Taylor Swift adds third Tampa show date; tickets go on sale next week

Now, Taylor Swift fans have three nights to choose from when she makes her stop in Tampa next year. The musician added a third show to her tour.

Child dies after being run over by car following scooter crash; scooter driver charged with DUI

A child died Thursday after investigators said he was thrown from a scooter in a crash, only to then get run over by a car in Tampa. Police have now arrested the scooter driver in connection with the boy's death, and say they believe he was intoxicated at the time of the crash.

Hillsborough detectives identify 15-year-old fatally shot at Halloween party

Almost two weeks after a deadly Halloween party shooting killed a 15-year-old girl, Hillsborough County detectives are still searching for a suspect.

Republican Jay Collins eager to get to work after defeating longtime state senator Janet Cruz

Political newcomer, Republican Jay Collins just pulled off a significant victory, defeating popular incumbent Democratic State Senator Janet Cruz, who's been in state politics for more than a decade. 

King High football embraces underdog roll as they head into first playoff game against Tampa Catholic

The Lions finished the regular season with three wins and seven losses but went undefeated in district play which earned them a spot in the state playoffs. They'll go up against Tampa Catholic in their first-round playoff game.

Tampa dodges major brunt of Tropical Storm Nicole

The City of Tampa was prepared for the worst of Tropical Storm Nicole but was able to dodge the major brunt of the storm, Mayor Jane Castor said Thursday.

‘I’ve lived in fear’: Restraining order issued against father who kidnapped son, took him to Lebanon

Rachelle Smith and Ali Salemy crossed paths in a Tampa courtroom during an injunction hearing. The two have been locked in a nasty child custody battle that turned into an international crime.

‘There must be another way’: Beagle found in research facility finds new forever home in Tampa

There were 15 brought to the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, just a few of the 4,000 rescued from a company in Virginia that breeds beagles for medical research. After a whistleblower came forward, the USDA investigated, and found such deplorable conditions at the Envigo facility, a judge ordered all the dogs be released.

Tampa suspect arrested after fatally shooting homeless man sleeping under overpass, police say

Tampa police arrested a man who fired shots into Hillsborough Bay before murdering a sleeping man under the Dale Mabry overpass earlier this week. They said he also stabbed the victim back on the Fourth of July.

Results recap: Florida and Tampa Bay area election outcomes and race calls

Republicans swept many races across the Bay Area and Florida. Here's a recap of who won, what passed, and what's still in question as live results continue to come in.

'East Ybor Gateway' monument marks return of lost neighborhood

A new monument being called "East Ybor Gateway" marks the return of a neighborhood that some thought would be lost forever. A long time resident helped rediscover it.

Fewer Hillsborough County residents voted this year compared to 2018 midterms, officials say

Voters across Florida had their voices heard during the 2022 midterms, but in Hillsborough County, the supervisor of elections said turnout was down compared to the 2018 midterms.

Jury shown dramatic bodycam video in Matthew Terry murder trial

On the second day of testimony in the Matthew Terry murder trial, the jury was shown dramatic body camera video from after the murder of his girlfriend, Kay Baker. 

Valrico boy back on lacrosse field five months after he was struck by lightning

An 11-year-old Valrico boy is back on the lacrosse field five months after he was struck by lightning. He and his family were out on their boat when he was hit and went overboard, but thankfully his dad jumped in, pulled him from the water and immediately began CPR before paramedics arrived.