Sister of 12-year-old cancer patient donates bone marrow for potentially life-saving transplant

What could be a life-saving bone marrow transplant for 12-year-old cancer patient Colton King is now complete. It's all thanks to his 17-year-old sister Kaylee King and her bone marrow, which doctors have said is the perfect match.

Weekend gun violence: 3 dead after 5 shootings around Tampa Bay

At least five people were injured, including several children, and three lost their lives during five separate shootings around the Bay Area over the weekend. 

'Lives are at stake': Tampa police urge gun owners to lock up firearms after 12-year-old shot and killed

TPD's Interim Police chief Lee Bercaw said a lot of these tragedies can be avoided if gun owners were more responsible in locking up their weapons. He showed off a free gunlock Monday that the department is offering to any gun owner that wants one.

Florida Museum of Photographic Arts will begin new era in Ybor City's Gas Worx district

An old building is getting a new purpose, and it could signal the beginning of a new era in Ybor City. Millionaire developer Daryl Shaw has plans to transform the area with a new development called Gas Worx. 

Child killed, teen injured in Tampa shooting, police say

The Tampa Police Department is investigating a shooting that killed a 12-year-old and injured a 14-year-old Sunday afternoon. 

Future ballet stars take center stage at the Straz for the ‘American Idol of ballet’

Three hundred ballet dancers from across the country were in the spotlight at the Straz Center this weekend - showcasing their best routines in the 'Youth America Grand Prix' regional competition.

Man shot, killed by relative in Riverview, deputies say

A homicide investigation is underway in Hillsborough County after deputies say a man was shot and killed Saturday night in Riverview.

Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival promotes culture and diversity

Runners laced up their sneakers and pounded the pavement Saturday to kick off the Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival. 

TSA: Traveler tries to sneak four-foot ‘emotional support’ snake through security at Tampa airport

Snakes on a plane? Not at Tampa International Airport. Transportation Security Administration agents at Tampa International Airport made a shocking discovery when they found a slithery stowaway trying to get through security. 

Annual Gibtown Bike Fest expected to draw in 10,000 bikers over the weekend

If you hear a rumble this weekend, it may be coming from Gibsonton. The annual Gibtown Bike Fest just rolled into town and opened Friday.