Olivia Newton-John played 'instrumental' role as advocate for Moffitt Cancer Center

"Grease" actress Olivia Newton-John, 73, died Monday after a long journey with breast cancer. The singer and actress was an outspoken advocate for health awareness, and it's what connected her to Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa.

Temple Terrace Library program helps jump start children's education

Libraries can start a child's love for learning at an early age, and local library's program is helping jump start children's education.

'Back to basics': Newly-appointed Hillsborough state attorney sets new tone with policy rollbacks coming soon

Acting Hillsborough State Attorney Susan Lopez is not wasting any time making her mark in her new role. She plans to roll back certain policies her predecessor Andrew Warren had in place. 

Tampa opens new fire rescue station amid booming Sulphur Springs population

Many Tampa firefighters are working even harder to keep up with demand – and are desperate for relief – as Tampa's population continues to expand. 

Teachers turn to online fundraising for back to school items paid for out-of-pocket

While teachers across Tampa Bay race to check items off their back to school lists, many of them are struggling more than ever to pay out of pocket and turning to online fundraisers for help.

'Everybody should be angry': Andrew Warren prepares to fight back against governor's suspension

It's been four days since Andrew Warren's bombshell suspension by Governor Ron DeSantis as Hillsborough County's top prosecutor. Now, Warren is more determined and defiant as ever.

Son of East Bay Bucs coach who passed away starts scholarship in father's name

In his more than 20 years coaching football on the East Bay Buccaneers sidelines, Frank Ortega impacted many lives. He left a long-lasting legacy, and his son has made it his mission to carry on.

Hillsborough back to school event held for Cuban immigrants with 20,000 expected in classrooms this year

A record number of Cubans are leaving their country because of poverty and the political situation there. The Hillsborough County school district is planning for as many as 20,000 Cuban families to come to Tampa.

Scotty Miller is the Bucs perennial underdog

Bucs wide receiver Scotty Miller is entering his fourth season in the NFL. 

‘I’m not going down without a fight’: Florida prosecutor Andrew Warren vows to fight Gov. DeSantis suspension

A Florida prosecutor vowed Sunday to fight his suspension from office by Gov. Ron DeSantis over his promise not to enforce the state’s 15-week abortion ban and support for gender transition treatments for minors.

Shooting suspect surrenders to Tampa police following standoff

The Tampa Police Department arrested four suspects they say shot and critically injured a young Black man before fleeing the scene and hiding in a Valrico home early Sunday morning.  

WWE star Titus O’Neil helps 30,000 kids get ready to go back to school

Thousands of people packed Raymond James Stadium on Saturday for the fifth-annual "Back to School Back," where families picked up free backpacks loaded with school supplies, had access to free medical services, and celebrated the upcoming school year.