How can renters be protected? Hillsborough, Pinellas take a closer look at tenants' rights
Rent prices have been soaring, and commissioners in both Hillsborough County and Pinellas County are strengthening their ordinances to make sure landlords are playing by the rules and tenants are protected.
Rent prices have been soaring, and commissioners in both Hillsborough County and Pinellas County are strengthening their ordinances to make sure landlords are playing by the rules and tenants are protected.
Tampa police investigating homicide at Centennial Park
Tampa officers said a man was found dead in a Ybor City park.
Tampa officers said a man was found dead in a Ybor City park.
Watch: Suspects take off with $100,000 worth of high-end jewelry store merchandise
Hillsborough County investigators said they are searching for four suspects who stole $100,000 worth of high-end merchandise from a Citrus Park Town Center jewelry store.
Hillsborough County investigators said they are searching for four suspects who stole $100,000 worth of high-end merchandise from a Citrus Park Town Center jewelry store.
Man arrest in connection to deadly shooting at Tampa apartment complex, deputies say
A suspect was arrested in connection to a deadly shooting at a Tampa apartment complex in July, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.
A suspect was arrested in connection to a deadly shooting at a Tampa apartment complex in July, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.
Woman accused of plotting Dover mother, ex-boyfriend's murders makes first court appearance
Tampa prosecutors say a woman plotted and executed the murder of a Dover mother and then tried to pin it on her ex-boyfriend, who she also had killed. She's now facing several charges, including two counts of first-degree murder.
Tampa prosecutors say a woman plotted and executed the murder of a Dover mother and then tried to pin it on her ex-boyfriend, who she also had killed. She's now facing several charges, including two counts of first-degree murder.
AC repair professional gives tips to keep you from needing his help
If your air conditioner stopped working completely, that might be a good thing according to Matt Cook of Tampa Bay Home Solutions. He says some AC problems can actually be fixed by homeowners, or prevented altogether.
If your air conditioner stopped working completely, that might be a good thing according to Matt Cook of Tampa Bay Home Solutions. He says some AC problems can actually be fixed by homeowners, or prevented altogether.
Bucs fan helps Michigan family continue tradition at Bucs training camp
A Michigan family was finally able to make Bucs training camp with the help of a season ticket-holder. The family is continuing their decade-long tradition of visiting different NFL training camps over the summer.
A Michigan family was finally able to make Bucs training camp with the help of a season ticket-holder. The family is continuing their decade-long tradition of visiting different NFL training camps over the summer.
Report shows rent prices leveling-off around Tampa Bay, but residents still struggle
There may be a glimmer of hope for Tampa-area renters who have been battered by some of the nation’s sharpest rent increases.
There may be a glimmer of hope for Tampa-area renters who have been battered by some of the nation’s sharpest rent increases.
Local artist helps bring 'joy' to University area community
A local artist is creating a work of art that spells “JOY” at the University Community Center in the University area. He's working alongside a couple of Prodigy Cultural Arts students.
A local artist is creating a work of art that spells “JOY” at the University Community Center in the University area. He's working alongside a couple of Prodigy Cultural Arts students.
HART proposes new routes to serve USF, downtown Tampa
There may be a couple of new bus routes coming to the Tampa area. The newly-proposed routes from HART would help give residents, visitors, and workers more options to get around.
There may be a couple of new bus routes coming to the Tampa area. The newly-proposed routes from HART would help give residents, visitors, and workers more options to get around.
After 40 years, Grand Prix Tampa permanently closes
Grand Prix Tampa, a common sight for I-275 drivers, closed for good over the weekend to make way for a new set of apartment buildings.
Grand Prix Tampa, a common sight for I-275 drivers, closed for good over the weekend to make way for a new set of apartment buildings.
Florida still needs 9,000 teachers before students return
According to the Florida Education Association, districts across the state are still looking to hire a total of about 9,000 teachers with the first day of school scheduled for August 10 in most districts.
According to the Florida Education Association, districts across the state are still looking to hire a total of about 9,000 teachers with the first day of school scheduled for August 10 in most districts.
Woman arrested in connection with two deaths in Hillsborough County
A 20-year-old woman is behind bars for her alleged role in arranging two murders in Hillsborough County.
A 20-year-old woman is behind bars for her alleged role in arranging two murders in Hillsborough County.
Suspect accused of impersonating cop in armed robbery ring faces state charges
One of the suspects in an armed robbery ring that stretched to four Florida counties is now facing state charges.
One of the suspects in an armed robbery ring that stretched to four Florida counties is now facing state charges.
It's official: July 2022 is the hottest month in Tampa in over a hundred years
Those living in Tampa probably thought it felt hotter than usual this past month. It turns out they were right. July is officially the hottest month on record for the city.
Those living in Tampa probably thought it felt hotter than usual this past month. It turns out they were right. July is officially the hottest month on record for the city.
Missing Florida mom Erica Johnson disappears after boarding Cape Coral Greyhound bus bound for Tampa: Police
Police in Florida are looking for a young mom who had disappeared after allegedly boarding a Cape Coral Greyhound bus bound for Tampa carrying a travel pillow, bags and her pet bunny.
Police in Florida are looking for a young mom who had disappeared after allegedly boarding a Cape Coral Greyhound bus bound for Tampa carrying a travel pillow, bags and her pet bunny.
Community groups team up to encourage Black voter turnout
With the primary elections just weeks away, community leaders are encouraging the Black community to vote.
With the primary elections just weeks away, community leaders are encouraging the Black community to vote.
HCSO: Accused drunk driver runs red light, crashes into Hillsborough County deputy
A Hillsborough County deputy is recovering in the hospital after being hit by an accused drunk driver who ran a red light Sunday morning.
A Hillsborough County deputy is recovering in the hospital after being hit by an accused drunk driver who ran a red light Sunday morning.
'I'm overjoyed': Mother of Nilexia Alexander speaks after second arrest in her daughter’s death
Tampa police announced a second man was charged in connection to the death of Nilexia Alexander this week.
Tampa police announced a second man was charged in connection to the death of Nilexia Alexander this week.
Bay Area ‘shark guy’ hopes to turn fear into fascination
Just mentioning sharks brings to mind the heart-thumping theme to the movie "Jaws" for some people and even swimming at the beach during "Shark Week" can be stressful, but the Florida Aquarium’s ‘Shark Guy’ hopes to turn fear of the fish into fascination.
Just mentioning sharks brings to mind the heart-thumping theme to the movie "Jaws" for some people and even swimming at the beach during "Shark Week" can be stressful, but the Florida Aquarium’s ‘Shark Guy’ hopes to turn fear of the fish into fascination.