Grammy Award-winning artist John Mayer will be performing at Amalie Arena in October

Due to the success of his current solo acoustic tour, John Mayer has set a new leg for fall 2023, which will include a stop at Amalie Arena on Friday, October 13, at 8:00 p.m.

TPD: Man, teen arrested after opening fire on Tampa police

Two suspects are accused of shooting at Tampa police officers Sunday evening and fleeing on foot before being arrested. 

Academy of the Holy Names receives $1 million gift

On Saturday, the Academy of the Holy Names, a private Catholic school in Tampa, announced that it had received a $1,000,000 gift in support of its new strategic priorities.

Football players from across the nation coach youth in Tampa at Sandlot 7v7 pro-am tournament

Hundreds of young athletes from across the nation were in Tampa this weekend for a unique opportunity to play football among some of the league's best former and current players. 

Steinbrenner Warriors band to march in London for 2024 for New Year's Day parade

The Steinbrenner Warriors are preparing to travel across the pond for their UK debut next year. They were officially awarded the opportunity of marching in the London News Year's Day Parade in 2024. 

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans & War Dogs Remembrance Event honors those who served

This week marks 50 years since the last U.S. troops returned home from Vietnam back in 1973. Saturday, veterans and their families came together in Hillsborough County for the annual Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans & War Dogs Remembrance Event to honor the lives lost and those who served.

Swimmers hit open water to raise money for Crisis Center of Tampa Bay

For the first time since before the pandemic, a team of 20 open-water swimmers from across the state of Florida plunged into the bay Saturday morning to benefit the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay by completing a 6.2-mile swim from Harbour Island to Davis Island and back.  

Tampa Pride kicks off amid fraught political climate for LGBTQ+ community

Tens of thousands of people are expected to line the streets of 7th Avenue in Ybor City Saturday afternoon for the city of Tampa’s Pride parade.

'What do I do next?': Veterans explore post-service employment options in agriculture

After serving in the military most people have a pretty important question to answer: “What do I do next?" On Friday, dozens of service-related people explored a few options.

Ice cream man accused in double murder won’t testify at trial

The trial of an ice cream man accused of murdering two men and injuring four others moved closer to its conclusion Thursday.  The defense called its final witnesses and Michael Keetley told the judge he would not be testifying in his own defense. 

'The Lesson is Murder': Serial killers get closer look from USF criminologist in Hulu series

A University of South Florida criminologist and a group of graduate students are showing the world how they look inside the minds of serial killers to help prevent future crimes in a new true crime docu-series.

Ruskin scientists help protect Bay Area’s multi-million dollar tropical fish industry

The Bay Area is one of the biggest suppliers of tropical fish in the world and a group of scientists in Hillsborough County are on a mission to make sure they are the healthiest and prettiest in the world. 

Thousands pushing for expansion of Adult Pre-arrest Diversion Program

Rev. Bernice Powell Jackson led a few dozen rally goers to the gates of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. They were there to deliver a thousand postcards signed by folks who want the sheriff to expand his Adult Pre-arrest Diversion Program, or APAD.

'Nourish The Service' free military appreciation event returns to MacDill AFB

With so many feeling the pinch of inflation, several organizations are coming together to help military families fight food insecurity and combat inflation.

Tampa woman sentenced to federal prison for fraud charges

Tampa woman, Kemi Lim-Tom has been sentenced to eight years and four months in federal prison for bank fraud, tax fraud, credit card fraud, and aggravated identity theft.

Hillsborough County deputy arrested for DUI following crash

A Hillsborough County detention deputy is facing DUI charges after investigators say he was driving under the influence when he crashed his personal vehicle into two other cars.