Four Hillsborough deputies assigned to special school threat investigation unit
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office announced Friday they're launching a new team tasked with a very important purpose: Investigating school threats.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office announced Friday they're launching a new team tasked with a very important purpose: Investigating school threats.
How Tampa TV covered President John F. Kennedy's visit, 4 days before his assassination
It was November 18, 1963, when President John F. Kennedy rode through the streets of Tampa and visited MacDill Air Force Base. Four days later, he was assassinated.
It was November 18, 1963, when President John F. Kennedy rode through the streets of Tampa and visited MacDill Air Force Base. Four days later, he was assassinated.
Black Restaurant Week spotlights Tampa Bay area business
There are more than 100 Black Restaurant Week participants throughout Florida, including M&R Catering and Café in East Tampa.
There are more than 100 Black Restaurant Week participants throughout Florida, including M&R Catering and Café in East Tampa.
Special $75,000 statue to represent the Seminole tribe at new Riverview park
Twenty-seven acres beside the Alafia River could have been another waterfront community, but it has been set aside for a new conservation park in Riverview.
Twenty-seven acres beside the Alafia River could have been another waterfront community, but it has been set aside for a new conservation park in Riverview.
New sex education curriculum draws pushback from Hillsborough County parents
A new sex education curriculum is getting some pushback from Hillsborough County parents. A petition with thousands of signatures opposing the curriculum prompted a school district special hearing.
A new sex education curriculum is getting some pushback from Hillsborough County parents. A petition with thousands of signatures opposing the curriculum prompted a school district special hearing.
Jury recommends sparing convicted killer Matthew Terry's life after parents plead for mercy
A jury wants Matthew Terry, a man convicted of killing his girlfriend to spend the rest of his life in prison without parole.
A jury wants Matthew Terry, a man convicted of killing his girlfriend to spend the rest of his life in prison without parole.
Annual hiking spree returns to Hillsborough County
With temperatures dropping, Hillsborough County is hoping residents will want to take a hike.
With temperatures dropping, Hillsborough County is hoping residents will want to take a hike.
Help after Ian: Disaster relief center open Thursday in Tampa
The Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) has set up at Raymond James Stadium, to provide food assistance for to those impacted by Hurricane Ian and who are not receiving food assistance benefits through the regular Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
The Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) has set up at Raymond James Stadium, to provide food assistance for to those impacted by Hurricane Ian and who are not receiving food assistance benefits through the regular Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Lived trauma drives Crisis Center of Tampa Bay CEO's passion for helping others
*This story contains descriptions of self harm and suicide.* The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay assists people who are in crisis. Their training is one piece. Having lived through trauma, grief and crisis, and being able to relate to the caller goes even further.
*This story contains descriptions of self harm and suicide.* The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay assists people who are in crisis. Their training is one piece. Having lived through trauma, grief and crisis, and being able to relate to the caller goes even further.
More than 100,000 forced to miss work due to childcare issues in October
More than 100,000 Americans were forced to miss work due to childcare issues last month – a record number, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
More than 100,000 Americans were forced to miss work due to childcare issues last month – a record number, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
St. Pete community gets close-up look at Tampa International Airport's new Airside D plans
Tourism is the lifeblood of Florida, and with Florida seeing record-breaking numbers in 2022, Tampa International Airport is building plans to keep up with the growth.
Tourism is the lifeblood of Florida, and with Florida seeing record-breaking numbers in 2022, Tampa International Airport is building plans to keep up with the growth.
Port of Tampa Bay construction worker dead after 3,000-pound bundle of lumber crushes him, deputies say
A construction worker is dead after a bundle of lumber rolled off a forklift and crushed him Wednesday, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.
A construction worker is dead after a bundle of lumber rolled off a forklift and crushed him Wednesday, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.
Tampa business turns scrap metal into custom artwork
A local business is sculpting art from what many would consider to be junk. They're proving that just some scrap metal and a lot of creativity, there's no limit to what you can create.
A local business is sculpting art from what many would consider to be junk. They're proving that just some scrap metal and a lot of creativity, there's no limit to what you can create.
Jury weighs death penalty after Mathew Terry was convicted in girlfriend's stabbing death
A Tampa jury is weighing the death penalty after Matthew Terry was convicted of killing his girlfriend earlier this year. The defendant was found guilty of first-degree murder.
A Tampa jury is weighing the death penalty after Matthew Terry was convicted of killing his girlfriend earlier this year. The defendant was found guilty of first-degree murder.
Hillsborough commissioners agree to provide affordable housing option in Riverview
Hillsborough County commissioners agreed to provide at least one more option – a housing complex at Gibsonton and Mathog roads in Riverview. It will have 116 units reserved for those making under $50,000 or 80% of the county's median income of about $61,000.
Hillsborough County commissioners agreed to provide at least one more option – a housing complex at Gibsonton and Mathog roads in Riverview. It will have 116 units reserved for those making under $50,000 or 80% of the county's median income of about $61,000.
Tampa uses faster, cheaper method to fix nearly 100-year-old underground pipes
The method "pipe-lining" is being used in the City of Tampa to fix nearly 100-year-old pipes. It's faster, cheaper and causes fewer disruptions to residents and businesses.
The method "pipe-lining" is being used in the City of Tampa to fix nearly 100-year-old pipes. It's faster, cheaper and causes fewer disruptions to residents and businesses.
Bucs legend Mike Alstott continues tradition of donating Thanksgiving meals to Hillsborough firefighters
For the fourth year, former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Mike Alstott is helping make the holiday brighter, providing donated Thanksgiving dinner groceries for all 46 Hillsborough County Fire Rescue stations.
For the fourth year, former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Mike Alstott is helping make the holiday brighter, providing donated Thanksgiving dinner groceries for all 46 Hillsborough County Fire Rescue stations.
Dozens of bullet casings scattered near scene of deadly shooting in Ruskin neighborhood
A shooting near a basketball court in Ruskin left one person dead Monday night.
A shooting near a basketball court in Ruskin left one person dead Monday night.
Tampa months away from opening new Hanna Ave. City Center
A one-stop shop for the city of Tampa is months away from move-in day, a year after unveiling a design for a new city center in east Tampa for seven departments.
A one-stop shop for the city of Tampa is months away from move-in day, a year after unveiling a design for a new city center in east Tampa for seven departments.
With holidays approaching, inflation forces shifts in gift budgets
Two major indicators of inflation are showing slight improvements, according to recent reports, including one released Tuesday.
Two major indicators of inflation are showing slight improvements, according to recent reports, including one released Tuesday.