Man pleads guilty for killing drug dealer in botched Valrico robbery

A man accused of shooting and killing a drug dealer during a botched robbery in Valrico agreed to plead guilty to a reduced charge of second-degree murder.

Bucs rookie wide receiver catches attention of Head Coach Todd Bowles

A Tampa Bay Buccaneers undrafted rookie wide receiver caught the attention of Head Coach Todd Bowles on the final day of the team's mandatory mini camp.

Unclaimed $32K Florida lottery ticket sold in Lutz set to expire on Tuesday

Time is running out for a winning lottery ticket sold in Hillsborough County to be claimed. The Fantasy 5 ticket for the December 30, 2021 drawing is worth $32,686.

TPD: 1 arrested after man stomped to death outside Tampa 7-Eleven

A suspect accused of killing a man in his 70s outside a Tampa convenience store early Friday morning has been arrested. 

Tarpons pitcher lives double life as accomplished DJ

Tampa Tarpons pitcher, Chandler Champlain, is also a part-time DJ. Recently Champlain was added to the list of Yankees top 30 prospects in just his first full professional season.

Tampa police investigating murder at 7-Eleven

Tampa police said a man died after he was found unconscious outside a 7-Eleven.

Financial assistance helps qualifying Tampa buyers land their first home

According to Redfin, the median home price in Tampa has shot up to $400,000, a 21-percent increase over this time last year and a $120,000 jump from the average price in May 2020. 

Price spike could follow federal gas tax holiday, experts warn

At the highest levels of the U.S. government, suspending the national $.18-per-gallon tax on gasoline is being considered as a way to give struggling Americans some financial relief. Now economists are crunching the numbers to determine whether suspending the tax would help, hurt, or make no real difference. 

Husband of Tampa attorney found dead in her home says he's desperate for answers

Tampa attorney Lisa Westberry was found dead in her Ruskin home on the evening of June 4, and investigators have still not figured out what killed her. Lisa's husband says he and their two children are devastated over her sudden death and are desperate for answers.

Tampa Bay Restaurant Week celebrates local cuisine, benefits Feeding Tampa Bay

The 16th annual Tampa Bay Restaurant Week is happening now through June 26th, giving locals a chance to celebrate the Bay Area’s delicious cuisine. 

Tampa Prep footballer already on the pitch after signing with Rowdies at 17

This year couldn't be going any better for Tampa Prep's Santiago Castaneda, who's better known as Santi. The rising high school senior has a lot to celebrate. 

Push to change Chamberlain High mascot leads to heated discussion at school board meeting

In a 5 to 1 vote, the school board voted to approve the change. It's not at all what the dozens of alumni who showed up to speak wanted to see, but supporters of the change say the current student body feels it's time for something new.

New hotline offers Tampa renters, homeowners find rent, mortgage relief

Tampa renters and homeowners now have a new hotline for the latest housing information that can be used to call for help with rent relief or mortgage relief.