USF names Ohio State offensive coordinator as new head football coach

University of South Florida CEO of Athletics Rob Higgins announced that Brian Hartline is the new head football coach at the University of South Florida.

Man found guilty after plowing into group outside Tampa strip club with semi-truck, killing 1

The man accused of plowing his semi-truck into a group of people outside a Tampa strip club was found guilty on all counts on Wednesday after a trial that lasted two days. 

City of Tampa buying water earlier than normal to meet demand during shortage

The city of Tampa gets most of its water from the Hillsborough River, which isn’t very full right now because it wasn’t a very rainy “rainy season."

PSTA approves Hubbard’s Marina as ferry operator to connect Tampa and St. Pete

The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority’s board has unanimously approved Hubbard’s Marina as the operator of the revamped, year-round ferry that will sail between Tampa and St. Pete.

Governor DeSantis announces over $112M in grants to improve state’s water quality and supply

On Wednesday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the state was awarding more than $112M in grants to improve water quality and supply across Florida’s Gulf Coast and Central Florida.

Good Samaritan saves 81-year-old woman after fall into pond in Riverview

Andrew Johnson never expected to become a hero on Tuesday night, but when he noticed a woman falling into a pond, he didn't hesitate. 

Crews continue dismantling Howard Frankland Bridge's aging northbound span

Motorists crossing the Howard Frankland Bridge are seeing a dramatically different view this month as construction crews continue dismantling the aging northbound span. 

Ybor Heights community helps neighbor track down stolen dogs

A Tampa dog owner is thankful for her Ybor Heights community after her neighbors worked together to track down her stolen dogs. 

PSTA Board to vote on Tampa Bay Ferry contract Wednesday

The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority’s board is voting Wednesday to approve Hubbard’s Marina as the operator of the revamped, year-round ferry.

Travel Tuesday: What you should book for 2026

This week brings one of the biggest travel sale events of the year, but industry experts say shoppers need to stay focused and strategic to avoid misleading discounts.

Strip club semi-truck murder case set to begin jury trial

The jury trial is set to begin for a man accused of crashing a semi-truck into a group of people outside a Tampa strip club last year. One person was killed, and two others were injured.

Grey Bull Rescue prepares for Venezuelan rescues

Grey Bull Rescue founder Bryan Stern said the group is preparing personnel and equipment to respond to Venezuela to rescue Americans who may become trapped there if hostilities between the U.S. and Venezuela continue to escalate. 

Tampa Convention Center honored for becoming premiere event space

The Tampa Convention Center is in the spotlight once again for being one of the top meeting venues and destination services in the southern United States.