Cancer patient beats odds on rare disease that Moffitt Cancer Center will study with new $22.4M grant

A new federal grant is allowing Moffitt Cancer Center to study a rare and aggressive disease that affects cancer patients, and doctors hope the results will give them the chance for a longer life.

Hurricane Milton: Tampa's path to full recovery far from over one year later

One year after Hurricane Milton tore through the Tampa Bay area, many residents are still recovering from the storm’s massive impact — and the path to full recovery is far from over.

Proposals for the Tampa Wheel Over Water project continue

The Channelside District prepares for a new attraction as Tampa City Council moves forward with the Wheel Over Water project.

Hurricane Milton took non-profit’s building, but not its mission to serve Tampa kids

When Hurricane Milton hit the Tampa Bay Area last year, Tribe Seminole Heights—a small, nonprofit focused on children and families—suffered extensive water damage to its facility.

Residents share infrastructure, stormwater concerns for final Hillsborough post-disaster recovery meeting

A day before the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Milton, Hillsborough County checked in with businesses and residents on Wednesday to make sure agencies are addressing needs and concerns after a storm as part of its final post-disaster redevelopment plan.

Tampa police share latest after in-custody suspect struck by vehicle dies

Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw shared more information Wednesday afternoon after a man accused of trying to get away from Tampa police was hit and killed by a vehicle after being tased Tuesday evening in downtown.

Roosevelt Elementary and Sidewalk Stompers celebrate Walk to School Day

The sidewalks outside Roosevelt Elementary in South Tampa were filled with students, parents, and community leaders as the school celebrated National Walk to School Day.

Tampa bus driver reunites lost child with mother

A Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART) driver is being praised for reuniting a child with his family.

'Shoe Day' an annual milestone tradition for long-time ballet program

Each fall, around 50–100 Sullivan Partnership School ballet students jump for joy as they receive ballet shoes as part of an annual program with the Straz Center.

New Rays ownership pledges commitment to Tampa Bay area

The new ownership group of the Rays affirmed their commitment to keeping the team in the Tampa Bay area during their first press conference on Tuesday morning.

Driver hits, kills man crossing East Hanna Avenue, seriously injures woman in wheelchair: TPD

Tampa police are investigating a deadly crash that killed a 71-year-old man and seriously injured an 81-year-old woman who uses a wheelchair as the pair tried to cross East Hanna Avenue on Monday night.

Dover murder suspect guilty of two counts of first-degree murder

The murder trial for an illegal immigrant charged with stabbing and beating his girlfriend to death as well as stabbing her daughter to death had an unusual turn of events Tuesday morning as the suspect took the stand in his own defense.