Bill banning social media sites on school devices awaits DeSantis’ signature
A bill banning apps like TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter and other social media platforms on public school devices is now ready for the governor's signature after it was passed unanimously by the legislature.
A bill banning apps like TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter and other social media platforms on public school devices is now ready for the governor's signature after it was passed unanimously by the legislature.
Road rage shooting on I-4 kills 1, critically injures 1 in Plant City, police say
The Plant City Police Department is searching for a driver accused of a deadly shooting on I-4.
The Plant City Police Department is searching for a driver accused of a deadly shooting on I-4.
Community remembers young father, two kids killed in Lithia mobile home fire
A community is coming together to remember a young father and his two kids who were killed in a mobile home fire in Lithia Monday afternoon.
A community is coming together to remember a young father and his two kids who were killed in a mobile home fire in Lithia Monday afternoon.
Hillsborough woman finds passion for archery after brutal attack leaves her paralyzed from chest down
To be successful in the sport of archery, a competitor must have mental strength, balance and coordination as well as self confidence in their ability to aim and hit the bullseye.
To be successful in the sport of archery, a competitor must have mental strength, balance and coordination as well as self confidence in their ability to aim and hit the bullseye.
City of Tampa to buy parts of historic West Tampa cemetery
Patrick Thorpe is an architect who wrote a master’s thesis on graveyards, and a few years ago he even bought part of a cemetery.
Patrick Thorpe is an architect who wrote a master’s thesis on graveyards, and a few years ago he even bought part of a cemetery.
South Tampa youth coach passes on passion for basketball
To his players on the Tampa Fierce travel basketball team, Scott Jankes is simply "Coach Scott."
To his players on the Tampa Fierce travel basketball team, Scott Jankes is simply "Coach Scott."
Car thefts on the rise in Florida: 'It's a crime of opportunity'
New data shows car thefts have increased by about six percent in Florida from 2021 to 2022.
New data shows car thefts have increased by about six percent in Florida from 2021 to 2022.
Tampa considers new option for wastewater disposal
It's back to the drawing board after the first two pitches to convert Tampa's wastewater into clean water for drinking or dispersing into the Hillsborough River went down the drain.
It's back to the drawing board after the first two pitches to convert Tampa's wastewater into clean water for drinking or dispersing into the Hillsborough River went down the drain.
More than 1,800 Southwest flights delayed nationwide on Tuesday
Four months after canceling nearly 17,000 flights around Christmas due to a system failure, Southwest Airlines dealt with more technical issues Tuesday morning.
Four months after canceling nearly 17,000 flights around Christmas due to a system failure, Southwest Airlines dealt with more technical issues Tuesday morning.
Investigators search for person of interest after body found burning in Ruskin field
Investigators are searching for a person of interest after a body was found burning in an open field in Ruskin over the weekend.
Investigators are searching for a person of interest after a body was found burning in an open field in Ruskin over the weekend.
FHP: Woman arrested in Hillsborough County violent road rage attack, man still on the run
The Florida Highway Patrol says it has arrested one of two people caught on camera attacking a driver during a road rage incident last Tuesday.
The Florida Highway Patrol says it has arrested one of two people caught on camera attacking a driver during a road rage incident last Tuesday.
Tax Day 2023: What to know and where to score freebies
The deadline to file your 2022 taxes is fast approaching. Filers have until midnight on Tuesday, April 18, to file their taxes or to file for an extension with the IRS.
The deadline to file your 2022 taxes is fast approaching. Filers have until midnight on Tuesday, April 18, to file their taxes or to file for an extension with the IRS.
Scammers use artificial intelligence to cheat victims out of money
Artificial Intelligence is the wave of the future, being used more and more across the board, including by students and businesses.
Artificial Intelligence is the wave of the future, being used more and more across the board, including by students and businesses.
Father, 2 children found dead following Lithia mobile home fire
A married couple at a Lithia mobile home were napping Monday afternoon when their three-year-old son woke them up after a fire started inside, according to the sheriff. Flames had taken over the home and officials said three members of the family died, including two small children.
A married couple at a Lithia mobile home were napping Monday afternoon when their three-year-old son woke them up after a fire started inside, according to the sheriff. Flames had taken over the home and officials said three members of the family died, including two small children.
Tampa International Airport is seeing strong passenger traffic after a busy March
According to Tampa International Airport, passenger traffic is still strong after a busy March spring break.
According to Tampa International Airport, passenger traffic is still strong after a busy March spring break.
Father, daughter rescued after personal watercraft sank in Lake Thonotosassa
Christopher Snow and his 13-year-old daughter, Alexis were tired and very scared by the end of Saturday after their personal watercraft sank in Lake Thonotosassa in Hillsborough County.
Christopher Snow and his 13-year-old daughter, Alexis were tired and very scared by the end of Saturday after their personal watercraft sank in Lake Thonotosassa in Hillsborough County.
93-year-old dead after crash in Wimauma
On Saturday afternoon, a pickup truck and sedan collided at the intersection of Bill Tucker Road in rural Hillsborough County.
On Saturday afternoon, a pickup truck and sedan collided at the intersection of Bill Tucker Road in rural Hillsborough County.
TPD: Man’s body found in Hillsborough River
Tampa police are investigating after a man’s body was found in the Hillsborough River on Sunday.
Tampa police are investigating after a man’s body was found in the Hillsborough River on Sunday.
LifeLink Foundation honors organ donors
Two thousand three hundred luminaries surrounded the LifeLink Foundation near the Selmon Expressway and US-301 to commemorate "blue and green day," which was on April 14th to honor organ donors, recipients, and their families.
Two thousand three hundred luminaries surrounded the LifeLink Foundation near the Selmon Expressway and US-301 to commemorate "blue and green day," which was on April 14th to honor organ donors, recipients, and their families.
Burning body discovered at ‘jarring scene’ in Ruskin, deputies say
Deputies in Hillsborough County are working to identify the remains of a body found burning in an open field in Ruskin Saturday morning.
Deputies in Hillsborough County are working to identify the remains of a body found burning in an open field in Ruskin Saturday morning.