Biden administration may ban 'exploitative practice' of non-compete clauses
The Biden Administration is proposing to ban non-compete clauses, which impact workers of many stripes to the tune of 30 million people nationwide.
The Biden Administration is proposing to ban non-compete clauses, which impact workers of many stripes to the tune of 30 million people nationwide.
Universal Orlando proposes building commuter train station connecting to Brightline, Orlando airport
Universal Orlando wants to build a new SunRail station in the International Drive area to connect the heart of the city's tourism industry with Orlando International Airport and Brightline — which has plans to extend its higher-speed train service to Tampa. Once complete, it would connect 70% of Florida's population.
Universal Orlando wants to build a new SunRail station in the International Drive area to connect the heart of the city's tourism industry with Orlando International Airport and Brightline — which has plans to extend its higher-speed train service to Tampa. Once complete, it would connect 70% of Florida's population.
New coffee shop to open in South Tampa with an inclusive mission
A new coffee shop that provides jobs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities will soon open in South Tampa.
A new coffee shop that provides jobs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities will soon open in South Tampa.
Tampa city council pushes changes to nomination process after TPD Chief Mary O'Connor's resignation
Tampa city councilors are pushing for changes to the way top city officials are confirmed for their positions. This comes after a contentious nomination and tenure of Tampa Police Chief Mary O'Connor, who recently resigned after flashing her badge during a traffic stop in Pinellas County.
Tampa city councilors are pushing for changes to the way top city officials are confirmed for their positions. This comes after a contentious nomination and tenure of Tampa Police Chief Mary O'Connor, who recently resigned after flashing her badge during a traffic stop in Pinellas County.
Surviving victims of a double murder ‘monster’ expected to testify at sentencing hearing
Next month, a man who confessed to torturing and killing two people will learn his fate, but not before those who say they escaped his wrath have their say in court.
Next month, a man who confessed to torturing and killing two people will learn his fate, but not before those who say they escaped his wrath have their say in court.
13-year-old arrested after Curtis Hixon Park shooting that injured teen
Tampa police said a 13-year-old was the one who shot another teenager over the weekend in Curtis Hixon Park.
Tampa police said a 13-year-old was the one who shot another teenager over the weekend in Curtis Hixon Park.
Hillsborough detention deputy was bringing pot brownies into jail for inmates, sheriff says
A Hillsborough County detention deputy who was sworn into his role over a year ago was caught bringing "cannabis-laced brownies" into the detention facility, according to the sheriff.
A Hillsborough County detention deputy who was sworn into his role over a year ago was caught bringing "cannabis-laced brownies" into the detention facility, according to the sheriff.
Influx of starving horses prompts Plant City rescue group to ask community for help
As many people deal with the impacts of inflation, animal owners are facing tough decisions. RVR Horse Rescue in Plant City is seeing the result, with an increase in calls for help with starving horses.
As many people deal with the impacts of inflation, animal owners are facing tough decisions. RVR Horse Rescue in Plant City is seeing the result, with an increase in calls for help with starving horses.
Violent crime fell in Tampa in 2022, police say
Tampa police and the US attorney’s office are highlighting their efforts to stop violent crime.
Tampa police and the US attorney’s office are highlighting their efforts to stop violent crime.
Free Tampa health fair offers a wide range of services for the uninsured
A Bay Area nonprofit wants to make it easier for people to kick off the year on a healthy note.
A Bay Area nonprofit wants to make it easier for people to kick off the year on a healthy note.
Accused armed robber flips on co-defendant, set to be state’s star witness at upcoming trial
A five-year-old Tampa robbery case took a surprising turn on Wednesday as a defendant pleaded guilty to numerous charges in exchange for ratting out his co-defendant.
A five-year-old Tampa robbery case took a surprising turn on Wednesday as a defendant pleaded guilty to numerous charges in exchange for ratting out his co-defendant.
40 years of CENTCOM: How MacDill's Central Command helped put Tampa on the map
Some say The US Central Command (CENTCOM) in Tampa is the most important military command outside the Pentagon. The joint military command was established on January 1, 1983 – making this month its 40th anniversary.
Some say The US Central Command (CENTCOM) in Tampa is the most important military command outside the Pentagon. The joint military command was established on January 1, 1983 – making this month its 40th anniversary.
Tampa, St. Pete, Clearwater mayors discuss affordable housing, Rays stadium plans in 'State of the Bay'
The mayors of Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater met at the University of South Florida’s St. Pete campus Tuesday to talk about 2023 plans and how they think things across the Tampa Bay area are going.
The mayors of Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater met at the University of South Florida’s St. Pete campus Tuesday to talk about 2023 plans and how they think things across the Tampa Bay area are going.
Tampa police monitor Curtis Hixon Park after 16-year-old was shot near Winter Village over the weekend
The Tampa Police Department is keeping a close watch on Curtis Hixon Park after a 16-year-old was shot Sunday night near the Winter Village, a police spokesperson said Tuesday.
The Tampa Police Department is keeping a close watch on Curtis Hixon Park after a 16-year-old was shot Sunday night near the Winter Village, a police spokesperson said Tuesday.
Mourners pay final respects to Pope Benedict XVI as he lies in state at the Vatican
Tens of thousands of the faithful spent hours in line to pay their final respects to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI as he lies in state at the Vatican this week.
Tens of thousands of the faithful spent hours in line to pay their final respects to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI as he lies in state at the Vatican this week.
Heavy fog forces incoming cruise ships to wait 9 hours before docking at Port Tampa Bay
Fog has dampened vacations for thousands in the Tampa Bay area. The heavy fog Monday morning forced incoming cruise ships to wait for nine hours before docking at Port Tampa Bay.
Fog has dampened vacations for thousands in the Tampa Bay area. The heavy fog Monday morning forced incoming cruise ships to wait for nine hours before docking at Port Tampa Bay.
Mississippi State fans gather for Tampa Reliaquest Bowl after beloved head coach dies before Christmas
On a sparkling day dressed in maroon and white, with their bulldog mascot "Jak," fans from Mississippi State came to the Reliaquest Bowl in Tampa with high spirits and heavy hearts.
On a sparkling day dressed in maroon and white, with their bulldog mascot "Jak," fans from Mississippi State came to the Reliaquest Bowl in Tampa with high spirits and heavy hearts.
Woman convicted of killing her 'mouthy' children pleads for proper mental health treatment or release
The Tampa woman convicted of killing her two teen children is pleading with a judge to look into the "life-altering" discontinuation of her mental health medications.
The Tampa woman convicted of killing her two teen children is pleading with a judge to look into the "life-altering" discontinuation of her mental health medications.
WWE superstar John Cena meets young fans with health battles
WWE superstar John Cena returned to the ring last week for Friday Night Smackdown at Amalie Arena in Tampa — his only match of 2022. But before he got warmed up, Cena spent some quiet time with a few of his youngest fans, each wrestling difficult health battles. A chance to meet their hero is not only a dream come true, but a wish granted.
WWE superstar John Cena returned to the ring last week for Friday Night Smackdown at Amalie Arena in Tampa — his only match of 2022. But before he got warmed up, Cena spent some quiet time with a few of his youngest fans, each wrestling difficult health battles. A chance to meet their hero is not only a dream come true, but a wish granted.
Thief steals Apollo Beach dance studio's trailer filled with $10,000 worth of recital equipment, owner says
It's a tough start to 2023 for a Hillsborough County dance studio for children. The owners said thieves took off with their trailer, which was filled with dance and recital equipment.
It's a tough start to 2023 for a Hillsborough County dance studio for children. The owners said thieves took off with their trailer, which was filled with dance and recital equipment.