Meet Anchor Brant, the Tampa man hoping to win the USA Mullet Championship with his golden locks

Anchor Brant lives in Tampa– with his natural curls, highlights, and a mustache to match. He is hoping the country thinks his mullet is the best of all in America. He is one of 99 other guys vying for the USA Mullet Championship title.

USF launches new app to increase access to mental health services

The University of South Florida launched a new app this semester that allows students to have immediate access to counselors and other mental health resources.

'Snuggle delivery' at St. Pete business helps find multiple rescue animals new homes

Power Design employees could sign up for some stress relief cuddle time, but the ultimate goal was for the animals to become permanent additions to their families. The St. Pete company even covered all adoption costs.

Spookeasy Lounge haunted kava bar reopens in Ybor City

If you’re looking for a place to grab kava, botanical teas, coffee or a cocktail, there’s a spot in Ybor City serving it all in a new space – that many say is haunted.

Man sentenced to life in prison for robbing bank, kidnapping and killing Valrico grandfather

A man accused of robbing a bank and kidnapping and killing a Valrico grandfather decided he wanted to plead guilty and skip a trial. The defendant, James Hanson was sentenced to life in prison.

Wimauma girl heads to rehab months after crash in Mexico kills parents, grandparents

After months in the hospital, a Wimauma girl who was the sole survivor of a deadly crash is headed to a rehab facility to begin therapy. The crash killed her parents and grandparents in Mexico back in June.

New reality show 'Meet My Abuela' aimed at showcasing Tampa

A new reality show filmed in Tampa is unscripted and designed to make viewers want to visit the area. "Meet My Abuela" is a drama-filled dating show, set to the backdrop of Hillsborough County.  

'We are resilient': Puerto Ricans in Tampa Bay hope for loved ones' safety after Hurricane Fiona

The relief effort is beginning in Puerto Rico as hundreds of thousands of Floridians hope for the safety of loved ones. Hurricane Fiona has killed at least two people, left hundreds homeless and the entire island without power. 

Friends crushed after University of Tampa student shot and killed over the weekend

His future was cut short early Saturday morning, which was also his 19th birthday. Carson Senfield was hanging out with friends on South Howard Avenue to celebrate. The night took a tragic turn when he took an Uber to his home near West Arch Street.

Prosecutors to seek death for Nilexia Alexander's accused killer

Attorneys for the state of Florida say they will seek the death penalty for the man accused of killing a 14-year-old girl in Tampa back in May. 

FHP: Driver uninjured after overturning fuel tanker on US 41

The Florida Highway Patrol is asking motorists to avoid US 41 and Madison Avenue in Palm River-Clair Mel after a fuel tanker overturned around midday on Sunday. 

Annual HCSO race raises $20,000 for at-risk youth

An annual run hosted by the Hillsborough County Sherriff's Department raised thousands of dollars for at-risk youth. 

Police searching for missing, endangered Tampa man

The Tampa Police Department is searching for a 27-year-old man with special needs who hasn’t been seen since 2 p.m. on Friday.