Homicide investigation underway near USF

Tampa police are investigating a homicide after a man was found with upper body trauma Saturday afternoon near the University of South Florida. 

Bay Area developers, home owners plan to cash in on solar energy

A lot more homes in the Bay Area could soon be tapping into solar thanks to incentives included in the Inflation Reduction Act. The new law offers huge incentives to homeowners and developers that add solar panels and storage batteries to homes and buildings.

HCSO: ‘Violent criminal’ on the run after victim injected with Fentanyl, duct taped and stabbed

Hillsborough County deputies have arrested one man and are searching for a second suspect who they say tried to murder someone they thought was going to report their illegal activities to the police.

Teen bicyclist survives crash at dangerous South Tampa intersection

A teenage bicyclist survived, what witnesses said, could have been a deadly accident Friday morning at an intersection in South Tampa that's known by neighbors as a dangerous corner.

Local photographer puts focus on women over 40

A local photographer is offering women different kid of photo experience with a focus on women over 40. 

Bay Area law enforcement report four accidental shootings involving children within two months

Over the past two months, four accidental shootings involving teens or kids have taken place in the Bay Area. Three of those led to the deaths of a 15-year-old, 16-year-old, and 9-year-old.

New rental service at Tampa International Airport aims to ease parents' load while traveling with kids

A new business opened at Tampa International Airport aimed at easing the load on parents who are traveling with their kids. Starting as soon as they land, passengers can take advantage of the new rental service, Our Little Suitcase. 

City of Tampa hopes to save millions with new federal tax credits to go green

Federal lawmakers hope to incentive local governments, businesses, and individual Americans to make the switch to clean energy. In Tampa, city leaders said the new incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act will save millions of taxpayer dollars.

Florida man fired after failing drug test for medical marijuana wants his state job back

Tampa attorney Michael Minardi says his client, Samuel Ortiz-Velez, a marine combat veteran, was fired recently from his post as a Florida Department of Corrections worker for his use of legally prescribed medical marijuana to battle his PTSD. 

Why are car wash businesses booming across the Bay Area?

It's one of the ways to protect one of your biggest investments and car washes are big business in Florida. 

Lennard High student arrested after man accidentally shoots himself with gun from teen's car on campus

A man accidentally shot himself Thursday morning in the Lennard High School parking lot with a gun he found inside a student's car, deputies said. That student was arrested by deputies for having a weapon on school property.

Southbound I-75 reopens hours after deadly crash

A deadly crash involving multiple vehicles closed the southbound lanes of Interstate 75 near Bruce B. Downs Boulevard for over five hours Thursday, snarling traffic during rush hour.

House passes Carole Baskin's bill to ban 'cub petting' and private ownership of big cats

After years of pressuring lawmakers, Carole Baskin's "Big Cat Public Safety Act" is making major headway in Washington. If passed, HB-263 would outlaw "cub petting" and ban the private ownership of big cats as pets.

'A walking miracle': Brandon man survives after gator latches onto his head in Lake Thonotosassa

It is hard to say what is more incredible, that JC Defeats was bitten in the head by an alligator and survived, or that the brutal attack was caught on camera. "The world is a really difficult place, and, man, is it challenging to maneuver without God and ultimately Jesus Christ in your heart."