World-class runners tackle Gasparilla Distance Classic

Thousands of participants bolted through the streets of downtown Tampa Saturday morning as the annual Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic kicked off with the 15k and 5k races. 

School board members not distracted by DeSantis' so-called target list

A pair of Hillsborough County school board members refused to be distracted Friday after their names both showed up on Gov. Ron DeSantis' "target list" of school board members he wants to be replaced by candidates who support his education agenda.

PowerSlap pro prepares for the fight of his life

The PowerSlap contest may sound fun, but it could also be as harmful as football or boxing to a person's brain, doctors say.

'The Sound of Music: Youth Edition' on stage in Tampa this weekend

The young students of the Patel Conservatory are ready to present one of the most beloved musicals of all time. "The Sound of Music: Youth Edition" hits the Tampa stage this weekend.

USF ROTC cadets on mission to help the hungry

On Friday, ROTC cadets at the University of South Florida took on a unique mission: a four-mile training ruck with a pack loaded full of non-perishable food items.

Ashley Drive project to reconnect Tampa neighborhoods divided by interstate

The city of Tampa is ready to reconnect neighborhoods divided by I-275. The plan is one of several safety improvement projects in the pipeline.

5-year-old killed on Tampa road after falling out of pickup truck, troopers say

A 5-year-old child passed away after falling out of a moving pickup truck on a Tampa road. Troopers said the vehicle ran over the kid's legs, and they died from their injuries.

Sen. Rick Scott prepares for 2024 battle during stop in Tampa

During a visit to Tampa Thursday, Senator Rick Scott and his staff handed out his "11 Point Plan to Rescue America" brochures, but this time, they included an addendum: "This was never intended to apply to Social Security or Medicare."

Youth leadership council in Tampa hosts virtual forum on body image, social media

The Tampa Mayor’s Youth Leadership Council hosted a virtual community forum Wednesday, to talk about body image, dieting, and using social media in a safe and healthy way.

Two Hillsborough school board members not ready with boundary changes to district

At least two Hillsborough County school board members indicated this week they might not be ready to move forward with any changes to the district's school boundaries, throwing a potential delay into the process with an important vote looming.

Southeast Seminole Heights construction continues to cause headaches for nearby residents

In southeast Seminole Heights construction on a flooding relief program is taking longer than expects, and it's frustrating residents. In some cases, driveways have been inaccessible for weeks forcing some people to park several streets away from their homes.

New office building on Water Street could be the healthiest building with new certification

A new office building in Tampa's Water Street neighborhood could be the healthiest building in town. It's the first office building in Tampa to be certified by the International Well Building Institute.

Brandon High wrestling coach Russ Cozart set to retire for second time

Brandon High School's gymnasium is known as the "Nest," but it's really a shrine to success. The wrestling team is a nationally renowned program cultivated by Russ Cozart for 43 years, but at the end of this season, the coach is retiring for a second time ending six decades of teaching. 

Tampa man accused of being loyal to ISIS, planning terrorist attack to plead guilty in federal court

It's been nearly three years since Muhammed Momtaz Al-Azhari was arrested at his Tampa home, after federal officials said he was kicked out of Saudi Arabia on terrorism charges, planned to carry out an attack in Tampa on behalf of ISIS, according to the FBI.

As downtown Tampa grows one photographer keeps track of the past

As Downtown Tampa gets larger, some wonder if we're losing important pieces of the past. Photographer Chip Weiner has a camera rig that allows him to compare what’s here now with what was here years or even decades ago. 

NFL Hall of Famer Ronde Barber prepping for Valspar Championship

After retiring from football 11 years ago, Buccaneers legend Ronde Barber found his new calling on the golf course.