Bay Area pastor takes leap of faith, builds business around passion for art and trees
A Bay Area pastor who spent his life cutting trees, but retired due to health issues, has resurrected his passion and turned it into a business.
A Bay Area pastor who spent his life cutting trees, but retired due to health issues, has resurrected his passion and turned it into a business.
Tampa man convicted of killing girlfriend, 10-year-old to be sentenced by judge
Last November, a jury convicted a man on two counts of murder in the death of his live-in girlfriend and her 10-year-old son. That same jury recommended a death sentence, but a Tampa judge will have the final say on whether the defendant gets life or death.
Last November, a jury convicted a man on two counts of murder in the death of his live-in girlfriend and her 10-year-old son. That same jury recommended a death sentence, but a Tampa judge will have the final say on whether the defendant gets life or death.
Spring Hill family who lost their German Shepherd last year adopts pup found in Tampa dumpster
Carlile, a 5-month-old German Shepherd, went up for adoption after being rescued from a Tampa dumpster. When one Spring Hill family learned about his story, they jumped in a car, and headed south to be first in line to adopt him -- and they did. Carlile now has his forever home.
Carlile, a 5-month-old German Shepherd, went up for adoption after being rescued from a Tampa dumpster. When one Spring Hill family learned about his story, they jumped in a car, and headed south to be first in line to adopt him -- and they did. Carlile now has his forever home.
Certain California, Florida, Arizona housing markets most susceptible to downturn in a recession
Places where people have high debt compared to income and home equity are vulnerable.
Places where people have high debt compared to income and home equity are vulnerable.
July is on track to be the hottest month in Tampa since 1890
Compared to every year for the past 132 years, Tampa is on track to set new monthly average temperature records, including the warmest month, the warmest July, and the warmest two consecutive months.
Compared to every year for the past 132 years, Tampa is on track to set new monthly average temperature records, including the warmest month, the warmest July, and the warmest two consecutive months.
Second suspect charged as accessory in murder of Temple Terrace teen Nilexia Alexander
Investigators believe 44-year-old Ronny Walker killed 14-year-old Nilexia Alexander. Now they say Robert Quincy Creed, Jr. has been arrested as an accessory after the fact.
Investigators believe 44-year-old Ronny Walker killed 14-year-old Nilexia Alexander. Now they say Robert Quincy Creed, Jr. has been arrested as an accessory after the fact.
'We're taking great strides': July marks 50 years of women serving as FBI special agents
July is the 50th anniversary of women serving as special agents with the FBI. Female agents are still under-represented, but they are leading and shaping the organization.
July is the 50th anniversary of women serving as special agents with the FBI. Female agents are still under-represented, but they are leading and shaping the organization.
Tampa ICU nurse gets life-saving kidney transplant from Bradenton firefighter
A Bradenton firefighter has received the county’s highest honor for a firefighter after donating a kidney to a fellow firefighter’s wife.
A Bradenton firefighter has received the county’s highest honor for a firefighter after donating a kidney to a fellow firefighter’s wife.
Tampa man convicted of trying to gun down childhood friend sentenced to life in prison
A Tampa man convicted of attempted murder recently made a last-ditch effort to not spend the rest of his life behind bars.
A Tampa man convicted of attempted murder recently made a last-ditch effort to not spend the rest of his life behind bars.
‘Iron Man’ artist to be honored by Hillsborough County for contribution to Florida’s film industry
The artist responsible for drawing some of the most iconic superheroes is being honored by Hillsborough County in a special exhibit at the University of Tampa and a movie screening at the Tampa Theater for his contribution to the film industry in Florida.
The artist responsible for drawing some of the most iconic superheroes is being honored by Hillsborough County in a special exhibit at the University of Tampa and a movie screening at the Tampa Theater for his contribution to the film industry in Florida.
Tampa housing state of emergency will be on November ballots, city council decides
Tampa City Council has directed city attorneys to draft a document to declare a housing emergency in the city, but any help from a potential measure would not come before the November general election.
Tampa City Council has directed city attorneys to draft a document to declare a housing emergency in the city, but any help from a potential measure would not come before the November general election.
Tampa City Council approves 'historic' 18.5% raise for police, fire, blue collar workers
In a unanimous vote Thursday, city council members voted to approve a historic 18.5% raise over the next three years for Tampa police, Tampa Fire Rescue, and other blue collar workers across the city.
In a unanimous vote Thursday, city council members voted to approve a historic 18.5% raise over the next three years for Tampa police, Tampa Fire Rescue, and other blue collar workers across the city.
'This is what we've been fighting for': Advocates applaud TPD victim’s advocate program
Earlier this year, TPD announced plans to create a Victim Advocate Program. The program would assist victims of crime with access to the Crime Victim Compensation Fund for relocation expenses in domestic violence cases, funeral expenses, counseling and a retreat.
Earlier this year, TPD announced plans to create a Victim Advocate Program. The program would assist victims of crime with access to the Crime Victim Compensation Fund for relocation expenses in domestic violence cases, funeral expenses, counseling and a retreat.
Tampa General ranked No. 1 best employer for women by Forbes
Tampa General Hospital was named the No. 1 best employer for women in the nation after 1,500 businesses were evaluated.
Tampa General Hospital was named the No. 1 best employer for women in the nation after 1,500 businesses were evaluated.
What causes a brain freeze? Tampa doctor explains the frigid phenomenon and how to stop it
Everyone’s experienced a brain freeze at some point, especially as the temperatures soar in the summer. But have you ever wondered what causes the sensation?
Everyone’s experienced a brain freeze at some point, especially as the temperatures soar in the summer. But have you ever wondered what causes the sensation?
Busch Gardens summer camp brings kids face-to-face with exciting animals
Kids can enjoy all the fun rides and attractions at Busch Gardens while also being inspired by zoologists during day and overnight resident camps.
Kids can enjoy all the fun rides and attractions at Busch Gardens while also being inspired by zoologists during day and overnight resident camps.
'Pandemic puppies': Pet industry overrun with increase in new owners
One survey by the American Pet Products Association suggests as many as 300,000 American households added a pet in 2020. Two years later, all those new pets are putting stress on the pet industry.
One survey by the American Pet Products Association suggests as many as 300,000 American households added a pet in 2020. Two years later, all those new pets are putting stress on the pet industry.
Hillsborough teachers, staff trained in mental health awareness ahead of new school year
Given the high and sometimes deadly stakes of students having mental health breakdowns, the district mandates the training for all 25,000 employees.
Given the high and sometimes deadly stakes of students having mental health breakdowns, the district mandates the training for all 25,000 employees.
Tampa woman, Hillsborough High student team up to stock local schools with menstrual products
As students head back to school, a Tampa woman teamed up with a Hillsborough High student to tackle a seldom discussed problem in schools: Access to menstrual products.
As students head back to school, a Tampa woman teamed up with a Hillsborough High student to tackle a seldom discussed problem in schools: Access to menstrual products.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers begin training camp with newly-signed veterans
Day one of training camp is officially in the books for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It's also the first day for new tight end Kyle Rudolph and wide receiver Julio Jones.
Day one of training camp is officially in the books for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It's also the first day for new tight end Kyle Rudolph and wide receiver Julio Jones.