New east-west route across I-75 opens near Apollo Beach to ease traffic

Drivers in southern Hillsborough County have an easier commute thanks to the official opening of the new Apollo Beach Flyover Overpass Friday.

Here’s why an omicron infection may protect you during this Florida COVID-19 wave

The new highly-infectious COVID-19 strain is fueling a rise in cases and hospitalizations across Florida, as it proves more effective at evading vaccines and immunity from previous infections.

VP Kamala Harris thanks service members during visit to MacDill Air Force Base

Vice President Kamala Harris spent Thursday in Florida, visiting Orlando and then Tampa to meet with commanders at U.S. Central Command and Special Operations Command (CENTCOM and SOCOM) at MacDill Air Force Base.

Tampa Bay pizzeria ranked among top 50 in US by Italian guide

Tampa Bay's Fabrica Pizza in the Channelside District was just ranked among the top 50 in the U.S. by a group of true pizza experts.  

Sisters feeding foster families hope more volunteers sign-on

Three years ago, a pair of Bay Area high school students started a school project to earn community service hours. That project has blossomed into a successful non-profit that has provided more than 40,000 meals to foster families.

City of Tampa celebrates 135th birthday with Archives Awareness Week

To celebrate Tampa's 135th birthday, the Hillsborough County Public Library and Tampa Bay History Center is offering courses during Archive Awareness Week on preserving old photos, heirlooms and how to peruse archives.

7 people found unresponsive after taking bad drugs laced with Fentanyl, Tampa police say

Seven people have been hospitalized due to consuming drugs laced with Fentanyl and a veterinary tranquilizer after the victims were found unresponsive near a Tampa convenience store, investigators said.

Leaders focus on road design as Tampa Bay continues to be one of the most dangerous areas for pedestrians

A new report Tuesday ranks the Tampa-St. Pete-Clearwater metro area fourth in the country for the most dangerous roads for pedestrians, and transportation leaders shared what they are changing to help address the issue.

Former Bucs receiver trains NFL's new generation of players

Yo Murphy is the only football player in history to have played in four different professional football leagues. Following his 14-year career in professional football, he's found a way to continue contributing to the sport. 

Man defends himself during trial; claims he wasn't the driver after deadly crash

Jeremy Guerrero, who was charged with DUI manslaughter in 2019, defended himself during his trial on Tuesday. He pointed fingers at the woman he was with the day of the deadly crash.

Wimauma girl returns home after crash in Mexico kills parents, grandparents

A 12-year-old girl from Wimauma is in a Tampa Bay area hospital after she was seriously injured in a crash in Mexico that killed four family members.

Murder suspect charged in 14-year-old's death had previous conviction overturned due to ‘hearsay evidence'

Ronny Walker had once been ordered to spend the rest of his life behind bars for a different crime, but that conviction was overturned, and a plea deal allowed him to get out of jail after only five years.