Environmentalist wants to see state funding used to restore water quality in Bay Area waterways
Governor Ron DeSantis announced this week that $20 million will be allocated for water quality improvements along the Indian River Lagoon on Florida’s Atlantic Coast helping to collect stormwater runoff and treat it, to reduce the number of pollutants that enter the waterways.
Governor Ron DeSantis announced this week that $20 million will be allocated for water quality improvements along the Indian River Lagoon on Florida’s Atlantic Coast helping to collect stormwater runoff and treat it, to reduce the number of pollutants that enter the waterways.
Unusual class pet helps kindergarten students learn responsibility, academic lessons
There’s a member of Jessica Gormley’s kindergarten class at Bay Crest Elementary School that’s helping students with reading, writing, arithmetic and responsibility.
There’s a member of Jessica Gormley’s kindergarten class at Bay Crest Elementary School that’s helping students with reading, writing, arithmetic and responsibility.
Thousands line Bayshore Boulevard for 2023 Children's Gasparilla Parade
Pint-sized pirates invaded Tampa Bay Saturday. Tampa officials say more than a quarter-million spectators are expected to line the streets to watch the Children's Gasparilla Parade and the Pirate Fest this season.
Pint-sized pirates invaded Tampa Bay Saturday. Tampa officials say more than a quarter-million spectators are expected to line the streets to watch the Children's Gasparilla Parade and the Pirate Fest this season.
Teen killed in training accident at Tamp Bay Downs
The Tampa Bay Downs is mourning the loss of an exercise rider who was killed Saturday morning.
The Tampa Bay Downs is mourning the loss of an exercise rider who was killed Saturday morning.
Accused Bay Area serial kidnapper may have victimized additional people
Detectives with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office are searching for additional people who may have been victimized by an accused serial kidnapper.
Detectives with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office are searching for additional people who may have been victimized by an accused serial kidnapper.
50th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade inspires weekend of protests across Florida
This weekend kicked off marches and rallies across the country for supporters on both sides of women’s reproductive rights debate as Sunday marks the 50th anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision from the U.S. Supreme Court. After the ruling was overturned in the summer of 2022, the issue was sent back to the states by the U.S. Supreme Court, but some states have either strengthened rights or put in place partial or total bans.
This weekend kicked off marches and rallies across the country for supporters on both sides of women’s reproductive rights debate as Sunday marks the 50th anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision from the U.S. Supreme Court. After the ruling was overturned in the summer of 2022, the issue was sent back to the states by the U.S. Supreme Court, but some states have either strengthened rights or put in place partial or total bans.
'I have to get to your house within 8 minutes': New fire station opens in busy Brandon area
Brandon is one of the largest unincorporated communities and one of the fastest growing areas in Hillsborough County.
Brandon is one of the largest unincorporated communities and one of the fastest growing areas in Hillsborough County.
Steven Lorenzo's letter admitting details of 2003 murders released ahead of sentencing
After 20 years of legal wrangling, Steven Lorenzo has pleaded guilty to luring, torturing and killing two men in Tampa. Last year, he asked a judge to give him the death penalty. Now, Lorenzo's 147-page handwritten letter to the judge has been made public.
After 20 years of legal wrangling, Steven Lorenzo has pleaded guilty to luring, torturing and killing two men in Tampa. Last year, he asked a judge to give him the death penalty. Now, Lorenzo's 147-page handwritten letter to the judge has been made public.
More than $300,000 raised by Tampa Bay sports stars for children
On Friday morning, the fairways and tee boxes at TPC Tampa Bay weren't filled with the sounds of another round of golf, but the sound of hundreds of thousands of dollars being raised for charity.
On Friday morning, the fairways and tee boxes at TPC Tampa Bay weren't filled with the sounds of another round of golf, but the sound of hundreds of thousands of dollars being raised for charity.
Plans to redevelop Ybor Harbor doesn’t include a baseball stadium for the Rays
A Tampa mega-developer filed plans with the city on Thursday to redevelop the Ybor Harbor area into a "dynamic new 33-acre mixed-use waterfront development" surrounding Ybor Channel and located just south of Adamo Drive.
