Driver shoots, kills University of Tampa student trying to get into wrong car, police say
The Tampa Police Department is investigating a homicide after they say a current student at the University of Tampa was shot and killed as he tried to enter a man’s car early Saturday morning.
The Tampa Police Department is investigating a homicide after they say a current student at the University of Tampa was shot and killed as he tried to enter a man’s car early Saturday morning.
Advice from Texas officials for Tampa after councilors push back on water reuse project
Texas leaders offer advice to Tampa officials as the city explores ways to reuse sewage water.
Texas leaders offer advice to Tampa officials as the city explores ways to reuse sewage water.
Retired NY firefighter overcomes two battles with cancer caused by toxic smoke from ground zero
Experts at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa treated Sanford both times. Sanford is counted among the 118,474 first responders and survivors enrolled in the World Trade Center Health Program.
Experts at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa treated Sanford both times. Sanford is counted among the 118,474 first responders and survivors enrolled in the World Trade Center Health Program.
Ron DeSantis, suspended Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren to come face-to-face in federal court Monday
Gov. Ron DeSantis and suspended Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren will face off in Tallahassee federal court Monday, in a case experts said Friday could have major implications for the Florida legal system.
Gov. Ron DeSantis and suspended Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren will face off in Tallahassee federal court Monday, in a case experts said Friday could have major implications for the Florida legal system.
‘Living the American dream’: Truckers honored in Tampa as industry seeks more drivers
From labor shortages to higher fuel costs to supply chain issues, truck drivers have been in the thick of it. It's a job that impacts nearly all of us.
From labor shortages to higher fuel costs to supply chain issues, truck drivers have been in the thick of it. It's a job that impacts nearly all of us.
Columbia Restaurant flamenco director brings Spanish culture to audiences for more than 30 years
For Maria Esparza, who has been front and center of the dance troop as the director since 2008, flamenco isn't just a dance – it's a work of art.
For Maria Esparza, who has been front and center of the dance troop as the director since 2008, flamenco isn't just a dance – it's a work of art.
Music teacher arrested for sexual battery on 15-year-old student, detectives say
A music teacher was arrested for sexual battery on a 15-year-old student who was receiving guitar lessons from him, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.
A music teacher was arrested for sexual battery on a 15-year-old student who was receiving guitar lessons from him, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.
Hillsborough prosecutors argue against Cameron Herrin's 24-year sentence reduction request
Hillsborough State Attorney Susan Lopez says convicted street racer Cameron Herrin should not have his 24-year sentence reduced. He pleaded guilty last year to the 2018 deadly crash on Bayshore Boulevard that killed a mother and her baby.
Hillsborough State Attorney Susan Lopez says convicted street racer Cameron Herrin should not have his 24-year sentence reduced. He pleaded guilty last year to the 2018 deadly crash on Bayshore Boulevard that killed a mother and her baby.
Fire lieutenant, Lakeland Kona Ice owner, Moffitt cancer researcher arrested in Hillsborough child sex sting
A lieutenant with the Pinellas Park Fire Department, a Lakeland Kona Ice owner and a Moffitt Cancer Center researcher were all arrested during a child sex sting, deputies said.
A lieutenant with the Pinellas Park Fire Department, a Lakeland Kona Ice owner and a Moffitt Cancer Center researcher were all arrested during a child sex sting, deputies said.
Port Tampa Bay construction worker killed after 3,000-pound concrete slab fell on him, deputies say
Hillsborough County deputies are investigating a deadly accident at Port Tampa Bay after a construction worker passed away.
Hillsborough County deputies are investigating a deadly accident at Port Tampa Bay after a construction worker passed away.
Davis Islands home once owned by Derek Jeter, rented by Tom Brady could be demolished
It was once owned by baseball legend Derek Jeter and once rented by famed Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady. Now one of the most expensive houses in Tampa could be demolished.
It was once owned by baseball legend Derek Jeter and once rented by famed Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady. Now one of the most expensive houses in Tampa could be demolished.
All for Transportation pushing a second time for Hillsborough County transportation tax
A group that worked to get an extra one-cent sales tax passed to improve roads is on the same mission four years later.
A group that worked to get an extra one-cent sales tax passed to improve roads is on the same mission four years later.
Compromise allows new high-rise condo tower to replace historic building in downtown Tampa
The developer, Kolter Urban, will be allowed to demolish the Tarr building, but design elements from the building will be incorporated into the street-level facade of the new “One Tampa” tower.
The developer, Kolter Urban, will be allowed to demolish the Tarr building, but design elements from the building will be incorporated into the street-level facade of the new “One Tampa” tower.
Tampa city council throws cold water on sewage project
Tampa city councilors are turning off the tap to the administration's PURE project, for using reclaimed water, at least for now.
Tampa city councilors are turning off the tap to the administration's PURE project, for using reclaimed water, at least for now.
Florida program aimed at keeping kids out of foster care, helping families stay together
More than 23,000 children are in the foster care system in Florida and there is a desperate need to find them permanent homes. According to the Florida Department of Health, Hillsborough County has the highest number of kids in the system than any other county in the state.
More than 23,000 children are in the foster care system in Florida and there is a desperate need to find them permanent homes. According to the Florida Department of Health, Hillsborough County has the highest number of kids in the system than any other county in the state.
Explore Upper Tampa Bay Conservation Park by foot or water
With just under 600 acres of preserved land for recreational use in Hillsborough County, the Upper Tampa Bay Conservation Park is a nature-lovers paradise.
With just under 600 acres of preserved land for recreational use in Hillsborough County, the Upper Tampa Bay Conservation Park is a nature-lovers paradise.
Brothers share their love of reading with under-served students
Two brothers have turned their love of reading into a mission to get under-served students books.
Two brothers have turned their love of reading into a mission to get under-served students books.
Tampa police: 13-year-old arrested after setting classmate's clothes on fire
A Tampa teen is facing charges after purposely lighting his classmate's sweatshirt on fire at school, police said.
A Tampa teen is facing charges after purposely lighting his classmate's sweatshirt on fire at school, police said.
Non-profit, county officials dedicate new affordable housing complex in Tampa
Hillsborough County and Catholic Charities will dedicate a new 20-unit apartment complex built specifically to house working, low-income families.
Hillsborough County and Catholic Charities will dedicate a new 20-unit apartment complex built specifically to house working, low-income families.
Blake High student arrested after administrator finds gun in backpack, police say
A 10th grade student at Blake High School was arrested after he was found with a gun on campus, the Tampa Police Department said.
A 10th grade student at Blake High School was arrested after he was found with a gun on campus, the Tampa Police Department said.