Traffic backed up Monday morning on I-275 after trailer overturns
The debris from a flipped truck may have been cleaned up, but the damage to the morning commute for those in Tampa was done.
The debris from a flipped truck may have been cleaned up, but the damage to the morning commute for those in Tampa was done.
Hundreds of volunteers clean up after Gasparilla
While the pirates may be gone, they did leave some treasure behind and volunteers were pounding the pavement on Sunday to clean up after Gasparilla.
While the pirates may be gone, they did leave some treasure behind and volunteers were pounding the pavement on Sunday to clean up after Gasparilla.
Gasparilla draws hundreds of thousands of visitors from near and far
Tampa’s biggest party of the year just rolled down Bayshore Blvd.
Tampa’s biggest party of the year just rolled down Bayshore Blvd.
Meet the captain of Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla
There wouldn't be Gasparilla without the pirates who invade the Bay each year. The history of Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla dates back over a century and some of the members who try to capture the city have been a part of the tradition for decades.
There wouldn't be Gasparilla without the pirates who invade the Bay each year. The history of Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla dates back over a century and some of the members who try to capture the city have been a part of the tradition for decades.
Hillsborough County student launches dispenser program to increase access to menstrual products at school
A Tampa teen started a non-profit during the pandemic to ensure her classmates had access to feminine products.
A Tampa teen started a non-profit during the pandemic to ensure her classmates had access to feminine products.
300,000 expected in Tampa ahead of Gasparilla's pirate festivities
The day before Gasparilla is known as "black flag Friday" at Pirate Fashions on Cayuga Street and Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa. The store was packed with people getting last minute garb before the pirate festivities begin.
The day before Gasparilla is known as "black flag Friday" at Pirate Fashions on Cayuga Street and Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa. The store was packed with people getting last minute garb before the pirate festivities begin.
'She's so vulnerable': Exotic toucan stolen from animal sanctuary in Tampa
A non-profit animal sanctuary in Tampa is offering a reward after someone broke into the farm and stole an exotic toucan, the organization's founder said Friday.
A non-profit animal sanctuary in Tampa is offering a reward after someone broke into the farm and stole an exotic toucan, the organization's founder said Friday.
Could the ‘Last of Us’ really happen? Here’s what's behind zombie fungus
In HBO's hit show the ‘Last of Us’, humanity is wiped out by a fungal infection that turns people into flesh-eating monsters. It's a plotline that could only come from Hollywood, or is it?
In HBO's hit show the ‘Last of Us’, humanity is wiped out by a fungal infection that turns people into flesh-eating monsters. It's a plotline that could only come from Hollywood, or is it?
Billy Adams trial: Tampa rapper found not guilty of double murder in recording studio
The fate of a Tampa rapper charged with two first-degree murders and burglary was only in the hands of a jury for a few hours Friday before they came to a decision.
The fate of a Tampa rapper charged with two first-degree murders and burglary was only in the hands of a jury for a few hours Friday before they came to a decision.
WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair ready to lead Gasparilla festivities as Grand Marshal
This year's big Gasparilla parade kicks off Saturday morning, and leading the way is the Nature Boy himself – Ric Flair.
This year's big Gasparilla parade kicks off Saturday morning, and leading the way is the Nature Boy himself – Ric Flair.
Eight manatees taken to ZooTampa critical care center showing signs of cold water exposure
ZooTampa’s Manatee Critical Care Center took in its eighth sea cow in two weeks that showed signs of cold water exposure.
ZooTampa’s Manatee Critical Care Center took in its eighth sea cow in two weeks that showed signs of cold water exposure.
Hillsborough school leaders delay school boundary decision, update timeline
Hillsborough County school leaders announced revisions to the timeline for a decision on potential school boundary changes.
Hillsborough County school leaders announced revisions to the timeline for a decision on potential school boundary changes.
Tampa police looking for persons of interest in shooting death of East Tampa mother
The Tampa Police Department released surveillance video this week, showing what officers believe are of persons of interest in the shooting death of a 26-year-old mother in East Tampa.
The Tampa Police Department released surveillance video this week, showing what officers believe are of persons of interest in the shooting death of a 26-year-old mother in East Tampa.
Who will lead the parade of pirates?
Sergeant Major Matt Parrish will take in his very first Gasparilla not from the sidelines this Saturday but rather from the heart of it all as this year's community hero.
Sergeant Major Matt Parrish will take in his very first Gasparilla not from the sidelines this Saturday but rather from the heart of it all as this year's community hero.
Law enforcement pushes boating safety ahead of Gasparilla
The Fish and Wildlife Commission is warning about drinking while boating during this weekend's Gasparilla festival.
The Fish and Wildlife Commission is warning about drinking while boating during this weekend's Gasparilla festival.
Stranger grabs woman's buttocks outside St Joseph's Women's Hospital in Tampa, police say
An employee with St. Joseph's Women's Hospital was outside taking a break when a man groped her and picked her up in his arms, according to Tampa police.
An employee with St. Joseph's Women's Hospital was outside taking a break when a man groped her and picked her up in his arms, according to Tampa police.
University of Tampa faculty weighs potential action against students using popular AI chatbot
A University of Tampa spokesman says faculty are holding discussions about the increasingly prevalent artificial intelligence (AI) technology called ChatGPT and how to deal with it.
A University of Tampa spokesman says faculty are holding discussions about the increasingly prevalent artificial intelligence (AI) technology called ChatGPT and how to deal with it.
UT Spartans baseball team spends week helping those living in poverty in the Dominican Republic
The Spartans just returned from a week-long goodwill baseball trip to the Dominican Republic where baseball is the countries pride and passion. For the team, it was a life-changing experience.
The Spartans just returned from a week-long goodwill baseball trip to the Dominican Republic where baseball is the countries pride and passion. For the team, it was a life-changing experience.
TECO reaches solar power milestone
Three new Tampa Electric solar plants recently began producing electricity from the sun, helping the company reach a new milestone in its significant solar expansion, TECO announced this week.
Three new Tampa Electric solar plants recently began producing electricity from the sun, helping the company reach a new milestone in its significant solar expansion, TECO announced this week.
Wimauma wildlife sanctuary provides forever home for exotic, wild animals in need of care
Elmira’s Wildlife Sanctuary is a non-profit in Wimauma providing a loving forever home to exotic and wild animals in need of care.
Elmira’s Wildlife Sanctuary is a non-profit in Wimauma providing a loving forever home to exotic and wild animals in need of care.