A Tampa mega-developer filed plans with the city on Thursday to redevelop the Ybor Harbor area into a "dynamic new 33-acre mixed-use waterfront development" surrounding Ybor Channel and located just south of Adamo Drive.
Warren vs. DeSantis: Ousted Florida state attorney cannot legally be reinstated by U.S. court, judge rules
A federal judge has dismissed Andrew Warren's lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis, months after he was suspended as Hillsborough State Attorney. The judge said this is a Florida matter and is unable to reinstate Warren under his jurisdiction.
A federal judge has dismissed Andrew Warren's lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis, months after he was suspended as Hillsborough State Attorney. The judge said this is a Florida matter and is unable to reinstate Warren under his jurisdiction.
What happened to Sabrina Aisenberg? Baby’s disappearance still a mystery after 25 years
Sabrina Aisenberg vanished from her crib in Valrico, Florida, on November 24, 1997, when she was just five months old, launching Hillsborough County’s most widely-known and controversial missing person cases that placed her parents at the center of her disappearance.
Sabrina Aisenberg vanished from her crib in Valrico, Florida, on November 24, 1997, when she was just five months old, launching Hillsborough County’s most widely-known and controversial missing person cases that placed her parents at the center of her disappearance.
Tampa bomb squad deems suspicious item on bus bench as a non-hazard
Cypress Street has reopened after the Tampa Police Department bomb squad determined that a suspicious item left behind on a bus bench was not a hazard.
Cypress Street has reopened after the Tampa Police Department bomb squad determined that a suspicious item left behind on a bus bench was not a hazard.
FHP: Sumter County man killed in Plant City crash
A single-vehicle crash claimed the life of a Sumter County man Friday morning.
A single-vehicle crash claimed the life of a Sumter County man Friday morning.
Children's Gasparilla Parade, Piratetechnic Fireworks Finale this weekend along Bayshore
The Children's Gasparilla Parade is back and will make its way down South Tampa's Bayshore Boulevard this Saturday.
The Children's Gasparilla Parade is back and will make its way down South Tampa's Bayshore Boulevard this Saturday.
'It’s called malfunction junction for a reason': Changes on the way for I-275, I-4 interchange
Traffic is always backed up during rush hour on Interstates 275 and 4 in Tampa, but construction will begin soon on potential solutions.
Traffic is always backed up during rush hour on Interstates 275 and 4 in Tampa, but construction will begin soon on potential solutions.
Mother of victim in deadly Tampa crash asks judge for leniency in sentencing driver
A Tampa man was facing up to 15 years in prison after initially being accused of driving drunk during a crash that killed his girlfriend back in 2020. Instead, the judge decided he deserved a second chance, partially thanks to calls for mercy from the victim's mother.
A Tampa man was facing up to 15 years in prison after initially being accused of driving drunk during a crash that killed his girlfriend back in 2020. Instead, the judge decided he deserved a second chance, partially thanks to calls for mercy from the victim's mother.
‘Hamilton’ sells out shows at the Straz while changing the face of Broadway
The Grammy-winning musical ‘Hamilton’ has sold out shows since it debuted at the Straz Center in December, but this history lesson with a touch of hip-hop may also be changing the look of Broadway forever.
The Grammy-winning musical ‘Hamilton’ has sold out shows since it debuted at the Straz Center in December, but this history lesson with a touch of hip-hop may also be changing the look of Broadway forever.
Tampa city council fights for more control as it clashes with Mayor Jane Castor over charter amendments
The power struggle between Tampa City Council and Mayor Jane Castor intensified Thursday when council members voted to override four of the mayor's five recent vetoes of their charter amendment proposals.
The power struggle between Tampa City Council and Mayor Jane Castor intensified Thursday when council members voted to override four of the mayor's five recent vetoes of their charter amendment proposals.
1 dead after 'multiple shootings' occurred in Tampa apartment complex, police say
Tampa police are investigating after a woman died from a gunshot wound at an apartment complex. In fact, they said there appeared to be multiple shootings Wednesday night at the location.
Tampa police are investigating after a woman died from a gunshot wound at an apartment complex. In fact, they said there appeared to be multiple shootings Wednesday night at the location.