Golf carts now allowed on downtown Tampa streets; rentals available

They are popular in beach towns, golf communities and subdivisions. Now, golf carts are becoming a much more common sight here in downtown Tampa.

Teens arrested after alleged street racing crash kills 16-year-old passenger

Tampa police arrested and charged two teenagers for a street racing incident that ended in a crash and the death of a 16-year-old boy riding in one of the cars.

Tampa craft ice cream shop lets you make your own soft serve with over 100 ingredients

Oh Yeah Creamery is Tampa’s only create-your-own, craft soft-serve ice cream shop. Owners Dawn and Matt McKean opened Oh Yeah, located near the corner of Platt Street and South Boulevard in May 2021.

Newly appointed Hillsborough state attorney reverses controversial bike-stop policy

Newly appointed Hillsborough State Attorney Susan Lopez reversed several enforcement policies that were put in place by her predecessor, Andrew Warren. This includes a controversial bike-stop policy opponents accused of being racist.

First cat café in Tampa provides safe space for rescue cats in need of forever home

Cats and Caffeine is Tampa's first cat café that provides rescued cats with a unique temporary foster home. The café fosters the kitties in the lounge providing them a safe space for their personalities to flourish. 

Riverview man pleads guilty to pushing police in Capitol riot

A Florida man has pleaded guilty to pushing Capitol Police officers to create an opening for other rioters to get through. He is facing up to 16 years in prison.

Second suspect charged for murder at Tampa's IQ Apartments

One week after a first suspect was arrested, a second man -- Demon Speed -- has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of a man at Tampa's IQ Apartments.

Florida WWII veteran dies 2 months after 100th birthday, leaving legacy of love for God, family, country

Two months after celebrating his 100th birthday, World War II veteran Carl Dekle passed away early Wednesday morning in Plant City. The Silver Star recipient wrote his own obituary before he died: "Once a Marine, always a Marine," it began. "His desires are to be known for love of his God, Love for his family, Love for his country and the great State of Florida.”

'HITS! The Musical' to cast 22 young superstars in Tampa

A new Broadway-style show is drawing some of the most talented young superstars in the country to Tampa this week.

First day of school arrives in Hillsborough County as district juggles teacher deficit

Hillsborough County begins the first day of school with a new academy in Apollo Beach to help address overcrowding issues. Meanwhile, across the district, there are still hundreds of open teacher positions.