a human rights organization is trying to stop it from happening. It's launching a statewide speaking tour this week encouraging lawmakers to abolish the death penalty.
Later this week, Florida could carry out its first execution in four years, but a human rights organization is trying to stop it from happening. It's launching a statewide speaking tour this week encouraging lawmakers to abolish the death penalty.
Human trafficking victim helps parents learn warning signs during Hillsborough schools town hall
The Hillsborough County school district held a town hall panel discussion Monday focusing on raising awareness about the dangers of online human trafficking.
The Hillsborough County school district held a town hall panel discussion Monday focusing on raising awareness about the dangers of online human trafficking.
‘It came as quite a shock’: Juror in Billy Adams' double murder case speaks about new murder charge
Billy Adams walked from a Tampa courtroom as a free man on January 27 after a jury acquitted him of killing Trevon Albury and Daniel Thompson in a makeshift recording studio in Lutz.
Billy Adams walked from a Tampa courtroom as a free man on January 27 after a jury acquitted him of killing Trevon Albury and Daniel Thompson in a makeshift recording studio in Lutz.
'He's an honest person': Former Florida governor, Tampa mayor reflects on memories of Jimmy Carter
Over the weekend, former President Jimmy Carter went in to hospice care at his home in Georgia. At 98 years old, he's the longest living American president.
Over the weekend, former President Jimmy Carter went in to hospice care at his home in Georgia. At 98 years old, he's the longest living American president.
Steven Lorenzo appears in court ahead of sentencing
It’s been 18 years since Steven Lorenzo and his co-conspirator Scott Schweickert terrorized Tampa’s gay community. Men were drugged, tortured, and used as sex slaves – and two men were murdered, Jason Galehouse and Michael Waccholtz.
It’s been 18 years since Steven Lorenzo and his co-conspirator Scott Schweickert terrorized Tampa’s gay community. Men were drugged, tortured, and used as sex slaves – and two men were murdered, Jason Galehouse and Michael Waccholtz.
Hillsborough County School District seeks input on school boundaries as it pushes back rezoning decision
The Hillsborough County School District has pushed back its rezoning decision process to allow for more discussions and input on the different proposals that have been presented.
The Hillsborough County School District has pushed back its rezoning decision process to allow for more discussions and input on the different proposals that have been presented.
Hillsborough River, Curtis Hixon Park will turn green as annual St. Patrick's Day event returns
Hundreds of people are expected to return to Curtis Hixon Park – dressed in green, drinking green beer – for the annual River O' Green Festival.
Hundreds of people are expected to return to Curtis Hixon Park – dressed in green, drinking green beer – for the annual River O' Green Festival.
Troopers searching for suspects in 2 fatal hit-and-run crashes on US 92
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating two hit-and-run incidents over the weekend that killed two people and seriously injured one on US 92.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating two hit-and-run incidents over the weekend that killed two people and seriously injured one on US 92.
The Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center has an alternative to adopting
Ever wonder whether a pet is right for your family, but making a lifetime commitment is too much? The Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center suggests becoming a foster parent to the animal instead.
Ever wonder whether a pet is right for your family, but making a lifetime commitment is too much? The Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center suggests becoming a foster parent to the animal instead.
Thousands participate in Rays Fan Fest
Thousands of people took to Tropicana Field Saturday for Rays Fan Fest. The free event featured appearances by the players as well as autograph sessions and plenty of games for the whole family to get fans excited for the new season.
Thousands of people took to Tropicana Field Saturday for Rays Fan Fest. The free event featured appearances by the players as well as autograph sessions and plenty of games for the whole family to get fans excited for the new season.