‘God set everything up to save me’: Child critically injured in lightning strike makes ‘miraculous’ recovery
An 11-year-old boy knocked unconscious by a bolt of lightning is getting better each day.
An 11-year-old boy knocked unconscious by a bolt of lightning is getting better each day.
Homeowners warn of dangers of TikTok 'door knock' challenge
Homeowners fear a challenge circulating on TikTok has made its way to their neighborhood, and it’s a different take on the ding-dong-ditch.
Homeowners fear a challenge circulating on TikTok has made its way to their neighborhood, and it’s a different take on the ding-dong-ditch.
Police investigate shooting that injured 4 in Tampa
Four adults are recovering at area hospitals after being shot on Wednesday, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Four adults are recovering at area hospitals after being shot on Wednesday, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Tampa mother reunited with daughter after three years due to COVID restrictions
COVID-19 changed the world and turned many families upside down. That includes Robin Rothman, who was separated from her daughter living in Australia for three years due to COVID-19 restrictions.
COVID-19 changed the world and turned many families upside down. That includes Robin Rothman, who was separated from her daughter living in Australia for three years due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Tampa police investigate 'possible homicide' after body was found in vehicle
Officers with the Tampa Police Department said they are investigating a possible homicide after a body was found in a vehicle on North Elmore Avenue and East Adalee Street.
Officers with the Tampa Police Department said they are investigating a possible homicide after a body was found in a vehicle on North Elmore Avenue and East Adalee Street.
Power couple of competitive eating lives and trains in Tampa Bay
Miki Sudo and Nick Wehry recently moved to Temple Terrace. They are a well-known competitive eating duo that hold impressive records individually and as a team.
Miki Sudo and Nick Wehry recently moved to Temple Terrace. They are a well-known competitive eating duo that hold impressive records individually and as a team.
Catholic Charities, Hillsborough County turns Ruskin motel into apartments for low-income residents
Catholic Charities officially opened 13 units to low-income residents with the help of Hillsborough County funding. The nonprofit converted the former Carol Motel in Ruskin on U.S. Highway 41 into an apartment complex, using $500,000 from Catholic Charities and $1.5 million from Hillsborough County.
Catholic Charities officially opened 13 units to low-income residents with the help of Hillsborough County funding. The nonprofit converted the former Carol Motel in Ruskin on U.S. Highway 41 into an apartment complex, using $500,000 from Catholic Charities and $1.5 million from Hillsborough County.
Tampa grandmother accused of driving drunk, killing baby wants lighter sentence behind bars
A Tampa grandmother accused of driving drunk and killing her 10-month-old grandchild has been out on bond since last March.
A Tampa grandmother accused of driving drunk and killing her 10-month-old grandchild has been out on bond since last March.
Fireworks likely sparked two house fires in Tampa Bay area
Two homes in the Tampa Bay area suffered heavy damage after fires broke out on the Fourth of July, and firefighters say fireworks are likely to blame.
Two homes in the Tampa Bay area suffered heavy damage after fires broke out on the Fourth of July, and firefighters say fireworks are likely to blame.
'Boom by the Bay' lights up Tampa sky with city's largest fireworks display
It was a Boom by the Bay unlike any other. The City of Tampa's largest fireworks display ever lit up the night sky across Bayshore Boulevard Monday evening in front of a patient, but excited crowd ringing in their Fourth of July in true Tampa Bay fashion.
It was a Boom by the Bay unlike any other. The City of Tampa's largest fireworks display ever lit up the night sky across Bayshore Boulevard Monday evening in front of a patient, but excited crowd ringing in their Fourth of July in true Tampa Bay fashion.
Riverview boy, 11, back home after lightning strike knocks him out of boat
Days after an 11-year-old boy was struck by lightning in Riverview, his parents said their son is now back at home and out of the ICU.
Days after an 11-year-old boy was struck by lightning in Riverview, his parents said their son is now back at home and out of the ICU.
Woman jailed for killing her children describes 'extremely painful' ordeal of medication denial in jail
The Tampa woman convicted of murdering her two teen children in 2011 says she's being denied timely doses of her prescribed medication, leading to "extremely painful" episodes while in prison.
The Tampa woman convicted of murdering her two teen children in 2011 says she's being denied timely doses of her prescribed medication, leading to "extremely painful" episodes while in prison.
More than 100 attend Tampa rally for reproductive justice on Independence Day
More than 100 people walked down the Riverwalk in downtown Tampa calling for reproductive justice at the Freedom Rally Abortion Rights march on Monday.
More than 100 people walked down the Riverwalk in downtown Tampa calling for reproductive justice at the Freedom Rally Abortion Rights march on Monday.
Neatly folding American flags is about patriotism for veteran called Navy Mom Mary
For Mary Ingrassia, folding American flags isn't just about precision. It's about spreading patriotism, one homemade flag pin at a time.
For Mary Ingrassia, folding American flags isn't just about precision. It's about spreading patriotism, one homemade flag pin at a time.
'It's basically the Super Bowl': Tampa-based firework operation celebrates 39th Independence Day
Galaxy Fireworks started in Tampa in 1984. The local business went from selling 40 different items to nearly a thousand over the past 40 years.
Galaxy Fireworks started in Tampa in 1984. The local business went from selling 40 different items to nearly a thousand over the past 40 years.
Tampa International Airport sees delays on fourth-busiest travel day of the year
The bustle of 4th of July travel was in full-swing Saturday at Tampa International Airport, but passengers prepared for turbulence in their travel plans on the fourth-busiest day of the year for the airport.
The bustle of 4th of July travel was in full-swing Saturday at Tampa International Airport, but passengers prepared for turbulence in their travel plans on the fourth-busiest day of the year for the airport.
Lightning strike critically injures 11-year-old boy, knocks him out of boat in Riverview
11-year-old Levi Stock was out on a boat trip with his family when he was struck by lightning. According to the family's pastor, Levi went overboard and began to sink underwater after the strike. He was rushed to the hospital in critical condition, and doctors say the next 24 to 48 hours are critical to his recovery. Levi's family believes it's a miracle he's alive.
11-year-old Levi Stock was out on a boat trip with his family when he was struck by lightning. According to the family's pastor, Levi went overboard and began to sink underwater after the strike. He was rushed to the hospital in critical condition, and doctors say the next 24 to 48 hours are critical to his recovery. Levi's family believes it's a miracle he's alive.
Son of fallen Tarpon Spring police officer sworn in as Tampa International Airport officer
Andrew Kondek is carrying on a legacy in law enforcement. Thursday, the son of fallen Tarpon Springs Police Officer Charles Kondek was officially sworn in as a member of the Tampa International Airport Police Department.
Andrew Kondek is carrying on a legacy in law enforcement. Thursday, the son of fallen Tarpon Springs Police Officer Charles Kondek was officially sworn in as a member of the Tampa International Airport Police Department.
HCFR: Child critically injured in lightning strike at Riverview park
A child has been rushed to the hospital after being struck by lightning near a boat ramp at a Hillsborough County Park Thursday afternoon, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
A child has been rushed to the hospital after being struck by lightning near a boat ramp at a Hillsborough County Park Thursday afternoon, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
Murder victim’s parents banned from testifying at accused Seminole Heights serial killer’s trial
The parents of a man allegedly murdered by the accused Seminole Heights serial killer have been banned from testifying at trial.
The parents of a man allegedly murdered by the accused Seminole Heights serial killer have been banned from testifying at trial.