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.

Etching artist to bring colorful Florida birds to Tampa Bay History Center exhibit

Brilliant images of some of the birds that help make Florida such a colorful place were created using a centuries-old process. They will soon be at the center of a new exhibit at the Tampa Bay History Center. 

Tampa Bay Bucs' Blaine Gabbert helps rescue passengers after helicopter crash near Davis Islands

After a helicopter plunged into Hillsborough Bay off Davis Islands, the occupants were able to escape the aircraft – but it was the jet ski riders that lifted them out of the water. One of them was the Buccaneers' backup quarterback, Blaine Gabbert.

Hillsborough County parents concerned over structure of upcoming school boundary meetings

A new year might mean new schools for thousands of Hillsborough County students. As the district prepares to hold in-person meetings this month to allow people to share their opinion about proposed boundary changes, many are saying the structure of the gatherings won't allow them to get all the answers they're looking for.

Bay Area Catholics reflect on the life, legacy of Pope Benedict XVI

Catholic churches across the Bay Area are mourning the loss of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI who died Saturday at the age of 95. He was most well-known for being the first Pope to step down in 600 years when he retired in February 2013 due to health reasons.

Troopers searching for truck involved in fatal Hillsborough County crash

A Riverview man lost his life Friday afternoon after crashing into a truck that drove off, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. 

Tampa named best place to live in Florida by Forbes

There are plenty of reasons to call Florida home — but when it comes to the best place to live in the Sunshine State, Tampa has just been named #1 by Forbes.

Tampa airport's flamingo naming contest down to final 3 names: here's how to vote

The giant flamingo that greets travelers at Tampa International Airport will soon have a name of its own — and it's up to the public to decide what that name will be.

Police: Temple Terrace victim survives gunshot wound to chest; suspect arrested

A shooting suspect turned himself in after Temple Terrace police identified him as the person who pulled the trigger and shot another man in the chest, officials said.

Tampa officials investigating cause of duplex fire

Tampa firefighters extinguished flames at a duplex early Friday morning. Now, investigators are trying to determine the cause of it.

Tampa police prep for busy New Year's weekend, football, hockey games

In two nights, we'll be getting ready to bid farewell to 2022 and welcome in a new year making it an extra-busy weekend around Tampa. 

TPD: 4 escape injury after helicopter crashes into water off Davis Islands

The Tampa Police Department is investigating after a helicopter with four people on board crashed off Davis Islands Thursday afternoon. 

How to recycle your Christmas tree in Tampa

Now that Christmas is over and it’s time to take down the tree, the city of Tampa has set up rules and a recycling schedule for residents to dispose of their tree properly.

Bay Area woman builds business out of being ‘second mom’ to college students

For many children, moving into a campus dorm to start college is a big chapter in adulthood as they leave their parents’ home for the first time. Now, a Bay Area woman has created a business to help ease the transition for children and their parents.

Mother of 4 dies two days after being found injured on side of I-275 in Tampa

Troopers are asking for the public's help to figure out what led to the death of a 29-year-old mother from Dover, who was found seriously injured on the side of I-275 in Tampa on Christmas morning. She died two days later, leaving behind her four young children.

Woman arrested in Florida Panhandle after stealing Hillsborough County inspector's truck, deputies say

Deputies say when a woman carjacked a Hillsborough County inspector, he ended up getting thrown from the truck as she sped away, leaving him with life-threatening injuries. She fled to the Panhandle, where she led FHP troopers on a brief chase before they captured her hours later, according to investigators.