Judge sets ground rules for trial of Tampa man accused of kidnapping estranged wife, plotting murder-suicide
A man accused of kidnapping his estranged wife and plotting to kill her and then himself will represent himself at his upcoming trial and a Tampa judge laid out the rules he is expected to follow in court.
A man accused of kidnapping his estranged wife and plotting to kill her and then himself will represent himself at his upcoming trial and a Tampa judge laid out the rules he is expected to follow in court.
Maximizing PTO: Has remote work changed the travel landscape?
The way working people travel and the costs associated with vacationing have evolved as some try to take full advantage of PTO, or paid time off. For example, it’s now cheaper to fly on a Saturday than a Monday, on average.
The way working people travel and the costs associated with vacationing have evolved as some try to take full advantage of PTO, or paid time off. For example, it’s now cheaper to fly on a Saturday than a Monday, on average.
1 dead following crash at Tampa intersection, police say
Tampa police are investigating what led up to a deadly crash early Wednesday morning.
Tampa police are investigating what led up to a deadly crash early Wednesday morning.
Tampa set to approve 'historic' 18.5% raise for police, fire, blue collar workers
Currently, first-year police officers make just over $60K. By the third year of the new contract, officers would start at about $72K. The mayor's office says the city is able to fund the raises with a $40-million property tax surplus.
Currently, first-year police officers make just over $60K. By the third year of the new contract, officers would start at about $72K. The mayor's office says the city is able to fund the raises with a $40-million property tax surplus.
Patel Conservatory offers summer camps for kids interested in becoming performers
The Patel Conservatory is teaching skills and providing fun for students during their summer camp programs at the Straz Center.
The Patel Conservatory is teaching skills and providing fun for students during their summer camp programs at the Straz Center.
Hillsborough schools faces staffing crisis ahead of new school year
School district officials in Hillsborough County recruited potential applicants at a job fair on Tuesday. This comes as the school system faces a staffing crisis with the first day of school quickly approaching.
School district officials in Hillsborough County recruited potential applicants at a job fair on Tuesday. This comes as the school system faces a staffing crisis with the first day of school quickly approaching.
Tampa woman pleads guilty to Hyde Park murder; sentenced to 30 years in prison
A Tampa woman will spend the next 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to luring a stranger into her car in Ybor City four years ago. Prosecutors said she robbed, stabbed and shot him, then drove him to Hyde Park and left him to die. Home surveillance videos showed him banging on doors and begging for help before he succumbed to his injuries.
A Tampa woman will spend the next 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to luring a stranger into her car in Ybor City four years ago. Prosecutors said she robbed, stabbed and shot him, then drove him to Hyde Park and left him to die. Home surveillance videos showed him banging on doors and begging for help before he succumbed to his injuries.
Lawsuit over Hillsborough congressional candidate's election paperwork moves forward
The underlying lawsuit, filed June 24, contends that Torres did not have qualifying paperwork properly notarized, as required by law. If he is on the ballot and wins the primary, he would be seeking to unseat U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor.
The underlying lawsuit, filed June 24, contends that Torres did not have qualifying paperwork properly notarized, as required by law. If he is on the ballot and wins the primary, he would be seeking to unseat U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor.
Hillsborough deputies investigate homicide at Thonotosassa boat ramp
Hillsborough County deputies said a body was found at a Thonotosassa boat ramp.
Hillsborough County deputies said a body was found at a Thonotosassa boat ramp.
Cryptocurrency scam: South Tampa bakery to close after online 'investor' disappears
A Tampa bakery owner is warning crypto investors after she says she was scammed out of more than $80,000 of her life savings. She now says she'll have to shut down her business.
A Tampa bakery owner is warning crypto investors after she says she was scammed out of more than $80,000 of her life savings. She now says she'll have to shut down her business.
Bay Area influencers use Disability Pride Month to highlight struggles, community accessibility advances
Two Tampa Bay Area women are sharing on social media their experiences of how disabilities and accessibility impact their everyday lives.
Two Tampa Bay Area women are sharing on social media their experiences of how disabilities and accessibility impact their everyday lives.
Dave Bautista opens DC Society Ink in Tampa, fulfilling dream of owning his own studio
Wrestler turned actor Dave Bautista is adding a new venture to his resume. He’s now the owner of a brand-new tattoo studio in Tampa.
Wrestler turned actor Dave Bautista is adding a new venture to his resume. He’s now the owner of a brand-new tattoo studio in Tampa.
Fleet of generators now in place to avoid wastewater overflows in Tampa
The city of Tampa says there could be a wastewater catastrophe if another storm like Irma came through. That's why it installed a fleet of new generators to make sure those systems never go down.
The city of Tampa says there could be a wastewater catastrophe if another storm like Irma came through. That's why it installed a fleet of new generators to make sure those systems never go down.
Capitol Riot defendant claims he won't get fair trial in Washington, D.C.
Joshua Doolin's attorney, Allen Orenberg, argues a change of venue is necessary because D.C. residents were personally affected by Jan. 6.
Joshua Doolin's attorney, Allen Orenberg, argues a change of venue is necessary because D.C. residents were personally affected by Jan. 6.
Pet product industry booms, high-end brands and pet hotels
Spoiling pets may get expensive but what owners say they get in return is priceless. "There's nothing like that bond that you get from your pet," said Denise Wolin, the CEO of Royal Pets Market & Resort.
Spoiling pets may get expensive but what owners say they get in return is priceless. "There's nothing like that bond that you get from your pet," said Denise Wolin, the CEO of Royal Pets Market & Resort.
These are the top 7 US cities homebuyers are trying to leave
A new report from Redfin reveals more potential homebuyers are willing to relocate if that means finding more affordable homes.
A new report from Redfin reveals more potential homebuyers are willing to relocate if that means finding more affordable homes.
Former Hillsborough Sheriff's Office volunteer dies by suicide after sexually battering 2, deputies say
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating after they say a former HCSO volunteer sexually battered two victims at a home in Riverview, then took his own life.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating after they say a former HCSO volunteer sexually battered two victims at a home in Riverview, then took his own life.
Trump vs. DeSantis: Young conservatives debate GOP's future during Tampa convention
Former President Donald Trump received a rock star’s welcome at a gathering of young conservative activists in Tampa this weekend as he continued to tease another presidential run. But Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis got his own rousing response as the invisible primary for the 2024 Republican nomination begins to spill into public view.
Former President Donald Trump received a rock star’s welcome at a gathering of young conservative activists in Tampa this weekend as he continued to tease another presidential run. But Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis got his own rousing response as the invisible primary for the 2024 Republican nomination begins to spill into public view.
Body found near Courtney Campbell Causeway, police say
A body was found floating in the bay near the Courtney Campbell Causeway.
A body was found floating in the bay near the Courtney Campbell Causeway.
Hillsborough group gives women hope, healing as they start a hard-won new chapter
In a tiny house in Tampa Heights, there’s a window into a new life for women just out of jail.
In a tiny house in Tampa Heights, there’s a window into a new life for women just out of jail.