Investigators look for leads after 21-year-old killed in drive-by shooting in Tampa
Tampa police said they need the community's help in solving the shooting death of 21-year-old Antonio Richardson. He was killed on May 29 in a drive-by shooting right in front of his home on North Bay Street.
Tampa police said they need the community's help in solving the shooting death of 21-year-old Antonio Richardson. He was killed on May 29 in a drive-by shooting right in front of his home on North Bay Street.
Three arrested in connection to 2021 homicide, Tampa police say
Three people have been arrested in connection to a 2021 homicide, police said. One man was killed in a shooting on September 10, 2021 in the 2900 block of North 17th Street.
Three people have been arrested in connection to a 2021 homicide, police said. One man was killed in a shooting on September 10, 2021 in the 2900 block of North 17th Street.
USF researchers explain how a parent can forget their child in a hot car
The Florida heat can be extremely dangerous. If a parent makes a forgetful mistake, it can be deadly, as it was last week for a father who says he forgot his 3-year-old was in the back seat.
The Florida heat can be extremely dangerous. If a parent makes a forgetful mistake, it can be deadly, as it was last week for a father who says he forgot his 3-year-old was in the back seat.
Annual ‘Epic Chef’ cookoff raises awareness of food insecurity through culinary competition
The 7th annual “Epic Chef” competition kicks off Monday at the Epicurean Theatre, benefiting Feeding Tampa Bay, and its mission to end hunger across the region.
The 7th annual “Epic Chef” competition kicks off Monday at the Epicurean Theatre, benefiting Feeding Tampa Bay, and its mission to end hunger across the region.
FHP: Distracted driver caused multi-vehicle crash that killed 2 on I-275 exit ramp
Troopers said a distracted driver caused a deadly multi-vehicle crash on the Howard Frankland Bridge that snarled traffic for commuters heading into Tampa from St. Pete on Monday morning.
Troopers said a distracted driver caused a deadly multi-vehicle crash on the Howard Frankland Bridge that snarled traffic for commuters heading into Tampa from St. Pete on Monday morning.
Tampa man accused of impersonating police officer, stealing gun from victim
A man was arrested over the weekend for impersonating a police officer after he pulled over two victims in Tampa. Troopers also said he stole a gun from another victim on I-75 before he was caught by Tampa police.
A man was arrested over the weekend for impersonating a police officer after he pulled over two victims in Tampa. Troopers also said he stole a gun from another victim on I-75 before he was caught by Tampa police.
Unattended pot on hot stove sparks fire at Avila home, firefighters say
An Avila homeowner needs a new kitchen after firefighters say a pot left unattended on a hot stove caught fire Saturday night.
An Avila homeowner needs a new kitchen after firefighters say a pot left unattended on a hot stove caught fire Saturday night.
Fiery semi-truck ignites nearby mobile home in Tampa
Firefighters are investigating after a semi-truck caught fire and sparked a blaze at a nearby mobile home Sunday afternoon.
Firefighters are investigating after a semi-truck caught fire and sparked a blaze at a nearby mobile home Sunday afternoon.
Florida’s largest anime, video game convention returns to Tampa
MetroCon was back for three days of fun at the Tampa Convention Center, where a record amount of people showed up for live performances, shopping, and other activities.
MetroCon was back for three days of fun at the Tampa Convention Center, where a record amount of people showed up for live performances, shopping, and other activities.
Golf cart crash kills 92-year-old Sun City Center woman, troopers say
A 92-year-old woman is dead following a golf cart collision in Sun City Center.
A 92-year-old woman is dead following a golf cart collision in Sun City Center.
'Just grow a conscience': Family begs for answers 2 years after deadly I-75 shooting
A Bay Area mother is pleading for answers two years after her son and his friend were shot to death on I-75 while driving home from the Hard Rock Casino.
A Bay Area mother is pleading for answers two years after her son and his friend were shot to death on I-75 while driving home from the Hard Rock Casino.
South Tampa ice cream parlor celebrates National Ice Cream Day
If you scream for ice cream, you’ll be shouting for joy on Sunday, a day set aside to celebrate sundaes and all varieties of the delicious dairy delight.
If you scream for ice cream, you’ll be shouting for joy on Sunday, a day set aside to celebrate sundaes and all varieties of the delicious dairy delight.
Tampa man arrested for murder after neighbor found shot to death at community dock
Tampa police have arrested a man they say shot and killed a man in his 40s and left his body at a lakeside dock within a gated community on the Hillsborough/Pasco County line.
Tampa police have arrested a man they say shot and killed a man in his 40s and left his body at a lakeside dock within a gated community on the Hillsborough/Pasco County line.
Volunteers stuff more than 30,000 backpacks with supplies ahead of upcoming school year
On Saturday, 500 volunteers gathered at Amalie Arena for the "Big Backpack Build," to stuff more than 30,000 bags with school supplies ahead of the Back-to-School Bash at Raymond James Stadium on August 6.
On Saturday, 500 volunteers gathered at Amalie Arena for the "Big Backpack Build," to stuff more than 30,000 bags with school supplies ahead of the Back-to-School Bash at Raymond James Stadium on August 6.
Democrats, Moms for Liberty offer dueling messages in Tampa
Competing political strategies and a debate about which side has more "grassroots" support continued playing out Saturday between Moms For Liberty, an emerging conservative powerhouse, and a Florida Democratic Party looking to reinvent itself.
Competing political strategies and a debate about which side has more "grassroots" support continued playing out Saturday between Moms For Liberty, an emerging conservative powerhouse, and a Florida Democratic Party looking to reinvent itself.
Former NFL player Orson Charles threatens to shoot officers over parking space in Ybor City, police say
Orson Charles, a former NFL player, and All-American tight-end is in trouble with the law again after police say he threatened to shoot people Friday night while arguing over a parking space in Ybor City.
Orson Charles, a former NFL player, and All-American tight-end is in trouble with the law again after police say he threatened to shoot people Friday night while arguing over a parking space in Ybor City.
Hillsborough County civics teacher makes history by winning prestigious award
While public schools are out on summer break, one Hillsborough County civics teacher is making some history of his own.
While public schools are out on summer break, one Hillsborough County civics teacher is making some history of his own.
City of Tampa's newest team to crack down on illegal construction
The team will focus on illegal construction, particularly involving contractors who regularly break the law. The most common issues involve contractors doing work without permits.
The team will focus on illegal construction, particularly involving contractors who regularly break the law. The most common issues involve contractors doing work without permits.
DeSantis focuses on education agenda during inaugural conservative summit in Tampa
Gov. Ron DeSantis focused on his education agenda as he addressed the Moms for Liberty National Summit in Tampa, emphasizing the "significant impact" school board elections have on families.
Gov. Ron DeSantis focused on his education agenda as he addressed the Moms for Liberty National Summit in Tampa, emphasizing the "significant impact" school board elections have on families.
COVID-19 disruptions led 25 million children to miss routine immunizations in 2021
Public health officials are calling it a red alert for child health after a report that 25 million children worldwide did not get routine vaccinations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Public health officials are calling it a red alert for child health after a report that 25 million children worldwide did not get routine vaccinations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.