Hillsborough family's home rebuilt after losing everything in a fire

Operation Code Vet, a Tampa non-profit that works to fix homes for veterans, heard of the Wooten's fire. After meeting with the couple the non-profit's community outreach officer knew Operation Code Vet needed to help by rebuilding their home.

Letter from Florida House speaker demands answers after content challenge on book in school in Hillsborough

Florida House Speaker Paul Renner put the Hillsborough County School District on notice with a letter demanding information about how the district reviews books facing content challenges.

Tampa police looking for voyeurism suspect

Tampa police are on the hunt for a man who was seen on video peering into a woman's home while she was working in sight of the front window.

Tampa teen arrested after shooting two boys, killing a 12-year-old

Nearly a month after a 12-year-old was fatally shot in the head and another boy was wounded, Tampa police said they arrested a 14-year-old who fired the gun. However, detectives have not yet said publicly how the teen suspect had access to the firearm.

Arrest made in deadly West Tampa shooting that sparked complaints from businesses, residents on violent crime

Two months after a young mother was shot and killed in West Tampa, police announced an arrest in the case. Investigators said 26-year-old Justice Stephens was never the target of the shooting, but now her toddler is left without a mother and her family without her light.

Busch Boulevard reopens following serious traffic crash near I-275 ramp

A serious crash closed the westbound lanes of Busch Boulevard in Tampa for several hours Thursday morning, but lanes have since reopened.

Two injured in shooting outside Amazon facility in Temple Terrace, deputies say

Two people were inured in a shooting outside an Amazon facility in Hillsborough County Wednesday evening, deputies said, adding that they are searching for two suspects.

Bryan Adams returns to the road with a stop at Amalie Arena

Musician and songwriter Bryan Adams has announced that his 2023 “So Happy it Hurts Tour” with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts will make a stop at Amalie Arena in Tampa this summer.

Local volunteer group works to keep Hillsborough County trails, nature preserves clean

Hiking trails are a fun way to stay active, but sometimes, trail and nature preserves are littered with debris. A local group of volunteers is helping to clean up those paths and keep them safe. 

Moffitt Cancer Center sees increase in virtual visits during pandemic

The American Cancer Society recently released its annual statistics report, which showed that overall cancer mortality has dropped by 33% since 1991.

Tampa outbid at auction, no longer owns historic Black cemetery

Memorial Park Cemetery, which was established in 1919, has continued to be maintained by the city since its owner died in 2019. But, the historic Black cemetery is now under new ownership, which worries some neighbors, who hope the rich history can be saved. 

Carrollwood Day point guard given memorable senior night

Tre Lockett was enjoying his basketball season at the Carrollwood Day School (CDS), and the senior guard was leading the team in scoring, averaging more than 19 points per game. 

Sunshine Line provides free transportation, bus passes for seniors

For seniors without transportation, getting around can be difficult, which is why there's now a brighter way to travel called “Sunshine Line.”

‘Prepared to negotiate’: Hillsborough unfazed after St. Pete chooses Rays redevelopment plans for Tropicana

Negotiators trying to bring a stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays to Hillsborough County say they are unfazed by Monday's announcement that St. Petersburg chose the team's proposed plan for redeveloping the Tropicana Field location.