Juvenile shot and killed at McDonald's in Tampa, police say

A juvenile was shot and killed at a McDonald's on North Armenia Avenue in Tampa Tuesday evening, police said. 

Suspect arrested in connection to Tampa homicide, Hillsborough deputies say

A suspect was arrested in connection to a homicide that happened on Coral Drive in Hillsborough County back on October 7, deputies said. 

Famous beer brewed in Tampa more than a century ago makes comeback

Manny Portuondo, the CEO of Cerveceria La Tropical, fought to get the international trademarks of the beer that was first brewed in Cuba in the 1880s on land originally owned by his ancestors. The beer was a top seller in Cuba and Tampa for decades until larger beers squeezed it out in Tampa and the Communist Revolution came to Cuba.

Tampa voter fraud suspects believed they could legally vote, bodycam arrest footage shows

Newly released police bodycam footage shows that three of the 20 people who were arrested in Florida for allegedly voting illegally in the 2020 election appeared to be surprised that they had done anything wrong.

Hillsborough school board approves new mascot at Chamberlain High

School board members in Hillsborough County are approved a new logo and mascot at Chamberlain High. The former Chamberlain Chiefs will officially become the Chamberlain Storm.

Volunteers help clean up Wimauma historic cemetery after Hurricane Ian

Volunteers were at Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Wimauma on Monday, chopping up trees that fell on top of gravestones and other storm debris caused by Hurricane Ian. 

'Looking for that spotlight': Tampa boxer 'T2' looks to stay unbeaten

Since a crash that left him sidelined for nearly a year and a half, Tampa boxer Antonio Tarver Jr., also known as "T2" in the ring, isn't taking his time for granted. He's will try for his 10th win during Tampa Fight Night, hoping to stay unbeaten.

Why is marijuana illegal? How the 1933 Ybor City ax murders bolstered case to criminalize cannabis

A madman who may have been high on marijuana when he killed five members of his Ybor City family with an ax before escaping from a mental institution and eventually committing suicide set the stage for banning the use of cannabis.

Deputy shares experience of stopping suspect with stolen truck, kidnapped children

For any law enforcement officer, a carjacking is a high-risk call. For a Hillsborough County deputy, stopping a man behind the wheel of a stolen truck with two children inside was a tense, fast-moving situation, but keeping everyone calm was crucial. 

Replica of Vietnam Veterans War Memorial set up at Julian B. Lane Park in Tampa

A replica of the Vietnam Veterans War Memorial has been set up at Tampa's Julian B. Lane Park. The wall is part of a series of events to celebrate and honor American veterans and first responders. 

Man heads to prison for killing 20-year-old man in Hillsborough DUI crash

Prosecutors said the person responsible for a crash that killed a 20-year-old Tampa man last November was driving drunk and tried to hide the evidence. Now, Alexander Glaubius is heading to prison. 

Hillsborough County appeals court order in hopes of keeping transportation tax referendum on the ballot

The fight over the Hillsborough County transportation tax isn't over. Commissioners held an emergency meeting Thursday to decide their next move after a court ruled earlier this week the referendum should be removed from the ballot.