Florida drug czar tours Tampa General's care command center aimed at stopping drug addiction
Florida drug czar was at Tampa General Hospital Wednesday in observance of International Overdose Awareness Day. While it's a day meant to remember those lost to drug addiction, it's also a call to action.
Florida drug czar was at Tampa General Hospital Wednesday in observance of International Overdose Awareness Day. While it's a day meant to remember those lost to drug addiction, it's also a call to action.
Florida boy flown from Tampa to Chicago as fight against rare brain-eating amoeba continues
A 13-year-old Florida boy was flown from Tampa to Chicago to continue his fight against a rare and potentially deadly brain-eating amoeba.
A 13-year-old Florida boy was flown from Tampa to Chicago to continue his fight against a rare and potentially deadly brain-eating amoeba.
Stop signs replace street lights in busy pedestrian area of downtown Tampa
Tampa's mobility department made a major change to the intersection of Zack and Franklin Streets. The stoplight was flipped to red flashing lights and new stop signs went in to create a four-way stop.
Tampa's mobility department made a major change to the intersection of Zack and Franklin Streets. The stoplight was flipped to red flashing lights and new stop signs went in to create a four-way stop.
Hillsborough High bathroom policy aimed at curbing bad behavior causes concern for students, parents
A new bathroom policy at Hillsborough High School in Tampa has sparked a heated debate between parents and school administrators.
A new bathroom policy at Hillsborough High School in Tampa has sparked a heated debate between parents and school administrators.
Large barn in Tampa destroyed in early-morning fire
A large fire destroyed a barn early Wednesday morning in Tampa, firefighters said.
A large fire destroyed a barn early Wednesday morning in Tampa, firefighters said.
Man in wheelchair shoved by bull who escaped pen at Florida State Fairgrounds
A bull got loose from its pen and jumped into the crowd at a rodeo held at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa over the weekend. People chanted as a handler on horseback roped it from across the fence to bring it back into the arena.
A bull got loose from its pen and jumped into the crowd at a rodeo held at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa over the weekend. People chanted as a handler on horseback roped it from across the fence to bring it back into the arena.
10 years after Republican National Convention in Tampa, Castor remembers the anxiety
From Clint Eastwood talking to an empty chair to Mitt Romney taking his party's nomination for president, the 2012 RNC changed Tampa in many ways and now-Mayor Castor remembers every moment, when she was chief of police.
From Clint Eastwood talking to an empty chair to Mitt Romney taking his party's nomination for president, the 2012 RNC changed Tampa in many ways and now-Mayor Castor remembers every moment, when she was chief of police.
Second Walmart Health location opens in Tampa Bay area
Walmart just opened its sixth Walmart Health location in Florida on Tuesday. The grocery store on Causeway Boulevard in Brandon is now the second Walmart Health location in the Bay Area.
Walmart just opened its sixth Walmart Health location in Florida on Tuesday. The grocery store on Causeway Boulevard in Brandon is now the second Walmart Health location in the Bay Area.
Afterschool program teaches free visual and performing arts classes across Tampa Bay
Youth across the Tampa Bay area can learn to dance, play the guitar or paint a masterpiece, and it’s all free.
Youth across the Tampa Bay area can learn to dance, play the guitar or paint a masterpiece, and it’s all free.
'Controlling what I can': USF star basketball player still waiting for answers on visa status
Russell Tchewa is a force on the basketball court for the University South Florida's men's basketball team, but he's been stopped in his tracks.
Russell Tchewa is a force on the basketball court for the University South Florida's men's basketball team, but he's been stopped in his tracks.
Sheriff: Tampa father murdered 5-year-old daughter, injured 8-year-old son during shooting at townhome
After a Tampa mother kissed her son and daughter goodnight and left their bedroom, her husband shot both of their children in the head, killing the youngest and leaving one in critical condition, the sheriff says.
After a Tampa mother kissed her son and daughter goodnight and left their bedroom, her husband shot both of their children in the head, killing the youngest and leaving one in critical condition, the sheriff says.
Brandon residents find several decapitated birds in neighborhood
Neighbors in the Sterling Ranch subdivision woke up to find several dead birds, headless and lying on the sidewalk Sunday morning.
Neighbors in the Sterling Ranch subdivision woke up to find several dead birds, headless and lying on the sidewalk Sunday morning.
Watch: Bull runs into rodeo crowd after escaping from pen at Florida State Fairgrounds
A bull escaped from its pen into a crowd at a rodeo at the Florida State Fairground, causing a panic over the weekend.
A bull escaped from its pen into a crowd at a rodeo at the Florida State Fairground, causing a panic over the weekend.
'His life matters': Marker for Tampa lynching victim set up along Riverwalk
Tampa's Riverwalk is lined with markers and busts that tell the city's rich history and share the stories of some of its most-well known residents. On Monday, a little-known name was added among the past mayors and movers and shakers that left their marks on the city.
Tampa's Riverwalk is lined with markers and busts that tell the city's rich history and share the stories of some of its most-well known residents. On Monday, a little-known name was added among the past mayors and movers and shakers that left their marks on the city.
Two Tampa women accused of intentionally burning kids with hot pot, TPD says
Two Tampa women were arrested for intentionally burning two kids with a hot pot, police said.
Two Tampa women were arrested for intentionally burning two kids with a hot pot, police said.
'Piece of Tampa history': Perfectly preserved Tampa cigars return more than 100 years later
The J.C. Newman Cigar Factory in Ybor City recently received something they'd never seen before in more than 100 years of cigar making. It was a wooden box with 20 perfectly preserved cigars inside that were made in Tampa 116 years ago.
The J.C. Newman Cigar Factory in Ybor City recently received something they'd never seen before in more than 100 years of cigar making. It was a wooden box with 20 perfectly preserved cigars inside that were made in Tampa 116 years ago.
Drug dealer pleads guilty to manslaughter in overdose death of Plant High student, gets 10 years in prison
A drug dealer who was facing first-degree murder charges for his role in the death of Plant High School student Katie Golden back in 2017 pleaded guilty to a reduced manslaughter charge in exchange for 10 years in prison.
A drug dealer who was facing first-degree murder charges for his role in the death of Plant High School student Katie Golden back in 2017 pleaded guilty to a reduced manslaughter charge in exchange for 10 years in prison.
Give back to nature: Volunteer opportunities available with Hillsborough County Conservation Parks
Hillsborough County has 17 conservation parks and 33 nature preserves, and maintaining them all can be quite the task.
Hillsborough County has 17 conservation parks and 33 nature preserves, and maintaining them all can be quite the task.
‘From Earth to the Moon’: Tampa was site of fictional moon shot nearly 160 years ago
While NASA’s Artemis program moves toward sending people back to the moon, a fictional moon shot featuring Tampa is worth remembering.
While NASA’s Artemis program moves toward sending people back to the moon, a fictional moon shot featuring Tampa is worth remembering.
Hillsborough school tax referendum fails after recount
After recounting the votes, nothing changes for the very close school tax referendum and the judge 14 race following the primary elections in Hillsborough County.
After recounting the votes, nothing changes for the very close school tax referendum and the judge 14 race following the primary elections in Hillsborough County.



















